Making Time for Your Hair in 2026: Planning Cuts, Colour and Treatments That Feel Good
The new year has a certain energy. Fresh diary pages. Clean routines. A quiet desire to feel more like yourself again.
But the kind of self-care that lasts is rarely dramatic. It’s not a full reinvention. It’s a rhythm. Small choices that remove friction from your week and help you show up feeling put together, even when life is busy.
In 2026, we’re seeing more clients treat hair as part of overall wellbeing. Not vanity. Not “something I should get around to”. A real, practical form of care. Because your hair is with you every day. And when it feels healthy and easy, you feel better too.
Make yourself the priority
There is a difference between reactive hair appointments and intentional ones.
Reactive is booking when you can’t stand your regrowth anymore, when your ends feel rough, when your colour has shifted, when you’re rushing in and out.
Intentional is building hair into your calendar the way you do other things that keep you well. It’s deciding you deserve to feel good consistently, not only when you happen to have time.
The 2026 approach: safe, healthy, considered
Another shift we’re seeing is that people are paying closer attention to what goes on their body, not just what goes in it. Your scalp is skin, and some substances can be absorbed through the skin and enter the body. That’s why we take a more considered approach to haircare, using natural, sustainable and organically certified products as our standard.
This isn’t about fear. It’s about choosing better by default. For your hair health, and for you.
Hair designed for real life
The most underrated form of self-care is hair that doesn’t demand you every morning.
In 2026, more clients are asking for:
cuts that suit their natural texture and density
colour that grows out softly
treatments that keep hair glossy and manageable
a product routine that supports hair health without overwhelm
When your hair is designed around your hair type and lifestyle, you don’t need to spend hours styling it. Your cut does more of the work. Your colour stays wearable longer. Your hair feels better on day three, not just day one.
Book ahead, feel better
If you colour your hair, the secret to always feeling fresh is not “fixing it” at home. It’s maintenance. Regular, planned refreshes so nothing ever gets to the point of feeling overdue.
A simple rhythm looks like:
regular cuts to keep the shape looking polished and the ends healthy
treatments to maintain softness, shine and resilience
colour refreshes (if you colour) so tone stays luminous and regrowth stays soft
Booking ahead turns hair into a calm ritual instead of a mental load. It also means your appointments happen before the rush, not after you’ve been trying to squeeze one in for weeks.
Make a morning of it
This is your permission slip to treat it like an outing.
Come in, have your appointment, and enjoy the fact that someone else is taking care of you for a while. Then, if you have time, pop next door to the new Luca Bakery. Grab a coffee. Take a pastry home. Let it be a full reset, not another errand.
Because feeling good is not just the result in the mirror. It’s the whole experience.
If you want 2026 to be the year your hair feels consistently good, start with a complimentary consultation. We’ll talk through your lifestyle, your hair type, how you like to wear your hair, and how often you want to maintain it. Then we’ll build a plan that keeps you feeling polished, healthy, and like yourself all year.
FAQ
How do I make hair feel healthier in 2026?'
Build a simple rhythm: regular trims, the right treatments, gentle products, and a routine designed for your hair type.
How often should I book hair appointments?
It depends on your cut and colour, but booking ahead helps you stay on track so hair never feels overdue.
How can I avoid spending hours styling my hair every day?
Choose a cut and colour designed for your natural texture and lifestyle. When the shape is right, styling becomes faster and easier.
