After months of cold weather, dry air, heaters and a little less time spent thinking about our hair, spring is the perfect excuse for a reset.

Winter can leave hair feeling dry, dull, frizzy or harder to manage. Your ends may be feeling a little rough, your colour may have lost some of its shine and your usual haircare routine might not be giving you the same results it did a few months ago.

The good news? You don't necessarily need a complete hair overhaul. A few simple changes to your cut, colour, treatments and styling routine can make your hair feel fresh, healthy and ready for the new season.

Here are some of our favourite ways to give your hair a spring reset.

1. Start with a fresh trim

A visit to the salon is a great way to kick off your spring hair reset.

After a few months of winter, your ends may be feeling dry, rough or a little worse for wear. A trim can remove those dry ends and leave your hair looking and feeling fresher.

You don't need to make a dramatic change either. A simple tidy up, fresh shape or fringe trim can make a noticeable difference.

Spring is also the perfect time to chat with your stylist about what your hair needs for the season ahead, whether that's a trim, treatment, colour refresh or a completely new look.

2. Give your hair a deep treatment

If your hair has been feeling dry or damaged after winter, now is a great time to introduce a more intensive treatment into your routine.

Conditioner is important for everyday softness and manageability, but a hair mask or professional treatment can provide some extra care when your hair needs it.

Look for treatments designed around what your hair actually needs. Dry hair may benefit from added moisture, while damaged hair may need a treatment focused on strengthening and repairing the hair.

For seriously compromised hair, a professional treatment such as K18 can be a great addition to your salon appointment and home routine.

Our recommendations:

• Redken All Soft Heavy Cream Super Treatment 250ml – a rich treatment designed to provide extra softness and conditioning for dry, coarse or hard to manage hair.
• Pureology Strength Cure Hair Treatment Mask 250ml – a restorative treatment designed to help strengthen and condition damaged, colour treated hair.
• K18 Leave In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50ml – a leave in treatment designed to help repair damage and improve the strength and condition of the hair.

The key is not simply using the richest treatment you can find. The right treatment for your hair will depend on its condition, texture and what it has been through.

3. Refresh your hair colour

Spring is also a great time to rethink your colour.

After winter, hair colour can sometimes look a little flat or lack the shine it had when it was freshly coloured. This doesn't always mean you need a completely new colour.

A gloss or toner can help refresh the appearance of your colour and bring back some shine, while a few strategically placed highlights or a colour refresh can brighten up your overall look.

If you're naturally brunette, you might want to add subtle lighter pieces around the face. If you're already blonde, a toner can help refresh your shade and give it a cleaner, brighter appearance.

And if you're happy with your current colour, don't underestimate the difference that a good gloss and professional blow wave can make.

Spring hair doesn't have to mean a dramatic transformation. Sometimes it just needs a little refresh.

Our recommendations:

• Redken Acidic Color Gloss Duo – a colour care duo designed to help maintain shine and keep colour treated hair looking fresh between salon appointments.
• Pureology Hydrate Duo – a moisturising duo particularly suited to dry, colour treated hair, helping keep hair feeling soft and conditioned.
• Angel Orange Flower Shining Colour Duo – a colour care duo designed to help minimise colour fade while keeping colour treated hair soft, smooth and vibrant.

4. Don't forget heat protection

As the weather gets warmer, you might find yourself reaching for your styling tools more often. Blow drying, straightening and curling can all contribute to heat damage over time, particularly when your hair is already dry or fragile.

A good heat protectant should be a regular part of your styling routine whenever you're using heat.

Apply it as directed before blow drying or using hot tools, and make sure you're not relying on it as a replacement for good haircare. Healthy styling habits still matter.

Try to avoid repeatedly going over the same section of hair with a hot tool and use the lowest effective temperature for your hair type and styling needs.

Your future self will thank you.

Our recommendations:

• ghd Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray 120ml – a lightweight heat protectant designed to help protect the hair from heat styling while leaving it feeling soft and manageable.
• K18 HeatBounce Heat Protectant 118ml – a heat protectant designed to help defend hair from damage caused by hot tools while supporting smoother, healthier looking hair.
• L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art All-in-1 10-in-1 Spray 190ml – a versatile leave in spray that provides multiple styling and haircare benefits, including heat protection, while helping improve manageability and softness.

5. Give your scalp some attention

We often focus so much on the lengths and ends that we forget about the scalp.

