A headband handles the front of the routine. The towels and cloths handle the rest. I think of them as the quiet upgrade that makes a spa night feel finished.

Crown Affair The Hair Towel is a waffle-knit towel made from a custom blend of microfibers that absorbs water fast and helps prevent frizz and breakage. Act+Acre Microfiber Hair Towel is a soft waffle-knit towel that the brand says dries hair 50 percent faster. Ceremonia's Anti Frizz towel makes a similar claim, up to 50 percent faster than regular cotton towels. Emi Jay Heavenly Hair Towel in Toasted Sugar is a limited-edition brown waffle-knit towel. If you sleep on it instead, Slip Pure Silk Turban in Pink is made with 100 percent mulberry silk and helps protect hair from friction through the night. For your face, The Original MakeUp Eraser PRO in Pink is a reusable, machine washable cloth for removing makeup, VOLO's 3-Pack Hero Face Towels come as three 12 inch reusable cloths, and the Joanna Czech Face Wash Pads are two reusable pads in a linen and cotton blend.

Pairing tip: wrap your hair in a towel first, then put on the headband once you are at the sink. The towel takes the drips, and the band keeps the hairline clear.

What I would skip: rubbing your hair hard with any towel. Squeeze and press, and let the fabric do the work.

The last part is the actual spa bit. I like to match the mask to what my skin is doing that night, and keep the cleanser gentle first.

The INKEY List Oat Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm has 5 percent oat kernel oil and melts away makeup, SPF and impurities, so it is where I would start. For oily or congested skin, innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask is a wash-off mask with volcanic ash clusters and lactic acid, and The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque adds charcoal and clay for blemish-prone skin. For dryness, the Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid face mask in Coconut is a compostable mask with a second-skin effect, LANEIGE Cream Skin Milky Hydration Sheet Mask has ceramides and peptides, and Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow is a cooling jelly sheet mask with centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid. Biodance Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask is a gel-type mask for elasticity and pores, and Dr. Jart+ Cryo Rubber Firming Peptide Face Mask is a two-step treatment that cools skin and seals in serum.

Pairing tip: clay first, sheet mask second is too much for one night. Pick one and do it well.

What I would skip: leaving a clay mask on until it cracks. Rinse it while it is still slightly tacky, and follow the directions on the jar.

Start with hair off your face, then cleanse, then pick one mask. Keep the order simple and the lights low. Choose a headband you actually enjoy putting on, since that is the part that makes it feel like a ritual. Pastel or black, plush or terry, it just needs to stay put at your hairline. Keep a towel and a clean cloth within reach so you are not dripping across the bathroom. When the mask is done, take the band off, press in whatever skincare you like, and call it a night.