One morning as I performed the tasks, I thought of how easy it was for spiritual lives to become like my hair had once been. Broken. Damaged. Unhealthy and not so pleasant to look at. What we need-each of us-is a three-step, daily program to cleanse, renew, and energize. What we need is something that will make a difference.

The Body Beautiful/Physical

Take a moment to look at the three steps of the hair restoration program I underwent.

1. Cleansing. Have you ever spent a lot of time in the hot sun? You can literally feel your scalp growing dirtier by the second. As the day wears on and hair becomes oilier, it attracts dirt and grime. Nothing feels better than a good scalp scrubbing afterward and there are dozens of types of shampoos out there for every hair type, color, etc. With the right shampoo-nothing harsh!- hair has more body and luster. Shampoo should add moisture and hair strength. P.S. It's nicer to the touch and smells good, too.

2. Conditioning. In the world of hair care, the purpose of conditioning is to create the right foundation for styling. Conditioning enables combing out wet hair without breaking, and replaces dryness with moisture. Hair conditioners also provide UV protectants from the harsh rays of the sun and give our hair the perfect foundation.

3. Leave-in Conditioner. The value of leave-in conditioner is that you "leave it in." Wherever your hair goes, it goes too. Whatever excess damage can be done throughout the day through styling, chemical and heat exposure, environment, and brushing is thwarted with a good leave-in conditioner. 

Side note: When it comes to hair care, Allison Gappa Bottke ("The God Allows U-turns" creator), says, "I use only Aveda shampoo and conditioner on my "natural blonde" (ha!) hair. The Blue Malva type that adds a light sheen of blue to my hair, thus keeping the blonde a more ashy tone as opposed to a more golden (reddish) tone."