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New Year, New Hair Goals

Key Takeaways

  • Start your healthiest hair year yet with OLAPLEX’s bond-building system that repairs damage, strengthens every strand, and brings back shine from the very first treatment. 
  • Customize your routine with the right shampoo, conditioner, and mask pairing for your hair type. 
  • Look for stylers that address common winter hair concerns like dryness or dullness, like OLAPLEX No.7 Bonding Oil™ or No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum.

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New Year, New Hair Goals

As the calendar resets for a new year, it’s the perfect time to renew your energy, mindset, and hair routine. Whether your resolution is to strengthen your strands, bring back shine, or embrace your natural texture, OLAPLEX is here to help you start off the year with your best hair yet.

 

Healthy hair doesn’t just happen by chance. Each OLAPLEX product is powered by bond-building technology to repair damage, strengthen bonds, and protect hair from future stress. So, as you’re setting intentions for the new year, make a commitment to keep your healthiest hair ever. Explore popular hair goals and see how OLAPLEX can help you reach them in the new year. 

For Softer and More Moisturized Hair This New Year

Getting winter hair back to its soft, moisturized state might seem like a difficult feat. The cold weather strips your hair of moisture which should be replenished at the base level through a full hair routine that leaves your hair feeling strong.

 

It’s important to keep your hair type in mind when choosing which products are best suited for your routine. If you have fine hair, start by cleansing with N°.4 Fine Bond Maintenance® Shampoo, an ultra-light volumizing shampoo designed for fine hair which is clinically proven to strengthen, repair, and prevent future hair damage. This pairs perfectly with N°.5 Fine Bond Maintenance® Conditioner, which leaves the hair smooth without weighing it down. For thicker or textured hair where additional hydration is needed, the Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner are best suited. If your hair needs a little extra hydration after the shower, you may also want to check out the Nº.5 Leave-In Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner, which instantly hydrates and seals split ends.

 

For added moisturization consider adding a hair mask to your routine. The Rich Hydration Mask works best on thick or textured hair, using Biometric Cuticle Technology to lock in intense hydration and strength to seal hair cuticles from the inside. For more fine hair, try the Weightless Nourishing Mask, which provides hydration at the cuticle level without weighing down the hair. Style with the Nº.6 Bond Smoother® to create smoother, softer blow-dries and more defined air-dried styles, and the famous OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil™ to smooth flyaways. 

If Your New Year’s Resolution Is a Healthier Scalp

Healthy hair starts at the scalp. If your resolution is to set the stage for a healthy scalp, start by cleansing with either number N°.4 Fine Bond Maintenance® Shampoo, or Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo, depending on your hair type. The richly lathering formula gently yet thoroughly cleanses every hair type without stripping or drying to maintain a hydrated scalp and hair. Finish with the N°.5 Fine Bond Maintenance® Conditioner or Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner to hydrate from root to tip.

 

Give your hair extra support with the Weightless Nourishing Mask for fine hair, or the Rich Hydration Mask for thicker or more textured hair. And to ensure your hair stays hydrated long after your shower, the Nº.5 Leave-In Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner is a good option, sealing cuticles and softening the hair instantly. 

Sometimes when caring for the skin less is more, you don’t want to overwhelm your scalp with products, so styling should be kept simple and hydrating. Stay away from intense heat and products with a lot of chemicals, and be sure to finish with OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil™ for added hydration and smoothness. 

New Year, More Voluminous Hair

If your goal for the new year is to get more voluminous hair, start your routine similarly to the others, with a cleanse of N°.4 Fine Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and N°.5 Fine Bond Maintenance® Conditioner for thin or fine hair, or Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner for thicker or more textured hair. This ensures that the hair is hydrated and cleansed without being weighed down by its natural movement. For the ultimate hydration, treat with the Weightless Nourishing Mask for fine hair, or the Rich Hydration Mask for thicker or more textured hair.

 

Now that the hair has been set up for success, it’s time to style, and that’s where the real volume comes in. Blow dry with the Volumizing Blow Dry Mist to create soft, voluminous, visibly healthy blowouts with lasting body and bounce. The weightless formula protects hair from styling damage and heat up to 450ºF/232ºC, leaving blow-dried styles feeling smooth and hair feeling strong. For an extra touch of shine, finish off with the OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil™.

Ring in the New Year with Shinier Hair

To achieve the goal of shinier hair this New Year, cleanse the hair with N°.4 Fine Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and N°.5 Fine Bond Maintenance® Conditioner for thin or fine hair, or Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner for thicker or more textured hair, and treat with either the Weightless Nourishing Mask for fine hair, or the Rich Hydration Mask for thicker or more textured hair to give the hair a smooth texture and radiant look.

 

Style with Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum, which is an ultra-lightweight, heat-protective hair styling serum that creates a satin shine and lasting style retention while reducing tangles and static. Finish with OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil™ to boost shine and softness, while also reducing breakage. 

Your Best Hair Begins with Confidence

Great hair starts with healthy habits and self-belief. With consistent use of OLAPLEX’s bond-building system, you’re not only strengthening your hair, you’re also building confidence from the inside out.

 

Every act of care contributes to something greater. Incorporating OLAPLEX into your daily routine builds a mindset rooted in foundational hair health, and a commitment to defying damage before it starts, which is key to ensure healthy-looking or healthy-feeling hair.

 

Whether you’re focusing on repair, shine, smoothness, or strength, make sure you set your 2026 hair goals with intention. Explore solutions personalized to your needs through the Shop by Hair Goal hub to make sure you’re getting the most essential haircare for your New Years goals and establishing your best winter haircare routine.