3. Step-by-Step Botanical Wash & Styling Ritual
In Part 3 of our breakdown for 2023 Curly Hair Reboot: Botanical Shampoo & Soft-Layer Cut Ritual, let’s walk through the exact hands-on technique I teach my clients so their hair looks salon-fresh without heat damage.
📌 Pin Hair Guide
Camille’s 10-Minute Clean Styling Protocol
Start with a pre-wash scalp massage using a few drops of rosemary hydrosol mixed with water—this stimulates circulation without stripping. Then, in the shower, apply a sulfate-free botanical shampoo to your scalp only, massaging in small circles. Rinse with cool water, and follow with a jojoba-based conditioner on the mid-lengths and ends, letting it sit for two minutes while you finish your shower.
After rinsing, blot your hair with a cotton t-shirt—never a towel—to remove excess water. Apply a pea-sized amount of jojoba oil to your palms, scrunch it into the ends, and then diffuse on low heat for 10 minutes, flipping your head upside down to encourage root lift. Let the rest air-dry, and once fully dry, scrunch out any crunch with a drop of oil. This is my go-to for that 2023 ‘effortless’ curl, and it’s all about gentle, botanical care.
Head to Page 4 for my long-term scalp microbiome care, nighttime silk preservation tips, and salon maintenance schedule.
