With the falling leaves and crisp air slowly approaching, one familiar feeling has slowly crept its way onto campus—fall! Say goodbye to salty beach waves and sun-kissed streaks, as this change in season can seriously take a toll on your luscious locks. While the transition to fall weather may cause major changes in hair—such as drying up, darkening and static for all hair types—never fear! Follow these tips to keep your mane in check, even in the cold, dry weather!

A big challenge in the colder months is keeping hair hydrated and moisturized, to avoid breakage and frizziness in the cold. One company that produces hydrating hair products is Moroccanoli. They manufacture conditioners, shampoos, serums, hair masks and much more. These solvents contain antioxidant-rich Argan oil, perfect for keeping hair hydrated and free from damage. Additionally, these products are tailored for all types of hair, whether straight, curly, thin or coarse. Trying the products themselves can be trial and error, as you have to figure out which combination or single product works best for your own hair and oil production.

For naturally curly hair, a protective style may be the way to go in the colder months. You will definitely have to take it down more often in order to deep condition your locks because of the change in temperature, but this can be a healthier way to maintain your hair. An anti-humectant product may also help with transitioning hair between the indoor heat and outside cold. Try Aveda’s Brilliant Anti-Humectant Pomade if you are looking for a worthwhile product on a budget.

Hair color is also impacted by the cold weather. Saying goodbye to those natural highlights is bittersweet and constantly bleaching is simply a pain! That said, the brand Blond Brilliance produces a peroxide-based lightening gelee, with easy application and outstanding results. With this ammonia-free product, progressive lightening is easy, non-damaging and perfect for that sun-kissed look!

For those looking for a change in the colder season, it’s much easier to maintain a darker color or lowlights in the months without sunlight, as the color does not strip out as easily. The less sunlight your hairs exposed to, the longer the color lasts. If you ever had the urge to try out darker hair, or even red, the winter months are your time to shine! For those simply looking to transition their summer color into the winter months, try adding a few lowlights to your hair in order to make the look seem more natural.

Leaving the salon can even be treacherous in the cold weather. On those cold, windy days, it may be hard to maintain that salon-fresh hairstyle, but the brand TIGI creates many products to keep it intact! The Bed Head After Party Smoothing Cream can create a finished look in even the coldest weather. One dime-sized pump can smooth away those pesky strands to keep a silky, smooth appearance. The lightweight, fragrant cream will moisturize hair without the damage!

If you choose to try out some of these tips, be careful not to go overboard while introducing new products; even winter hair isn’t immune to excess oils, or a thrown-off pH balance. Successfully trying out these products, along with routine moisturizing, will ensure a fresh fall look if done right. As Elsa would say, “the cold never bothered me anyway!”