Hair Resolutions For Every Hair Type

By Romina Manenti

The New Year is the perfect moment to reset—not by chasing promises, but by changing habits.

Great hair is not the result of luck, trends, or products waiting on a shelf. It is built through understanding, repetition, and correct daily routines.

Here are my 10 New Hair Resolutions—not rules, but new habits.

1. Keep conditioner off the scalp
Conditioner does not belong on the scalp. Apply it starting approximately 3 inches from the roots, focusing on mid-lengths and ends. This preserves volume, prevents buildup, and keeps the scalp balanced.

2. Detangle with respect for the hair fiber
Brushing from roots to ends creates unnecessary tension and breakage. Start from the ends, work gently upward, and respect the structure of the hair fiber.

3. Stop expecting products to work on their own
Buying a product is not the work. Using it correctly and consistently is. A product left on a shelf will never repair, hydrate, or protect your hair.

4. Maintain your roots before damage starts
Waiting too long between root touch-ups is not “resting” your hair. Excessive regrowth often leads to uneven color application and overprocessing later. Regular maintenance protects hair integrity.

5. Prioritize scalp health, not just clean hair
Shampoo is a scalp treatment first. Cleanse with intention, focus on the scalp, and let the rinse cleanse the lengths. Healthy hair always starts at the root.

6. Let go of the one-shampoo obsession
Using different shampoos for different needs will not make a shampoo “stop working.” Hair and scalp needs change—volume, repair, detox, color care. Rotating shampoos based on benefits is intelligent care, not inconsistency.

7. Trim to protect length, not lose it
Cutting hair does not affect how fast it grows. Regular trims prevent breakage from traveling upward, allowing hair to grow healthier, stronger, and longer over time.

8. Don’t postpone a change when it feels right
The best looks are often born from spontaneous decisions—just like changing your clothing instantly shifts your energy. When the desire for change is clear, delaying it rarely improves the outcome.

9. Eliminate daily habits that quietly damage hair
Tension, friction, tight elastics, aggressive habits—these don’t damage hair overnight, but they do permanently over time. Hair responds to how it is handled every day.

10. Focus on foundations before styling
Styling only works if the foundation is right. Conditioning hair with oils and creams helps build elasticity and styling memory, allowing hair to hold shape and movement. Before reaching for styling products, make sure the hair underneath has the structure to respond. Styling cannot replace foundation.

No miracles.
No shortcuts.
Just knowledge, discipline, and respect for the hair you live in every day.

Happy New Hair
Romina Manenti - Founder MAY11

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