The new year is a great time to make healthy, positive changes to your routine. A great way to improve your habits without having to make too drastic of a change is by switching up your hair care routine. Taking a little extra time to nourish and care for your hair can improve its health, volume, strength, look, and feel over time. Check out these 10 hair care resolutions to add to your routine in the new year and beyond.

1. Focus on Moisture

Hair hydration is always important. In fact, it’s one of the most important elements of healthy hair. Your hair relies on hydration to be vibrant, strong, and elastic. Even if your hair is naturally oily, you still need to hydrate by drinking lots of water and using conditioners, hair masks, oils, and deep conditioning treatments. However, everyone has different hair hydration needs. If your hair is dry, damaged, and/or brittle, make an effort to rebuild and repair in the new year. Try out some new products and figure out what works with your hair type and texture. Develop a routine and stick with it; for example, you might want to commit to using a hair mask once per week and adding a leave-in conditioner to your daily routine.

2. Change Up Your Diet

Food has a major impact on hair. In fact, hair strands are largely made up of proteins. Accordingly, it is very important to make sure your diet is full of protein and iron. These foods are needed for healthy hair growth and strength. Consider adding more of the following foods to your diet in the new year:

• Broccoli
• Oranges
• Sweet potatoes
• Carrots
• Pumpkins
• Strawberries
• Eggs
• Avocado
• Chia seeds
• Bananas
• Turkey
• Greek Yogurt
• Salmon
• Spinach
• Nuts

3. Go Heat-Free

Over the last year, more and more people have been going heat-free or limiting their use of heat styling tools. Lots of trendy tools, such as heatless curlers and rollers, have hit the market and become popularized by influencers. Give some of these tools a try and see what works for your hair and your style. It’s also always good to embrace your natural texture, even just for a few weeks at a time. This gives your hair a chance to breathe and recover. During these periods, focus extra on hydration and conditioning.

4. Develop a Hair Wash Routine

Lots of people know they are washing their hair too often but feel they can’t break the cycle. It can take some time to train your hair not to become oily when you skip even one day between shampooing. The new year is a great time to commit to a hair wash routine that gives your hair time between shampooing. Shampoo is inherently drying in that its purpose is to zap sebum and debris from your scalp. However, your hair scalp needs these oils for shiny, healthy hair. Start small, and gradually increase the number of days between washes. Use a good dry shampoo to make sure your strands aren’t weighed down and your scalp doesn’t feel dirty and uncomfortable.

5. Consider Temporary Hair Color Formulas

Anyone who regularly colors their hair knows that it is drying and can cause damage. Hair color also requires maintenance and upkeep, which contributes to brittle, dry hair over time. If you’ve been on a regular hair dye routine over the last year or more, it may be a good time to take a break. If you are interested in taking a break from harsh color treatments but still want to keep your look, consider temporary hair dye.

6. Invest in Quality Hair Replacement or Restoration

If you’ve been unhappy with the look and feel of your hair for some time, the new year is your opportunity to make a change. A hair restoration service in your area can help you achieve the hair you’ve been dreaming of via a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical hair restoration techniques. Depending on factors such as physical health, age, skin type, hair type, and much more, an expert can help find a solution. For example, if you’ve been losing your hair, a hair loss professional can perform a safe, comprehensive hair transplant in a sterile hair restoration center. Don’t put it off another year; now’s the time to contact an expert and learn about your options for lasting hair solutions.

7. Drink More Water

Most people can benefit from committing to drinking more water each day. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, adequate daily fluid intake is about 15.5 cups of fluids per day for men and 11.5 cups of fluids per day for women.  Water is a key ingredient for healthy hair growth. Each hair strand is about 25% water, and your hair needs to maintain these levels for stray strong and vibrant. When you don’t get enough water, your skin and scalp become dehydrated. When your scalp is dehydrated, your hair will be, too. This will lead to split ends, dullness, brittleness, and even hair loss. Dry hair breaks easily and may even stop growing. When you drink water, it triggers the energy that is transmitted at the scalp that runs to the ends of your hair. Commit to a daily water goal in the new year for healthier skin and hair.

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If you are ready to improve your hair care routine, reverse hair loss or change up your look in the new year, contact Eldorado. We can help you achieve the hair that makes you feel confident and happy with your appearance. Now is the time to get started! We offer quality Baltimore hair extensions, human hair wigs, hair systems, and much more. Schedule your free hair analysis today.