Taking a shower is part of the daily routine of millions of people and is a quick, effective and refreshing way to clean yourself. Avoid washing your hair every day, so as not to dry out the strands. Also, if you played a sport or worked out, always take a shower to cleanse your body. Do you want to learn how to do it? Read on! On the other hand, if you want to encourage someone to take a shower without being so subtle, submit this article!
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Getting Started
Step 1. Take off your clothes
Put them in a dirty clothes hamper. Keep clean clothes or pajamas in a safe place that won't get wet from the shower water.
- Also take off your glasses. If you wear contact lenses, you can keep them in the shower as long as you don't get too much water in your eyes.
- Also remove other accessories such as necklaces, watches, bracelets, etc.
Step 2. Choose the proper temperature
Turn on the shower and let the water run until it heats up. If necessary, adjust the shower head to prevent water from wetting the outside of the shower stall and place it face down. However, remember not to make it too hot. The wrist is better at measuring temperatures than the fingers, and it is best to use it to determine whether water is pleasant to the touch.
- Once in a while, take a cold or cold shower, especially when it's hot and humid or after a hard workout.
- If possible, get in the shower right after you turn it on, even if it's cold, to save water.
Step 3. Carefully step into the shower when the temperature is perfect
If you go in too fast, you could slip and fall. Be careful.
Consider getting into the shower before the temperature is perfect, even if it's quite warm. You can continue to adjust the water temperature in the shower; thus, a little water is saved. Just don't go under the shower if the water is too cold or too hot
Method 2 of 4: Cleaning the Body
Step 1. Wet the body
Slowly turn around in the shower a few times so that the water soaks through your entire body. If you are washing your hair, it is important that the entire head and length of hair are completely soaked. Getting rid of dust and dirt is the first step in cleaning yourself - and soaking your body, especially with warm or hot water, helps to relax your muscles.
Step 2. Put a small amount of shampoo in the hair.
Gently massage the strands until reaching the scalp, so that the foam is acting in its entirety. You don't need to use a lot of shampoo - otherwise it will be short-lived; the excess can also remove most of the natural oils that keep the hair healthy. Using a portion the size of a dime will suffice. Just remember to start with a small amount and add more if you need to.
Wash your hair every couple of days instead of making it a daily habit. Excessive washing can damage the wires
Step 3. Thoroughly rinse the shampoo from your hair
It is important that the threads do not dry with soap residue.
To ensure that there is no more shampoo in your hair, wet it and squeeze the strands, noting the color of the water that comes down. If you can still see some of the shampoo, continue rinsing and repeat the process
Step 4. Apply conditioner
In addition to cleaning the strands, using a conditioner on your hair can make it more beautiful, soft and healthy. As the conditioner does not foam, massage the strands from the scalp to the ends, until you have a viscous layer along the entire length. Read the instructions on the package. There are many products that recommend an action time of several minutes before rinsing. Others are only meant to be put on after getting out of the shower.
Some people prefer to use a shampoo and conditioner combination that doesn't require a second application
Step 5. Wash your face
Wet your face and apply a small amount of facial tonic or scrub with your fingers or a sponge. Gently rub it on your skin for at least 30 seconds, massaging your cheeks, nose, chin and forehead, possibly even reaching your neck and upper back if you have acne in these places too. However, avoid contacting the product with your eyes. Let it work on your face for 30 seconds or more to permeate your pores, especially if it's an acne treatment product. Then rinse the cloth and face thoroughly.
You can use regular soap in place of facial tonic. This is better than not washing your face, but remember that too much of the wrong soap can dry out and irritate your skin
Step 6. Wash the body
Put the common soap or liquid in the loofah, or apply it directly with your hands. Then wash all parts of the body. Start from the neck and shoulders and work down, remembering to wash your armpits and back. Lastly, wash your privates and back last. It is also important to wash behind the ears, the back of the neck and the space between the toes.
Step 7. Rinse off the foam
Turn under the water and rub your body with your hands to remove excess soap and dirt. Run your hands through your hair until all the foam is gone. If any part is missing, rinse it now.
Method 3 of 4: Removing Hair and Brushing Teeth
Step 1. If you like it, shave your legs and armpits
Many people remove hair from these areas and find bath time an ideal time to do so.
- Shaving your legs and armpits is quite common for girls and women in some countries, but it is possible to keep yourself clean even without this habit. In the end, as this is a personal decision, talk to a trusted woman if you're not sure what to do, and consider the customs of your culture. Exfoliating your legs with a body scrub helps remove dead skin, resulting in a cleaner shave.
