When it comes to showering there are various modes you can pick from – there’s the quick rinse (think: hair clipped back and a quick body scrub), hair wash days (which takes a little more time, effort and products) and finally the forever-trending everything shower (which includes sheet masks, moisturising and slugging before bedtime).
With over 270 million views on TikTok (and counting), the everything shower continues to dominate our feeds – only now it’s been taken up a notch. With influencers sharing their multi-step regimes and tips for creating your own at-home treatments, the routine has been romanticised to become a reset ritual that turns your shower into your very own sanctuary.
With that in mind, here at Cult Beauty we’ve uncovered all the best ways to unwind with your everything shower routine… Your self care session awaits!
WHAT IS AN EVERYTHING SHOWER
Aptly named, everything shower routines are head-to-toe rest rituals that don’t miss a single step – we’re talking basic body and hair care to exfoliations and skin tech treatments. So much more than day-to-day cleansing, they’re renowned for their immersive experience that transport you to a state of tranquillity. With some everything showers taking over an hour, they encourage you to indulge in some wellbeing and reconnect with your body, mind and soul.
HOW TO TURN YOUR EVERYTHING SHOWER ROUTINE INTO A SANCTUARY
While an everything shower routine will look different for everyone – as it’s all about what makes you feel your absolute best – the principle of creating the regime stays the same. When planning your steps think of it as an at-home spa day: make a list of all the personal care practices you want to cover (from skin care to hair removal and everything in between) then simply add in those special touches that enables you to well and truly de stress and relax – we’re thinking a down-time playlist or two.
PRE-SHOWER
STEP ONE: SET THE SCENE
Before warming up the water and jumping into the shower, it’s essential to set the mood. For some this may involve dimming the lights and spritzing some calming spray, for others it entails igniting candles and setting up their latest podcast – either way create an ambience that allows you to fully unwind.
STEP TWO: POP ON A PRE-SHOWER HAIR MASK
Next, give your tresses some TLC – by this we mean applying a hair mask, scalp treatment or pre-wash. Helping to nourish and strengthen your strands from root to tip, these lock-loving lotions should be left to work their magic as you prep the rest of your regime.
STEP THREE: DRY BODY BRUSH
When it comes to our everything shower routine, we have all the time in the world (or that’s what we like to think). This means you finally have the time to spend dry brushing your body. Boosting circulation while tackling uneven skin tone, this helps to enhance lymphatic drainage while exfoliating dread skin cells.