Everything Shower Routine Steps in Order (Teen Edition)

6 min read · Glowmaxx

Here are the everything shower routine steps in order: shampoo, then conditioner (leave it in), cleanse your face, exfoliate and wash your body, shave if you want, rinse the conditioner, then get out and moisturize, deodorize and do your hair. Top to bottom, wash to care. It takes 30 to 60 minutes, and you really only need about six products.

If you do the full reset and still aren't sure it's showing in your pictures, Glowmaxx (for adults 18+) scores a daily selfie on skin, hair and grooming, so you can see which part of the routine is paying off. Start my glow-up

What an everything shower is

"Everything shower" is TikTok slang for the big, once-a-week shower where you do everything: deep clean your hair, exfoliate, shave, mask, the lot. A regular shower is the quick daily rinse. The everything shower is the main character episode.

So the everything shower meaning is basically: a full-body reset, usually on a Sunday night or before something big (a party, prom, a first day, a date, picture day). You come out feeling brand new, room smells like body wash, 10/10 no notes.

Everything shower vs regular shower:

The everything shower routine steps in order

The order matters because conditioner needs time to sit, and steam softens skin before you exfoliate or shave. Here's the everything shower list in order.

Before you get in (5 min)

1. Brush or detangle your hair. Knots get worse wet.
2. Set out everything. Towel, clean clothes, pajamas, lotion. Nothing worse than dripping across the hall.
3. Optional: face mask or pre-shampoo oil if you have dry ends.
4. Put on a playlist. Non-negotiable, honestly.

In the shower (20 to 35 min)

1. Rinse and let the steam do its thing (1 min).
2. Shampoo (3 min). Focus on the scalp, not the lengths. Rinse well.
3. Conditioner or hair mask (1 min to apply). Mid-lengths to ends. Clip it up and leave it while you do the rest.
4. Cleanse your face (1 to 2 min). Gentle cleanser, lukewarm water. Not scalding.
5. Exfoliate your body (3 min). A body scrub or exfoliating mitt on elbows, knees, heels, back. Skip anywhere broken out or freshly irritated.
6. Wash your body (3 min). Body wash on a loofah or cloth. Hit the spots people miss: behind ears, neck, belly button, between toes, feet.
7. Shave if you want to (5 to 10 min). Skin is soft now. Use shave gel, a sharp razor, go with the grain.
8. Rinse out the conditioner (1 min). Finish with a slightly cooler rinse if you like.

After you get out (10 to 20 min)

1. Pat dry. Don't rub your face or hair hard. Microfiber towel or old T-shirt for curly hair.
2. Face: moisturizer, plus any treatment you already use.
3. Body lotion while skin is still a bit damp. It locks in water.
4. Deodorant on dry underarms.
5. Hair: leave-in, then air dry or blow-dry.
6. Nails: cut and file. They're soft after a shower.
7. Lip balm and a spritz of fragrance if that's your thing.
8. Clean pajamas and clean pillowcase. Do not undo your whole reset on a two-week-old pillowcase.

What you actually need (budget everything shower products)

TikTok shelves have 25 bottles. You need maybe six. Here's a budget everything shower essentials kit you can get at a drugstore, Target, Walmart, Boots, Superdrug or Shoppers Drug Mart:

• Shampoo and conditioner for your hair type.
• Gentle face cleanser.
• Body wash (or a bar of soap, honestly fine).
• Something to exfoliate: a cheap exfoliating mitt lasts ages and beats a new scrub every month.
• Razor and shave gel if you shave.
• Body lotion and face moisturizer.

Nice-to-have, not need-to-have: hair mask, body oil, a matching scent "layering" set, a pumice stone for heels. Split the big bottles with siblings to save cash; that's covered more in our hygiene routine on a budget guide.

What teens can skip

• Strong acid body scrubs and peels. Your skin doesn't need them weekly.
• Five-step face routines in the shower.
• Anything that stings or burns.
• Expensive "everything shower" bundles. It's marketing.

How long does an everything shower take?

About 45 minutes start to finish is normal. Short on time?

• The 20-minute version: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, quick exfoliate, lotion, deodorant. Skip shaving and masks.
• Everything shower routine before school: don't. Do it the night before. Wet hair and a rushed shave at 7 a.m. is chaos. Night-before also means your skin has calmed down by morning.

The everything shower routine for guys

Yes, guys do everything showers too, even if the group chat calls it something else. Here's what should every teen boy use in the shower, and the order:

1. Shampoo (and conditioner if your hair is longer than a buzz).
2. Face wash. Not body wash on your face. It's often too harsh.
3. Body wash with a loofah or cloth. Underarms, back, feet.
4. Exfoliating mitt on the back and shoulders if you get body breakouts, gently.
5. Shave or trim the beard or mustache while skin is soft.
6. After: moisturizer, deodorant or antiperspirant, and style your hair.
7. Nails and a clean neckline (a trimmer on the back of the neck, or ask someone).

The everything shower routine for men is basically the same, just with more beard work. For the daily version, see our hygiene routine for teen boys.

Here's the catch: after a full reset you feel great, but you can't really tell if your skin is clearer or your hair looks better than last week. Everything looks fine in your bathroom mirror. Glowmaxx scores one selfie a day on skin, hair and grooming (plus posture and angle, light and fit), keeps a glow timeline on your phone, and shows a day-one vs today card, so you can actually see if the weekly reset is working. Start my glow-up

How often should you do an everything shower?

• Once a week is the sweet spot for most people. Sunday is popular because it sets up the week; our Sunday reset routine for teens builds one in.
• Before big days: picture day, formal, prom, a job interview, a trip.
• Not every day. Daily exfoliating and long hot showers can dry out your skin and hair.

Look like you did the everything shower (because you did)

The whole point of an everything shower routine is to show up fresh. Take a selfie after your next one and let Glowmaxx score it: a glow score out of 100, a 1-10 on each lever with a note, and three moves for today aimed at your weakest one. Next week, compare.

Start my glow-up

FAQ

What is the correct everything shower routine order?

Hair first (shampoo, then conditioner left in), then face, then exfoliate and wash your body, then shave, then rinse the conditioner last. After you get out: moisturize, deodorant, hair, nails. Wash first, care second.

Is there an everything shower checklist for teens?

Yes: detangle, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, exfoliate, body wash, shave (optional), rinse, lotion, moisturizer, deodorant, hair, nails, clean pajamas and pillowcase. Screenshot that and you're set.

How often should you do an everything shower?

Once a week for most people, plus before big days. Doing the full routine every day can dry out your skin and hair, so keep daily showers short and simple.

What should every teen boy use in the shower?

Shampoo, a gentle face wash, body wash, and a razor or trimmer if he shaves. After the shower: moisturizer and deodorant or antiperspirant. That's the whole kit.

Should I do an everything shower in the morning or at night?

Night, usually. It gives your skin time to calm down after exfoliating and shaving, and you're not rushing with wet hair before school, college or work.