Are you ready for 2025 to be the year of your healthiest scalp and hair?! We all know that the New Year is the time when we set our goals and resolutions for the year ahead. But we also know that life gets busy and the motivation to reach these goals can start to deteriorate quite quickly. So, instead of resolutions, we have created a complete checklist of all the healthy hair commitments you can make and easily keep throughout 2025 to help you genuinely achieve your healthiest scalp and hair. We’re determined to help you experience your best hair health results and we’re here to take the journey with you, providing you with all the healthy hair tips, hacks, routines and products you’ll need. So, let’s dive straight into the simple but effective, real and achievable healthy hair commitments you can make for 2025. Are you ready?
1. NO sleeping with wet hair
There are two important reasons why you will want to avoid sleeping with wet hair. The first reason is that your hair is more prone to breakage because it is most fragile when wet. Secondly, sleeping with wet hair on a damp pillow can also encourage bacteria to grow, putting you at risk of developing a fungal infection on your scalp. No one wants breakage, fungal infections or any scalp issues in 2025, so make an effort to dry off your hair before going to sleep. To help speed up the drying process, you can use a microfibre hair towel after washing and also use the low heat settings on your blow drier.
2. Say goodbye to tight elastic hair ties
It’s time to switch from those tight elastic bands and use silk or soft scrunchies and hair ties that don’t cause hair damage and breakage. The type of hair ties and accessories we use may seem insignificant, but every small change we can make in our haircare routine and every healthy hair habit we can commit to really does make a difference in our hair health long term.
3. Commit to prewash scalp & hair oiling
If prewash oil treatments are not currently part of your haircare routine, you might not know why they are necessary, or you may simply feel that you don’t have the time. But scalp and hair oiling treatments are an essential part to actively treating and nourishing your scalp and hair for enhanced results. Prewash oil treatments don’t need to be time consuming, and you don’t need to go out and buy a range of different oils to create your own recipe. With a product like our Sozo Scalp & Hair Health Serum, you can apply it generously to your scalp and hair at least 30 minutes before washing, or for up to a couple of hours, then wash as normal, being sure to double shampoo, and enjoy all the proven benefits of a range of natural oils. Our Scalp & Hair Health Serum contains argan oil, aloe, macadamia seed oil, beetroot extract, jojoba, grapeseed oil, rosemary oil and other natural ingredients proven to help soothe, condition, nourish, reduce inflammation on the scalp and stimulate circulation to encourage healthy hair growth. Plus, you can also experience shinier, stronger, smoother and healthier hair by committing to these prewash oil treatments at least once a week. With consistency, you will be able to experience your best results long term.
4. Don’t brush wet hair
As we already know, our hair is most sensitive and fragile when it is wet, which is why aggressively pulling a brush through matted, wet hair is something you absolutely want to avoid. This is particularly important and relevant if you have straight hair and want to prevent as much unnecessary damage and breakage as possible. Your hair doesn’t need to be completely dry before you start to brush but you shouldn’t be brushing at all when it is dripping immediately after washing. For some hair types, like curly hair, brushing dry hair can also cause potential damage and can be quite a difficult task. So, although it is essential that we are extremely careful when managing our wet hair, it's also important to be aware of your hair type and brush accordingly.
Regardless of your hair type, there is no need to be brushing or damaging dripping wet hair in 2025 when you can invest in a microfibre hair towel, just like our Sozo Bamboo Microfibre Hair Towel that helps to absorb water and promote smooth hair by causing less friction to the hair shaft.
5. Invest in the RIGHT hairbrushes
Using the right hairbrushes is another healthy hair habit that must not be forgotten because the wrong brush can pull and tug at your hair, resulting in breakage. One of the most important hairbrushes in your routine is a detangling brush to use after washing, which is commonly when many hair types have tangles or some knotting. Our Sozo Detangling Hairbrush has been specifically designed to allow your hair to glide through the bristles, helping to untangle knots without pulling or breaking your hair.
Your specific hair type will determine which brushes, for example other styling or blow-drying brushes, you might require or want to use in your haircare routine. But don’t forget about the importance of investing in a high-quality detangling brush. You must also be intentional with how you brush, always starting at your ends and working your way up to your roots in small sections to avoid aggressive pulling.
6. Use less dry shampoo (or eliminate it altogether)
Yes, dry shampoo can be a lifesaver by making our hair feel and appear less oily. But to achieve healthy hair in the long term, dry shampoo is not the answer for an oily scalp. Dry shampoo can help to absorb excess oil on your scalp between washes, but the reality is, when you use dry shampoo, you’re not cleaning your scalp. In fact, you are contributing to the build up on your scalp. Consistent and regular use of dry shampoo in place of washing your hair can potentially lead to breakage, shedding and other scalp issues like seborrheic dermatitis. Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, and if you’re overusing dry shampoo, you’re simply not giving your scalp the best chance to thrive. For your very best results, try eliminating dry shampoo from your haircare routine or, at least, embrace your natural sebum, wash more frequently and rely on dry shampoo less.
