5 Must-Try Hair Resolutions for a Stunning 2025 + How to Actually Achieve Them

It's January, and that means we're in full throttle mode seeking out new resolutions to get us to our goal job, goal weight, and goal relationship. But what about our goal hair?

Truth bomb: Having gorgeous, healthy hair that makes people do a double-take can feel just as amazing as fitting into those skinny jeans. So I'm here to spill the tea on five totally achievable "hairolutions" for 2025 that will transform your locks. The best part? They're WAY easier to stick to than that 75 Day Hard Challenge everyone's obsessing over on TikTok. (Truth...We're already tired just thinking about it.)

1.Break Up with Your Hot Tools (Or At Least Take a Break)

Okay, let's talk about the elephant in the room - heat damage. We all know our flat irons and curling wands are the number one culprit of hair damage, but quitting cold turkey isn't realistic. Here's how to find that sweet spot:

  • Start with "No Heat Weekends" - it's like a detox for your hair
  • When you do use heat, never (like, ever) skip heat protectant
  • Keep your tools under 365°F for fine hair or 400°F for thick hair
  • Master the art of heatless styles (hello, heatless curling rods and braids!)

Results you'll see: Less breakage, shinier hair, and those split ends will finally stop multiplying like rabbits.

The Best Heat Protection Sprays

2. Weekly Hair Masks Are Your New BFF

Think of this as a spa day for your hair - but way cheaper and you can do it while binging Netflix. Here's your shopping list:

  • A good clarifying shampoo (to remove all that dry shampoo buildup - we all have it!)
  • Heat cap (total game-changer for deep penetration)
  • Wet brush (because yanking through tangles is so 2024)

The process is simple:

  • O&M Original Detox Clarifying Shampoo - MANEPRINT

    Remove the ick

    Clarify that hair (bye-bye, product buildup!) with O&M Original Detox Shampoo. WARNING: Everyone that uses this shampoo becomes an addict for it.

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  • GET EVERY STRAND

    Comb your deep conditioner or hair mask throughout your hair with a KITSCH Consciously Created Wet/Dry Brush or Wide-Tooth Comb to get every strand.

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  • FOR A SALON-WORTHY TREATMENT AT HOME

    Throw the HOT HEAD Heat Cap in the microwave for 45 seconds then cover your hair for a deeper hair treatment.

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Use The Right Hair Mask

  • Bounce Curl Ayurvedic Deep Conditioner

    Best Deep Conditioner For Curly Hair

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  • Davines NaturalTech Nourishing Hair Building Pak - MANEPRINT

    Davines NaturalTech Nourishing Hair Building Pak

    Best Hair Mask for Dry Hair

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  • Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask - MANEPRINT

    Briogeo Deep Conditioning Mask

    Best Hair Repair Mask For Damaged Hair

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Finally...Catch up on your favorite show while your hair drinks up all that goodness.

Results you'll see: Hair so soft and bouncy, you'll feel like you're in a shampoo commercial.

3. Schedule Those Trims Like They're Non-Negotiable Meetings

I know, I know - cutting your hair when you're trying to grow it seems counterintuitive. But listen up: those split ends are like a bad relationship - the longer you wait to end it, the more damage they do. Every 8-10 weeks, make it happen.

Pro tip: Book your next appointment while you're still in the salon chair. It's like meal prepping but for your hair.

Results you'll see: Healthier ends, faster growth (yes, really!), and hair that doesn't look like a broom by month's end.

4. Give Your Hair the Beauty Sleep It Deserves

Your cotton pillowcase might feel cozy, but it's secretly sabotaging your hair game. Time to upgrade to silk or satin! Here's the nighttime routine that'll change everything:

  • Swap to a satin or silk pillowcase (worth every penny)
  • Rock a bonnet or turban (I promise it's cuter than it sounds)
  • Apply a lightweight hair oil before bed

Results you'll see: Wake up with smoother hair, fewer tangles, and styles that last longer.

Plus, bonus points: silk and satin pillowcases help prevent facial wrinkles too!

Sleep Protection Musts

  • THE PILLOWCASE

    Trade in your regular pillow case for a KITSCH satin pillowcase to protect your hair from snags, knots, and breakage.

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  • PROTECT YOUR BEST ASSET

    Keep your hair tangle free, style in place, or curls defined, by wrapping it with a protective bonnet or KITSCH Sleep Turban/Beanie with Satin Lining.

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  • Kavella Scalp & Hair Oil Treatment - MANEPRINT

    TREAT & SLEEP

    Apply Kavella's Scalp & Hair Oil Treatment on scalp to ends of hair. Wrap your hair and let is treat you all night long.

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5. Show Your Brushes Some Love

Your hairbrush is probably harboring more secrets than your group chat. All that buildup of hair, products, and who-knows-what-else goes right back into your clean hair every time you brush. Gross, right?

Weekly brush cleaning routine:

  • Remove hair from brushes after each use.
  • Deep clean brushes every Sunday with gentle clarifying  shampoo.
  • Allow brushes to air dry bristle-side down.
  • Replace brushes every 6-12 months depending on wear.

Results you'll see: Cleaner, bouncier hair that stays fresh longer between washes.

What you’ll need

The Bottom Line

Here's the thing about these hairolutions - they're actually doable. No crazy 4 AM wake-up calls, no spending your entire paycheck on products, just simple switches that make a major difference. Start with one, nail it, then add another. By December 2025, you'll be that person everyone's asking for hair advice.

Remember: Good hair days are made in advance, and these small changes add up to major hair goals. Now go forth and conquer those hairolutions! 💁‍♀️✨

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About the Author

Written by Natalie Palomino

Natalie Palomino is a Master Stylist, Hair Expert and Founder of MANEPRINT. When she's not creating beautiful hair transformations in California or Idaho, she's sharing her healthy hair care tips to our clients around the world. Follow her @nataliepalomino.co