Moving to the Netherlands means getting used to many things: the weather, the bikes, the language… and the way your hair reacts to it all.
The Dutch climate — with its constant wind, humidity, and hard (lime-rich) water — can take a toll on your hair and scalp.

If your hair feels drier, frizzier, or more unmanageable since moving here, you’re not alone.
At ADDICT Haarlem, we help many internationals understand what their hair really needs to stay healthy and shiny, no matter what the weather is doing outside.

Why your hair changes in the Netherlands

1. Humidity and wind

The mix of damp air and strong coastal winds can roughen your hair cuticles, making it more frizzy and dull.
You might notice your hairstyle doesn’t hold as well, or that your ends dry out faster.

2. Hard water

Dutch tap water contains a high level of calcium and magnesium, which can build up on your hair and scalp over time.
This layer blocks moisture, causes dullness, and makes hair feel heavy or dry.

3. Temperature changes

Going from cold, wet air outside to warm, dry air inside (with heating) can make your scalp feel tight or itchy, and leave your lengths static or brittle.

How to care for your hair in this climate

1. Start with a scalp analysis

Healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp.
At ADDICT, we use the Kérastase K-Scan — a professional AI-powered tool that uses three types of light (white, polarised, and UV) to analyse your scalp and hair condition.
It helps us see what your scalp really needs: more hydration, deep cleansing, or extra protection.

Book your appointment online and select product advice if you’d like to include a K-Scan analysis during your visit.

2. Use professional, balancing products

Investing in the right care makes all the difference.
We recommend:

  • Kérastase Dermo-Calm for sensitive or itchy scalps

  • Shu Uemura Urban Moisture to restore softness and shine

  • Metal Detox by L’Oréal Professionnel to remove mineral build-up from hard water

These treatments rebalance your scalp and strengthen your hair fibres, protecting your colour and natural texture.

3. Limit washing and heat styling

Because the scalp needs its natural oils to stay balanced, we usually advise washing your hair once a week with a mild shampoo.
Overwashing can strip away good bacteria (the scalp’s microbiome) and cause dryness or sensitivity.
Use lukewarm water, apply conditioner mid-length to ends, and always finish with a cool rinse.

4. Treat yourself to a Fusio-Dose boost

For instant hydration and shine, our stylists recommend a Kérastase Fusio-Dose treatment.
This in-salon ritual targets your specific hair needs — from moisture and strength to colour protection — and gives visible results in just minutes.

Your trusted salon in Haarlem

At ADDICT Haarlem, our international team combines artistry, science, and care.
We’re proud to be one of the Top 10 hair salons in the Netherlands, working only with Kérastase, L’Oréal Professionnel, and Shu Uemura.

If you’re new to the country, we’ll help your hair adapt to the Dutch climate — so you can enjoy healthy, shiny hair that feels like you again.