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Taking a shower is part of everyone's daily routine. We all utilize a few common shower habits that could actually be harmful and pose a risk to us. Here are the most common ones and what you can do as a safer alternative! Showers are a large part of our daily routines, but everyone's shower agenda is different. Unfortunately, modern-day hygiene has become so complex and complicated. A simple 5-10 minute shower could leave your body even more unclean than it was before if you aren't careful! Chances are you incorporate a lot of these common shower habits into your everyday routines. By making some much-needed adjustments to your shower routine, you should be feeling (and smelling) much better! 1. Washing your hair every day Washing hair in the shower / Prose Do you wash your hair every single day? Experts say you shouldn't, even if you have oily/greasy hair! Experts recommend only washing your hair a few times a week. Doing this every day can strip the natural oils from your scalp. (Thankfully, things like dry shampoo exist!) 2. Using too much soap or body wash Using soap in the shower / Allure Of course, it's important to use soap in the shower to ensure your body is squeaky clean! But, you can use too much of it. Too much soap can get rid of helpful oils on your skin, which exposes them to dryness and irritation. Don't overuse it! 3. Wrapping a towel around your head to dry your hair Wrapping towel around your head / WikiHow Ladies, we all do this! Especially those of us with long hair. Apparently, doing this can put quite a bit of stress on our hair, which weakens the strands over time. 4. Taking a very long shower Taking a long, hot shower / Parade For those who love taking long showers, this is one of the worst things you could possibly do to your skin! Long showers dry up your skin like crazy. You're probably better off with a quick 5-minute shower. Read onto the NEXT page for more common shower habits that could be posing a risk... 5. Leaving your soap in the same, grimey spot Bar of soap in a shower / Yelp If you use a bar of soap in your shower, chances are you have that little holder in the shower. Well, it's also a high possibility that it could harbor a lot of nasty bacteria on it! Opt for a drainable soap dish or just body wash secured in a bottle. 6. Not washing your bathtub often enough Taking a bath / Giphy Relaxing in the bathtub can be so relaxing if you have a whole agenda set up for your "you" time. However, just be sure to clean your tub often if you're an avid bath-taker. Otherwise, it'll get pretty gross over time. 7. Leaving your razor in the shower Razor in the shower / The Savvy Housewife I bet a lot of women do this (including myself). Leaving your razor in the shower increases the risk of gathering nasty bacteria. Additionally, always be sure to replace any dull blades! 8. Not rinsing thoroughly enough Rinsing off in the shower / iStock It's important to utilize soap (not too much, of course) and make sure you're getting nice and clean! But, it's also important to remember to rinse thoroughly and not leave any harsh chemicals leftover. This can cause heavy skin irritation if not properly rinsed out! Do you do any of these common shower habits? Learn what $13 gadget you can buy to help save your shower drain from nasty clogs!