- Wet or rub your legs with conditioner or cream for shaving or waxing.
- With a razor blade, scrape upward against the grain of the fur. Start at the ankles and work your way up, not forgetting the tops of your feet at the end.
- Scrape slowly to avoid accidents, especially on your knees and the backs of your legs, or you may find a lump and cut yourself.
- In the armpits, apply conditioner or cream to shave or wax and shave (slowly) up and down - the hair in this region grows in both directions.
Step 2. Shave yourself.
Some men also prefer to shave in the shower. To do this, you need a mirror in the bathroom area - one that doesn't fog up with water and steam. If you have one, shaving in the bath can be both convenient and a great excuse to stay under hot water longer.
Step 3. If desired, shave the genital region, if you are a woman or men.
Some people also use the shower to trim, shave or shave unwanted hair in the pubic area, around the genitals and in the armhole area. However, it is important to be careful and note that the shower has a good standing space, with enough light so that you can clearly see what you are doing.
Step 4. Brush your teeth
As strange as it may sound, brushing your teeth in the shower is quite helpful. That way you can gently brush your tongue without fear of getting toothpaste on your hair or clothes.
Method 4 of 4: Finishing
Step 1. Give yourself a final rinse
This step is important to remove all the soap from the body. Make sure there is no conditioner residue on your hair before moving on.
Step 2. Turn off the shower
Leave the valve tightly closed so as not to waste any drop of this precious water. Get ready to step out of the shower stall and grab the belongings you brought with you.
Step 3. Get out of the shower
Do this carefully, as slipping on a bathroom floor can be dangerous.
Step 4. Dry yourself with a towel
Standing on a rug or doormat, pick up your towel. Gently dry your head, face, torso, abdominal area, hips, legs, intimate areas, and feet with the towel. If you do everything carefully, the only water left will be on the rug, not the floor. When drying your face, remember to pat the towel lightly instead of rubbing it.
Step 5. Apply the hygiene products you want
Now is a good time to apply deodorant, lotion, aftershave, hair products that need wet hair, or anything else that should be used before you put on your clothes.
Step 6. Put on clean clothes
Start with clean underwear and continue with the rest of the clothing. You are now showered and ready to go to sleep or face the start of a new day.
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Tips
- The skin on the soles of the feet softens with hot baths, making it much easier to remove dead cells in an exfoliation.
- Comb your hair in the shower after you have used all your hair care products.
- Always keep a mat or at least a towel on the floor beside the shower stall to avoid slipping and injuring yourself when getting out of the shower.
- If you are an uncircumcised male (if in doubt, ask a doctor or your parents), remember to clean the area under the foreskin to prevent infections.
- If you want to keep mobile devices in the shower, leave them covered with a cloth or plastic to prevent damage.
- If you don't want to wash or wet your hair, wear a cap.
- Allow the shampoo and liquid soap to act for 20 to 30 seconds before rinsing them for a better result (deeper cleaning).
- When using a conditioner, let it work for two to five minutes (or more) for softer, silkier strands. You can apply liquid soap to your body and shave while the conditioner is on your hair.
- Shampoo should be applied to the scalp. The conditioner is turned to the rest of the wires - especially the ends. Apply it as if you were braiding it.
- Squeeze any remaining water out of your hair and avoid rubbing it; this will only damage the wires.
Notices
- Do not turn on the shower until you confirm that there are no pets in the shower area. Sometimes cats like to lie in the box; it's good to stay tuned.
- Purchase a rubber or hard plastic mat with suction cups on the base to place in the shower stall. The friction of the rubber will keep you from slipping and hurting yourself, and the suction cups will keep the mat still at all times. However, mold can develop under the rug due to moisture, and it is important to keep it clean and dry at all times.
- Be careful not to let shampoo or foam get into your eyes, or they will sting.
- Never use electronic devices in the shower. This includes hair dryers, cell phones, radios: anything that has a power cord or battery should never be used in the bathtub or shower.
- If you are a woman, be careful when washing your private parts. It's okay to let some soap into your body, but any considerable amount can damage internal tissues.
- Locking the door gives you more privacy, but remember that if you fall in the shower or get injured, the locked door will delay the arrival of emergency services on the scene. If you live with people you trust, leave the door unlocked. However, if you feel the need to leave it locked, keep the key in an easily accessible place outside the bathroom.