6 Hair Mistakes You’re Still Making In 2025 And (How To Fix Them!)
January 4th, 2025—Written By Sania.K
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Hair health is often overlooked in the effort to always try to look our best, especially as women. Somehow we’re magically supposed to wake up with perfect hair? I know how a perfect blowout can make you feel unstoppable, and how soft curls are perfect any time of the day. It’s a common struggle to find a balance between looking gorgeous and maintaining hair health. The struggle is real. Having healthy “looking” hair seems to be more achievable than it ever was.
Avoid these often overlooked hair mistakes to have healthy hair without the hassle of always styling it.
Here’s a list of what not to do in 2025 :
Heat Styling
Heat styling tools can cause damage even after using a heat protector. Opt for tools that cause little to no damage like the Dyson Airstrait or a heatless curl tool to wake up with beautiful hair. No heat equals healthy hair. Start air-drying your hair. If you are in a rush to head out and need your hair to be dry, after using a hair dryer, blast your hair with a shot of cold air to minimize damage and maintain shine.
Using Ordinary Towels
Immediately switch to using microfiber towels to dry your hair as well as your body. Microfiber towels are super gentle and soft. It also absorbs more water, reduces frizz, and keeps your hair healthy.
Sleeping With Wet Hair
Ensure your hair is dry before bed, as wet hair is prone to breakage. When your head is wet, your hair strands are weak, and moving your head around on your pillow can snap your hair strands. A wet scalp is the perfect environment for fungal and bacterial infections to grow, leading to dandruff.
Not Oiling your scalp
Oil your scalp at least once a week throughout the year, especially in those dry winter months when your hair lacks moisture and feels rough. Scalp oiling provides nourishment to your hair, strengthens it, protects it from UV damage, reduces hair fall, reduces split ends, and prevents premature graying. There are numerous benefits of scalp oiling.
You can use the Indie Wild Champi Oil or rosemary oil along with a scalp massaging tool. Apply the oil to your roots and gently massage it using the tool or your fingertips, which will help improve blood circulation, promote hair growth and relaxation.
Using an ordinary pillowcase
There is nothing better than a silk pillowcase for your hair and skin. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase helps reduce hair tangling, frizz, and split ends. For your skin, it reduces creasing due to the smooth fabric, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s also eco-friendly.
Neglecting your mid-lengths and ends
Taking care of your scalp health begins at the roots, but your mid-lengths and ends also need love and attention. Issues like split ends and frizz can be fixed by always using a lightweight finishing product like the Olaplex Bonding Oil which increases shine, reduces breakage, controls frizz, and doubles as a heat protectant.
Prioritize your hair health just as much as your skin. Avoid these mistakes and break your old habits. Making these small changes in your routine can make a world of difference. Remember, it all comes down to consistent care and recognizing what works best for you.
