Your easy, cozy, reset for healthier curls in 2026!
As the pace slows down, and the pajamas are still on, it’s the perfect moment to show your curls a little love before we head into a brand new year.
Here are four simple, feel-good curl tasks to get you set up for healthier, bouncier, happier hair in 2026. No pressure, no overwhelm, just little things that make a big difference.
1. Wash Out the December Buildup
Between Holiday parties, festive updos, hairspray, dry shampoo, and all those “I’ll wash it tomorrow” moments… your curls are probably carrying a bit more product buildup than usual.
A gentle clarifying cleanse will hit the reset button without stripping your hair. It’s the best way to:
✔ Restore shine
✔ Bring back bounce
✔ Reset your scalp
✔ Help your hair absorb moisture again
Think of it like clearing the slate before the new year but for your curls.
2. Refresh Your Moisture/Protein Balance
Cold weather, central heating, and party styling can throw off your curls’ balance. This is the perfect time to check in:
✔Are your curls feeling soft but shapeless? - They may need protein.
✔Are they feeling stiff or dry? - They’re probably craving moisture.
✔Are they doing a bit of both? - A balanced mask will do the trick.
A 15–20 minute treatment while you watch a film and eat leftovers? That’s a win!
3. Clean Your Tools & Accessories
Not the most glamorous task, but an essential one… and honestly, so satisfying.
✔Give a quick clean to:
✔Brushes and combs
✔Diffuser attachments
✔Hair clips
✔Satin scrunchies
✔Your shower filter (if you have one)
Why it matters: residue, oils, and old product can transfer straight back to your freshly washed curls. A clean start really is a clean start.
4. Prep Your Winter Curl Routine
Your curls don’t need a full New Year overhaul just a little seasonal strategy.
A few things to prep today:
✔Swap to a richer leave-in if your curl type needs it
✔Add a scalp serum or oil for winter dryness
✔Keep a satin-lined beanie handy
✔Place your satin pillowcase back on the bed post-Holiday laundry
✔Decide which staples you’re taking into 2026
This is the “curl version” of setting up your planner for January, small steps that make everything feel a little more together.
A final thought from me (my curl coach mode activated!)
If December left your hair feeling a little meh, just remember this:
✔You don’t need a full reset.
✔You don’t need a perfect routine.
✔You just need a few simple, intentional steps, the kind that feel good, not heavy.
Your curls will thank you for it all winter long.
Love Claire x
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