My haircare routine is pretty simple. I like having a few products that each do something different instead of covering my bathroom shelf with bottles I barely touch.

On a normal wash day, I’m thinking about keeping my hair manageable, giving my scalp some attention, and adding a little extra care when my strands need it.

1. Matrix Miracle Creator — $24

Matrix Miracle Creator is the multitasking step I’d keep close when I want to make hair care easier. I like products that can fit into a busy routine without requiring a long list of instructions. I’d reach for it when my hair needs a little help before styling. A few sprays can become that quick prep step between washing my hair and reaching for my styling tools.

2. Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp Oil — $9

Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp Oil brings the focus back to my scalp. At $9, it’s also an easy product to add when I want to try a dedicated scalp-care step without spending a lot. I like making this part of a slower routine rather than rushing through it. Applying the oil and taking a little time with the scalp massage makes hair care feel more like self-care. The rosemary and mint combination also gives the product a refreshing personality.

3. K18 Hair Mask — $29

K18 Hair Mask is the treatment I’d save for the moments when my hair needs more attention than my everyday products can provide. I like having a mask in my routine because wash days can sometimes call for something beyond the basics. I wouldn’t think of this as an everyday step. Instead, it’s the product I’d bring out when my hair has been through heat styling, coloring, or simply feels like it needs a little extra care.

My routine has a nice little rhythm: Matrix Miracle Creator for everyday prep, Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp Oil for scalp care, and K18 when my hair deserves a more intensive treatment. I don’t need every product to do everything. Having a few favorites with clear roles makes my routine easier to follow and much more enjoyable. Good hair days feel a lot less complicated when the products already know their jobs.