AUTUMN HAIR CARE GUIDE: PRO TIPS FROM THE CABINET SALON
As the air turns crisp and leaves take on their autumn hues, your hair deserves the same level of care and attention as the rest of your seasonal wardrobe.
At The Cabinet Salon — a premier Toronto salon on Queen Street West — we help clients transition their hair into fall with precision, care, and professional insight. Cooler temperatures, indoor heating, and decreased humidity can all affect the health, of your hair. To help you move into the season with confidence, our stylists have curated six professional hair-care tips using AG Hair Care — a Canadian, vegan, cruelty-free brand renowned for salon-quality results.
1. Reset Your Scalp & Remove Summer Build-Up
After a summer of sun, heat, and product build-up, your scalp deserves a fresh start. A healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair, and fall is the ideal time to rebalance and remove residue.
Recommended Product:
• AG Care Renew Clarifying Shampoo – Remove product build up, chlorine and mineral deposits with this gentle, colour-safe revitalizing shampoo. Ideal for swimmers.
Salon Tip: Begin with a clarifying wash once per week, then follow with your preferred conditioner to maintain hydration. A balanced scalp lays the foundation for healthier, more vibrant hair.
2. Trim and Treat Weathered Ends
A seasonal trim isn’t just about style — it’s essential for maintaining hair health. Summer damage can leave ends brittle and prone to splitting. Pairing a cut with an in-salon treatment ensures your hair maintains its integrity and shine.
Recommended Products:
• AG Care Reconstruct Vitamin C Strengthening Mask – Get stronger, shinier and more radiant hair. This nutrient-rich mask is enhanced with vitamin C, plant-based squalane and shea butter.
• AG Care Nourish Snow Mushroom Moisture Mask – Snow mushroom delivers intense hydration while superfoods such as mango, chia, and avocado oils are blended in a rich, creamy shea butter base that restores dryness and brittleness resulting in shinier, more luxurious hair.
Salon Tip: When you book your fall haircut, add on a conditioning or bond-repair treatment. Our customized in-salon treatments are ideal for deep conditioning and restoring moisture and shine, so your hair feels healthier and more manageable.
3. Double Down on Moisture & Repair
Cooler weather and indoor heating can quickly dry out your strands. Incorporate a moisture-rich shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in treatment to lock in hydration and protect your hair’s natural softness and shine.
Recommended Products:
• AG Care XTRAMOIST Moisturizing Shampoo – Gently cleanse hair while restoring moisture, elasticity and shine. This hydrating shampoo is infused with hyaluronic acid and pea peptides.
• AG Care ULTRAMOIST Moisturizing Conditioner – Rehydrate and revitalize super dry hair. This luxurious and creamy treatment is infused with hyaluronic acid.
• AG Care Fast Food Leave-On Conditioner – Instantly feed, smooth and calm dry or coarse hair. Add strength, shine and weightless condition. Our unique formula contains aloe, abyssinian oil and potent humectants.
Salon Tip: Cleanse with XTRAMOIST Shampoo, follow with ULTRAMOIST Conditioner, and finish with a few pumps of Fast Food on towel-dried hair for lasting hydration and frizz control.
4. Elevate Your Shine as Daylight Fades
Shine reflects hair health. During fall, shorter days and dry air can make hair appear dull. Adding the right finishing products will maintain smooth, glossy strands all season long.
Recommended Products:
• AG Care Frizzproof Argan Anti-Humidity Finishing Spray – Locks in shine and resists indoor dry-air frizz.
• AG Care Set It Straight Argan Straightening Lotion – Keep hair smooth and frizz-free with this certified organic argan oil-infused, humidity-resistant straightening lotion and heat protectant.
• AG Care Firewall Argan Shine & Flat Iron Spray – Slip your iron seamlessly through your hair while helping protect from heat, add shine and reduce flyaways.
• AG Care Vita C Strengthening Serum – Get soft, glossy finish hair. This leave-in serum is enriched with vitamin C. Ideal for dry or damaged hair.
Salon Tip: Use Set It Straight on damp hair to smooth frizz and create a sleek, polished finish. Before heat styling, apply Firewall for lightweight protection and added shine. For a finishing touch, work a small amount of Vita C Serum through the mid-lengths and ends to boost luminosity and softness between washes.
5. Adapt Styling Products for the Seasonal Mood
Fall styling calls for a more intentional approach — products that deliver control, texture, and polish while keeping the hair light, touchable, and full of movement.
Recommended Products:
• AG Care Deflect Fast-Dry Heat Protection – Shields hair from heat damage and accelerates drying time while adding smoothness and shine.
• AG Care Curl Fresh Definer Silicone-Free Soft Hold Styling Cream – Defines curls, adds smoothness, and nourishes with plant-based ingredients.
• AG Care Tousled Texture – Swiftly muss up hair, creating piecey texture and adding instant volume and shine with this lightweight spray
• AG Care Big Wig Root Volumizer – Get to the root of flat, lifeless hair. Create the optimal environment for healthier and fuller-looking hair.
Professional Tip: Enhance natural texture with Curl Fresh Definer by applying to damp hair to shape and define curls while maintaining softness. Before blow-drying or heat styling, mist Deflect Fast-Dry Heat Protection to protect from heat and reduce drying time. For added lift and body, apply Big Wig Root Volumizer at the roots, and finish with Tousled Texture through the mid-lengths and ends to create effortless, touchable waves with flexible hold and natural movement.
6. Refresh Your Colour & Tone for the Season
Fall is the ideal time to refresh your colour. Whether deepening tones, adding dimension, or enhancing shine, maintaining your colour ensures your hair looks polished and healthy.
Recommended Products:
• AG Care Colour Savour Shampoo – Gently cleanses while protecting colour vibrancy and preventing fading, keeping your tone fresh between salon visits.
• AG Care Colour Savour Conditioner – Revitalize and protect colour-treated hair from fading while adding moisture and shine.
Salon Tip: Schedule a tone refresh or gloss treatment at The Cabinet Salon. Not only does it maintain depth and shine, but it also helps protect hair from dryness and seasonal changes.
Nourish Your Hair For The Season Ahead
At The Cabinet Salon, we view hair care as both art and science. Fall is a time to strengthen, hydrate, and style with intention. Using professional-grade AG Care products and personalized treatments, your hair can remain resilient, luminous, and manageable through the season’s challenges.
Book your fall hair appointment today to experience the full professional treatment.
