#princess tips

0 • prep   ˚₊‧꒰ა 𓂋 ໒꒱ ‧₊˚

i personally start off by doing a few stretches (because i'll be standing a while) & i fill my water up, just so it's cold & full for after the shower .ᐟ i also usually oil my hair & put it into a protective style like twin braids before the shower. i also take out my earrings & take off all of my jewelry. afterward, i lay out my jammies & make sure i have everything i need for the shower (such as a freshly washed & clean towel & robe, as well as new razor blades — i use a reusable single blade razor & replace the blades every few shaves). next, i'll light a candle & set any lights to a nice soft purpley pink for the mood .𖥔 ݁ ˖

1 • before shower ᜊ( ‘ ⩊ ‘𖦹)ᜊ

~ i take off any makeup i may have on & brush out my hair. ~ i turn on the water & let it heat up for 3 to 4 minutes while i water floss, floss with string, & brush my teeth. ~ i grab my baby oil & eos body oil (in vanilla cashmere) & set them by the shower. ~ i double check i have everything in the shower & get in .ᐟ ♡

2 • in the shower — hair & skincare >⩊<.ᐟ

~ always make sure your hair is fully saturated with water before shampooing .ᐟ it will help clean your scalp better. i first go in with clarifying shampoo, & i spend a good amount of time lathering it & massaging my scalp to get extra squeaky clean. i use the OGX clarifying strength in rosmary & mint ♡ ~ after rinsing, i go in with my normal hydrating shampoo. for most people, using a clarifying shampoo & a regular one could be drying, so be sure you know what your scalp likes & how it reacts .ᐟ i personally have a very dry scalp, however, i only use a clarifying shampoo every other week to every three weeks, so using both feels much better for me .ᐟ i also am sure to use my scalp massager with my hydrating shapoo for the most clean. i use the dove intensive repair shampoo ( & conditioner .ᐟ) ~ finally for shampoo, i use a purple shampoo for my white hair. i try not to scrub too much in order to not strip my scalp. the purple shampoo i use isn't meant to be a real cleanser, however, my scalp is both sensitive & dry, so simply applying the shampoo & not lathering too much is the best for me. this is obviously an optional step for those who don't have any blonde hair. i use the shimmer lights purple shampoo (^ー^) ~ i personally start by using my conditioner, starting with half of my amount to detangle & putting the other half everywhere for the softest hair. soft, shiny, healthy hair is a big priority for me, especially because i have dyed hair .ᐟ i detangle gently from the ends of my hair with a comb, & after adding the rest of my conditioner, i clip my hair up into a claw clip & let it sit while i do the next step of my routine .ᐟ • important .ᐟ.ᐟ always condition your hair & rinse fully before washing your body in order to prevent acne .ᐟ ~ next, i go in with a facial exfoliant all over my face, neck, & behind my ears for the deepest clean. i try to get the parts of my face that are usually the most dry / clogged. i have dry skin as well as dry hair, so the driest parts of my face tend to usually need the deepest clean. on days that i've dermaplaned (once a month), i am a bit more gentle or sometimes skip this step entirely so as to not overexfoliate (my face is soo sensitive .ᐟ) (^_^;) i use the clean & clear deep action cleanser ♡ ~ i rinse out my conditioner thoroughly, making sure to get everything out so as to not have greasy hair .ᐟ i also rinse off my facial scrub. ~ finally, i go in with a thick, deep conditioning mask & i'm sure to apply a good layer everywhere .ᐟ.ᐟ i twist up my hair in a clip & i wash my face with my normal cleanser. i use the l'oréal damage erasing balm & the neutrogena oil free acne cleanser ♡ this is because my facial scrub tends to make me break out,, & double cleansing makes my skin feel the cleanest .ᐟ i only use my facial exfoliant once a week to every other week. ~ i rinse off my face & start my body care .ᐟ i usually leave my mask in for a few minutes while doing the next few steps. (*^ω^)

3 • body Ი𐑼 ♥︎ ~.ᐟ

i talk about shaving your downstairs & prep for that in the next two steps, be warned .ᐟ

~ i go in with my first cleanse while my hair is still up .ᐟ i use a regular dove body wash, scented in vanilla shea ♡ ~ after rinsing my body & hair, i use an exfoliating body glove, wet it, & use it to scrub my body with a scented body wash .ᐟ i the use dove x crumbl confetti cake (my faveee smell 🩷🍰🧁) this is an important step that i do once or twice a week so as to have extremely soft skin & no dead skin cells. the glove itself helps to get a deep scrub, & the scent lingers on my body longer .ᐟ i only use the glove on my legs, arms, & underarms because the glove is very harsh. ~ next, i rinse off everything & go in with my sugar scrub .ᐟ this step is optional, but if you want a bald kitty & to exfoliate your whole body like i do, you can do this step as well. by using the scrub on miss kitty & places like the centre of my chest, lower stomach, & collar, i can still exfoliate but a lot gentler. i use the matching dove x crumbl sugar scrub 🧁 this is my absolute fave scrub, & i can save it longer by only using smaller amounts in smaller places .ᐟ i also only use the scrub & glove once a week or less when doing this whole routine ʚ♡ɞ

