When the seasons change, we often feel an urge to switch things up in our daily lives, too. Maybe you swap out your go-to moisturiser for a richer, thicker texture or lean more towards hearty soups and comfort food. Either way. the transition into the colder months has us rethinking more than just our outfit choices.

And while we all know that our skincare routine can benefit from a seasonal switch up, it turns out that our hair could also benefit from a cold-weather refresh.

“In autumn, hair can feel dryer due to the contrast of cold, damp weather outside and warm, dry indoor environments,” explains hairstylist Tom Smith. “This causes the hair to lose vital lipids and natural oils, making the mids and ends of the hair more prone to tangles, dryness and dullness.”

While nourishing hair masks can help, they won’t instantly solve the problem. “Sometimes overuse of masks and serums during this time can leave the hair heavy and lifeless so a balance of hydration and periodic resetting of the hair is important,” Smith explains.

Here’s why you should be switching up your haircare routine during the autumn months