By Helena Madonna

Let's be honest, that list of New Year's resolutions we make in our notes app rarely makes it past February. We get swept up in the excitement and optimism of a fresh start, only to forget what we promised ourselves weeks later.

For 2026, we’re doing it differently. The goal is to make sustainable, realistic, almost micro changes we can actually stick to. Small tweaks that feel achievable but make a real difference over time. So why not start with your hair?

Here are eight easy ways to reset your routine and keep your hair resolutions all year long.

Regular toning sessions in the salon can be some of the most useful tools to maintain your colour, if you use them. Whether you're looking to deepen and enrich your faded ends, refresh your blonde or correct brassiness, toning sessions booked in between your colour appointments can help revive any hue. Chat to your stylist at your next appointment about what toners would be right for you.

This is your sign to commit to that restyle you've been flirting with. Short layers? Pixie cut? Bangs? The new year is all about rebirth, what better way to celebrate than with a new look.

Heat protectants don’t quite get the credit they deserve. Not only do they protect your hair from heat when styling, they assist in UV protection. Regular use can lead to brighter, healthier and shinier locks.

If you find your shampoo isn't quite doing its job, it may be time to switch it up.

Quality haircare brands are dedicated to making washes and rinses tailor-made to your needs. But selecting the correct one for you can feel overwhelming - this is where your hairstylist can help.

Whether your hair needs hydration, body, smoothness, thickening or repair, there's a formula out there to come to the rescue.

A happy scalp can mean happy hair - scalp care is just as essential as hair care. The foundation for successful scalp care is made up of a few components, a suitable shampoo being one of them. Luckily, Davines has a wide range of scalp-focused washes for flakiness, oiliness, irritated or unbalanced scalps.

An overlooked component is blood circulation and how it is crucial for hair growth. Scalp brushes are on trend for good reason: they stimulate blood flow to the scalp, producing new hair growth and maintaining thickness.

What may sound counterintuitive, is actually one of the biggest assets in growing your hair. If the goal is long, thick, healthy hair, you need to book in for regular trims. Removing split ends little by little prevent them from travelling further up the strands.

Hair masks add luxury to your routine and come with a long list of benefits. They're loaded with active ingredients that are activated when left to sit on the hair.

For deep rooted damage, treat yourself to a salon experience (colleen offers a range of treatments starting from $20) and for maintenance at home, ask your stylist which product is right for you.

Over use of a dry shampoo can lead to scalp irritation and dryness. The trick is use it on the right day to optimise and prolong its benefits - and that day is wash day. Spraying a dry shampoo into the roots of the hair when its fresh and clean can help to prevent oil build up before its even started.

A quality dry shampoo will be undetectable in the hair and will last for days. Evo's Water Killer can even be used on damp hair and when blowdried will leave hair with more body.