Winter was hard on your hair, but your Spring reset is here!
Dry indoor heat, wool hats, harsh winds, and hot showers take a toll over three months. By the time the temperature climbs back into the 70s, most of us are dealing with hair that feels brittle, frizzy, and nothing like it did six months ago. The cuticle is roughed up, moisture levels are off, and any color or chemical work from last fall is now showing every bit of stress.
Spring isn't just a vibe shift. It's the best time of year to reset your routine. Your scalp is moving from a dry, low-humidity environment into a more balanced one, and your strands are ready to absorb everything you give them.
This is the routine we'd run if we were starting from a winter-damaged head of hair today.
Start with a Deep Clean
If you only do one thing on this list, do this. Months of butters, oils, dry shampoo, hard water minerals, and product layering build up on the scalp and the hair shaft. A regular wash isn't pulling all of that off.
Use the Strengthen Shampoo and take your time with it. Massage your scalp for a full 60 seconds, focusing on the areas where buildup tends to settle (behind the ears, along the hairline, at the crown). The shampoo removes buildup gently without stripping your natural oils, which is exactly what you need after winter.
If your scalp feels especially clogged, shampoo twice on your first reset wash day. The first wash lifts the surface buildup, the second wash actually cleans the scalp.
Deep Condition, Then Deep Condition Again
Once you've cleared the deck, your hair is finally able to drink. This is the moment to do a 20 to 30 minute deep conditioning treatment under a plastic cap or a heat cap. Heat opens the cuticle and lets the conditioner penetrate the cortex instead of just sitting on the surface.
Use the Aloe & Honey Deep Conditioner and apply it generously to the length of your hair, avoiding the scalp. Focus on your ends, which have been through the most.
If your hair is medium to high porosity (color-treated, heat-styled, or chemically processed), do this back-to-back two wash days in a row. The damage took all winter, so the repair takes more than one session.
Reintroduce Protein (If You Need It)
Spring is the moment to check in and see whether your hair needs protein. Quick test: take a wet strand and stretch it gently. If it stretches a long way and doesn't bounce back, you need protein. If it snaps quickly, you need moisture. If it stretches and bounces back, you're balanced.
Most people coming out of winter need some protein, but the trick is to alternate. If your hair feels weak or overly stretchy, add a protein treatment once, then go back to moisture-focused deep conditioning the following week. Stacking protein treatments will leave your hair feeling strawlike fast.
Switch Your Leave-Ins for the New Humidity
The leave-in conditioner and styler that worked in January will not work in May. As humidity climbs, heavier butters and creams that locked moisture in during dry winter air will weigh hair down and cause frizz.
Spring leave-ins should be lighter in texture. The Hydrating Mist works perfectly here because it's water-based, lightweight, and designed to hydrate without heaviness. Apply it to soaking wet hair right after you rinse out your conditioner, then seal with a few drops of Hair Elixir on your lengths (not your scalp).
If you're used to using a butter or balm, you can still use it, but apply it sparingly and only to your ends.
Lock It In with a Scalp Oil
A few drops of Scalp Stimulator massaged into your scalp 2 to 3 times a week supports the follicle as your scalp recovers from winter dryness. The rosemary and peppermint stimulate circulation, which is exactly what your scalp needs after months of being covered under hats and hoods.
The mistake people make is dumping oil onto already-styled hair and ending up with greasy roots. Oil goes on the scalp during your reset, not on the lengths.
A Spring Wash Day That Actually Works
Putting it all together, here's what a reset wash day looks like:
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Pre-poo with Hair Elixir for 15 minutes if your hair is high-porosity (optional but helpful).
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Strengthen Shampoo, 60-second scalp massage, rinse thoroughly.
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Apply Replenish Conditioner to your lengths, leave in for 5 to 10 minutes, rinse.
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Apply Aloe & Honey Deep Conditioner generously to your lengths, cover with a plastic cap, sit under heat for 20 to 30 minutes, rinse with cool water.
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Apply Hydrating Mist to soaking wet hair.
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Seal with a few drops of Hair Elixir on your lengths.
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Style as usual (curl cream, twist-out, braid-out, air dry, or diffuse).
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Massage Scalp Stimulator into your scalp that night before bed.
Repeat the deep conditioning step on your next wash day for back-to-back recovery.
Bundle the Whole Routine
If you're starting from scratch, getting every step in a bundle is both cheaper and easier than piecing it together. Our Spring Sale is live through May 10, with 30% off single items and 40% off bundles.
The Wash Day Bundle includes the Strengthen Shampoo, Replenish Conditioner, Aloe & Honey Deep Conditioner, Scalp Stimulator, and Hydrating Mist. Everything you need for the reset above with no guesswork.
If you travel a lot or want to test the routine before committing to full sizes, the Travel Kit is 30% off and includes scaled-down versions of the same products.
Download the Bask & Lather app for early access to new launches, exclusive offers, and free gifts with purchase throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I do a spring hair reset?
Once at the start of the season is enough for most people. If your hair stays dry and dull through spring, repeat the deep conditioning step weekly until it bounces back.
Can I do this if I have color-treated hair?
Yes. The Strengthen Shampoo is sulfate-free and gentle enough for color-treated hair. Follow immediately with the Aloe & Honey Deep Conditioner to restore moisture.
Will my winter products still work in spring?
Some will, some won't. Heavy butter-based stylers and creams are usually too rich for warmer, more humid weather. Lighter leave-ins like the Hydrating Mist and sealing oils like the Hair Elixir travel into spring better.
Is the reset different for low-porosity vs. high-porosity hair?
Yes. Low porosity benefits most from heat during deep conditioning to open the cuticle. High porosity benefits most from doing back-to-back deep conditions and using a leave-in on soaking wet hair to lock in moisture.
When does the Spring Sale end?
The sale runs through May 10, 2026. Single items are 30% off, bundles are 40% off, and the Travel Kit is 30% off. Download the app for early access to exclusive offers and free gifts with purchase.
