In those code red situations where you need to polish up ASAP, time is everything! Chances are, you are planning to have an Everything kind of shower, where you do “the works” (body scrub, shave, hair mask, face mask, etc). But we all know how time consuming those can be, so here are 6 ways to accelerate the Everything Shower!
1. Keep everything you need in an easily accessible toiletry bag
Time can be wasted before you even enter the shower room if you’re having to look for items scattered about the place.
Keep a toiletry bag containing the items you need for an accelerated glow up and make sure it is in an easily accessible place that is easy to remember. That way, you’ll be ready to jump in the shower as soon as a code read emergency hits!
2. Use waiting times to complete other tasks
While you’re waiting for that facial peel to work, you could be using the time productively by completing other tasks such as buffing your nails, laying out your clothes or putting your earrings in.
Before an event comes up requiring you to have a super quick Everything Shower, think about the tasks that have waiting times (e.g., using hair masks, face masks, heated rollers). Then think about the kinds of tasks you can do during those particular downtimes.
3. Minimise the risk of having to correct mistakes
That red nail polish seemed like a great idea until it suddenly went wrong. Now you’ll have to take it off and start again!
This is exactly the kind of scenario you should try to avoid to save time. Instead, chose safe options where precision is less important. In the case of the nail polish, it could be a better idea to use a clear nail or simply buff your nails.
In short, avoid doing steps in your routine that if rushed, will risk going wrong and ruining your look.
4. Use quick drying and setting products
Being tacky isn’t fun and let’s be honest, until everything is dried and set you probably won’t be ready. So try to use quick drying and quick setting products. Here are a few ideas:
- Fast drying top coat
- Mineral Veil
- Up all night spray
- Super absorbent bath towel and hair towel
5. Put a fog-resistant mirror in your shower
In the Everything Shower anything can happen. You might need to brush your teeth or tweeze your eyebrows, and so on. Reducing the time between the bathroom mirror and the shower can help speed things up, so adding a fog-resistant mirror to your shower can be a worthwhile addition!
6. Practice your accelerated Everything Shower routine before you actually need to do it
Not be cliché, but practice makes perfect. By practicing your Everything Shower routine before you need to use it, you can really get it down to a fine art!
Use a stopwatch when you practice your routine and try to beat your time next practice. Make a note of the most tasks that take too long and think about how you can reduce them or swap them for faster alternatives.
Closing remarks
When the time comes, have these 6 ideas in mind to accelerate your Everything Shower! Remember to be careful on slippery surfaces and good luck!
