Fall Refresh & Restore: Your Seasonal Curl Reset
Curl Care - Fall Refresh & Restore: Your Seasonal Curl Reset 🍂 by: Sadie Hessing (Photo Credit: ChatGPT)
Autumn is officially around the corner! While summer brings plenty of curl-friendly perks - quicker drying times, fewer clothing layers rubbing against our hair, and a break from heaters and dry indoor air - it also leaves behind some serious stressors.
Think about it: chlorine from pool days, salt and sun from beach trips, shifting climates while traveling, and even changes in water quality. Over time, these factors increase hair porosity and weaken the strands, leaving curls dull, dry, and more prone to tangling.
Under a microscope, each hair strand looks like a tiny pinecone. Its outer layer - the cuticle - protects the delicate inner structure. But with repeated exposure to sun, friction, chlorine, color, or harsh brushing, those “pinecone scales” crack and lift. When the cuticle can’t hold moisture effectively, strands cling together like Velcro.
🍁 The good news: fall is the perfect season to reset. A simple three-step ritual - Detox, Repair, and Moisturize - can restore balance, strengthen your curls, and prep your hair for the drier months ahead.
Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo (Photo Credit: Ouidad)
Step 1: Detox Your Curls
Think of this as creating a clean canvas. A detox removes buildup oils, butters, silicones, sweat, hard water minerals, and chlorine - so your hair can fully absorb moisture and treatments.
Simple option: Use a clarifying shampoo like Ouidad Water Works.
Deeper option (my favorite): Pair the Innersense True Enlightenment Scalp Scrub at the roots with the Innersense Detox Mask through your ends. This combo exfoliates the scalp, sloughs off dead skin, and lifts buildup from strands without over-drying.
👉 Regular curl detoxing helps maintain scalp health, improve definition, and extend wash days
Innersense Repair Mask (Photo Credit: Innersense Organic Beauty)
Step 2: Repair Damaged Strands
Once buildup is gone, it’s time to rebuild. Repair treatments fill in the cracks in your cuticle layer, restoring elasticity and strength. Most rely on hydrolyzed proteins, which bond to damaged areas and leave curls softer, stronger, and less tangle-prone.
✨ Right now, I’m loving the new Innersense Repair Mask, featuring:
Hydrolyzed Moringa Protein – penetrates deeply to repair damage more efficiently than many synthetic bonding agents.
Vitamin C – supports collagen production for strength and elasticity.
Certified Organic Tamanu Oil – seals the cuticle and locks in moisture.
How often to repair:
Highly damaged hair (color, bleach, or frequent heat): 1–2x per week
Moderately stressed hair (sun, pool, tangles, overdue haircut): 1–2x per month
Generally healthy hair: once a month or whenever strands feel brittle or lifeless
Innersense Sweet Spirit Leave In Conditioner How To Use Collage (Photo Credit: Innersense Organic Beauty)
Step 3: Moisturize
With buildup gone and cuticles restored, your hair is ready to drink in all the moisture it can get.
This step ensures softness, definition, and long-lasting shine. Moisturizing products include conditioners, leave-ins, and curl creams. Oils, however, are not moisturizers - they’re sealers. Always layer oils after moisturizing products to lock everything in.
A few favorites:
● Innersense Sweet Spirit Leave-In
● Natulique Curl Defining Cream
● Bounce Curl Moisture Balance Leave-In
Pro tip: visit a curl specialist (hi 👋) to find the perfect combo for your unique texture and lifestyle.
Kitsch Cherry Print Oversized Satin Bonnet (Photo Credit: Kitsch)
Exterior Protection: Lock It In
Now that your curls are restored, let’s keep them that way! Satin and silk accessories are your best friend:
● At night: Sleep in a satin bonnet to preserve hydration.
● Daytime styling: Use satin scrunchies to reduce breakage and friction.
✨ Exciting news: Nature’s Curls is now a one-stop shop for curl essentials! I’ve partnered with Kitsch to bring you bonnets, satin-lined towels, and scrunchies right at the salon.
Final Thoughts
Fall is my favorite season. Crisp air, cozy routines, and the perfect time to give your hair the love it needs. With this simple three-step ritual, your curls will be strong, shiny, and ready for winter’s challenges. 🍁
Happy Fall, Curl Friends!
