By Katie Muirhead

1.Book A Cut

Fall is the time to chop. Say farewell to the wispy, sun-bleached ends of summer - while gorgeous on a beach, they don’t translate to the brisk mornings and cozy turtlenecks of fall. Instead, at the very least, it is time to dust those ends. The harsher weather and increased use of indoor heating will start to dry your hair out. As split ends are more prone to these damaging environmental effects, it’s important to get ahead of the damage by chopping any compromised ends.

And if you’re feeling bolder, especially after likely taking a style sabbatical over the last year, consider a more statement cut. If your hair is long, fall is the perfect season to get rid of some of that length. Bob is the ultimate “cool fall cut,” and if you’re considering it, there are some style tips to remember. The perfect autumn bob falls one inch below the chin - while this may feel short, in reality, it’s the ideal length to frame your face and work with the higher collars of knits and coats. To keep those ends healthy and luscious, make sure to continue regular trims right through winter.

2. Enhance Your Color

As the weather gets cooler, so fades your tan. The sun-lightened tones of summer usually don’t last well, and hair can start to look brassy, fast. If you are blonde, consider fresh highlights and a slightly cooler tone to complement your fall wardrobe. As it grows out, the pieces around your face will still feel fresh and bright. If you are more brunette, now is the time to embrace some warmth. Golden and rich chocolate tones can bring out the best in your autumn complexion to avoid looking washed-out.

Even if you aren’t changing up your hair color, a gloss can be a great way to protect your hair against the elements. Dry hair is more porous, and also more prone to breakage. A subtle gloss can help smooth the hair fiber, at least temporarily, and keep it looking shiny on even the briskest days.

A more long-lasting and nourishing sealant option is an oil, such as the MAY11 Revitalizing Hair Oil. Using a special technique, it is blended in a way that allows the Jamaican Black Castor Oil particles to penetrate the hair, and act as a natural sealant. This means that the hair is smoother, hair color is more vibrant, and that gorgeous new gloss lasts longer.

3. Style & Protect

Once you’ve been to the salon and had your cut & color, the key to keeping your hair feeling fresh all season comes down to how you manage it. Windswept and parched, you will probably notice that your hair feels much drier than it did over the summer. Dry hair is the enemy of a good hair day, so many of the pro styling tricks come down to how you nourish and protect your hair through every step of your routine.

Many of your usual styling products may just not work well for your hair in the harsher seasons, such as sea salt spray or light conditioners. Fall is the time to focus on hair health and hydration, so now is the time to reach for nourishing masks and leave-in treatments.

Before washing your hair, a scalp treatment can do wonders for a dry, parched scalp. Avoid the itchiness and flakiness that can come from spending more time in indoor heating by supporting your scalp's natural oil balance. A treatment such as the MAY11 Purifying Scalp Oil actively works to cleanse and unclog pores from build-up caused by scalp imbalances like eczema, psoriasis, and excess oil production. When left on for 1 hour (or overnight), the oil’s healing properties soothe inflammation and dryness, resulting in healthier hair that is easier to style.

After washing, make sure to seal the hair cuticle against the elements with the help of the Revitalizing Hair Oil or Blonde Restoring Oil. With continued use, you will find that your hair feels more nourished over time with a reduction in those frizzy flyaways. Keep the blunt, stylish ends of your new haircut hydrated and sealed with the powerful properties of ingredients such as Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Kiwi Oil, and Hemp Seed Oil.

Fall is the time to embrace cozy, sophisticated styles, including for your hair. The key to an effortlessly cool hair day comes down to how you prep your hair for the new season, and the care you take at every step of your routine. A new season can invite a new version of you, so embrace the transformative power of your hair this fall.

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