Seasonal Product Picks: The Art of Layering

From your hairline to your part, colour and texture—your hair is as unique as you are. Which is why choosing products comes down not only to the style you wish to achieve, but also all the factors that make it so unapologetically you.

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Factor in the seasons and the environment—from the temperature to the dew point- and there are endless combinations that can impact your style. Which is why the art of layering your hair products has become so key to creating a look and getting it to last.

      The Art of The Layer

      Hair products can be layered to build a finish that feels more personal, more dimensional and better suited to the moment.

      Starting with care and finishing with stylers, layering works best when you work from lightest to richest. For example, always start with a targeted cleanse + condition, then put in the prep work before styling, never forget to finish and refresh when necessary.

      You might not need all these steps for every hair type or routine, but understanding their place can help you decide and support your routine as needed. As a rule of thumb, pick products that meet your needs throughout the day and year—from hydration to repair, adding volume, colour protection, or texture enhancement. Depending on your hair type, texture and the weather, some layers can be added, swapped or skipped altogether.

      Favourites Year Round

      Regardless of the weather, there are certain staples that should be in everyone’s beauty cabinet throughout the year.

      We Suggest:

      If we had to pick just one—BEDROOM.HAIR is one of those finishing layers that can work throughout the year. Spritzed through the mid-lengths and ends, it adds airy texture and a slightly undone finish that makes any style feel more relaxed, touchable and lived-in.

      Winter: Layer in Moisture

      Depending on where you are in the world, winters and summers tend to be the harshest on hair. With dryness being a common complaint during the colder season. The key to layering in the winter comes down to finding products that hydrate without weighing down the hair. A hydrating stack anyone would love is starting with HYDRATE-ME.WASH + RINSE in the shower and then follow on with UN.TANGLED to detangle, HEATED.DEFENSE for a layer of heat protection and then a dash of NIGHT.SHIFT before drifting off to sleep.

      This combination adds in the hydration and nourishment necessary in steps that can be built upon as needed.

      Top Winter Product Picks:

      Spring: Reset & Rebalance

      From colour to cuts and styling, spring tends to be a transitional season, which is why swapping products is such a natural progression around this time of year. While removing winter buildup, a focus on hair health and rebalancing your scalp is a great starting point. From there, concentrate on beginning layers for UV protection and humidity.

      MAXI.WASH or STIMULATE-ME.WASH are ideal pre-shampoo and weekly shampoo formulas that truly reset your routine. MAXI.WASH can be used as a pre-shampoo treatment when more clarification and detox is needed, while STIMULATE-ME.WASH is a perfect product if you need more consistent resets.

      Pairing MAXI.WASH with EVERLASTING.COLOUR WASH + RINSE helps encourage the products to penetrate and work more effectively while setting up your new spring colour for success. Then, layering in EVERLASTING.COLOUR LEAVE-IN helps add bond-building protection and pH balance, shine, protection and repair.

      Top Spring Product Picks:

      MAXI.WASH or STIMULATE-ME.WASH

      EVERLASTING.COLOUR WASH + RINSE

      EVERLASTING COLOUR LEAVE-IN

      Summer: Protect, Lighten & Refresh

      Heat, humidity and sun exposure are on the rise during the warmer months, making layers even more important. The most common steps are to tone hair or condition as needed, with consistent prep and humidity-conscious stylers, and following up with dry shampoo and dry conditioners to cut down on oil and build-up at the roots, while refreshing and conditioning the ends at the same time.

      A standout layer during summer is colour-enhancing formulas like BLONDE.ANGEL.WASH and BLONDE.ANGEL that can really enhance your summer hair colour by cutting down on brassiness and restoring brightness as the same time.

      Top Summer Product Picks:

      Fall: Repair & Rebuild

      Transitioning once again, fall becomes a time to look back at what your hair has been through and make a new plan forward. So, after months of sun, salt and sea, fall is the time to repair it all.

      Based on the condition of your hair, REPAIR-ME.WASH + RINSE are ideal to create a strengthened foundation for hair that might feel weak after the summer months. This shampoo and conditioner can also be swapped for more hydrating formulas when needed.

      As heat styling normally returns around this time of year, always follow with protective leave-ins or stylers that guard the hair without weighing it down. HEATED.DEFENSE is a must-have, but YOUNG.AGAIN and STAYING.ALIVE are also year-round favourites. Finishing with a styler that feels light and wearable, BEDROOM.HAIR brings hold with softness and movement so your style feels ultimately lived-in.

      Top Fall Product Picks:

      Always Layer According to Your Hair

      While the forecast might be one factor in determining your routine, it shouldn’t be everything.

      Take into account your texture, hair density, colour, scalp condition and the style you are trying to create to determine how many layers your hair needs and when/how/where they should be applied.

      You might have some days that call for a full routine, while others only need a refresh at the roots, softness through the ends and a final finishing touch. The art of layering is similar to hair cycling and ultimately about learning how your hair responds, then adjusting the combination as the seasons—and your style—change.

      FAQ

      Start with a targeted WASH and RINSE, followed by leave-in care and heat protection. Apply stylers from lightest to richest, then finish with texture spray or oil as needed.

      Not necessarily. Let your texture, density, colour and scalp condition guide you. Use the weather as a cue, then add, swap or skip layers depending on what your hair needs.

      Choose lightweight, targeted layers and use only what your hair needs. Try UN.TANGLED for moisture, HEATED.DEFENSE before heat and BEDROOM.HAIR for an airy finish.