Cooler air, central heating and damp autumn days can leave afro and textured hair feeling dry, frizzy or flat. The right products make all the difference, from a deeply moisturising treatment to a shine-boosting oil. Here are four hair favourites that bring moisture, smoothness and scalp support to your routine this October.
1. Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Intensive Treatment 150ml
The moisture-boosting pick for dry, thirsty strands, a cult deep-conditioning treatment that is especially helpful for hair that has been through a lot.
- Formula: Blended with castor oil, olive oil, glycerin and hydrolysed elastin to deliver a rush of moisture inside the hair cuticle.
- Finish: Hair feels silkier, suppler and stronger, with added bounce and elasticity that builds with continued use.
- Good to know: It is designed to help extremely damaged hair and keeps providing UV protection even after washing, which helps prolong the life of colour treatments.
2. Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray 200ml
The humidity-fighting pick for anyone who wants sleek, glossy, frizz-free styles that hold up in damp autumn weather.
- Formula: A heat-activated, anti-frizz spray with polymer technology that acts like an invisible cloak, sealing in moisture and minimising flyaways.
- Finish: Smooth, sleek, glossy hair with brilliant shine, whether you blow-dry or straighten.
- Good to know: It is suitable for all hair types, including colour-treated hair and extensions, and the smoothing effect is designed to last through three to four shampoos.
3. The Ordinary’s Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density and Scalp Support 30ml
The scalp-care pick for fuller, thicker-looking hair, a budget-friendly leave-in serum that fits easily into any routine.
- Formula: A concentrated blend of peptide technologies, plant extracts and caffeine, including Redensyl, Procapil, Capixyl, Baicapil and Anagain.
- Finish: Strands look fuller, thicker and denser, while the scalp is nourished to support healthy-looking hair growth.
- Good to know: It comes with a pipette applicator for targeted use on the scalp, it is a leave-in treatment, and it is suitable for all hair types.
4. Kérastase Elixir Ultime L’Huile Originale Hair Oil 75ml Refill
The luxe pick for shine and softness, a best-selling, multi-use hair oil that works on all hair types and comes as a refill for your existing bottle.
- Formula: Infused with wild and French camellia oil alongside nourishing argan oil, in a lightweight, non-greasy texture.
- Finish: Light-reflecting shine, visible softness and up to four days of anti-frizz, with up to twice the shine for 48 hours after just two drops.
- Good to know: Use it as a pre-cleanse to detangle, before blow-drying for heat protection up to 230°C, or as a finishing oil. It carries the iconic Kérastase scent, and it only fits an existing Elixir Ultime bottle.
Whether you want a deep moisture boost, frizz control, scalp support or a shiny finishing touch, these four picks make it easy to give your afro and textured hair some extra care this October.