I’m not a morning person at all; I much prefer staying up late at night until the sky is completely pitch black. The thought of getting up way early at dawn sounds like total torture… but when you’re a student, the day doesn’t stop for your sleeping habits.

Well… the whole “I’m not a morning person” persona was until I started changing up my shower routine.

Crazy as it is, taking a shower can be a truly transformative experience in how you feel and how you decide to go about your entire day. And I’m not talking about just any shower. Specifically, it was the feeling of being lathered up in an extremely niche, fresh, handmade scent that made me so excited to start off my day.

When it comes to scents that are so hyper-specific that it makes you feel like you’re in a dream of some kind, it has to be Lush.

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If anything, you’ll know Lush as the ultimate for-the-earth and for-you skincare and body care brand. With products that are handmade with the highest of the quality, you can ensure Lush is food for your skin. Plus, with their stunningly deep-scented, rich and smooth products, there is such an unforgettable element to Lush products.

My favorite part about using Lush is that it’s not just the products that make them so fun to use- it’s truly the experience that makes a difference.

With Lush’s shower essentials, I have genuinely been on a total morning high and feeling oh-so-hippy-happy that it really has me humming to start off the day. It’s the best kind of psychology and form of self-care to really feel good- and I couldn’t recommend it enough.

Without further ado, below is the essential shower routine that has got me feeling oh-so-good early in the day as a former anti-morning-person:

Step 1: Shampoo It Up

I’ve been noticing my hair has been drying up, and with the incoming colder weather season, it’s to be expected. Thankfully, Lush has shampoos specially made for some serious moisture boost, and my hair couldn’t be more happier about this fact.

Shop the Fairly Traded Honey Shampoo here.

Made with 50% honey and 20% linseed mucilage, this shampoo is serious about providing your hair with some deep, thorough hydration. You can tell that the shampoo is made with natural honey because of how thick the shampoo gel is- but once you work in that lather, your hair will go instantly soft.

I also think it’s so important that this shampoo is made with high-quality ingredients that are included in the bottle with our planet and its communities in mind. “We buy our fair trade organic honey from over 2000 beekeepers across Zambia who are able to invest wages in essential oil production sites that provide additional economic development,” shares Lush.

Plus, the entire bottle has so much honey packed into it that it’s entirely self-preserving– “so there’s no need for safe synthetics.” Talk about the power of nature!

I just love how my hair feels sleek after using this shampoo. Usually, it’ll leave my hair strands feeling squeaky dry, but it genuinely feels like it’s got some life to the locks!

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Step 2: Smoothen Your Locks

I’ve been really bad about skipping conditioner, but this conditioner might genuinely be the first conditioner that I refuse to skip in the shower routine. It’s just that good.

Shop the Happy Happy Joy Joy Conditioner here.

This vegan conditioner is perfect for any kind of hair, and even works with bleached and over-processed hair. With a rich, moisturizing formula, this milky conditioner is perfect for smoothening all over the ends of your hair.

With the gorgeous scents of rose water, orange blossom water, and almond milk base, this conditioner is the perfect soft contrast to the thick, honey shampoo, giving your hair the perfect balance and an intoxicatingly beautiful scent.

Step 3: Hydrate For Hours

Sometimes, just a simple conditioner won’t do. I’ve been looking for a good leave-in conditioner for a long time, and I am genuinely so obsessed with the Revive Hair Moisturizer.

Shop the Revive Hair Moisturizer here.

If I could scream it to the world that this might just be the best hair moisturizer, I would. This has completely transformed my hair and even given some life to my curls, and I am totally obsessed.

This ultra-hydrating hair moisturizer comes in the form of a jar filled with super thick, rich cream. All you need to do is simply apply a small amount into the locks of your hair for perfectly hydrated, frizz-free hair.

With the powerful blend of avocado butter, olive, jojoba, and coconut oils and candelilla wax, this hair cream is perfectly thick and will leave your hair feeling so soft. I don’t think I’ve seriously had softer hair before, and this has been a total life-changer.

Plus, this genuinely smells amazing. With a gorgeous blend of orange blossom and jasmine perfume, this makes you smell like you just walked through the most gorgeous flower garden. I am totally obsessed- it’s like you’re getting doused in perfume and your hair comes our so lively and soft. Total hair goals!

Step 4: Lather Up

This might be my favorite step simply because of how amazing this scent is. There must be some kind of magic in it, because it truly makes me feel so positively whimsical and joyful.

Shop the Happy Hippy Shower Gel here.

This shower gel might just be the happiest scent I have ever smelled. With tons of bright citrusy grapefruit juice, zesty bergamot oils, and overall tons of juicy sweetness, this shower gel is all about feeling so rejuvenated.

Smelling this scent in the morning makes me feel oh-so-joyful. I love how this shower gel is all about the good vibes- lathering up in this truly leaves the best scent on your skin, and it’ll linger on you all day.

Step 5 (Extra): On-The-Go Boost

Sometimes, things can get in a pinch and you might need to be on the go. Worry not- Lush has just the perfect solution for you.

Shop the No Drought Dry Shampoo here.

Life can get busy, but that doesn't mean you need to suffer with bad, greasy, and dirty hair. After seeing way too many articles about how dry shampoos have many harmful chemicals that can be bad for your scalp, hair, and overall health, I’ve been searching deep to find something that would work efficiently and effectively.

With Lush, I knew I could trust its high-quality ingredients- and that it would actually work. This dry shampoo powder completely absorbs excess oils refreshens you in seconds. Every time I hit the gym, this has worked wonders and erased all traces of griminess.

Plus, I am obsessed with how it gives volume to the hair. When you add in the power to your scalp and give it a nice blend, my hair always turns out so voluminous like I ran through a beach.

Starting The Day Off Good

My days have never started better with Lush’s shower essentials- I can’t believe I’m saying this, but as a former nighttime owl, mornings might now just be my favorite.

All images are credited to LUSH.