New Year’s Resolution: “I Promise I’ll Wash My Hair Properly This Year”

Alright, I’m owning up to it. Last year, my hair-washing routine often looked like a sprint rather than a marathon—shampoo on, shampoo off, done. But this year, I solemnly swear to treat my hair with the respect it deserves (and hopefully avoid those questionable back-of-the-head tangles in the process). Below, I’m sharing my step-by-step guide to washing your hair properly, along with some top-notch product picks from The Warehouse Salon. Get ready for a year of clean, bouncy, and basically Instagram-ready hair—even if your IG is just for food pics and cute cat videos.

1. Pre-Wash Prep: Detangle and (Sometimes) Oil

Picture this: you step in the shower, your hair is a tangled mess, and you’re ready to shred it to pieces with your nails. Not this year, my friend! Before turning on the faucet, I grab a wide-tooth comb and gently work through any knots. (I prefer to think of it as giving my hair a pep talk: “No tangles left behind!”) Then, if my scalp is feeling a bit…let’s say clogged, I reach for Amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil. This pre-wash treatment basically evicts any product buildup that’s been overstaying its welcome. 

Product Highlight: amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil

2. Shampoo Like You Mean It

Step one of “Operation Actually Clean Hair”: thoroughly drench your hair in warm water—like, really soak it. Then, squeeze out a dollop of Malibu Scalp Wellness Shampoo and lather up. Think of your scalp as a squeaky, dusty old record that needs a gentle scrub. Give yourself a mini scalp massage while you’re at it—why pay for a day spa when you can DIY your relaxation in the shower?

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• Malibu Scalp Wellness Shampoo
  Because nobody’s got time for leftover hairspray residue from 2019…

3. Rinse and Repeat (If Needed)

Are you a serial dry-shampoo enthusiast? A hairspray hoarder? Then you might want to double down on the shampoo. But if you’re fairly minimal with the styling products (or just plain lazy—no judgment), feel free to skip the second round. We’re washing properly, not starring in a shampoo commercial where you lather up 73 times, okay?

4. Condition with Care

Now that your hair is squeaky clean, it’s time to bring in the conditioner cavalry. After rinsing out your shampoo, squeeze out the extra water—think gentle wringing, not intense wrestling. Then, apply milk_shake Moisture Plus Conditioner from mid-length to ends. This is where you pretend, you’re a glamorous movie star with luscious locks, not your average mortal who occasionally forgets which day you last washed your hair.

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milk_shake Moisture Plus Conditioner

Because who doesn’t want their hair to smell delicious enough to rival a bakery?

5. Mask Up (Weekly Treat)

Confession: I used to think hair masks were just “fancy conditioner.” But oh, how I’ve changed my ways! Once a week, swap that normal conditioner for something like Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Hair Mask. Let it hang out for 5–10 minutes while you belt out your best shower karaoke—no audience required. When you rinse, your hair will feel softer, shinier, and all-around happier…unlike your neighbors who just heard your rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

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Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Hair Mask

6. Final Rinse & Styling

Time to seal the deal! Finish with a cool-water rinse to help flatten that cuticle (and possibly wake you up more effectively than coffee). Towel-dry gently—no need to reenact a scene from a tornado movie—then apply Keune So Pure Natural Balance Moisturizing Essential Oil to help keep your scalp feeling balanced. If you’re feeling extra fancy, follow up with your favorite styling product. Hey, you’re already on a roll—might as well go all in.

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Final Thoughts

And there you have it—my grand plan for washing my hair like a responsible adult this year. It’s a simple routine, but trust me, following each step makes a world of difference (and it beats the old “shampoo-shake-done” method). Plus, with these picks from The Warehouse Salon, you’ll have an arsenal of products to keep your hair looking fresh, shiny, and maybe even enviable.

Now repeat after me:
“This year, I promise to wash my hair like I’m trying to win an award for Best Supporting Scalp.”

Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that no one wants to start the year with half-washed hair. Cheers to squeaky-clean locks and zero regrets in the shower—well, at least regarding your hair routine!