Get ready to switch to the dark side!
It's about that time to put away the sandals and bright summer colors and swap for the boots and dark fall colors. It also is getting to be that time to restore your hair back to normal after a summer of drying chlorine, sun exposure and salt water. Our beauty advisors have just the tricks of the trade and the perfect hot fall essentials to transition you into the new season.
First thing's first: we need to restore that hair. Summer is filled with drying and damaging salt ocean water, chlorine filled pool water and worst of all, sun exposure. We have the perfect hair care routine to hydrate your hair back to normal.
Start by washing with Pureology's Hydrate shampoo to gently cleanse and moisturize very dry hair. With its sulfate free and vegan formula, hair color is protected and hair is instantly hydrated.
Condition with It's A 10's Potion 10 conditioner. Since it is a repairing conditioner, it will repair the summer damage while giving hair life and a great shine. Want to match your shampoo? Swap the Pureology Hydrate with the It’s A 10 Potion 10 shampoo instead.
Need to style your hair after washing? Use Wella EIMI's Perfect Me. Being a lightweight styling lotion it pampers your locks with moisture that helps repair your dry, stressed tresses, leaving them healthy with a high shine. Sebastian's StylBrid 9 is the perfect 9 in 1 styling tool. Air-dry for light movement and texture. Blow-dry for natural shine with hold. Ideal base for styles with hot tools. Mist over dry hair any time to define curls or refresh the style.
OPI, Essie, and Zoya all have their own respective and flawless fall collections available at your local Beauty Plus Salon. Approved by our beauty advisors, here are our favorites from each collection:
OPI Venice Collection:
Amore At The Grand Canal- ravishing red
Gelato On My Mind- icy cool blue
Essie Fall Collection:
Frock & Roll- shimmering rich espresso
Bell Bottom Blues- intense midnight indigo
Zoya Focus & Flair Collection:
Giada- purple metal with a hint of fuchsia
Cinnamon- classic bronze metal
Last but not least, lets complete the fall transformation by adding new makeup to your collection. Dark lip and eye looks will take the place of light colored lips and eyes. Many celebrities have been seen out and about with darker, berry lips and brown toned shadows to compliment. Reminds us of the wine and chocolate combination! Our trusted beauty advisors recommend and love NYX's best selling Soft Matte Lip Creams for dark and matte look, especially in the most popular shades, Copenhagen (matte rich plum) and Transylvania (matte deep violet). Prefer lipsticks? We love NYX's Matte Lipsticks in Alabama (brick red) and Siren (deep violet), and Palladio's Herbal Lipsticks in Chianti (deep plum) or Wine Berry (deep burgundy). As for the eyes, pair any one of these lippies with NYX's Love in Paris eyeshadow palettes, or the Palladio Silk FX eyeshadow palettes. These super blendable eyeshadows allow you to create either a simple or dramatic look with light and dark color shadows. Remember, when doing a dramatic lip, go more neutral on the eyes.
Fall is the perfect time to reset your hair-care routine. After months of sun exposure, swimming, humidity and frequent styling, hair can enter the new season feeling dry, dull or difficult to manage. Cooler temperatures and indoor heating can remove even more moisture, making hydration and protection especially important.
A complete seasonal refresh does not require an overflowing product shelf. With the right shampoo, leave-in treatment and finishing oil, you can help restore softness, protect your color and keep your hair looking healthy throughout fall.
Hydration for Color-Treated Hair
If your hair feels dry after summer or you want to protect your salon color, begin with Pureology Hydrate Shampoo.
This concentrated, sulfate-free shampoo gently cleanses while helping prevent color from being stripped away. Its moisturizing formula produces a rich lather and is designed to support hydration and color retention.
Apply a small amount to wet hair, massage it into the scalp and rinse thoroughly. Because the formula is concentrated, begin with less product and add more only when necessary.
Softness for Dry, Rough Hair
For hair that feels rough, brittle or difficult to manage, Redken All Soft Shampoo offers a softening alternative.
Formulated with argan oil, this shampoo gently cleanses dry hair while helping improve softness, manageability and shine. It is a useful choice when your primary fall concern is restoring a smoother, silkier feel.
You do not need to use both shampoos during the same wash. Choose Pureology Hydrate when color protection and hydration are your priorities, or select Redken All Soft when dryness and rough texture are your biggest concerns.
Prepare and Protect Before Styling
Fall often brings more blow-drying and heat styling, making a protective leave-in product an important part of the routine. Pureology Color Fanatic 21 Essential Benefits combines several hair-care and styling steps in one convenient spray.
This multitasking leave-in helps detangle, moisturize and smooth the hair while preparing it for styling. It also helps protect against heat and damage, makes blow-drying easier and supports color vibrancy.
After washing, mist the product evenly through clean, damp hair. Concentrate on the mid-lengths and ends, then comb it through before blow-drying or styling. Start with a light application to avoid using more than your hair needs.
Finish With Smoothness and Shine
Complete your fall routine with Moroccanoil Treatment Original. This versatile argan oil-infused treatment can be used to condition, detangle, control frizz and add a polished shine.
Apply a small amount through damp hair before styling or smooth a tiny amount over dry hair as a finishing product. Focus on the ends and areas prone to frizz rather than applying it directly to the roots.
Fine hair may only need a drop, while thick or coarse hair can typically accommodate a little more. Building the product gradually will give you a smoother finish without making the hair feel heavy.
Build Your Fall Hair Routine
For a simple seasonal routine:
- Cleanse with Pureology Hydrate Shampoo or Redken All Soft Shampoo according to your hair’s needs.
- Apply Pureology Color Fanatic 21 Essential Benefits to clean, damp hair before detangling and styling.
- Work a small amount of Moroccanoil Treatment Original through the lengths and ends.
- Style as desired, using moderate heat whenever possible.
- Add another small drop of Moroccanoil Treatment to dry ends if they need additional shine or frizz control.
You can also help protect your hair during the cooler months by washing with lukewarm water, limiting excessive heat and avoiding rough towel-drying. Small adjustments can make a noticeable difference when the air becomes colder and drier.
Fall may call for boots, sweaters and deeper colors, but it should also inspire a thoughtful update to your hair-care routine. By focusing on moisture, softness, protection and shine, you can leave summer damage behind and move into the new season with healthier-looking, more manageable hair.
