The sun, the sea, the chlorinated pool water...they all take their toll on our hair. It’s time to get ready for fall and get your hair back in shape.

1.     Get a good hair cut. If you’re complaining about split, dry, or frizzy ends, a good hair cut will resolve all these issues. It’s always fun to experiment with new styles, so chop away. We suggest you head to Erdem Kıramer, HH Hair Design, or Aveda. If you’re after a budget option, try Nehir Kuaför—it’s a tiny, humble mahalle kuaförü (neighborhood hairdresser). We can’t vouch for their beauty treatments, but Savaş (owner and hairdresser) is a fantastic hairdresser, especially when it comes to short hair styles.

2.     Bring back the color. If your hair color seems dull or on the verge of boring, color it once again with a fall-appropriate color. Check out our listings to find a hairdresser that suits you.

3.     Restore Shine. Apply a DIY hair mask. Here is what you need: small bottle of sesame oil or jojoba oil (the size of an index finger), almond oil (50cc), and a kind of leave-in conditioners of your choice. First add half a bottle of the conditioner in a container/bowl, then add the oils and mix thoroughly. Cover your hair (when it’s dry) with the mixture for 1-3 hours. Wash away with shampoo. Do this once a week for as long as you need to. You can get the oils at Zencefil Aktar or Arifoğlu. The leave-in conditioners are easy to get from any major supermarket.  

4.     Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Kiehls’s Olive Fruit Oil Series and Schwarzkopfs’s BC Moisture Kick Series will definitely do the work.