Bathroom Wellness: The Everything Shower

2 Feb

The “everything shower” has quietly become one of the most loved self-care rituals of the moment.

Across TikTok, beauty blogs and Sunday night routines, women are reclaiming the humble shower and turning it into something slower, softer and far more indulgent. It’s no longer just a quick rinse before the day begins. It’s a full reset. Hair treatments, skincare, steam, body care and a little uninterrupted time to yourself.

And honestly, it makes perfect sense.

Because when your bathroom is beautifully designed and your shower feels warm, spacious and calming, even everyday routines can feel like a luxury spa experience.

At Ripples, we’ve always believed bathrooms should be restorative spaces, not purely functional ones. The rise of the everything shower simply proves how important those small, intentional moments of wellbeing really are.

What is an everything shower?

An everything shower is exactly what it sounds like - the shower where you do everything.

It’s the deep hair wash, the nourishing mask, the full body exfoliation, the shave, the skincare, the slow rinse under warm steam. It’s the shower you take when you finally have time to look after yourself properly.

Rather than rushing, you linger.

Rather than ticking off tasks, you enjoy the process.

For many women, it’s become a weekly ritual, often on a Sunday evening, to reset before the week ahead or unwind after a long one.

Turning routine into ritual

What makes an everything shower different isn’t just the number of products you use. It’s the mindset.

It starts before the water even runs. Clean towels ready. Hair clipped up. Favourite products lined neatly on the shelf. Maybe a candle lit or a playlist on in the background.

Haircare usually comes first. A rich mask or oil is worked through the lengths and left to soak in while you move on to everything else. It’s time you rarely give yourself midweek, but suddenly feels indulgent and necessary.

Then comes skin. A proper cleanse followed by a body scrub or exfoliator, smoothing and refreshing rather than rushing. Warm steam fills the room, softening skin and easing tension in your shoulders. For a few quiet minutes, you simply stand under the water and breathe.

Afterwards, the ritual continues. Body oil pressed into damp skin. Leave-in conditioner through the ends of your hair. Thick, warm towels. Clean pyjamas. It’s less about “getting ready” and more about feeling restored.

It’s self-care in its simplest form.

The products women swear by

The everything shower often blends beauty and wellbeing, with products that feel as good as they perform.

Hydrating hair masks and scalp scrubs help repair and strengthen tired strands. Gentle exfoliators leave skin smooth and glowing. Cleansing oils and rich creams nourish rather than strip. Aromatherapy scents like eucalyptus, lavender or citrus add a subtle spa-like atmosphere.

These small sensory details: scent, texture and warmth are what transform the experience from functional to luxurious.

Products we LOVE

Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Wash
**Natrium**

Designing the perfect spa shower at home

But just as important as the products is the space itself. A truly great everything shower starts with thoughtful bathroom design.

If your shower feels cramped or clinical, you’re less likely to slow down and enjoy it. But when the space feels open, warm and calming, lingering becomes effortless.

That’s why we often recommend larger walk-in showers or wet room layouts. A flush-to-floor design creates a seamless, hotel-like feel and gives you room to move comfortably. Frameless glass keeps the space light and airy, while built-in niches mean products are beautifully stored and always within reach.

Layered water options also make a big difference. An overhead rainfall shower offers a soft, cocooning flow, while a handheld shower adds practicality. For the ultimate wellness upgrade, a steam shower introduces gentle heat that helps relax muscles, open pores and recreate that spa retreat feeling at home.

Lighting matters too. Warm, dimmable lighting feels far more soothing than bright spotlights, especially in the evening. Underfloor heating, heated towel rails and natural materials like stone or textured porcelain add warmth and comfort underfoot.

These design choices might feel subtle, but together they completely change how your shower feels.

Designs we LOVE

Why the everything shower matters

Life is busy. Days are full of emails, errands, deadlines and to-do lists. Finding time that’s purely yours can feel rare.

The everything shower offers exactly that - a small pocket of calm where no one needs anything from you.

It’s a chance to reset physically and mentally. To look after your hair and skin properly. To slow down. To breathe. To step out feeling lighter and more like yourself again.

And when your bathroom is designed to support those rituals, it becomes more than just another room in the house. It becomes a personal sanctuary.

Because sometimes the best kind of luxury isn’t extravagant at all.

It’s simply having the time, the space and the right environment to take care of yourself properly.

Inspired? Find your nearest Ripples showroom and book a design consultation to start bringing your bathroom vision to life.

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