Every Moment Counts… Yes, Even Washing Your Hair
When the shorter days of impending winter start to slow me down or I feel overwhelmed by obstacles in my life, I see it as a chance to take a deep breath and get back to basics. I try to stop rushing things and to notice all the subtle opportunities in my day to make affirmative choices.
The Zen masters say, “How you do anything is how you do everything.” Even the little moments provide an opportunity to come back to mindfulness.
Instead of hurrying through my morning shower, I pause and make the effort to be present with the daily ritual of washing my hair. Albeit simple, it’s actually a particularly gratifying moment in my day because I’ve had the luxury of designing my own hair care products, just the way I like ‘em. Here’s what what makes my morning shower that much more delightful…
Our IO Restore hair wash is a harmonious blend of invigorating bergamot, stimulating nettle, hydrating geranium flower and healing seaweed. These ingredients work in harmony to bring my locks back into balance and the aromatherapeutic element is a sensory reminder to slow down and be present. I try to take at least a few minutes to lather and rinse my hair. The stimulating action of massaging my scalp with my fingers gives me a kinesthetic connection to the moment.
Our conditioning hair cream, IO Nourish, hydrates, protects and infuses my hair with the lovely scents of jasmine blossom and tuberose petals. We didn’t cut corners with the moisturizing base of golden jojoba and macadamia oil. Jojoba is well known as a natural replacement for human sebum, the oil that our bodies create to keep hair shiny and healthy. Macadamia oil is a high-quality botanical emollient.
And while I’m bragging, 24/7 Style had this to say about Restore and Nourish:
“Not fru-fru, they’re also not over-powering but a perfect blend of flowers, citrus, and healing herbs. The aromatherapy is relaxing to your body and mind, and that alone could be a spa day for some of us!”
Every component of our hair products was well thought out, and using them is, for me, a reminder to stay grounded in the little moments and to appreciate the simple luxuries in each day.
Every moment counts,
Amy
