5 New Year’s Resolutions for Healthier Hair

We’re adding one more thing to your list of New Year’s goals: hair health. Incorporate these easy to follow resolutions into your routine for better hair in 2024, plus try some product picks that’ll help get you there.

Deep condition once a week

This one’s easy (and effective) to start and stick with for the whole year. All it takes is 5-30 minutes to moisturize and restore hair’s protective barrier—and you just need to do it once each week. This buttery conditioner from Oribe intensely nourishes for damage repair and effortless detangling. My recommendation: after shampooing, apply the conditioner, cover your head with a shower cap, and fill the bonnet with heat from your blow dryer for a DIY steaming effect.

Switch to a silk pillowcase

Slip your pillow into something silky tonight to prevent breakage this new year. This set will have you stacked with anti-bedhead best-sellers: the slipsilk™ pillowcase and 2 scrunchies. Made of highest grade, long ­fiber mulberry silk, these swaps are designed to protect your strands (and skin!) from pulling, tangling, creasing, and damage-causing friction.

Heat style hair only once a week

We know, this might be a tough one. However, your strands will thank you when you take a much needed break from the heat. Limit yourself to one blow out per week with minor retouching using a straightener or curling iron. When it’s time to wash, find a hydrating leave-in conditioner that’s right for your hair type and air dry. Over time, you’ll see length retention, plus you’ll find shinier, healthier results when you heat style again.

Invest in hair oil

If you only follow one of these resolutions, let it be this one. You can use hair oil as a sealant to add shiny nourishment, apply it to perk up day old strands, add a few drops to your deep conditioner for added moisture, heat it and use as a pre-shampoo or overnight treatment—yes, it’s that versatile. This moringa and jojoba oil blend from Verb is great for all hair types, and it’s been proven to reduce breakage by 73% while keeping the hair shaft hydrated.

Incorporate vitamins for healthy hair

Iron, vitamin D, zinc, and omega-3s all have something in common, they’re essential for growing long, strong hair. So, make sure you’ve got healthy levels this January. Consult with your doctor to see if there may be any deficiencies that could be hindering your hair growth and make adjustments with the proper supplements.