I think that all college students will agree that showering on campus is not like showering at home; especially if you're like me and had multiple bathrooms in your home (what is sharing a bathroom????). You often have to worry about flip-flops and finicky water heaters as well as if there is even room in the bathroom for you to shower. Here is my list of tips and products to invest in to make your shower experience at college a bit easier.
1. Invest in a robe
I did not have a robe until a few months into my sophomore year and it made things so much easier.
See? Doesn't she look happy?
2. If you dye your hair, color depositing conditioner is a must
Try Overtone. So many colors to mix and match to find your hair color and the treatment that works for you.
3. If you shave, moisturizing razor blades are a savior
I love this brand. No need for shave gel or cream. Plus is moisturizes and the shave is so close.
4. Long hair = claw clips
These things. Ya, they're great.
5. Coconut oil. Coconut oil. Coconut oil
After shower conditioner. Overnight facial moisturizer. Body moisturizer. Makeup remover. There are so many things you can do with it.
6. Sugar + coconut oil + essential oil = cheap sugar scrub
7. Multiple towels
You should wash your towels regularly. Just do it. Get another towel so you don't have to always do laundry. But wash your towels
8. Waterproof phone case/plastic storage bag
Music helps me keep track of my time and it's fun to dance. This way you don't ruin your phone.
9. Makeup in the shower is a no no
10. You don't have to shower every day
If all you do is go to class or just lay in bed one day, don't feel like you have to shower for the sake of showering. It can be bad for your skin.
11. Mysterious pain? Try a hot shower!
Literally will solve half of your medical problems.
I like to think of showering as me time. I take at least one shower a week when I know my roommate isn't going to be in the room when I'm done so I don't have to rush to dress. There is no reason for this part of college to be stressful.