Hair Resolutions We Fully Support, and Which Ones We Wish You’d Drop
January is the season of reinvention and, let’s be honest, a little bit of delusion. Don’t get us wrong. We love a fresh start. We love a goal. We love a vision board and a secret Pinterest inspo collection. But some hair resolutions are actually setting yourself up for greatness and others… They’re setting you up for a breakdown in our chair come March. And the last thing we want is you sobbing in our chair unless it’s tears of elation over your stunning new look. So let’s prevent the former, shall we? And look at the hair resolutions we fully support and the ones you should keep in the drawer with your middle school yearbook pictures.
Hair Resolutions We Fully Support:
1. “I’m Actually Going to Take Care of My Hair.”
This means heat protectant. Real shampoo without harmful sulfates or sulfites. This means not dry-brushing your hair like you’re mad at it.
2. “I’m Going to Get Trims Before it Becomes a Crisis.”
There’s nothing hotter than preventative maintenance. Trims don’t make your hair shorter, they stop it from breaking shorter. Big difference.
3. “I’m Going to Stop Doing Random Things to My Hair at Home.”
Step away from the box dye. Step Away from the Amazon shears. We’re proud of you already.
4. “I Want a Look that Fits My Lifestyle.”
Low-maintenance is a luxury. A haircut you can actually style on a Tuesday morning is truly elite.
5. “I’m Going to Invest in My Hair this Year.”
Good hair doesn’t happen by accident. It’s a fully committed relationship. And yes, products, treatments, and maintenance are all a part of it.
Hair Resolutions We’re Begging You to Drop:
1. “I’m Never Cutting My Hair Again.”
That’s not a goal. That’s how you end up with emotional support split ends. And they will not be there for you when you really need them. They’ll just make your ponytail look ratty.
2. “I’m Going Blonde is One Appointment.”
Depends, do you like keeping all of your hair? Some journeys are not meant to be rushed. This is one of them.
3. “I’ll Just Keep Using Whatever Shampoo is on Sale.”
Your hair can tell the difference. We can tell the difference. Everyone can tell the difference. Your hair deserves better and you deserve better.
4. “I Want Something Totally Different but I Don’t Want to Style It.”
Ummm, those two things do not go together. IF you’re going for something different you’re going to have to invest the time in learning how to style and care for it. Otherwise you’re just setting yourself up for disappointment.
5. “I’ll Just Come Into the Salon When It’s an Emergency.”
Trust us, preventative hair care is cheaper, healthier, and way less dramatic. Regular care makes for hair that stays beautiful longer and keeps you from panic booking on a Friday.
The best hair resolution isn’t perfection. It’s consistency.
So show up, maintain it, treat it kindly, and stop expecting your hair to thrive on good vibes alone! If you’re not sure what your hair actually needs this year, good news! That’s what we’re here for. And we’re really nice, we promise!
Let’s make 2026 the year your hair stops being an afterthought and actually becomes part of your weekly or daily routine you enjoy.
Davis Hairdressing is one of the top salons in Newton & Boston, specializing in client-forward service and dimensional looks that add depth and glamour to any style.