Good resolutions, have you had enough of them?

• January 02 2025
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“What are your New Year’s resolutions?” Every December and January you’ll get the same question, so original! We understand if you’re completely fed up with it. At the same time, everyone has goals or wishes, and how satisfying is it to start these on January 1st? Because honestly, otherwise you postpone it to February 1st, and we all know how that ended last time… 

 

Oh yes, there are also benefits to starting on January 1st, let’s dive into it! 

 

Why do we start New Year’s resolutions on January 1st? 

To motivate you right away to start your resolutions, goals, or new haircare on January 1st (even if you’re a bit skeptical), we’ve highlighted some benefits for you here. 

 

Start simple, for example, begin your new care products, skincare, or hair routine on January 1st. By starting at the beginning of the month, you can precisely measure the results of your efforts, you have an easy-to-remember zero point, and you can see on April 1st whether that investment in new skincare products was a big joke or if that new routine has led to radiant, even skin! 

 

A few more benefits of starting on January 1st:

• You can now easily set a reminder in your calendar to start each month with a big clean-up, a me-time moment, or a beauty treatment. 
• Many people start their resolutions on January 1st, and honestly, it’s easier to bring a healthy lunch when your colleagues do the same. 
• Save some money! All companies are prepared for this: New Year’s resolutions. Gym memberships are immediately a bit cheaper, yes it’s cliché, but you might as well take advantage of it.
• We’re busy all year round and rarely take a moment to reflect on ourselves: how are we doing, what do we want, and what do we want to change. Most people have the day off on January 1st, stores are closed, so it’s the perfect day to grab your journal and sort everything out.
• Is your resolution to be more mindful with money? Monthly insights usually start on the first of the month. ;) 

 

Not enough New Year’s resolutions?

It could also be that you’re just tired of the question “what are your New Year’s resolutions?” because you’re not really sure… Relatable? Resolutions don’t have to be grand and overwhelming; you can start with a new hair care routine or decide to say ‘no’ a bit more often. Let’s get inspired!

Good intentions Hair & Beauty!

We wouldn’t be Haarspullen if we didn’t have enough inspiration for good intentions in hair, skin, and beauty! 

 

1: Use as few styling tools as possible!

One of the most common causes of damaged hair is styling or curling your hair. People with curly hair want straight hair and people with straight hair want curly hair. It’s time to embrace yourself! Leave those styling tools in the drawer and ROCK YOUR CURLS! 

 

Tip: Do you still want to curl your hair? Then use a Heatless Curls Kit! 

 

2: Good intentions for healthy curls

It’s easy to embrace your curls when they are healthy, we get it. With these good intentions, your curls will look amazing in 2025! 

• Curly Girl Method: In short, this is a hair routine specially developed for curly hair. The products are free from ingredients that can damage your curls. We explain exactly how this routine works in our blog Curly Girl Method from A to Z. Do you already know everything about this routine and is it a lost good intention from last year? Then this is the moment to bring back the CG products to bring back home! 
• Use a Microfiber towel to gently dry your curls and prevent damage. A towel for curly hair also reduces frizz and gives your curls more definition.
• Sleep with a satin bonnet or pillowcase! 
• Curls Cream & leave-in for the win! These definitely shouldn’t be missing from your curl routine. It’s important to properly hydrate your curls. 

 

3: Quick & Effective frizz-free hair & healthy skin! 

Sleep with a satin pillowcase. Success rate 99% and guaranteed success! 

Benefits of a satin pillowcase:

• Less frizzy hair: satin reduces friction and therefore frizzy hair
• Less tangles: less friction also means fewer tangles! 
• Less hair breakage: soft fabric for your hair, less friction and therefore less damage!
• Keeps your skin hydrated: satin does not absorb moisture like cotton does, so your expensive night cream stays on your skin and doesn’t disappear into your pillowcase! 
• Hypoallergenic: satin holds less dust, skin flakes, and allergens. 

 

Another resolution where success is guaranteed is using a good hairbrush. Is it really that easy? Yes, it is honey! For example, use the Mediceuticals Scalpro Smoothing & Detangling, this one is suitable for the sensitive scalp and stimulates hair growth! 

 

4: Color your hair less often

Another common cause of damaged hair is hair damaged by coloring or bleaching. Recognize this? With these tips, you’ll need fewer dye appointments:

• Hair care for colored hair - this way your hair color stays vibrant longer and you can postpone your hairdresser appointment. These products are also developed to repair colored hair (which is often damaged) and give an extra moisturizing boost!
• Color Mask - with a color mask you give your hair a temporary color or refresher. These color masks from Wella hydrate the hair and are super nourishing, a win is a win! 
• Silver Shampoo - with a powerful silver shampoo you can tone your hair and don’t have to go to the hairdresser for a toner! Of course, there are also toning shampoos for dark hair or red hair. 

 

5: Good resolutions for colored hair

Is coloring your hair less often a bit too much for you? Alright, then we have tips to keep your colored hair as healthy as possible! 

