How to Create a Weekly Hair Care Routine for Healthier Strands
Great hair doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, the best hair care routines are the simplest ones—less washing, less manipulation, more intention.
At JANDÉ, we believe in working smarter, not harder. When you use the right products and techniques, you only need to wash your hair once a week. Yes, really. Your hair will be healthier, stronger, and more manageable when you stop overwashing and start protecting what you've already built.
Here's how to create a low-maintenance weekly routine that gives you gorgeous hair without the daily hassle.
Step 1: Commit to Once-a-Week Washing (Yes, You Can!)
Most people wash their hair way too often—stripping natural oils, causing dryness, and creating a cycle where hair gets greasy faster because it's overcompensating.
The JANDÉ Way: Wash once a week.
When you wash less frequently, your scalp regulates its oil production, your hair retains more moisture, and you spend way less time on styling. It's a win-win-win.
"But my hair gets oily!"
It does... at first. Your scalp has been trained to overproduce oil because you've been washing it too often. Give it 2-3 weeks to adjust. Use dry shampoo sparingly on day 4-5 if needed, but resist the urge to wash early.
The result? Hair that stays fresh, manageable, and healthy all week long.
💡 Pro Tip: Wash on Friday nights. Fresh hair for the weekend when it matters most, and your hair naturally settles into an easy, lived-in look for the work week. Win-win!
Step 2: Condition Smart—Listen to What Your Hair Needs
Since you're only washing once a week, your conditioning routine matters. But here's the thing: not everyone needs to deep condition every single time.
If your hair is healthy, balanced, and not overly dry:
Use a quality regular conditioner from mid-length to ends
Deep condition every 2-3 weeks or when your hair feels extra dry
If your hair is dry, damaged, color-treated, or heat-styled regularly:
Deep condition every wash day (once a week)
Your hair needs that intensive moisture to stay strong
If your hair is fine or gets weighed down easily:
Use a lightweight conditioner every wash
Deep condition once a month or as needed—too much moisture can make fine hair limp.
Step 3: Don’t Skip Leave-In Treatments
A good leave-in treatment helps protect your hair throughout the week. Depending on your hair needs, choose from:
✔ Leave-in conditioners for hydration & detangling
✔ Hair oils (like argan or coconut oil) for smoothness & shine
✔ Heat protectant sprays if you use styling tools
💡 Best time to apply? Right after washing, while your hair is still damp.
Step 4: Style Once, Maintain All Week (Low Manipulation is Key
The JANDÉ philosophy is simple: style once on wash day, then maintain it throughout the week.
The less you manipulate your hair, the healthier it stays. Constant restyling, heat tools, and tight hairstyles cause breakage and split ends.
Your once-a-week styling strategy:
Wash Day (Day 1): Choose a low-manipulation style that works for YOUR hair texture
For curly/coily hair:
Wash-and-go – Apply leave-in and gel, let air-dry or diffuse. Lasts 5-7 days with proper night care
Twist-out or braid-out – Set on damp hair, unravel when dry for defined texture all week
Stretched styles – Banding or African threading for length without heat
For wavy hair:
Air-dry waves – Apply mousse or curl cream, scrunch, and go
Loose braids overnight – Creates effortless beachy waves that last for days
Heatless curls – Foam rollers or flexi rods set on damp hair
For straight hair:
Sleek blow-out – Use round brush and heat protectant for a smooth style that lasts
Air-dry straight – Apply smoothing cream and let it dry naturally
Silk press – Low heat flat iron for a straight style (once every 2-4 weeks max)
The key? Choose a style that requires minimal daily upkeep and works WITH your natural texture, not against it. Avoid:
❌ Tight elastics or rubber bands
❌ Daily heat styling
❌ Brushing curly hair when dry (breaks curl pattern)
❌ Constant re-wetting and restyling
The goal: Touch your hair as little as possible between wash days. Your hair will thank you with less breakage and more growth retention.
The Bottom Line: Less is More
The beauty industry has convinced us that we need to wash, style, and "fix" our hair constantly. But the truth? Your hair thrives when you leave it alone.
Washing once a week isn't just easier—it's better for your hair. You'll see:
✅ Less breakage and split ends
✅ More moisture retention
✅ Better scalp balance
✅ Longer-lasting styles
✅ More free time (and who doesn't want that?)
Your Simple JANDÉ Routine:
Wash once a week with intention
Deep condition every time
Apply leave-in protection
Style once, maintain all week
Sleep on silk every night
That's it. No 10-step routines. No daily styling. Just healthy, beautiful hair with minimal effort.
Ready to simplify your routine? Start with our GOODNESS Hydrating Repair Mask—the foundation of a low-maintenance, high-results hair care routine.
Drop a comment below: Are you ready to commit to once-a-week washing? What's holding you back?❤️
