3 Easy Haircare Tips That Changed Everything for My Hair Health (AKA how I stopped looking like Hagrid after a nap)

If you’ve ever walked past a mirror and thought, “Why is my hair doing that?”  

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I used to think good hair just happened to some girls. Like they were born knowing how to French braid and wrap a curling wand without giving themselves third-degree burns. Meanwhile, I was out here using a straightener from 2009 and hoping for the best.

But here’s the truth: good hair isn’t just about products or genetics, it’s about habits. 

And I had… none.

I washed it too much. I brushed it too hard. I slept with it wet (a crime).
Now, after years of frizz, breakage, and “why is this crunchy?” moments. I’ve found my rhythm.

Here are the 3 hair habits that actually made a difference. No expensive treatments. No 5-hour routines.

Just things that work.

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Habit #1 – I treat my hair like it’s vintage silk

There was a time when I thought brushing aggressively = “getting the knots out.”
No. That was just “breaking all my hair off.”

I switched to a wide-tooth comb. I started brushing from the ends up instead of yanking from the root. I now gently pat my hair dry with a t-shirt instead of rubbing it like I’m trying to start a fire.

Also, silk pillowcases? Game changer. Not just a TikTok thing. I wake up with less frizz, fewer tangles, and honestly, I feel like a soft princess even when I look like a troll.

If you’re on a healthy hair journey, start by being nicer to your hair. Imagine it’s your slightly dramatic friend, treat it gently or it will make a scene.

Habit #2 – I stopped washing my hair like it was a crime scene

I used to shampoo like I was scrubbing a greasy pan. Two washes. Burning-hot water. Rinse. Repeat. Every. Single. Day.

Spoiler: This was not great for hair growth. Or anything, really.

Now I wash 2–3 times a week max, with warm (not boiling) water, and I only shampoo the roots. The mid-lengths and ends just chill. The conditioner goes from ear level down. I do a hair mask once a week, nothing fancy, just something hydrating with posh words like “bond-repair” or “moisture-boost.”

My hair feels softer, shinier, and way less angry at me.
Bonus? It stays cleaner longer. Like, day 3 hair is finally giving effortless model-off-duty instead of oily chip fryer.

Habit #3 – I found cute heatless hairstyles that don’t make me look 12

Listen, I love a bouncy blowout as much as the next girl, but my ends do not. After frying them into split strands for years, I decided to give heatless curls a go.

Was I skeptical? Yes. Did I look mildly unhinged, sleeping in robe-curls the first time? Also yes.
But when I woke up, magic.

Now my go-to heatless hairstyles are:

• Robe curls (the viral kind — yes, they work)
• Overnight braids (with mousse = beachy waves in the morning)
• Claw clip updos (effortless and cute, especially on day 3 hair)

I still use heat here and there, but I’m picky. Heat protectant is a must. I set my tools to low-medium, never the “scorch earth” setting I used in high school.

If you’re trying to grow your hair or just keep it looking alive, give it a break from the 200°C chaos once in a while.

So yeah… It’s not magic. It’s just doing less… but better.
My biggest lesson? Your hair will be so much cuter when you stop treating it like an afterthought.

To recap:

• Be gentle (channel your inner Parisian grandmother)
• Wash smarter, not harder
• Heatless curls are your new best friend

Your hair is your crown, babe. And no one likes a crispy tiara.

I hope you steal one of these habits and wake up tomorrow feeling like that girl.

If you enjoyed this post, I’d love for you to stick around and discover more beauty secrets. Thank you for trusting me.

All my love 

– Tess <3