The ultimate guide to an everything shower
If you have never heard of an everything shower, then you are missing out! But don’t worry, i am here to guide you through it.
If you can’t tell i am so obsessed with the bathroom, taking baths and all things bath related, i swear it’s because the Venus placement in my birth chart is in Taurus! Luxury is my love language.
That is why the first time i had heard about an ‘everything shower’ i was immediately hooked and i know that you will be too!
An everything shower is the ultimate act of self love, i love to have mine on Sundays. It is when you pay attention to every part of your body and clean and nourish every inch. From washing your hair, to shaving all the things, to setting the mood. It is literally the best thing to give yourself a little reset.
The first thing you want to do is set the mood in your bathroom. I love to light a candle, not only does it make the bathroom smell amazing but it puts me into relaxation mode. When the candle is lit it send a signal to my brain that it is time to unwind. For added luxury, I will make a cup of my favorite tea and bring it with me into the bathroom. Using an essential oil diffuser is a great candle alternative.
I will add this as a little tip, about an hour before i shower, if i can, i will massage my favorite hair oil into my scalp down to the ends of my hair. This is so beneficial in the winter and summer as it nourishes the hair and will help to strengthen it over time. You can also put a face mask on before you shower if you want to add another step in preparation.
Setting the mood in the bathroom before you begin is a great way to trigger relaxation.
If you don’t dry brush your body, you should start! It has many benefits and should become part of your weekly routine. This is what i recommend doing next.
The benefits of dry brushing.
After dry brushing, i usually put everything i need to use on the counter so i am not searching for it after i get out of the shower.
My actual after shower set up! Complete with sage to cleanse my body energetically also!
The beauty of an everything shower is that you can play around with what you want to add each time. In place of dry brushing, sometimes i will do a full body Gua Sha instead with body oil to help with lymphatic drainage. Other times i will do a face mask and use a face steamer to cleanse the pores before i get in.
Getting in the shower when the temperature is perfect for you is key to staying in the mood of calm. Throwing a shower steamer in the shower is also an added touch of love. Choose a shower steamer with essential oils such as lavender if you take your shower before bed or energizing citrus if you are taking your shower before a hot date!
Inside the shower my routine usually looks like this. Exfoliate, Shave, Shampoo, Condition (I will apply conditioner, put my hair up in a clip while i apply shower gel) shower gel and then rinse. It can look different for you as long as you get all the steps. A hair mask is also great to squeeze in during this time.
Displaying your products in the shower like this, will make the experience seamless.
Coming out the shower and applying body oils and lotions is a great time to say body mantras such as:
My body is a powerful vessel
My body deserves rest
I accept myself
My body is happy and healthy
I age in reverse (my personal favorite!)
My body is deserving of love
I love every part of me
My body is beautiful
Using mantras and affirmations help to rewire the brain. When we say these with conviction, over time we program them as absolute truths and core beliefs. Loving your body is the first step in changing the way you feel about yourself.
I hope that this inspires you to go and take an everything shower! I do mine as a Sunday reset but also any time when i feel like i need to put the focus back on me. Don’t forget, you are your highest priority!
Happy Sunday!