4 • shaving .ᐟ ִֶָ. ..𓂃 ࣪ ִ ♡

~ my 2nd to last step .ᐟ.ᐟ we're in the final stretch, keep going .ᐟ i use the eos shave oil in vanilla cashmere or the same eos scent but in the actual shave creme. i prefer the oil, especially for more sensitive places, but i tend to switch between the two depending on when the last time i shaved was. if i only shaved two or so days ago, i'll use the creme as it's thicker & i feel it protects my skin more .ᐟ if it's been a bit longer or i'm shaving my bikini area / underarms, i'll use the oil for a nicer slip. i always start at my arms (optional) & then shave my legs. i go in that order to sort of dull my razor so i dont get too many knicks in my sensitive areas (i barely get knicks, but this is a precaution .ᐟ) then i do my underarms, & finally miss kitty. i always go against the grain, except for on miss kitty. ★ very important .ᐟ.ᐟ (be warned) ★ shave in the direction of your hair growth when shaving miss kitty .ᐟ the skin there is extremely sensitive, & is prone to knicks, razor burn, & ingrown hairs. the scrub helps the softness of the hair & the prevention of razor burn & ingrowns, however, towards the inside of miss kitty, you should never use any scented products, ESPECIALLY not inside .ᐟ the scrub is for the top & inner thighs only. if you want a closer shave, pull the skin on the sides tight & shave to the right & then to the left. feel free to add more shave oil if needed. if you do want to shave against the grain, do that gently, slowly, & after the first three steps. be sure to add extra oil, & clean the blade between .ᐟ (* i personally go down, left, right, then upwards, but can only shave at most twice a week so as to not get any razor bumps .ᐟ *) this routine leaves me extremely smooth & with the least amount of bumps ʚ(*/∀＼*)ɞ .ᐟ ♡ ~ last step .ᐟ.ᐟ i go in with a very small amount of my scented body wash from before & i rub it all over my body to give it the longest lingering scent .ᐟ.ᐟ after rinsing, i turn off the water & wring out my hair best i can & shake off any excess water.

5 • out of the shower .ᐟ 𐔌՞. .՞𐦯 ♡

~ while your skin is still damp, before fully stepping out of the shower, apply a mix of baby oil (on the legs) & the eos body oil (on the upper body & arms) all over .ᐟ this is to completely lock in moisture, & applying while the skin is still damp helps get the smoothest, softest skin. ~ i try to get most of the water out of my hair, however, i know i'll wet it again (if i'm doing my natural hair routine) so i don't wrap it up or focus too much on this step. i also dry my feminine parts so they don't stay wet for too long :3 ~ before doing anything else, i clean off my hands & start my skincare. i first go in with the medicube toner pads & wipe one pad across my face, folding it in half & then focusing on behind my ears & my neck. i then use another pad on my underarms; this is to clean them deeply & tone them to avoid hyperpigmentation & ingrown hairs. i then go in with the cerave moisturizing cream all over my face & neck. depending on the night, i might go in with a few spot treatments. my favourites are the hero rescue balm for dark spots & acne scars, as well as the clean & clear advantage spot treatment for pimples. ~ as my hair is starting to dry a little, i put in my leave in conditioner after my skincare. i use the cake beauty leave in (which smells like lemon meringue cookies .ᐟ.ᐟ) & depending on what routine i'm doing (wavy or blowout) i'll either brush my hair out or scrunch it a tiny bit without combing my hair through. ~ afterward, i go in with my lotion for the day. depending on my routine (of which i have four scents i choose from per shower :p) i use a different one, but for this specific routine, i'm going to go in with the eos strawberry dreams lotion. you can find my specific scent routines & layering in a separate post, if you're interested .ᐟ ~ next up, i'll use vanilla essential oils on my neck, chest, & wrists. this scent lasts the longest & gives me the strongest lingering scent. ~ finally for body care, i finish off with my body mist. i'll either use a mix of the bath & body works milk bar birthday cake & the strawberry pound cake mists, or swap one or the other out with the bare vanilla perfume.

6 • end ♡ ~.ᐟ

~ after everything, i'll do whatever hair routine of my choosing, & i put on my softest pj set & head to bed .ᐟ i'll have my water pre-filled & by the end i'll most likely be sleepier than ever. thank you so much for reading .ᐟ.ᐟ (PSA: i try my hardest to use most to all cruelty free products in any & all of my routines. some of the products i've listed aren't vegan or cruelty free, or are not leaping bunny/cruelty free kitty/PETA certified, but i'm trying my best to swap for alternatives.ᐟ list any if you have some, please. i also turn off my water in the shower whenever possible in order to save water ♡) • products listed: ~ OGX clarifying strength in rosmary & mint (not cruelty-free) ~ dove intensive repair shampoo & conditioner ~ shimmer lights purple shampoo (not cruelty-free) ~ l'oréal damage erasing balm (not cruelty-free) ~ clean & clear deep action cleanser (not cruelty-free) ~ neutrogena oil free acne cleanser (not cruelty-free) ~ dove body wash, scented in shea butter ~ dove x crumbl confetti cake body wash ~ dove x crumbl confetti cake sugar scrub ~ eos vanilla cashmere shave oil ~ eos vanilla cashmere shaving cream ~ generic baby oil ~ eos vanilla cashmere body oil ~ medicube toner pads (not cruelty-free) ~ cerave moisturizing lotion (not cruelty-free) ~ hero rescue balm (cruelty-free, not leaping bunny certified) ~ clean & clear advantage spot treatment (not cruelty-free) ~ cake beauty leave-in conditioner ~ eos strawberry dreams body lotion ~ bath & body works milkbar birthday cake (not cruelty-free) ~ bath & body works strawberry pound cake (not cruelty-free) ~ victoria's secret bare vanilla perfume (not cruelty-free)