{"title":"Braids Prep Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScalp Detox Before Braids — Pre-Install Prep That Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you do before the braid matters as much as the braid itself. The \u003cstrong\u003eBraids Prep Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e by ToxiTress™ is built to cleanse, reset, and prep your scalp before knotless braids, box braids, cornrows, and any style that starts at the root. A clean foundation means a more comfortable wear — and a longer-lasting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Pre-Braid Scalp Prep Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBraiding over a dirty scalp traps oils, sweat, and product residue close to the skin for weeks. That's what causes itching, odor, and scalp fatigue mid-style. These products lift that buildup before it gets locked in — so your scalp stays fresh from install to takedown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection is for anyone who gets braids regularly — whether that's every 4 weeks or every 8. It's especially useful for those who experience itching under braids, scalp buildup between styles, or discomfort during long wear periods. If you're serious about your braid routine, scalp prep is non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClean Formulas, Comfortable Wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery product in this collection is mineral-based and formulated without harsh sulfates. They lift buildup without over-drying, so your scalp is clean but not stripped going into your install. Bentonite clay, activated charcoal, and botanical actives do the work — gently and effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scalp-detox\"\u003eScalp Detox Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — deep-cleanse formulas for pre-install reset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/itchy-scalp-solutions\"\u003eItchy Scalp Solutions\u003c\/a\u003e — relief for itching under braids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protective-style-essentials\"\u003eProtective Style Essentials\u003c\/a\u003e — full care cycle for braid wearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scalp-calm-botanical-ph-mist","title":"SCALP CALM™ Botanical pH Stablizer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eSCALP CALM™ Botanical pH Mist\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLightweight Scalp Reset Mist | Post-Cleansing Balance + Comfort Recalibration \u003cem\u003e(formerly RESTORE™ Botanical Infusion)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the mineral clay lifts the buildup. After the rinse. After the style comes down. Your scalp isn’t finished — it’s recalibrating. And that in-between moment is exactly where most routines leave a gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSCALP CALM™ fills it. A lightweight botanical pH mist that brings your scalp back to neutral — calm, balanced, and ready — before anything else goes on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot the cleanse. Not the install. The moment everything settles back into balance. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e💡 PRODUCT STORY\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSCALP CALM™ is Layer 2 of the ToxiTress™ Scalp Ritual — the Prep step — and the bridge between the detox and the install.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter RESIDUE RESET™ clears the buildup, your scalp’s pH has been disrupted. The clay has done its job, but the environment needs to be brought back to its natural acidic state before nourishment and styling can happen effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat’s exactly what SCALP CALM™ does. A clean botanical mist — built around Aloe, Chamomile, Green Tea, and Acetic Acid — that rebalances the scalp environment, calms any post-cleanse sensitivity, and creates the ideal foundation for CROWN ALIGN™ and your protective style to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003esystem calm-down step\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes every layer after it work better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🌿 BENEFITS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRebalances scalp pH after detox or cleansing\u003c\/strong\u003e — brings the scalp back to its natural acidic environment so it’s not reactive going into an install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces tight, stripped scalp sensation\u003c\/strong\u003e — the post-wash tightness that signals your scalp is off-balance disappears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight hydration with zero residue\u003c\/strong\u003e — mists on clean, absorbs fast, leaves nothing behind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalms post-cleanse sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chamomile and Aloe soothe any irritation from the detox step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreps the scalp for nourishment\u003c\/strong\u003e — a balanced scalp absorbs CROWN ALIGN™ oil more effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtends install comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rebalanced scalp stays calmer longer under braids, wigs, and sew-ins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🧪 KEY INGREDIENTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice\u003c\/strong\u003e → soothing hydration and scalp comfort — calms post-cleanse sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍵 \u003cstrong\u003eCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e → antioxidant protection for scalp environment balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong\u003eChamomilla Recutita Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e → calming botanical that reduces irritation and soothes reactive scalps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eAcetic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e → supports scalp pH rebalancing after alkaline cleansing — the functional core of this mist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eGlycerin\u003c\/strong\u003e → lightweight humectant that draws moisture into the scalp without heaviness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo silicones. 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