As autumn settles in, your hair might be feeling a little worse for wear.

After a summer of sunshine, swimming and heat styling, your hair may be feeling drier, more brittle or simply not as healthy as you'd like. Cooler weather and indoor heating can add another challenge, making now a good time to reset your haircare routine.

But healthier-looking hair isn't just about what you put on it. Your diet, lifestyle and everyday haircare habits can all play a role in how your hair looks and feels.

The good news? You don't need to completely overhaul your routine. A few simple changes can help you build healthier hair habits that last.

If you're looking to give your hair a little extra TLC this autumn, these five simple tips can help you keep it looking and feeling its best.

Healthy-looking hair starts from within.

What you eat can have just as much of a role to play in your haircare routine as the products you use on it. Your hair needs a range of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to support its normal growth and maintenance, so a varied and balanced diet is a great place to start.

• Protein: supports the structure and strength of your hair. Hair is largely made up of keratin, a protein, so getting enough protein is important for maintaining healthy hair.
• Iron: helps reduce hair shedding linked to iron deficiency. It’s an important nutrient for transporting oxygen around the body, which supports healthy hair growth.
• Biotin: helps strengthen your hair and supports healthy growth. It’s one of the key B vitamins associated with maintaining normal hair.
• Zinc: helps prevent hair loss and plays an important role in normal cell growth and repair.
• Vitamin D: stimulates hair follicles and supports new hair growth.

The best way to get these nutrients is through a varied, balanced diet. Think plenty of protein-rich foods, fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish and other nutrient-rich foods.

If your diet doesn't always cover all the bases, a broad nutritional supplement like Multee can be a convenient way to complement your everyday intake.

We all love a good blow-dry or perfectly straightened finish, but regular exposure to high temperatures can leave hair feeling dry, brittle and more prone to breakage.

If heat styling is part of your everyday routine, it might be worth turning down the temperature and giving your hair a little more time away from the heat.

You don't have to give up your favourite styling tools completely. Instead, try to make them a little less harsh on your hair:

• Let your hair partially air-dry before using a hairdryer.

• Use the lowest comfortable heat setting.

• Keep straighteners and curling tools for less frequent use.

• Always use a heat protectant before styling.

• Give your hair a few heat-free days each week.

Even small changes can help reduce the amount of heat your hair is exposed to and keep it looking healthier for longer.

We often focus on the lengths of our hair, but your scalp deserves some attention too.

Keeping it clean, comfortable and well cared for can help create a healthy environment for your hair.

A few simple habits can make a difference:

• Wash regularly to remove excess oil, sweat and product build-up.
• Choose products that suit your scalp, especially if it's dry, oily or sensitive.
• Be gentle when shampooing - use your fingertips rather than scratching with your nails.
• Rinse thoroughly to make sure there's no product left behind.
• Avoid heavy product build-up around the roots, particularly if your scalp tends to get oily.

A little extra attention to your scalp can be an easy way to round off a healthier haircare routine.

Sometimes it's not the big things but the little habits that add up.

Wet hair can be more prone to breakage, while aggressive brushing, pulling or repeatedly wearing tight hairstyles can put unnecessary stress on your hair.

Try these simple swaps:

• Detangle gently, starting at the ends and working upwards.

• Avoid brushing more than you need to.

• Don't vigorously rub your hair with a towel after washing.

• Wrap wet hair gently in a soft or microfibre towel instead.

• Avoid wearing tight ponytails, buns or braids every day.

• Give your hair a break from extensions or styles that create constant tension.

And remember, your hair doesn't need to be perfectly styled every day. Sometimes the healthiest option is simply giving it a rest.

Healthy-looking hair isn't about having a complicated routine or using endless products. It's about giving your hair the right care, both from the inside and out.

From getting the nutrients your hair needs to turning down the heat, being gentle with your hair and looking after your scalp, small changes can make a difference. So, this autumn, give your hair a little extra TLC and make healthier hair part of your everyday routine.