27 Things To Help You Take The Best Shower Of Your Life

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1. Secure a beer and wine holder to your wall, because the more opportunities to incorporate alcohol into your daily routine, the better.

 
Also, shower beers are a thing (in Sweden, at least).
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

2. Exfoliate your entire back without straining your arms using a loofah-like band.

Exfoliate your entire back without straining your arms using a loofah-like band.
The coarser side is for exfoliation, while the smooth side is for polishing.
Get it from Amazon for $13.85.

3. Jot down all of your brilliant, world-saving ideas on a waterproof notepad.

Jot down all of your brilliant, world-saving ideas on a waterproof notepad.
Or just reminders to call your mom, water your plants, etc.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

4. Apply body lotion that’s meant to be used ~in~ the shower so you can step straight into bed afterwards.

Apply body lotion that's meant to be used ~in~ the shower so you can step straight into bed afterwards.
You say lazy, I say smart. The lotion absorbs instantly, so there’s no uncomfortable post-shower stickiness to deal with.
Get it from Amazon for $4.91.
Olay, Eucerin, and Jergens also have their own versions.

5. Stick some adorable snail and octopus speakers that are more than happy to help you rock out while you wash up.

 
 Singing in the shower / Ladade ladada ladada 
Get them from The Grommet for $30.
You can get a slightly cheaper option from Amazon for $17.99.

6. Or if you don’t feel like paying anything, you can just stick your smartphone into a dry glass or cup for a makeshift amplifier/speaker.

Or if you don't feel like paying anything, you can just stick your smartphone into a dry glass or cup for a makeshift amplifier/speaker.
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You can also make a speaker using a cardboard tube and plastic cups.

7. Switch to a curtain with pockets (on pockets) for less clutter inside the actual shower.

Switch to a curtain with pockets (on pockets) for less clutter inside the actual shower.
Make sure that yours is tucked on the inside of the tub (unless you want a totally soaked bathroom floor), and if necessary, trim it so it doesn’t touch the bottom of the tub (aka breeding ground for mildew).
Get it from Amazon for $16.84.

8. Or opt for an anti-microbial curtain to keep bacteria and stains totally at bay.

Or opt for an anti-microbial curtain to keep bacteria and stains totally at bay.
The curtain is treated with Vinyzene, a proven anti-microbial and mildew-resistant chemical, to extend its life.
Get it from Hammacher Schlemmer for $34.95.

9. Attach an aromatherapy diffuser to your shower head for the nicest-smelling water stream you’ve ever experienced.

Attach an aromatherapy diffuser to your shower head for the nicest-smelling water stream you've ever experienced.
Warning: you might become so relaxed that you actually fall asleep. 
Get the kit from Uncommon Goods for $45 or Essio Shower for $39.97.

10. Or you can always DIY your own aromatherapy shower melts.

Or you can always DIY your own aromatherapy shower melts.
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Check out the tutorial here!

11. Invest in a genius tower warmer for ultimate post-shower bliss.

Invest in a genius tower warmer for ultimate post-shower bliss.
Pat your body gently instead of abrasively rubbing the towel, so you don’t exacerbate already-dry skin.
Get it from Bed Bath & Beyond for $79.99 (on sale from $99.99) or Amazon for $105.49.

12. And use a microfiber towel (instead of cotton) to minimize frizz and damage to your hair.

 
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.

13. Upgrade your non-tech shower head for a bluetooth one that answers calls, reduces noise, and has a detachable speaker.

 
Get it from Amazon for $36.95.

14. Or get a shower head with a digital temperature display, so you can step in at juuust the right temperature.

 
Because no one wants to be blasted with ice-cold water.
Get it from Amazon for $34.90.
You can also get a color-changing version if you want to shower in technicolor.

15. Use a handy brush to massage your foot and scrub away rough skin and calluses.

 
Get it from Amazon for $35.

16. Or take matters into your own hands and use a waterproof foot file to get into every nook and curve.

 
Get it from Amazon for $40.85 (and there’s a $15 off coupon).

17. Rest your foot on a pedestal to make shaving less of a pain.

Rest your foot on a pedestal to make shaving less of a pain.
Get it from Amazon for $9.93.

18. Hang up your rumpled clothes next to your shower to help release all those pesky wrinkles.

Hang up your rumpled clothes next to your shower to help release all those pesky wrinkles.
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Who has time to iron? Let shower steam do the job for you.

19. Save time by shaving and brushing your teeth in the shower with a wall organizer.

Save time by shaving and brushing your teeth in the shower with a wall organizer.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

20. Apply a gentle facial treatment that shortens your skin care routine down to a one-minute affair.

Apply a gentle facial treatment that shortens your skin care routine down to a one-minute affair.
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Get it from Amazon for $34.39.
Aveeno has a cheaper version for $6.64 at Target.

21. Keep your liquids organized with a three-chamber dispenser.

Keep your liquids organized with a three-chamber dispenser.
Get it from Amazon for $38.24.

22. Rub in some fresh apricot body scrub for deep exfoliation and overall glowing skin.

Rub in some fresh apricot body scrub for deep exfoliation and overall glowing skin.
Get it from Amazon for $5.50.

23. Install a fog-free mirror equipped with bluetooth and AM/FM radio so you can shave while listening to traffic reports.

Install a fog-free mirror equipped with bluetooth and AM/FM radio so you can shave while listening to traffic reports.
Or…anything but traffic reports.
Get it from Hammacher Schlemmer for $99.95.

24. Program a digital thermostat heater so your bathroom is toasty warm by the time you stumble in each morning.

Program a digital thermostat heater so your bathroom is toasty warm by the time you stumble in each morning.
Get it from Hammacher Schlemmer for $49.95.

25. Turn on a waterproof vibrating massager for a little self-love and stress relief.

Turn on a waterproof vibrating massager for a little self-love and stress relief.
A+ idea: stimulate your scalp while you shampoo. 
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.

26. Rest on a sturdy but adjustable stool for post-workout showers when your legs would rather wobble down to the ground.

Rest on a sturdy but adjustable stool for post-workout showers when your legs would rather wobble down to the ground.
Also works great for injuries or old age.
Get it from Amazon for $26.50.

27. And slather on (warm!) lotion as soon as you step out of the shower to maximize absorption with this heated dispenser.

 
Stay snug, friends.
Get it from Amazon for $17.09.

Shower time is happy time.

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