The last two years have been different, marked by long days, weeks, and months spent at home. This also changed the way we care for ourselves and our hair. With hair salons closed, many tried to dye, cut, and treat their hair at home.

With a little more experience and courage, people began to perfect their home hair care skills, learning about various products, treatments, and techniques. Like everything else, the world of hair cosmetics also changed and transformed.

Here we have described the latest hair care trends for 2021. What do you think? Have we missed anything important?

Skin Care 

We are paying more and more attention to our health, including skin care – many of us noticed how sensitive our skin was after damaging it with disinfectants last year. We started to be more careful and to take care of it, and this includes the scalp. Scalp care is important for healthy hair for various reasons. For starters, a healthy scalp can improve hair growth. In addition, scalp health can help combat dandruff, redness, and itching. Here are some products that can help you care for your scalp:

Lavender Mint Shampoo by Paul Mitchell – this shampoo will soothe and hydrate the scalp, thanks to its rich moisturizing agents and amino acids.

Tea Tree Special Shampoo by Paul Mitchell – this hair and body shampoo with Australian tea tree extract is suitable for daily use on all hair types. 

More hair loss treatments

2020 was a stressful year, no one disputes that. Unfortunately, the unpredictability of the year led to hair thinning and loss for an unprecedented number of people. Whether it's seasonal, stress-related, or one of the lingering effects of a COVID-19 infection (which some doctors attribute to the stress of actually contracting it), people are increasingly suffering from hair loss. Today, a wide range of products for hair thinning and hair loss are available on the market – here are a few we recommend:  

Scalp Care Anti-Thinning by Paul Mitchell is a series for thickening hair from the root. Hair care starts at the root, and scalp care is the first step to healthy, thick, and shiny hair. 

Aminexil is an ingredient that has been proven to fight hair loss and thinning hair problems, in combination with vitamins B3, B5, B6. Redken's Cerafill Maximize ampoules are an excellent choice in the fight against hair loss. 

Effortless, low-maintenance look

After a long and stressful year, many of us sought an effortless look for our hair. This requires products that make hair styling easy and convenient and allow the hair's natural texture to shine through. The effortless look is the hottest trend according to Pinterest's 2021 Trends Predictions report. Don't be afraid to give your hair a break by letting it air dry – this will allow its natural texture to shine. Many complement this with a choice of hair cosmetics with beneficial organic ingredients. 

Such is the Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty series. The series offers 4 lines for the different needs of every hair type:

Every Day - for all hair types with argan oil and aloe vera

Hydrate - with olive and oat peptides for dry hair

Smooth - to tame unruly hair with almond oil and hyaluronic acid

Repair - amaranth extract provides amino acids that strengthen and restore hair, and pea protein keeps hair hydrated, which prevents breakage

The series combines clean vegan formulas, organic products, biodegradable packaging, no animal testing - Clean Beauty by Paul Mitchell gives you environmentally friendly solutions for your hair. 

At-home color care

After many salons closed their doors due to emergency measures over the past two years, many people made their first attempts at dyeing their hair at home. Sometimes successfully, other times - not so much. Using the right cosmetics to maintain the color and health of dyed hair is extremely important - it must be effective, easy to use, and accessible.

Here are some of our favorite color care products: 

Redken's Color Extend series offers complete color care

Color Extend Blondage removes unwanted yellow tones

Color Extend Brownlights is a series for natural brunettes who want to get rid of copper nuances 

Masks, masks, masks

Whether your curls feel dry or your strands have lost their shine, a hair mask is an excellent solution - it hydrates and restores the softness and strength of the hair, often in minutes. A huge variety of masks are available - here are some of our favorites: 

Clean Beauty ANTI-FRIZZ Leave-in Treatment by Paul Mitchell

Awapuhi Wild Ginger Keratin Intensive Treatment mask for deep nourishment

And have you changed your hair care rituals over the past year?