How to Establish the Right Hair Care Routine for You

We all want our hair-care routine to help our hair live its best life—whether that means shiny, bouncy curls; full, non-broken strands; or glorious natural hair. And great hair starts with having a personalized hair-care routine. Think of it like a basic set of principles you use to take care of your hair each day and/or night, customizable for your hair type and goals. If you’re thinking wait, I don’t have one of those, don’t worry! It’s not like you’re born knowing how to take care of your hair!.

For most people, it takes a little trial and error to figure out the best hair-care routine since there’s no universal approach that works for every hair type, texture, length, or style. But if you really want to know how to get healthy hair, ask the pros. Or have SELF do it for you. Below, we spoke to knowledgeable hairstylists and asked for their tips for healthy hair, how to nail down the best hair-care routine for your hair type and texture, and what kinds of mistakes can sabotage even the best hair-care intentions.

Well, we've got you covered. You may simply address most of your winter hair concerns by adopting a healthy hair regimen. Here are a few pointers to make your winter hair care routine go more smoothly and how to get rid of dry winter hair! We've also included a few extra winter care recommendations that you may use to keep your tresses looking great.