Tips for Updating Out-of-Fashion Hairstyles

19. Step away from the heat

In addition to slimming out your routine, stepping away from the heat tools helps restore your strands' health from root to tip, reviving any outdated hairstyle's appearance. Set aside time to moisturize, let it air dry, and give that trusted flat iron a break; if you can't eliminate tools completely, try a lower heat setting or reduced temperature, and time your usage accordingly. Ten minutes on low heat is much different than 30 minutes on high, so reduce time and temperature where you can.

After just a week or two away from the heat, your scalp's natural oils will start regenerating, strands will become softer, and you'll feel a noticeable improvement in the strength, hydration, and texture of your hair as a whole, with curls becoming springy and more defined over time. The longer you part from the heat, the better you'll achieve silky strands that look and feel salon-ready.