Tips And Tricks You Need To Reach Your 2020 #hairgoals.

Whether you’re taking a leap and trying a new ~lewk~ this year or just sticking with that signature style, keeping your hair in stellar shape takes some serious work. We’ve got all the tress tips and tricks you need to reach your 2020 #hairgoals.

- Holly Fisher

YOUR RESOLUTION: GROW YOUR HAIR SUPER LONG

Hard truth: When it comes to getting Rapunzel-level locks, patience is key. But you can speed things along by helping your hair live its best (long) life. The secret? Get a trim every two to three months. We know, it sounds counterintuitive, but it really isn’t, trust. “When hair splits at the ends, it actually won't appear longer,” says Glamsquad artistic director Giovanni Vaccaro. By trimming more often, you’ll avoid the nasty breakage at the bottom of your hair that slows your journey to longer length.

YOUR RESOLUTION: SMOOTH STRANDS

The surprising number one rule for avoiding frizz? Keep your hands off your hair. “Don’t overly fuss,” shares Marilisa Sears, artistic director for MAV Beauty Brands. “The more you touch, the more you open the cuticle and create frizz.” How, you ask? Your hair’s cuticle is made up of overlapping layers that look best when lying down flat (picture what happens when you pet your cat’s fur in the opposite direction). When the cuticle is lifted, your hair tangles more easily, feels rough and looks less shiny. So, after you’ve styled, leave it be. Another silky-strand secret? Keep hair hydrated with ingredients like marula oil and coconut water (try conditioning with Acure Simply Smoothing Coconut & Marula Conditioner, $13, target.com).