Try to stick to a consistent schedule, such as showering immediately after you wake up, or right after suppertime. This will make it easier to remember. You can bathe or strip wash too. Don’t believe old wives tales about not showering or washing your hair while you’ve got your period. It’s okay to wash, shower or bathe as much as you can. During finals week, if this is applicable to you, or other eventful times, you may want to skip showering. If you do so, don’t skip more than one day in a row. Shaving body hair or facial hair is optional. If you decide to shave, try saving time by shaving in the shower while you let your conditioner set.
Body sprays and perfumes are banned in many schools because they can trigger asthma attacks. Make sure they are allowed at your school before taking them in. Use an antiperspirant deodorant. It will keep you from sweating as much in the first place.
Chapstick and lip balm can soothe chapped lips. Apply an oil-free sunscreen on your face to improve skin health, make makeup base sit better, and reduce wrinkles in the future. The higher the SPF, the better it works. Cuticle oil will help dry cuticles. Manage acne with face washing and exfoliating in the shower with a wet washcloth. If your acne is greatly bothering you, consider seeing a dermatologist for a prescription cream.
Replace your toothbrush every one to two months.
It’s a good idea to keep a hairbrush in your locker or backpack so you have one if your hair starts looking knotty or stringy.
Shirts, dresses, and underpants should be washed after one day of wearing, while pants and sweaters can go two or three days if you don’t sweat in them.
Clip your nails every week or so, to keep them from getting too long. Long nails can break more easily, and can make typing or playing instruments a pain. Always comb out and/or brush your hair daily, either before or after showering. Clean your ears once a week to prevent earwax buildup. This helps keep headphones and earplugs from becoming gross. If you experience vaginal discharge, place pantyliners in your underpants to avoid stains.