7. Don’t skip hair wash day
On the topic of scalp health and keeping your scalp clean, maintaining a consistent hair washing routine is also vital. When life is busy and we’re short on time, it’s tempting to see how long we can go without washing our hair. However, this is not the way to achieve your healthiest hair. A clean and nourished scalp is a healthy scalp and healthy hair growth only starts with a healthy scalp. So, by maintaining a consistent hair washing routine and regularly removing any build-up of dirt, oil or hair products from your scalp, you can help to support your healthiest hair long term.
When we don’t wash our hair for extended periods of time, we can potentially develop issues like dandruff, scalp acne, irritations and clogged pores, especially if you have a naturally oily scalp or have a build-up of styling products. How often you should be washing is dependent on your scalp and hair type. Some with more active sebaceous glands, and even those of us who sweat, exercise and swim frequently, will need to wash more often than other hair types. It is commonly said that washing our hair too frequently is harmful as it can strip your natural oil, but by using a natural, sulphate free shampoo, like our Sozo Hair Health Shampoo, you can effectively cleanse and remove build up without drying out your hair. The important takeaway for you to remember is achieving your healthiest hair this year involves maintaining a clean and nourished scalp and that requires a consistent washing routine.
8. Reduce heat exposure
We all know heat exposure can cause damage and dry, brittle, thin hair. So, for the year ahead, let’s commit to being more intentional with how often we use heated styling tools, use low heat settings whenever possible and try heatless options instead. When you do use heat on your hair, don’t forget to apply a heat protectant before styling. Our Sozo Scalp & Hair Health Serum is not only great for prewash oil treatments, but it is also an ultra-lightweight, hydrating hair oil formulated with ingredients known to help protect against the effects of heat damage, which means it can be used for styling.
9. Massage your scalp daily
Massaging your scalp at least once a day is a simple but effective way to help increase circulation and blood flow to the hair follicles to, ultimately, support healthy hair growth. We all want strong, thick, healthy hair and getting into the routine of massaging your scalp regularly is one hair habit you can practice that won’t cost you anything except a couple minutes of your time.
10. Book in regular trims
Even if you are trying to grow out your hair, you must still get your hair trimmed regularly. Cutting the ends of your hair is particularly important to stop any split ends from travelling further up the strand, which then will help to keep your hair thicker long term. So, don’t put off those hair appointments. Commit to regular trims and keep your hair healthy.
11. Use a weekly hair mask for your hair AND scalp
As we’ve already discussed, healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. But one mistake that many can make is using a hair mask that focuses only on repairing your ends, when, in reality, you need a treatment that will also target your scalp, as well as your hair, because that is how you are going to achieve longer, stronger and healthier ends. Our Sozo Hair Health Mask is a nourishing treatment formulated to enhance your hair health by repairing, hydrating, strengthening and increasing shine, while also supporting your healthiest scalp by soothing, conditioning and reducing inflammation. To experience the benefits of aloe vera juice, beetroot extract, jojoba, coconut oil, hydrolysed quinoa, davidson plum, manuka honey and many other natural ingredients, all you have to do is shampoo then apply our hair mask to your scalp and hair in place of conditioner. After a couple of minutes in the shower, rinse thoroughly or for a longer treatment and more enhanced results, leave our Australian made hair mask in for about 30 minutes.
12. NO drastic hair colour changes
As tempting as it can be to want a dramatic change or a freshen up, especially with the start of a new year, in 2025 we will not be doing any drastic colour changes to our hair. Instead, so we can support healthy hair, we are going to plan our hair appointments and colour choices carefully with our trusted hairdresser. And if colouring your hair is not your preference, then that is even better because you can embrace your natural hair, avoid unnecessary damage and enhance your hair health.
13. NO harsh chemicals
In 2025, there is NO need to be turning to traditional haircare products filled with harsh chemicals and ingredients that won’t support your hair health long term. We want healthy hair, and we also want products that are safe for our physical health and bodies. So, say goodbye to those harsh chemicals and commit to your all-natural haircare routine. Many have had poor experiences with natural haircare in the past, but with our Australian made, all-natural Sozo Hair Health range that is formulated with scientifically proven natural ingredients, you can watch your scalp and hair transform and enjoy healthy hair for many years to come.
14. Try new hairstyles and embrace your natural hair
Our last New Year Healthy Hair Commitment isn’t necessarily a ‘commitment’ you have to make but it is something we want to encourage you to do. And that is trying new hairstyles to switch up your everyday, go to styles, like a basic ponytail, and also embracing your natural hair. Let’s all make the commitment to learn more about what our scalp and hair need specifically and enjoy our hair naturally.
Achieving healthy hair does not need to be complicated. Yes, this checklist may make you feel that you’ve got a lot to focus on. But when you commit to one healthy hair habit at a time, build a routine you can consistently follow and are intentional with your scalp and hair, you can easily set yourself up for your best results. So, who’s ready to experience their healthiest scalp and hair in 2025?
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