Summer sun, chlorine, and product buildup leave your scalp stressed by the time September rolls around. Here are nine specific habits to start now, no full routine overhaul required before fall settles in.
1. Prep Before Heat Styling Returns
Don't forget to use Primer before heat styling now that blow dryers and irons are coming back into your routine as the weather cools. It protects up to 450°F, so it's worth the extra step.
2. Watch for Friction, Not Just Dryness
Watch out for sweater weather, since wearing hats can cause scalp friction and frizzy hair. Keep your Hair Balm and Oil in your shower for wet styling. If you need to smooth flyaways and frizz on dry hair, reach for Oil and style as needed.
3. Make Washing a Ritual Again
As you move indoors, prioritize cozy self-care evenings with Pre-Wash and New Wash.
4. Book the Trim You've Been Putting Off
Book the trim you've been putting off to address the split ends summer sun, salt, and chlorine left behind.
5. Feed Your Scalp From the Inside Too
Eat root vegetables like sweet potato, pumpkin, and carrots. Your body converts their beta-carotene into Vitamin A, which supports healthy skin cell turnover NIH Office of Dietary Supplements.
6. Wedding Season Means Product Overload
September is one of the most popular month for weddings, and that typically requires lots of styling products, so now is the time to reach for Pre-Wash. This micellar scalp rinse will break down product buildup while strengthening your scalp microbiome with prebiotics (more on how that works).
7. Don't Blame Hygiene for Lice
It's back-to-school time, which means there's a risk of your kid coming home with lice. Lice don't care about clean hair, they care about close contact. If your kid comes home with lice, you can rely on Pre-Wash and New Wash to gently restore balance to the scalp after aggressive treatments.
8. Take Control of Indoor Humidity
As the heat slowly cranks up and you may not have control over it, consider investing in a humidifier to maintain moisture in the air and prevent a dry scalp.
9. Fresh Fall Color Means Damaged Cuticles
Getting your color refreshed for fall means damage to your hair cuticles. Reach for Bond Boost to mix into your New Wash every wash to replenish moisture.
The Bottom Line
September is already here, so pick one habit from this list and start today. A simply better haircare routine doesn't have to be complicated: Pre-Wash and New Wash together take about ten minutes. Now, go book that trim.
Keep reading:
- Heat Damage Symptoms: How to Tell If It's Too Late (and What to Do)
- How to Fix Split Ends: What Actually Works (and What Doesn't)
- How to Stop Frizzy Hair: Why It Happens and What Actually Works
- How to Keep Hair Color Fresh Between Appointments
The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a board-certified dermatologist or qualified healthcare provider if you have concerns about your hair or scalp health.
