Unlocking the secrets of hair cycling – your complete guide to Morrocco Method’s Hair Care

Hair trends come and go, yet few are as powerful, practical, and planet-friendly as hair cycling. While social media is buzzing about it today, the idea is anything but new. Half a century ago, Anthony Morocco founded Morrocco Method on one simple insight: just as our bodies thrive on a varied diet, our scalps and hair flourish when we rotate nourishing products instead of relying on the same bottle week after week. By changing cleansers, conditioners, and treatments in sync with your hair’s needs – and even the lunar calendar – you keep every wash day fresh, effective, and free from product buildup.

In this long-form guide you will learn:

Meet the Five Elemental Shampoos

Morrocco Method builds its liquid shampoos around the five classical elements. Each formula is raw, vegan, and free from sulfates, yet every bottle has a unique aroma and mineral profile. Rotate them evenly for complete scalp nutrition.

1. Fire – Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo

This clarifying staple acts like a gentle reset button. Apple cider vinegar is a natural probiotic that dissolves residue, balances pH, and boosts shine. Dilute 1 : 1 with water, wash twice, and feel your hair breathe again.

2. Water – Sea Essence Shampoo

Infused with nutrient-rich seaweed, kelp, and algae, Sea Essence floods strands with trace elements that promote elasticity. Its light foam is ideal for fine or easily tangled hair.

3. Earth – Pine Shale Shampoo

An earthy blend of shale oil, pine resin, and ancient clays detoxifies the scalp, reduces excess sebum, and soothes flakiness. Perfect after sweaty workouts or city pollution.

4. Air – Heavenly Essence Shampoo

Air element formulas emphasise lightness. Heavenly Essence combines fragrant herbs and flower waters that uplift the senses while gently cleansing colour-treated or delicate strands.

5. Ether – Earth Essence Shampoo

Earth Essence Shampoo and its larger size bottle are infused with volcanic clays and fulvic minerals that draw impurities from deep within the follicle, paving the way for thicker, fuller growth.

Tip: Pour each shampoo into a travel bottle, add equal parts water, shake, and keep in the shower so your rotation is always ready.

The Power of Conditioners and Moisturisers

Conditioners should be rotated too, matching the element or counter-balancing it when your scalp feels tight or oily.

• Pearl Essence Crème Conditioner – coats strands with crushed pearl powder for lustre.
• Diamond Crystal Mist – a light, leave-in spray that seals the cuticle on humid days.
• Floating Lotus Conditioner – deeply hydrating, perfect after colouring or sun exposure.
• Sapphire Volumizer Mist (choose your size on the product page) for airy lift at the roots.
• Euro Natural Oil as an overnight pre-wash mask on very dry ends.

Treatments, Styling, and Finishing Touches

Cycling isn’t limited to cleansing and conditioning. Weekly or monthly extras keep your routine fresh:

• Blood of the Dragon Styling Gel – medium hold that never flakes.
• 24/7 Dragon Pomade – tame edges or add sleek shine on day-two hair.
• Volcanic Powder Dry Shampoo – extend time between washes and add instant volume.
• Curl Power – Define, Elongate, Detangle for bounce and anti-frizz control.
• Ruby, Silver Grapeseed, and Golden Crystal Elixirs – potent scalp serums for growth cycles.

Remember to clarify with Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo after heavy styling to keep follicles unblocked.

Working With the Lunar Hair Chart

Nature moves in cycles, and so does Morrocco Method’s famous lunar cutting chart. The moon’s gravitational pull influences blood flow to the scalp just as it moves ocean tides. Cutting on “thicken” days encourages density; trimming on “beautify” days boosts shine.

1. Check this month’s moon phase on the 2025 chart.
2. Select your goal: Lengthen, Strengthen, Thicken, Root Work, or Beautify.
3. Schedule trims and deep treatments accordingly.

If March’s full moon falls on the 25^th, use Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo followed by the Citrus Silk Conditioner Bar for extra fortification.

A Week-by-Week Rotation Plan

The calendar below is a sample; swap days to fit your lifestyle.

Day	Cleanse	Condition	Treatment / Style
Monday	Apple Cider Vinegar	Diamond Crystal Mist	Air-dry with Blood of the Dragon Gel
Wednesday	Sea Essence	Floating Lotus	Sapphire Volumizer Mist at roots
Friday	Pine Shale	Pearl Essence Crème	Scalp massage with Euro Natural Oil before bed
Sunday	Heavenly Essence	Euro Natural Oil rinse-out	Volcanic Powder Dry Shampoo on day two