January is the season of resets. Whether you’re refreshing your routine, getting back into healthy habits, or simply recovering from the busy holiday season, it’s the perfect time to check in on your hair, too.

After weeks of styling, celebrations, travel, and maybe a little extra heat tool usage, many guests notice their hair feeling slightly drier, duller, or harder to manage. The good news? A few simple shifts can make a noticeable difference.

Why Hair Tends to Feel Drier This Time of Year

Even in Northern California’s mild winter climate, seasonal changes can still impact your hair. Cooler mornings, indoor heating, lower humidity, and frequent blow-drying can slowly pull moisture from your strands. Over time, this shows up as:

• Less shine and softness

• Increased frizz or flyaways

• Hair that feels rough or tangles easily

• Styles that don’t last as long

It’s subtle, but it adds up.

Reset Your Routine with Moisture-First Care

January is a great moment to simplify and refocus on hydration. Choosing products that restore moisture and strengthen the hair barrier can help bring back that healthy, touchable feel.

A few stylist-approved habits we love:

• Switching to a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, like Redken’s All Soft Moisture Restore, to gently cleanse while replenishing hydration

• Adding a weekly strengthening treatment, such as the ABC Intensive Treatment, to help improve softness, resilience, and overall hair health

• Using a lightweight oil, like All Soft Argan-6 Oil, to seal in moisture, boost shine, and smooth flyaways without weighing hair down

• Being mindful of how much heat styling you’re using between appointments

These small adjustments create noticeable results over time.

Professional Treatments Make a Difference

At-home care is essential, but in-salon treatments give your hair deeper hydration and repair that’s hard to replicate on your own. January is an ideal time to focus on strengthening and moisture-restoring services that improve texture, manageability, and shine.

Think of it as setting your hair up for success before spring arrives.

Healthy Hair Is Always In Season

Dry January doesn’t have to mean dry hair. With the right routine, consistent care, and stylist-approved products, your hair can stay soft, glossy, and easy to style all year long.

If you’re not sure what your hair needs most right now, your stylist at Salon 955 is always happy to help build a routine that fits your lifestyle and hair goals.

Because great hair isn’t about the season — it’s about consistency.