In a lot of ways, autumn is awesome. There’s the sudden influx of killer varsity jackets. There’s the ability to break out dope-ass sweaters that’ve been in storage since April. There’s apple cider, hot toddies, and pumpkin-spiced just about everything you could ever want (and a good dose of stuff you never would). All that and more makes it almost possible to forget that the whole season is essentially a prelude to three-to-five months of decreased daylight, sub-zero temperatures, and tons, upon tons of snow—plus, all the skin and haircare mayhem that entails. Almost. Before we even get to winter, though, there are couple of adjustments you need to make to your hair care routine now, while in the heart of autumn, to ensure that your mane doesn’t fall behind. Here, three of the most important.

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Account for Seasonal Thinning

Here’s a fun fact you probably don’t know: People are way more likely to notice hair loss in fall over any other season. But not to worry, that doesn’t mean you’re about to go bald this autumn. The fact is that over the summer, your hair is at its thickest, in what scientists suspect to be an effort to protect the scalp from the sun’s punishing rays. And so, when autumn rolls around, you simply shed these excess strands, since they’re not of use anymore. That said, your mane may need extra assistance to look as thick and full as you remember it. Volumizing powders, which will help to add a bit of bulk when necessary.

Jack Black Nourishing Hair & Scalp Conditioner, $20, getjackblack.com

Fight Back Against Dryness

The weather outside certainly ain’t what it used to be during July and August, and soon enough, you’re going to be reaching for the thermostat to turn up the heat—if you haven’t already. The trouble is, however, that the warmed-up air streaming out of your vents is dry as hell, and over the course of the colder months, can sap your follicles of necessary moisture if you’re not careful, leaving them dead and brittle. To prevent that from happening, make sure to condition regularly, with lathers specifically labeled as hydrating. Your locks will thank you later.

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Cut Through the Static

Frizz, that is. You see, fabrics like wool and warm synthetic blends, coupled with the aforementioned dryness in the air, can cause your mane to, all of a sudden, take on a life of its own, and not in a way you’re going to enjoy. This is especially true of longer-haired dudes; without a touch of product to keep static electricity in check, those luscious locks will likely end up swinging way more hair metal than surfer bro. Our recommendation in that scenario: a lightweight option like Fellow Barber’s Styling Cream, which’ll provide just the control you need, while still keeping things loose.

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