Feel showered in self-care with the pamper ritual taking social media by storm
If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok® the past few years, you’ve probably seen at least one self care trend. From scalp massages to dry brushing and rosemary oil to name a few, these rituals encourage users to indulge in self-care. But what if we told you there was one routine that combines all of these?
So, what is an everything shower?
An everything shower is exactly what it sounds like – a shower routine where you do all your beauty treatments in one go. It’s an extended self-care session that includes haircare, skincare, and body products, designed to leave you feeling fresh, pampered, and glowing from head to toe.
The trend has been around for a while, but it’s still making waves, with #EverythingShower racking up millions of views on TikTok®. Why? Because it’s the ultimate act of self-care – a time to slow down, unwind, and treat yourself.
Whether you’re prepping for a big event or indulging in a Sunday reset, an everything shower is the perfect way to boost your mood, feel totally refreshed and put your favourite bath sets to good use.
How long does an everything shower take?
Unlike your daily morning rinse, an everything shower isn’t something you rush. Depending on how many steps you include, it can take anywhere from ten minutes plus. Think of it as a spa day from the comfort of your bathroom.
If time is tight, you can tailor your everything shower to suit your schedule. Prioritise the steps that matter most to you, whether it’s deep-conditioning your hair, exfoliating your skin, or simply soaking in your favourite scents.
What order should I take my everything shower in?
For maximum pampering, start your pre-shower prep by applying a nourishing pre-shampoo oil or mask to deeply hydrate your hair, followed by dry body brushing to boost circulation and exfoliate dead skin cells. Once in the shower, begin with haircare – using a scalp scrub, shampoo, and conditioner or hair mask suited to your hair type – before moving on to facial skincare.
Next, focus on your body with scrubs and exfoliators to remove dead skin, followed by a nourishing or scented body wash to refresh and relax. Once out of the shower, lock in hydration with a rich body butter or lightweight lotion, then move on to applying any leave-in haircare products before drying and styling your hair. Finally, complete your everything shower experience with a spritz of your favourite body mist or perfume to leave you feeling refreshed and ready to go.
There’s no right or wrong way to indulge in an everything shower, as long as you’re taking some time to pamper yourself. Discover our top picks from the Boots shelves to create the ultimate everything shower routine – for less!
1. Pre-shower prep
Everything showers don’t begin when the water starts running. Instead, the everything shower starts with your pre-shower prep.
Hair treatments
Who doesn’t love a hair mask? Everything showers are all about a deep clean, and that includes your hair!
Best for: Trying out rosemary oil
Try: Umberto Giannini® Rosemary Scalp & Hair Oil
• Size: 50ml
A #HairTok icon, rosemary oil is said to replenish and condition locks – but it’s super important that you dilute it before applying to your scalp. Our top pick? Umberto Giannini’s oil, blending rosemary oil with jojoba, castor and 13 other oils, leaving your hair conditioned and glossy. Simply apply to your scalp ten minutes before showering, rinsing and following with shampoo once you’re in the shower.
Best for: A wearable hair treatment
Try: Hair Syrup® Pre-Wash Hair Oil Rapunzel
• Size: 100ml
With sweet almond, castor and argan oil, Hair Syrup’s Pre-Wash Oil leaves hair with princess-like, silky smooth locks. If you’re a fan of the clean girl slicked-back bun, this oil is perfect to leave in all day, before washing out in the evening.
Dry body brushing
While dry brushing may not be suitable for everyone, dry brushing is an exfoliating technique that helps to massage the body, revealing smoother and radiant-looking skin. Learn more about the practice, and the best way to do it, here.
2. Haircare
After prepping with a pre-shower hair treatment, your first port of call in the shower is washing your hair.
Start off with your favourite shampoo, gently using a scalp massage brush to help promote hair growth.
After rinsing out your shampoo, apply conditioner – and, if you’re feeling like going the extra mile, add a hair mask to your hair. Our top tip? Leave the hair mask in while you’re washing your body, and rinse out at the end of your shower. Try to avoid letting your hair sit on your skin, though, because hair products like conditioner or hair masks could irritate the skin!
Looking to grow your hair? Once a week, swap your shampoo for a scalp scrub as this cleanses the scalp without stripping the hair.
Our hair hack? Turn the temperature down when you’re rinsing your hair; using hot water can damage your hair, and if you colour your hair, make the dye fade faster.
3. Your skincare steps
Our life hack? Work your skincare routine in between your hair wash steps! After applying your shampoo, apply your facial cleanser – then, after applying your conditioner or hair mask, gently exfoliate your face. That way, you can rinse any leftover skincare out alongside your haircare. Just make sure to turn the temperature down – hot water on your face could damage the skin!
4. Body scrubs, shaving & washing
It goes without saying that a shower involves washing the body – but an everything shower takes this to the next level. Instead of a simple shower gel, an everything shower exfoliates, cleans and nourishes the skin.
Body scrub
Amp up the dry brushing with a nourishing body scrub, leaving your body super-smooth and radiant.
Best for: Long-lasting scent
Try: Soap & Glory Flake Away Body Scrub
• Size: 300ml
We’re all about scent layering – and if you’re a Soap & Glory stan, starting your body care with this fragranced body scrub is the perfect way to lock in the iconic S&G scent.
Shaving
If you choose to, the best time to shave is after exfoliating the skin. Use a shaving cream to prep the skin, before using a clean razor along the areas of skin you wish to shave.
Body wash
After washing your hair, scrubbing and shaving, your skin’s going to need a good cleanse. Apply your shower gel to your hands or a loofah, working the product all over your body before rinsing off.
5. Post-shower pampering
After jumping out of the shower, it’s time to lock in all of that goodness!
Body care
The best time to apply body lotion? Just after drying your skin while it’s still damp, because damp skin helps lock in hydration, leaving you feeling gorgeously smooth.
Best for: Intensive hydration
Try: Nivea® Rich Nourishing 72h Body Lotion for Dry Skin
• Size: 400ml
A fab pick for dry skin types, Nivea’s body lotion delivers long-lasting moisture without skin feeling greasy. With almond oil, pure hyaluron and deep nourish serum, this absorbs quickly into the skin, making it great for a morning everything shower.
Best for: Velvety smooth skin
Try: Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter
• Size: 300ml
A Soap & Glory classic, The Righteous Butter is packed with shea butter, aloe vera, vitamin E and rosehip seed oil – and, of course, the iconic Original Pink fruity floral scent. Easily absorbed and non-greasy, The Righteous Butter leaves skin velvety smooth and delicately fragranced.
Best for: Nourishing sensitive skin
Try: Aveeno® Daily Moisturising Body Lotion
• Size: 300ml
Formulated with prebiotic colloidal oatmeal*, Aveeno’s fast-absorbing body lotion locks in moisture while nourishing skin. Great for dry and sensitive skin, the unscented formula helps moisturise skin for up to 24 hours.
Haircare
You’ve scrubbed, exfoliated, cleansed and even washed your hair – the final step? Finishing your hair wash with a nourishing hair oil. Whether you prefer to air or blow dry your hair, adding a hair oil helps hair look shiny, while prepping locks for styling.
Remember, an everything shower isn’t your everyday shower. But, when you have some extra time to pamper yourself, this self-care ritual can help you feeling refreshed, revitalised – and who doesn’t love that?
