How often should men shower?

How often should men shower? Once a day covers most men, plus another shower any time you have properly sweated. That is the straight answer.

The rest depends on your day: your job, whether you train and whether your hair needs washing as often as your body does.

Quick answer

• Once a day is enough for most men.
• Shower again after the gym, sport or sweaty work.
• Twice a day is fine if you keep it short and warm.
• Skipping a day? Still wash underarms, groin and feet.
• Hair does not need washing every time.

How often should men shower if they work at a desk?

Once a day. If you do not train and do not sweat much, a daily shower keeps you clean and smelling fine. Morning or night is up to you.

The places that need it most are the ones that sweat: underarms, groin and feet. The rest of you can get a quicker pass.

After the gym, sport or a physical job

Shower after. Sweat sitting in your clothes until tomorrow is how you end up smelling of yesterday. If you train in the morning and shower then, you do not need another one at night unless you want it.

If you cannot shower straight after training, at least change out of damp kit and wipe down. Then shower properly as soon as you can.

Should you shower twice a day?

It is fine if your day calls for it, for example a morning shower then a session after work. Keep the second one short and warm rather than long and hot, which is what tends to leave skin dry.

The second one does not need to be a full wash. A quick rinse and the sweaty bits is enough.

Is it OK to not shower every day?

Some people skip days and are fine, especially in winter with no exercise. If you do, still wash the parts that sweat most: underarms, groin and feet. A flannel at the sink does it in a couple of minutes.

Be honest with yourself on gym days and hot days. Other people often notice before you do.

How often should you wash your hair?

Not necessarily every shower. Plenty of men wash their hair every second or third day and rinse it in between. Short hair, oily hair or a sweaty job might mean more often. Go by how it looks and feels. If your scalp is itchy or flaky whatever you do, ask a pharmacist or GP.

Whatever the rhythm, a shower gel you actually like makes the daily one less of a chore. GUYSTUFF Original shower gel has a Dark Honey and Tobacco scent and comes in a 300ml pump bottle.

FAQ

Is it better to shower in the morning or at night?

Whichever you will actually do. Morning wakes you up. Night gets the day off you before bed. If you train in the evening, night makes more sense.

Can you shower too much?

Long, hot, frequent showers can leave skin dry. Keep them short and warm. If your skin is irritated, ask a pharmacist or GP.

Do you need to shower after work if you showered that morning?

Only if your day made you sweat. A desk day, probably not. A day on your feet in the heat, yes.

How often should you shower in summer?

At least daily, and again after anything that makes you sweat. Warm weather means more sweat, even if you are not exercising.

How often should teenagers shower?

Once a day, and after sport. Sweat changes as you get older, so a daily shower becomes more important, not less.

Once a day, again if you have sweated. For the daily one, have a look at GUYSTUFF Original.