• Invest Hair care for colored hair these products are specially designed for colored hair that is more fragile and therefore breaks more easily. Coloring your hair greatly increases the chance of dry hair, so this hair care often contains many moisturizing ingredients!
• Go for a Sulfate-Free Shampoo. A sulfate-free shampoo is a bit gentler, which means your hair color fades less quickly and the chance of a dry scalp is smaller. 
• Wash your hair with cold water! This sustainable resolution ensures your hair cuticles close, which helps to keep the hair color longer.
• You will WIN with a Leave-In. Colored hair is more porous and gets damaged faster. With a Leave-In Conditioner you protect the hair extra and prevent breakage. 

 

6: Skincare 

For some people, skincare is truly a daily routine, while others already struggle with removing make-up before going to bed. In case you need extra motivation, we'd love to tell you how skincare can change your life in our blog. Below are a few more tips for when skincare feels like an impossible task! 

• Leg make-up remover next to your bed and next to the couch: this way you’ll never wake up looking like a panda again and make it easy for yourself. The next step is really a cleanser and face cream, but hey, step by step. 
• Not sure where to start? Start with a pre-assembled skincare set! 

 

7: Protect your hair & skin from the sun!

Always wear SPF and not just when the sun is shining! Easy peasy with a nice facial sunscreen that also cares for your skin. In addition, it’s important to protect your hair from UV rays with UV-Protection, this keeps your hair color beautiful longer & reduces the chance of damaged hair! 

 

8: Good resolutions for blonde hair in the new year

Blonde hair is generally much more fragile than darker hair. This applies to both bleached and natural blonde hair. So it’s a MUST to protect your blonde hair well. Protect your hair from the sun with a UV protectorweekly, which can be found in sprays but also in shampoos. And always use a heat protector! 

• Use a hair mask to hydrate your blonde hair. A hair mask is always step 2 in your hair routine, so first shampoo, then a hair mask and finally a conditioner! 
• Don’t wash your hair too often to prevent dryness and choose a dry shampoo. Tip: Living Proof Dry Shampoo, this nourishes and adds shine! 

 

Green resolutions

Want to make the world a little better? Then choose green more often, whether it’s the bike you pick, replacing some meat with vegetarian options, or using vegan skincare, we are proud of you! 

• Vegan Haircare
• Vegan Skincare
• Vegan Make-up
• Unplug plugs when you’re not using them
• Blanket instead of heating
• Sustainable make-up
• Use the bike more often
• Always carry a plastic bag! 
• Reusable cotton pads
• Refill packaging
• Turn off the shower while letting your hair mask
• Plastic-free care products
• Train holiday instead of plane
• Vegetarian cooking (new hobby incoming!)

 

Healthy resolutions

True beauty comes from within! When you feel good, you’ll see that you shine! 

Varied, balanced eating and regular exercise are a must! You really don’t have to be a health freak. Here are some simple tips to help you feel great:

• Choose the bike or walking more often
• Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep
• Plan 3 workout sessions per week in advance
• Take a coffee to go with your coffee date and go for a walk!
• Add dietary supplements ready for your routine

Selfcare: the best intention!

The very best intention is to take good care of yourself. Of course, you already do this with the above intentions. But it’s also important to schedule some me-time now and then. That way, you can go on a coffee date with yourself on the first of every month, reflect on your ‘good intentions’ and check in with yourself! 

Fed up with good intentions? Here’s what you can say!

Are you really fed up and good intentions just aren’t for you? Or do you have goals for 2025 but don’t necessarily feel the need to share them with the whole family, your distant cousin’s new girlfriend (attempt 6), or your cynical aunt? This will be your comeback:

 

• My good intention? No more good intentions, saves a lot of disappointment! 
• I’m keeping it exciting this year…
• I’ll get back to you on that next year! 
• Good intentions? They’re not so woke…
• I’ve decided to recycle my good intentions from three years ago.
• Intentions? I’ll start after summer, this just isn’t my season. 

 

Comeback: What to do in case of a relapse?

Speaking of comebacks, it could also be that you only kept your good intention from last year for exactly 3 days and want to avoid that. Here are some tips to stick to your good intentions this year, or to make a strong comeback when you find you’ve neglected them.

 

Tip 1: Schedule time at the beginning of the month for your good intentions and evaluate the previous month.

Tip 2: Small steps, start small so your good intentions remain manageable and realistic. 

Tip 3: Set a daily reminder for your good intentions. 

Tip 4: Make it easy for yourself, for example, if your good intention is to take vitamin supplements? Then choose vitamin gummies! 

Tip 5: Involve others in your process. Share your goals with your bestie so you can keep motivating each other. 

Tip 6: Celebrate your successes, write them down and reward yourself: you did it!

 

Hopefully we have been able to inspire you and now you have enough good intentions! In case you were completely fed up, maybe we still managed to push you over the edge to give it another chance this year. Still think it's cliché to start fresh on January 1st? Then just start nicely on January 2nd ;)