A healthy hair routine starts at the scalp, so pay attention to how it feels.

If you've noticed excess oil, dryness, flaking or product build up, it may be worth reviewing your washing routine and the products you're using.

Make sure you're properly cleansing the scalp when you shampoo rather than simply applying shampoo to the lengths. Your scalp is where the hair starts, so keeping it clean and comfortable is an important part of your overall haircare routine.

If you're experiencing an ongoing scalp concern, speak with a qualified professional for personalised advice.

Our recommendations:

• Redken Scalp Relief Dandruff Control Shampoo 250ml – a targeted shampoo designed to help cleanse the scalp and control visible dandruff while leaving hair feeling clean and refreshed.
• K18 Detox Shampoo 250ml – a clarifying shampoo designed to remove product build up, excess oils and impurities from the hair and scalp.
• Biolage Scalp Sync Clarifying Shampoo 400ml – a clarifying shampoo designed to deeply cleanse the scalp and hair, helping remove build up, residue and excess oil & sebum without leaving the hair feeling weighed down.

Ready for your spring hair reset?

A new season is a great reminder to check in with your hair and give it a little extra attention.

Whether you need to remove those winter dry ends, bring back some shine, refresh your colour or simply give your hair some extra care, small changes can make a big difference.

And if you've been waiting for an excuse to try something new, this is it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I refresh my hair after winter?

To refresh your hair after winter, start with a trim to remove dry ends, then assess whether your hair needs additional moisture, repair or colour care. A deep treatment, heat protectant and products suited to your hair type can help restore softness, shine and manageability.

Why is my hair so dry after winter?

Cold weather, dry air, indoor heating, heat styling and frequent washing can all contribute to hair feeling dry after winter. If your hair feels rough or brittle, focus on gentle cleansing, regular conditioning and a moisturising or repairing treatment suited to your hair's condition.

What is the best treatment for dry winter hair?

The best treatment for dry winter hair depends on whether your main concern is dryness, damage or both. Moisturising treatments such as Redken All Soft Heavy Cream can help with softness and conditioning, while K18 is an option for hair that has been damaged by colouring or heat styling.

How can I make my hair look healthier for spring?

A fresh trim, deep treatment and a shine focused haircare routine can help your hair look healthier for spring. Protecting your hair from heat and choosing products suited to your hair type and condition can also help improve its overall appearance.

Should I change my haircare routine in spring?

You don't necessarily need to completely change your haircare routine in spring, but it is a good time to reassess what your hair needs. If your hair is still dry, damaged, dull or difficult to manage after winter, you may benefit from changing your shampoo, conditioner or treatment.

How can I refresh my hair colour after winter?

A salon gloss, toner or colour refresh can help bring back shine and refresh your colour after winter. At home, using professional products designed for colour treated hair can help maintain the look and condition of your colour between salon appointments.

What is the best shampoo for colour treated hair?

The best shampoo for colour treated hair depends on your colour, hair type and condition. Redken Acidic Color Gloss, Pureology Hydrate and Angel Orange Flower Shining Colour are all options designed to support colour treated hair while helping maintain softness and shine.

Do I need heat protection every time I style my hair?

Yes. If you're using a hair dryer, straightener, curling iron or other heated styling tool, using a heat protectant should be part of your styling routine. Products such as ghd Bodyguard, K18 HeatBounce and Redken Thermal Spray can help protect the hair during heat styling.

How often should I use a hair treatment?

How often you need a hair treatment depends on your hair's condition and the specific product. Some hair may benefit from a weekly treatment, while damaged hair may need a more targeted repair routine. Your stylist can recommend how often you should treat your hair based on its needs.

How can I look after my scalp?

Good scalp care starts with using a shampoo suited to your scalp and washing thoroughly enough to remove oil and product build up. If you experience ongoing dryness, flaking or other scalp concerns, speak with a qualified professional for personalised advice.

Is a clarifying shampoo good for winter hair?

A clarifying shampoo can be useful if your hair has accumulated product, oil or environmental build up over winter. It is not necessarily something you need every wash, and the right frequency will depend on your scalp, hair type and styling routine.

When should I book a spring hair appointment?

Spring is a good time to book a salon appointment if your ends feel dry, your colour has lost its freshness or you're ready for a change. Your stylist can assess your hair and recommend whether you would benefit most from a trim, treatment, colour refresh or a combination of services.