5 Ways to Have Healthy Hair in 2023 Without New Year's Resolutions

1.  Choose a Word for Your Hair This Year

Let’s face it.

It can be difficult to work towards big goals for an entire year. So instead try selecting a word for your hair this year.

For example, the word for this year for your hair might be: care. Choosing a word for your hair this year will help you set intentions, focus, and hold yourself accountable (with grace of course).

Once you decide on a word for your hair write it down on some sticky notes and post them in places that you will see around your home. 

So, what will be the word for your hair this year?

2.  Review Last Year's Hair Journey 

It is easy to come into the new year without having done a lot of reflection on the prior year. Trust me, I am guilty of doing this.

However, we all need time to reflect on what went well, what was difficult, but also what were some unexpected blessings. 

To reflect on your hair journey last year, you might ask yourself: 

• What did I learn about how I relate to my hair?
• If I had some, why didn’t I reach my hair goals last year?
• What about my hair made me feel most excited or even sad?

4. Find Your People 

No person is an island. We all need people, especially the right people.

There is an African proverb that says, "if you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go together."

And if you want to reach your hair and other goals, you can’t keep going at it alone. I know COVID-19 has made it hard to be in person, but where are the communities of people who are like minded and want healthy hair just like you, even if it is virtual or a Facebook group?

When you find and connect with people who are going in the same direction, it can be a godsend because you realize that you’re not alone. Besides, you can hold each other accountable (of course with grace). This way someone can help you when you’re down and vice versa.