Q&A for How to Take a Quick Shower (for Girls)

If your skin is dry, or sensitive, or if you have eczema, I recommend shower cream.

That depends on a lot of factors, but in general, health experts recommend bathing or showering at least a few times a week. You’ll need to shower more often if you get dirty or sweaty, or if you have concerns about oily skin or body odor. You don’t have to do a thorough cleaning every time you bathe or shower—just make sure to focus on areas like your groin and armpits, where sweat and bacteria tend to build up.

Since dirt and grime tends to build up on your body during the day, you’ll get greater skin benefits from showering in the evening. It’s also a good idea to shower any time you get sweaty or dirty, or after you go swimming. If your hair gets tangled or unmanageable if you go to bed with it wet, dry it carefully after an evening shower or cover it with a cap and shower in the morning on shampoo days.

It really depends on what you’re trying to do. Dermatologists recommend keeping showers relatively short (around 5-15 minutes) so you don’t dry out your skin. However, if you’re washing and conditioning your hair, shaving your legs, or just trying to relax and unwind, it might take a bit longer. Take as long as you need to get everything done!

You don't need to shampoo every time you shower unless your hair gets very greasy quickly. You can just rinse your hair or just use a bit of shampoo rubbed into your roots instead of shampooing all of your hair.

I sit on the toilet and remove my pad, then move quickly to the shower. Then I rinse between my legs and continue the shower as usual. When you get out, slide quickly on to the toilet and put on a new pad.

Many people prefer to shower daily; however, this is not absolutely necessary and is a very personal decision. If you perspire a lot or do a lot of sports activities, you may wish to shower daily.

Use a shower cap if you're going to shower. Or put it up and try to avoid getting your hair wet.

It depends on your skin type. If you have very dry skin, it would be a good idea to moisturize after every shower.

No, you should never brush your hair when it's wet because this could damage it. If you absolutely have to, then use a wide-tooth comb on wet hair.

No. In fact, washing your hair too often could cause it to dry out. Make sure you are using the correct shampoo for your hair, i.e., one for oily hair.

It depends. It should take as long as you want or need it to. It could take a minute or an hour, depending.

Everyone is different, so you are the best judge of that. If you sweat a lot, and/or have very oily skin and hair, you probably should take a daily shower.

It depends on your hair type, but I personally prefer Head and Shoulders Menthol.

You can use this routine in the evening as well. It would be better to shave when you have more time and are not rushed, to minimize the risk of cutting yourself, but it doesn't matter if that's in the morning or at night.

Yes. Ablutophobia is the fear of bathing or washing. It does not affect very many people.

Yes, that will shorten your overall time getting ready, and you'll avoid accidentally getting toothpaste on your shirt!

Use a curler/straightener after you shower.

Loofah sponges are for exfoliating your skin, which you don't need to do every day. However, you should use a fresh washcloth for each shower.

Cold water closes the cuticles and pores in the scalp, and also adds luster and shine.

If you don't want to wash your hair, cover it with a shower cap, or just try not to get it wet.

You could also take a bath or just wash up at a sink. Many houses do not have showers.

Focus on behind your ears and at the nape of your neck while rinsing. Run your hands quickly but thorough through your scalp and rinse the rest of hair like you would with shampoo.

Oily hair looks very shiny and wet after you brush it. Normal hair looks very clean and dry.

It will take shorter if you only wash the scalp. The shampoo will run down your hair when you rinse it out, and this cleans it well enough if it is not very greasy. Use slightly higher water pressure to rinse it out; for example, by taking the shower head off the hook and keeping it closer to your head. You can bend forward to rinse it out more easily. I usually wash my hair first, then wash the rest of the body. As it has been under the shower already, cleaning the body takes less time.

Look into shampoos that restore hair. If not, just do a full out shampoo and conditioner every day, and apply leave in treatment after and sleep with it in your hair with a hair cap. Rinse everything out in the morning.

That’s absolutely fine. Do whatever you feel is right, or suitable, for you. It doesn’t really matter what you do first or second.

Yes, take a shower, as it will be quicker for you. Baths require more time to set up and prepare, while showers are as easy as walk in, get wet, rinse, dry off, and out you go. Also, you waste less water if you keep it short.

With your age and fragility, you need a caregiver to be with you or visit you daily. You can live at a retirement home, in independent living or in an assisted living facility to get daily help. If that's not possible, you can hire a caregiver at your home or have one visit each day for showering needs.

No, shaving is a personal choice. And even if you do shave, you should only do it again once the hair starts growing back, since you can't shave if you have no hair on your legs.