New Year, New Hair: How to Harness Healthy Hair Goals in 2026

As we approach the new year, we at Mermade are starting to envision our hair goals for 2026, and one thing is at the top of everyone’s list: healthier hair choices. From less heat damage and longer-lasting styles to more green-minded hair tool options, it’s clear that hair health is taking centre stage.

Many people think that to keep their hair naturally healthy, they have to turn the other cheek to heated tools. But you don’t have to wave goodbye to textured, voluminous styles to prioritise hair health — it’s simply about choosing the right heat styling tools.

Meet Mermade’s M Range and Infrared Tools, Promoting Healthy Hairstyling and More Sustainable Hair Choices

Mermade’s M Range and infrared heated styling tools are our Icons. Our Infrared tools are equipped with technology that helps protect hair by heating it gently and evenly, while locking in natural moisture when in direct contact with the hair. The result? The same stylish looks you’d achieve with traditional heat tools, with the added benefit of healthier-looking hair.

What’s more, the M Range isn’t just good for your hair; it’s better for the environment too. Each tool is made with 20% recycled plastic, helping to reduce waste and conserve natural resources with every product we create. Healthy hair goals don’t stop at the hair itself — they also extend to making more sustainable choices within your hair routine.

Here’s a breakdown of our M Range infrared tools that are must-haves in any hair routine:

The Infrared Thermal Brush

The Infrared Thermal Brush is a game changer for effortless volume and shine in record time. Alongside the brush’s infrared light beam, thoughtful design features like a ceramic barrel and a bristle-free zone help to eliminate frizz and enhance shine, while encouraging greater shape and volume throughout the hair.

This tool delivers the same results as a curling tong, with the ease of using a round brush. The Infrared Thermal Brush gives you the best of both worlds: healthier hair and salon-level styles, effortlessly achieved at home.

The Infrared M Waver

Taking inspiration from our iconic original Pro Waver, Mermade’s improved M Infrared Waver delivers the same signature beachy waves while also promoting healthier hair routines. Featuring 30mm barrels, the waver creates soft, glossy waves with minimised hair damage, thanks to the combination of infrared beams and advanced tri-zone heat technology.

If you’re a first-time styling tool user, fear not! The M Waver is incredibly easy to use, with plenty of tutorials available online to guide you. Recently, hairstylist Sarah Galbraith shared a short tutorial showing how she incorporates the M Waver into her everyday routine.

As well as the tool’s ease of use, Sarah’s video highlights how the M Waver is especially effective for creating shine and dimension in rich, chocolate brown hair. The tool helps to eliminate the frizz and flatness that many brunettes often struggle with by creating soft, glossy waves in minutes.

You can check out more of Sarah using our Waver on her Instagram:

So, what are you waiting for? Get a head start on your hair goals for 2026 and shop Mermade’s M Range and Infrared Tools online anytime.