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✨ THAT girl ✨ shower routine - glowy, hydrated, delicious skin

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Shower prep

You can't just jump into the shower - taking the best shower of your life requires some prep 😎 

 
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Gently brush along skin in an upward motion to remove dead skin and improve blood flow
EcoTools Dry Body Brush
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Drench your hair in this and let sit for 10-20 minutes before washing your hair
Palmer's Hair & Scalp Oil
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Spray this on your shower walls as the water heats to release a soothing eucalyptus vapor
Equate Steam Shower Vapor Liquid Spray for Sinus Decongestant, Eucalyptus, 2 fl oz

Hair care

After you have prepped the perfect shower, it's time to get washing - let's start with hair. (I personally wash my hair every 5 to 7 days and double cleanse with shampoo)

 
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An awesome clarifying shampoo for the first wash of two
Kristin Ess Clarifying Shampoo Volumizing for Oily Hair + Build up, 10 oz.
 
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Another great option for clarifying shampoo
Herbal Essences Clarifying Shampoo, Tea Tree, 33.8 fl oz
 
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Great shampoo for the second wash after a clarifying shampoo (or double wash with this itself)
Dove Shampoo for Chemically Damaged Hair Bond Strength with Bio-Protein Care Technology and Peptide Complex, 12 Fl Oz
 
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A luscious, deep conditioning hair mask for those times your hair needs a little extra moisture
Dove Bond Strength Hair Mask for Chemically Damaged Hair, 9.2 Oz
 
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My go-to conditioner, regardless of which shampoo I use this is the conditioner I'm grabbing
Dove Conditioner for Chemically Damaged Hair Bond Strength with Bio-Protein Care Technology and Peptide Complex, 12 Fl Oz
 
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Leaves hair super shiny - I love to use this as my second wash after the Dove bond strength shampoo on wash days when I'm not using clarifying shampoo
L'Oreal Paris EverPure Glossing Shampoo, 6.8 fl oz
 
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Clip your hair up while your conditioner marinates - this helps prevent bacne breakouts
Goody Warm Claw Clips Rectangle 3 Count

Body care

Double cleansing is at the heart of this shower routine. We're stripping away the dirt and building up layers of scent and moisture.

 
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This is my preferred antibacterial soap, and the first step in the cleansing process
Dial Gold Antibacterial Deodorant Bar Soap, Advanced Clean Deep Cleanse Bar, 4 oz, 4 Bars
 
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Nothing scrubs quite like an African net sponge and this is the closest thing I've found to a hand-tied net sponge
EcoTools Exfoliating Bath Net, Off-White , Recycled Nylon
 
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When you want to remove every flake of dead or dying skin, this is the soap for the job. Use this after an antibacterial soap and you'll be feeling fresh. You MUST moisturize!
SheaMoisture Bar Soap Soothe And Clarify Skin African Black Soap Soothing And Clarifying Bar Soap With 24h Shea Moisture Nutrients For Healthy, Glowing Skin. ,8 oz
 
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After scrubbing every bit of grime and dead skin off with our antibacterial soap (and black soap if you're feeling spicy) we'll cleanse with a moisturizing body wash. This one in particular will leave you smelling like vanilla custard
Dove Indulge Body Wash Warm Vanilla + Sweet Cream For Hydrated & Soft Skin, 20 fl oz

Post Shower

 
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I love to use a bath/body oil on my wet skin before I towel off - this is an awesome option if you like sweet, candy-like scents
Her Fantasy Box | Body Splash & Hydrating Oil
 
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Best oil on a budget
Johnson's Baby Oil Shea & Cocoa Butter 20oz