The Right 7-Day Hair Care Routine For You

If we all had perfect hair, we wouldn't be drowning in conflicting advice. "Don't wash your hair every day!" "Use this miracle product!" "Actually, throw out everything!" It's exhausting.

At Aliis, we believe hair care shouldn't require a PhD to figure out. We're a scalp-first hair care brand built on one simple truth: Healthy Scalp. Healthy Hair. 

Everything we create—from our Daily Shampoo to our Hair Masque & Butter—focuses on keeping your scalp balanced and happy, because that's where healthy hair actually starts. We use adaptogens and superfruit extracts in gentle, sulfate-free formulas that work with your hair, not against it.

With that, we wanted to create a 7-day hair care routine that you can rely on. It's a framework, not a rulebook. By using our gentle, sulfate-free formulas, it's totally safe to test and adjust until you find your rhythm. Your hair will tell you what it needs. We're just giving you the tools to listen.

And for those who love spoilers, yes: we’re challenging that whole "daily shampooing is bad" myth, too.

Why Your Hair Needs a System (Not Just Random Products)

You're standing in your shower, surrounded by a dozen half-empty bottles, wondering which combination won't turn your hair into a science experiment. 

Most advice treats your hair like it has the same needs every day. But your scalp produces oil. Products build up. Some days you need deep moisture, other days you need a fresh start.

Rotating your products throughout the week becomes genius when different treatments target different needs strategically. This works whether you've got thick curls, baby-fine hair that looks greasy by noon, or color-treated strands you're protecting.

Your scalp is your hair's home base. When your scalp is happy and balanced, your hair thrives. Stop obsessing over your ends and start thinking about where your hair actually grows.

The Daily Shampooing Truth

You've heard it a million times: "Don't shampoo your hair every day or it'll fall out!"

That advice came from a different era, and it might not apply to you.

The old wisdom was based on shampoos loaded with harsh sulfates that stripped everything from your scalp. Those formulas were brutal. Of course, washing daily with those was a disaster.

Modern, sulfate-free shampoos are formulated to cleanse without destroying your scalp's natural balance. They remove the bad stuff—dirt, sweat, product buildup—while keeping the good stuff intact.

Our take: it’s okay to wash your hair daily with the right products. We're not saying everyone needs to do this. After all, your hair is unique. But with gentle formulas? It's safe to test. You might discover that daily washing actually solves issues you've been battling for years. Or you might find your sweet spot is every other day with a dab of dry shampoo in between.

Think of this routine as your starting point. But ultimately? How your hair feels is the judge. We're just here to give you the tools and permission to try something that might unlock a whole new level of hair care.

The 7-Day System Explained

Day 1: Fresh Start

Clarifying Shampoo + Lightweight Conditioner

If you know skincare, you know exfoliating is key. Well, your scalp needs it too. Clarifying shampoo removes all the buildup, oil, and styling product residue that's been accumulating. It's like hitting the reset button on your scalp.

Do this once a week. Any more and you risk over-clarifying. Any less and buildup will sabotage your other products.

Day 02: Daily Routine Begins

Daily Shampoo + Daily Conditioner

This is your reliable, show-up-every-day duo. Sulfate-free formulas that clean your hair without stripping your scalp. The Daily Shampoo removes daily stuff—oil, dirt, sweat—without destroying balance. The Daily Conditioner hydrates and detangles without weighing you down.

Day 03: Add Moisture

Daily Shampoo + Daily Conditioner + Juveniis Hair Oil (Overnight)

Time to add some serious nourishment. After your regular routine, massage Juveniis Hair & Skin Oil into your scalp before bed. This overnight treatment gives your scalp an intensive boost while you sleep.

Focus on your scalp first, then work through to your ends if they're dry. Most customers report great results with two oil applications per week.

Day 04: Deep Condition

Daily Shampoo + Hair Masque & Butter

Swap out your Daily Conditioner for the Hair Masque & Butter. This is your deep conditioning powerhouse. Slather it on generously from roots to ends and leave it for 3-5 minutes (or longer if you're feeling bougie).

