The Hair To Toe Self-Care Ritual

February 14, 2025

Ready to transform your Sunday into a sanctuary of relaxation and rejuvenation? This step-by-step self-care ritual will leave your hair nourished, your skin glowing, and your body feeling light and energized. Let's get started!

STEP 1 - MASK IT UP

Apply our UltraRepair Reconstructing Masque onto your hair, top it with a shower cap if you have one, then put on your go-to face mask or favorite sheet mask, and soak it all in. A cup of herbal tea or a glass of wine isn't required, but is certainly recommended.

Formulated to have 5X the essential amino and fatty acids for ULTRA repair, reconstructing, and restoral power, the UltraRepair treatment is a powerhouse for soothing damage, strengthening, sealing split ends, and preventing moisture loss, while protecting against future damage. It promotes healthy, shiny, and silky hair, and its scintillating citrus scent makes for a refreshing aromatherapeutic experience.

STEP 2 - DRY BRUSH

This is the first half of your lymphatic drainage massage. Use a dry brush with firm, short strokes, always moving towards the heart.

Here's how:

And here's our favorite dry brush.

STEP 3 - SHOWER & SCALP MASSAGE TIME

It's shower time! Rinse off your face mask and wash the UltraRepair Reconstructing Masque out of your hair. Next use your favorite EVOLVh shampoo and give yourself a stimulating scalp massage, moving your fingertips in small, circular motions to boost circulation. Follow with your conditioner and once you're rinsed and out for the shower, apply a protective leave-in conditioner while your hair is still damp.

Not sure which shampoo & conditioner duo is right for you? Here's our cheat sheet >

Unfamiliar with the crucial third leave-in conditioner step? Here's our guide >

STEP 4 - APPLY OIL & GIVE YOURSELF A LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE

In case you're unfamiliar with this wellness trend, manual lymphatic drainage encourages the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart. But it's no fad - lymphatic drainage massage has actually been a beauty secret among women in Latin & South American countries for decades, and has recently become popularized the world over thanks to health and wellness experts singing its praises and making it accessible to all. This affordable and straightforward method of detoxifying the body has helped many connect back to their bodies across all stages of their lives.

The benefits of lymphatic drainage are extensive, mainly in the transport and removal of stagnant fluids, but it also:

Stimulates blood circulation and tissue regeneration
Directs and increases lymphatic flow, promoting faster removal of excess interstitial fluid
Reduces swelling and water retention
Improves the immune system due to the important elimination of toxins
Minimizes the appearance of cellulite by reducing the amount of fluid that presses up against the cross-hatched fibers beneath your skin
Promotes body and mental relaxation
Provides an overall lightness in the body
Energizes the body

Source: Byrdie

Lymphatic Drainage Massage can be performed by a licensed professional in a spa setting, but is super simple to do as an at-home DIY treatment - all you'll need is a natural oil for some slip and a wooden paddle tool like this one.