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A Girls Guide to Living In a Dorm

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Take it from a fellow college student who's done the dorm thing- you need this.
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Body & Hair Care

Don't let the communal bathrooms dim your sparkle.

 
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Dorm water is hard and full of chemicals- this shampoo saved my hair. Don't hesitate.
L'Oreal Paris Clarify Sulfate Free Shampoo
 
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My absolute favorite loofah. It's easier than a wash-cloth!
Bath And Body Works Loofah
 
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Exfoliating gloves are small but effective. They're way easier to lug around than a body scrub- although I do love those.
Exfoliating Bath & Shower Gloves
 
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Dorm water does damage, so I recommend only letting it get any kind of wet when you wash it. These are so easy and protect your hair from getting wet!
Turbie Twist
 
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Bar soap is a necessity, and this helps you keep it safe and not exposed.
Bar Soap Holder
 
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I had.a storage ottoman, and I adored it. I used it as a stepping stool, storage for things I didn't want anyone to see, storage for blankets- you're gonna wish you had one.
Storage Ottomans

Items That Saved Me

I don't think I would've survived without these things.

 
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As someone who likes to do her homework while in bed, these saved me from back-pain. You need this.
Backrest Pillow
 
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The number of times I repurchased these because they're just that good is uncountable. Pictures liven up a dorm, and these are the best way to prevent damage.
Command™ Picture Hanging Strips & Products | 3M United States
 
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Dorm lighting just isn't it sometimes, especially when you have an early class. This saved me from feeling (and looking) like a zombie.
Lighted Vanity Mirror
 
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This never left the spot next to my bed. It's perfect for snacks, books, and makes the perfect bedside table.
4-Tier Rolling Utility Cart
 
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My beloved WOOZOO. I swear it's a mini air-conditioner. When it was 80 degrees at the beginning of the school year, this beauty kept me nice and chilled. It's worth the money.
WOOZOO® Fan | Best Price from Manufacture | Free Shipping
 
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This was such a minor yet life-saving purchase. Perfect for outlets high and small, plus they charged my iPhone insanely fast which is perfect for in-between classes.
iPhone Charger 3Pack 10FT MFi Certified Cable
 
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These saved me from having to tuck in my sheets every single night. Plus they're SO easy to use.
Bed Sheet Fasteners Adjustable Mattress Suspenders
 
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I didn't expect to love this, but I did. It makes showering so quick and so easy. No need to risk dropping your clean clothes on the dirty bathroom floor.
Women Bath Towel Wrap
 
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As an ambient lighting fan, these were so easy to just toss up with command hooks, and way calmer than the big light.
Globe String Lights, 33 Feet

The Basics

The must-haves that everyone should have.

 
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I genuinely don't know what I would've done without these bags. They hold anything and everything.
4 Pack Heavy Duty Extra Large Moving Bags
 
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This shower caddy was my absolute favorite. It was so sturdy and so easy to hang up. Not once did I have an issue with it.
Mesh Shower Caddy 8-Pocket Large
 
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Communal bathrooms floors are gross. That's all.
Women's Non-Slip Quick Dry Shower Shoes
 
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You need as many outlets as you can get. Buy two, you'll need them.
Surge Protector 3-Outlet Strip
 
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This is the exact mattress topper I use, and honestly, I slept like a rock.
Ultra Soft Twin XL Size Mattress Topper
 
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Dorms are dusty and dirty. Wiping down your surfaces helps keep you and your roomate from getting the “Freshman Flu”.
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle
 
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Any scented trashbags will do, I just loved these. Dorms are small and stuffy, and if you have unscented trash bags… stinky.
Glad 4 Gallon Small Trash Bags, Febreze Cherry Blossom, 34 Count
 
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Just trust me on this one.
Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray
 
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In a dorm, organization is key. If you're a makeup or skin care girl, you're gonna need this.
Clear Plastic Vanity Makeup Organizer
 
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The thought of my toothbrush being exposed to all the horrors of communal bathrooms… no thanks.
Silicone Toothbrush Covers
 
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Any 6 pack towel set will do, but you'll need these.
6 Piece Towel Set: 2 Bath, 2 Hand, 2 Washcloths