If you’re anything like us, you’ve already set a few New Year’s goals you’ll probably forget by February. But there’s one area where small changes can actually lead to lasting impact: your hair routine. These five simple resolutions are easy to keep, and they’ll help you feel like your most polished, pulled-together self all year long.
From lowering the heat to finally cleaning your dryer filter, these updates are less about radical transformation and more about building habits that make your hair routine smoother, safer, and more sustainable. Let’s get into it.
1. Lower the heat, not your standards
High heat isn’t always high performance. In fact, consistently using tools at their maximum temperature can lead to dullness, dryness, and fading—especially if your hair is color-treated or chemically processed.
The fix? Use tools that still perform beautifully at lower temps. The GrapheneMX™ Curling Iron was designed with precisely this in mind. Its ionic mineral complex helps retain moisture while styling, so you get long-lasting curls with less frizz and more shine—even at medium heat settings.
Same goes for the 10X Styling Iron. Its advanced ceramic plates and ionic mineral infusion help lock in hydration while smoothing strands in fewer passes.
Pro tip: If you haven’t already, check out our guide to heat damage prevention for more techniques on protecting your hair without sacrificing style.
2. Clean your tools (yes, really)
You know you should do it. But when was the last time you actually cleaned your blow dryer, curling iron, or flat iron?
Built-up product and dust can mess with your tools' performance and your hair’s finish. It can even shorten your tools’ lifespan. Start the year off right with a simple deep clean—and if you’re using the SMART-X™ High Efficiency Dryer, this resolution is even easier. It has a self-cleaning function built in.
How it works: hold the “speed low” button for 10 seconds while the dryer is plugged in but off. Air will blow out the back for 15 seconds to clear debris. Done.
3. Protect your color every time you style
Color fading isn’t just about the shampoo you use. Hot tools can strip vibrancy too, especially if you’re using high heat daily or skipping protection altogether.
A few easy upgrades can help:
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Lower your heat settings
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Use a high-quality heat protectant every time
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Stick with ionic tools that preserve moisture while styling
The 10X Styling Iron and GrapheneMX Curling Iron are both made with Bio Ionic’s proprietary Moisturizing Heat™ Technology, which helps lock in hydration and reduce the drying effects of heat. That means your color stays more vibrant, longer.
Want more details? Head over to our hot tool tips for color-treated hair for the full breakdown.
4. Embrace airflow—not just heat
Blow drying doesn’t have to mean blasting your strands with heat. Today’s smartest dryers focus on airflow power, not just temperature, and that makes all the difference for fine, damaged, or textured hair.
The 10X™ UltraLight Speed Dryer uses high-pressure airflow and Moisturizing Heat™ to dry your hair faster with less heat. The result? Smooth, shiny, frizz-free finishes without the hot, dry feel.
And if you want to switch up your look? Pair the 10X Dryer with a BlueWave™ NanoIonic™ Conditioning Brush to create volume, body, and bounce without reaching for a curling iron. (Need a refresher? Here’s how to blow out your hair with a round brush.)
5. Invest in better tools that protect your hair
You don’t have to use five products to get great results. You just need better tools that do more of the work for you.
Bio Ionic’s heat tools are powered by a proprietary blend of ionic minerals that help lock in moisture and reduce frizz while you style. That means less reliance on serums, masks, or multiple passes—and fewer compromises when it comes to shine, softness, and speed.
The right tool doesn’t just make your routine faster. It makes your hair look and feel better after every use.
Keep your hair habits as strong as your resolutions
Good hair days aren’t about perfection. They’re about finding a rhythm that works for you—and using tools that support the health and integrity of your hair, not work against it: like our Long Barrel Curling Iron and the 10X™ Styling Iron.
Start this year with smarter heat, better styling habits, and tools designed for long-term payoff. Your future self (and your ends) will thank you.
Explore the full lineup of Bio Ionic tools to find your perfect match.