Beauty Insights For You
From scalp health to shine serums, our editors round up the tips worth trying this month and the ones you can safely skip.
May 20, 2026 · 5 min read
This month’s hair habits worth adopting, and the ones to drop.
We spend so much time talking about serums and treatments that the basics get lost. This month, we went back to first principles: what actually moves the needle on hair health, and what's just marketing.
Scalp care is the biggest lever most people ignore. Hair grows from follicles that sit in skin — treat the scalp like the skin it is, with the same gentle exfoliation and hydration rules, and the hair that grows out tends to be stronger.
Worth trying this month
- A weekly scalp scrub to clear product buildup before it clogs follicles.
- A leave-in with humectants if you live somewhere dry or air-conditioned.
- Silk or satin pillowcases to cut down on overnight friction.
Worth skipping
Rapid-growth supplements with no clinical backing, daily protein treatments (most hair needs this weekly at most), and switching shampoos every few weeks chasing a miracle — consistency beats novelty here.
Priya Nandan
Hair Stylist
Priya has spent twelve years behind the chair and now writes about the science and maintenance of healthy hair for every texture.
