HAND RELIEF™

We couldn’t create the Ritual of Repair without this Aveda best-seller: our iconic travel-size hand relief™ moisturizing creme. 95% naturally derived,^* it helps sooth seriously dry hands. Andiroba oil and plant hydrators intensely nourish and moisturize for softer, smoother skin.

AVEDA MINI PADDLE BRUSH

The last essential in the Ritual of Repair is our favorite mini paddle brush, perfectly sized for quick scalp massages. Extended bristles also make detangling easy.

Repair your hair. Soothe with self-care.

Now that you have your self-care items at the ready, it’s time to start relaxing.

First choose where you’d like to begin your ritual, the shower or the bath. If you prefer a shower, once you turn on the water, begin tuning out the world. As the water flows down from the shower head, close your eyes and imagine that white light is being poured over you. Picture it washing away all the stress and filling you with a healing light.

If you prefer the bathtub, tune into the calming sound of the water filling the tub. Breathe in slowly through your nose, hold your breath for a count of five and then slowly exhale through your mouth. Repeat a few times while the water fills the bath.

RITUAL OF REPAIR

Step 1. Gently cleanse your hair with botanical repair™ strengthening shampoo. Next use either the botanical repair™ strengthening conditioner or your preferred intensive strengthening masque. If using the masque, apply throughout damp hair. Leave in for 2-5 minutes while breathing in the luscious pure-fume™ aroma of pure flower and plant essences.

Step 2. Rinse and towel dry your hair. With the mini paddle brush, massage your scalp all over in a circular motion. Pat your entire scalp lightly with the bristles. Brush through your hair.

Step 3. Apply botanical repair™ strengthening leave-in treatment throughout hair and style as desired.

Step 4. Begin heating water to make a cup of comforting tea.

Step 5. Apply hand relief™ moisturizing creme to hands. Use your thumb to massage the palm of one hand in circular motions. Massage the thick muscles at the base of the thumb, and also where the bones of the index finger and thumb meet. Repeat with your other hand.

Step 6. When the water starts to boil, remove from heat and steep comforting tea for 3-5 minutes. Relax with a book, meditate, or listen to music as you sip a bit of bliss. Take all the time you need.