A Fresh Start for Your Hair: Simple January Resets at Ooh La La Salon in El Cajon
The start of a new year always brings a natural pause. A moment to reset, simplify, and gently ease back into routines that actually support your real life. At Ooh La La Salon, January is one of our favorite times to help clients refresh their hair and self-care habits in a way that feels calm, intentional, and sustainable.
Because feeling put together should never feel overwhelming.
Start With a Product Reset at Home
As you clean and organize at the beginning of the year, take a look under your sink. Hair products don’t last forever. Most begin to break down after about a year, even if they’ve barely been used.
If something has been sitting unopened or collecting dust, it’s probably not serving you anymore. Consider passing it along to a friend or donating unused items to a local shelter so they can actually be enjoyed.
At your next visit, we’re always happy to talk through what’s worth keeping, what can go, and which products will best support your hair goals this year.
A Simple At-Home Scalp Reset
If adding more self-care is part of your intention for the year, a scalp reset is a great place to begin. Healthy hair starts at the scalp, and this easy at-home ritual can make a noticeable difference in how your hair looks and feels.
Our go-to reset routine includes:
Amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil to gently exfoliate and lift buildup
Unite Weekender Detox Shampoo to deeply cleanse the scalp and hair without stripping
Redken Acidic Bonder Concentrate 5-Minute Mask to rebalance moisture and strengthen the hair
This routine gives you that fresh, clean, salon feeling at home and works beautifully for all hair types, including color-treated hair.
Let’s Talk About Your Hair Goals for the Year
January is the perfect time to look at the bigger picture. If fuller, longer hair is on your wish list this year, extensions might be the missing piece.
At Ooh La La, we offer multiple extension options so there’s truly something for everyone.
If you’re looking for a seamless, long-term solution, hand-tied extensions are ideal. They’re custom-colored, lightweight, and designed to blend naturally into your hair, adding fullness and length while still feeling effortless and wearable day to day.
If you want a more flexible, low-commitment option, clip-in or halo extensions are a great place to start. They’re easy to put in and take out, perfect for events, special occasions, or simply when you want a little extra volume without a full install.
No matter the method, our approach is always personalized. We’ll help you choose the option that fits your lifestyle, maintenance preferences, and hair goals so it feels supportive, not complicated.
A Thoughtful Plan, Not a One-Time Appointment
Whether your goals include refining your color, focusing on your healthiest hair yet, adding extensions, or learning how to style your hair with more confidence, we believe in creating a plan that supports you throughout the year.
If you’re ready to start fresh, let’s get you on the books and begin the year feeling refreshed, confident, and taken care of.