Everyone’s heard of the “the shower trend.” If you haven’t, it’s basically the ultimate self care shower that you sometimes treat yourself to. Here, I’ve compiled a list of tips to make dream “the shower” a reality:
1. Set the ambiance
This first step is crucial to put this shower a step above the ones you take on the daily. Start by picking out a playlist and grabbing a speaker. Then, even consider lighting some candles or putting on an essential oil diffusers to make your room the ultimate vibe. I love to use scents like lavender while I shower, and I’ve made a shower playlist on Spotify that I always come back to!
2. Take extra care of your hair
-Your “the shower’ is the perfect opportunity to give your hair some extra love. Since you’ll likely want to spend some extra time in the shower, use those minutes to either splurge on a hair mask or shampoo your hair (if you don’t everyday). My favorite hair masks are from the hair care brand Amika. They have great ones for deep conditioning, color treatment, or bond repair.
3. Do a face mask in the shower
You can also use this extra time to do a face mask! I like to put one on my face while I’m doing other shower tasks (typically a clay mask) and then just take it off in the shower while I’m in there (always using colder water and slightly lowering the water pressure). It can be tough to find time to do face masks, or to remember to do them, but I always know that I carve out time for one when I do a “the shower.”
4. Bring in a shower beverage
This one might seem extra, but it can really elevate the vibe. I love to bring in something as simple as a seltzer while I take a “the shower” to enjoy it as I do some self-care. I even sometimes will pour it into a “fancier” glass to make it more of a special event.
5. Get your shaving done
Another pesky task that can be great to do while you take a “the shower” is shaving (if you choose to do so). I love to do the whole routine: exfoliate, put on shaving cream, and then shave.
6. Use extra lotions and oils afterwards
My favorite thing is having super soft skin that smells great after I shower. So, after I get out, I love to lather on lotions and oils to give my skin an extra smooth feel! My favorite brands are Necessaire and Sol de Janeiro. This step is especially important after shaving and in the summer (when you typically expose your skin to the sun more).
7. Get into a robe after
I have a silk robe from Amazon that makes me feel so fancy whenever I wear it. This puts the cherry on top of my “the shower” and is the perfect way to finish off a luxurious treat my self moment!
Now that you have the tips, schedule yourself in a “the shower” and show yourself some extra self care love!