New Year, New Hair: 5 Hair Care Resolutions for a Fresh Start in the New Year
Whether you are looking to restore your hair’s health, add more shine to what you already have, or simply keep it styled to perfection, a new year means a fresh start for your hair.
So, let us dive into five simple yet transformative hair care resolutions to help you achieve your best hair year yet!
1. Start With a Healthy Hair Care Routine
Just like a daily skincare routine is key to keeping your skin looking radiant, a healthy hair routine is the foundation for beautiful hair. With these five essential steps, you will be on a transformative journey to ensure your ‘crown’ is clean, nourished, strong and stunning all year long.
Step 1: Cleanse
Regularly washing your hair is key to keeping it free from dirt, oils, and product build-up. Choose a gentle yet effective shampoo that suits your hair type to cleanse your hair thoroughly while promoting healthy growth and maintaining its moisture balance.
Step 2: Condition and Nourish
After cleansing, never skip conditioning. A nourishing conditioner will help to replenish moisture and keep your hair soft and manageable. Regular conditioning will also help to prevent damage from daily wear and tear, leaving your hair shiny and full of life.
Step 3: Detangle
Wet hair can be fragile, so always use a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush to take care of knots quickly. This minimises breakage and ensures your hair stays strong. Make sure to do this gently to avoid unnecessary stress on your strands.
Step 4: Protect and Style
Before reaching for your styling tools, make protection a priority. Whether you are blow-drying, straightening, or curling, by using a heat protection spray, you will protect your hair from thermal damage and stop it drying out.
See our guide on using heat protection spray when using hot styling tools.
Step 5: Moisturise
Hydration is essential for healthy hair. Moisturising products help lock in moisture, which is especially useful if your hair gets dry or damaged easily. Keep your hair nourished by incorporating a leave-in conditioner or hydrating hair oil to prevent frizz and maintain its natural shine.
2. Protect Your Hair
Protecting your hair from daily stressors is one of the most important steps in maintaining its health. Heat styling, sun exposure, and pollution can all contribute to damage over time.
Remember, when using hot styling tools, such as curling irons or flat irons, don’t forget to apply a heat protection spray beforehand! This protective barrier helps minimise the risk of dryness and split ends.
As mentioned before, using a leave-in conditioner is also a fantastic way to provide your hair with an extra layer of defence against environmental damage while keeping your hair hydrated throughout the day.
3. Take Care of Your Scalp
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, so it’s time to give it the attention it deserves. Scalp care isn’t just about cleaning – it’s about balance. A well-maintained scalp encourages optimal hair growth and prevents common issues like dandruff or irritation.
To keep your scalp in top condition, incorporate a re-balancing scalp treatment into your routine. A re-balancing scalp treatment will help detoxify and refresh your scalp, while removing build-up that can hinder growth. By maintaining a clean, balanced scalp, you are creating the perfect foundation for healthy, beautiful hair.
4. Add Nourishing Treatments to Your Routine
There often comes a time when your hair needs a little extra care, and that’s where nourishing treatments come in! Hair masks are one of the best ways to infuse moisture and nutrients deep into the hair shaft. Weekly hair mask treatments can provide intense hydration, repair damage, and restore softness and shine. Consider alternating between a hydrating mask and a protein-packed treatment to maintain the right balance of moisture and strength.
We have a few different options suited to different hair conditions:
- 'Complete It' - Nourishing Hair Treatment: Perfect for dry hair, this hair mask enriches damaged hair with natural moisturising agents, antioxidants, UV filters and built-in colour protection for healthier, shinier and smoother hair.
- 'Complete It' - Repair Hair Treatment: This hair mask uses a blend of key nutrients that work to repair damaged hair. It enriches your hair with nutrients resulting in stronger, beutiful hair that is healthier and more resilient to damage.
- 'Complete It' - Illuminating Hair Treatment: For hair that lacks shine, this treatment mask brings the stunning shimmer back into your hair routine.
5. Add Hair Therapy Vitamins to Your Diet
We all know that what we eat affects our skin, but did you know it also plays a vital role in the health of your hair? Vitamins that support hair health can promote growth, prevent thinning, and keep your strands strong from the inside out. So consider adding hair therapy vitamins to your daily routine for an extra boost of nutrients to give your hair the best possible chance to thrive.
Bonus Tip: Be Patient and Consistent
Achieving your hair goals isn’t something that happens overnight – it’s all about consistency and patience. By sticking to your new hair care resolutions, you’ll notice healthier, shinier hair in no time. Make this new year the year of self-care and invest in products and practices supporting your hair’s long-term health!
Enjoy Your New Year Hair Care Shine!
A new year is the perfect opportunity to treat your hair to the love and care it deserves. From cleansing to protecting, nourishing to styling, these resolutions will set you on the path to gorgeous, healthy hair. Enjoy the journey, and here's to a year of fabulous hair – let’s make it shine!
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