A Hibiscus Mask Moment

Set aside an unhurried evening for this old, simple ritual. Stir a little hibiscus powder with warm water, or yogurt for something richer, into a smooth paste. Work it through damp hair and over your scalp in sections, then let it sit twenty minutes or so while you rest. Rinse it out with cool water. It is a little messy and asks for some patience, which is rather the point: a slow flower, your own hands, and twenty quiet minutes that are simply yours.