Twice a year, the clocks shift—and while it might not seem like a big deal, your haircare routine can feel the effects more than you think.
Suddenly, the mornings are darker. The air is drier or warmer. Your sleep feels off. Your skin and hair? They're adjusting too. That hour shift can disrupt everything from your scalp’s oil production to your hydration levels. But don’t worry. With a few simple tweaks, your hair won’t skip a beat.
Let’s talk about how to refresh your haircare routine as we “spring forward” or “fall back”—and keep your strands looking their absolute best.
What Daylight Saving Time Really Does to Your Hair
It might seem dramatic, but even a one-hour time change can throw off your body’s rhythm, including the health of your hair.
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Sleep Disruption: Less sleep = more stress = potential for increased shedding.
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Sunlight Exposure: More light (in spring/summer) can mean UV damage. Less light (in fall/winter) can lead to dullness.
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Environmental Shifts: Warmer or colder air, changes in humidity—your strands notice.
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Routine Changes: Earlier workouts? New wake-up times? They all shift when you wash, style, or treat your hair.
How to Shift Your Haircare Routine the Smart Way
1. Protect Your Hair During Sleep Transitions
When your sleep schedule changes, your body and hair may feel off for a few days. Make your overnight routine stronger:
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Use a Silkie silk pillowcase to reduce friction and prevent breakage from restless sleep.
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Apply a nourishing leave-in or oil before bed to lock in moisture.
Silkie’s 100% mulberry silk pillowcases are designed to keep your strands smooth, hydrated, and strong—no matter how much tossing and turning daylight saving time causes. Find yours at www.shopsilkie.com.
2. Adjust Your Wash Schedule Gently
If you're waking earlier or going to bed later, resist the urge to overhaul your wash days immediately. Instead, shift by 15-minute increments every few days to keep your scalp’s oil balance in check.
3. Reassess Your Hydration Game
Springing forward? Longer days and warmer temps mean more time outside, and potentially more UV exposure and sweat. Fall back? Dryer, cooler air creeps in. Either way:
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Add a deep conditioning treatment once a week.
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Keep a hydrating mist on hand for midday refreshes.
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Drink more water—your scalp needs it too.
4. Use the Light to Your Advantage
More light in the mornings? That’s your chance to air-dry your hair and reduce heat damage. Less light? Now’s the time to perfect a no-heat nighttime style using Silkie silk scrunchies—they protect without pulling.
5. Check in With Your Scalp
Sudden schedule shifts can lead to stress, and your scalp will often be the first to react. If you notice dryness, flaking, or extra oil:
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Gently exfoliate with a scalp brush once a week.
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Use a light oil to soothe irritation.
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Prioritize sleep, even if your body feels off. Hair health starts with rest.
Your Hair Follows Your Rhythm—Help It Adjust
Daylight saving time doesn’t have to mean hair chaos. Like your skincare, your haircare should evolve with the seasons and your schedule.
So give your routine a moment to catch up.
Start with silk. Add hydration. Protect your ends. And let your strands fall into their new rhythm—with a little help from Silkie.
Your best hair days don’t stop for the clock.
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