Lock in all that moisture from yesterday's oil treatment and prepare for ridiculously soft hair.

Day 05: Oil Treatment Round Two

Daily Shampoo + Daily Conditioner + Juveniis Hair Oil (Overnight)

Your second oil treatment of the week. Same drill as Day 03: consistency is key. Your scalp needs regular check-ins to stay balanced and happy.

Day 06: Keep It Simple

Daily Shampoo + Daily Conditioner

Back to basics. After all those treatments, your hair gets a simple cleanse and condition. This is a rest day for your hair. Let all those benefits exist without piling more on top.

Day 07: End Strong

Daily Shampoo + Hair Masque & Butter

End the week with your second masque treatment. This ensures your hair finishes the week as moisturized as possible. Tomorrow you'll start fresh with clarifying again, and the cycle continues.

Dry Shampoo: Your Emergency Bestie

Life happens. Alarms don't go off. Sometimes you just wake up late and realize your hair needs help.

Aliis Dry Shampoo actually absorbs oil, neutralizes odors, and cleans your scalp without water. Use it when you need it, don't feel guilty about it, and always have a backup can stashed somewhere.

Adjusting for Your Hair Type

This is where it gets personal. The 7-day system gives you a solid foundation, but your hair might have its own opinions. Try the routine as written first for 2-3 weeks, then adjust based on how your hair actually feels. Your scalp will tell you what it needs.

Curly Hair: Skip one daily shampoo day and use dry shampoo instead. Embrace those oil treatments and masques because your curls need moisture.

Thin/Fine Hair: Never skip clarifying. Daily shampooing keeps oil at bay. Use products sparingly on your scalp, focus on ends.

Thick/Coarse Hair: Add an extra masque day if needed. Leave oil treatments on longer. You can handle more intensive moisture.

Color-Treated Hair: All Aliis products are sulfate-free and color-safe. The oil treatments help seal your color and add shine.

Oily Scalp: Clarifying is your MVP. Daily shampooing is essential. Focus all products on your scalp, not ends.

Dry Scalp/Dandruff: Increase oil treatments to 3x per week if needed. The masque should touch your scalp. Give it 3-4 weeks to see improvement.

Quick Seasonal Adjustments

Summer: You might need to clarify every 5 days instead of 7 because of sunscreen and sweat buildup. Extra oil treatments protect against sun damage.

Fall: Gradually increase moisture as air gets drier. Keep clarifying consistent.

Winter: Increase masque usage and maybe add a third day. Oil treatments are non-negotiable when it's dry.

Spring: Return to weekly clarifying to reset. Perfect time to follow the system as written.

Hair Care Routine Musts

• Clarify Weekly: Don't skip this. Buildup accumulates no matter what.
• Use Sulfate-Free Daily Products: Gentle formulas if you're shampooing regularly.
• Moisture Treatments 2x Per Week Minimum: Your hair needs deep conditioning and oil.
• Scalp-First Mindset: Focus on where your hair grows, not just the ends.
• Keep Dry Shampoo On Hand: Life happens. Be prepared.
• Consistency Over Perfection: Do the routine most of the time, and you'll see results.

Discover the Hair Care Rhythm That’s Right For You

This system works for most people. But your hair is the ultimate judge. We're giving you a tested, scalp-focused routine. But your hair might need tweaks.

The beauty of using gentle, sulfate-free, scalp-focused products? It's safe to experiment. Try the full 7-day routine as written. Pay attention to how your hair responds. Adjust based on what your scalp is telling you.

Give it at least 3-4 weeks of consistency before judging. Your scalp will balance out. Your hair will get softer, shinier, and more manageable. Those frustrating issues—oiliness, dryness, frizz—they'll improve.

Want to give it a try? Try the Aliis Discovery Box and see how your scalp responds to daily shampooing with gentle, sulfate-free formulas.