Change Your Wash Frequency
It’s only natural that with the sweating, swimming, and more, you’ve probably washed your hair a lot over the summer. “During summer, we’re outside, swimming, hiking, and around salty water, which can create debris and sweat,” Hurtado says. “You should wash your hair every other day or every two days to ensure a clean scalp.”
Once you’re done with all that, though, it’s time to give your strands a break for the fall transition. “Washing less frequently allows natural oils to coat the hair shaft to improve hydration, flexibility, and strength,” says Camp. He tells us that during the summer, “over-washing can strip hair of sebum and increase dryness and fragility,” and that “heat, humidity, sun exposure, salt water, and chlorine can exacerbate these effects.” That means this is the perfect time to put the shampoo bottle down and let your hair and scalp have some rest.
