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PHASE 0 — PREP
You need:
- Body wash or soap
- Shampoo
- Conditioner (optional but recommended)
- Washcloth / loofah / scrub glove
- Clean towel
- Deodorant
- Moisturizer
Optional:
- Face cleanser
- Exfoliating scrub
- Cologne
According to multiple “hygienemaxxing” guides on looksmax forums, the biggest mistakes are:
- not scrubbing properly
- not washing feet
- not cleaning behind ears
- thinking water alone cleans sweat/oil
PHASE 1 — WATER TEMPERATURE THEORY
DO NOT:
- boil yourself alive
- shower in freezing water like a sigma edit
Best temperature:
- warm/lukewarm
Too hot:
- dries skin
- damages hair
- makes your face red
Too cold:
- harder to clean oils/sweat properly
PHASE 2 — INITIAL RINSE
Stand under water for like 30–60 seconds.
Goal:
- loosen dirt
- soften skin
- wet hair fully
This is the “pre-game warmup.”
PHASE 3 — HAIRMAXXING
Shampoo
Use shampoo mainly on:
- scalp
- roots
Not just the top layer like an NPC.
Massage with fingertips, not nails.
Frequency:
- oily hair: every 1–2 days
- dry/curly hair: 2–3x weekly
- gym/sweaty lifestyle: more often
A lot of forum users argue about “never shampooing,” but dermatologists generally recommend washing according to your scalp type rather than avoiding shampoo entirely.
Conditioner
Put conditioner mainly on:
- mid-length hair
- ends
Leave for 1–3 minutes.
Makes hair:
- softer
- less frizzy
- less dry
PHASE 4 — BODY WASH PROTOCOL
This is where most people fail.
Apply soap/body wash to:
- armpits
- chest
- back
- groin
- butt
- feet
- behind ears
- neck
YES, FEET.
The “water running down cleans them” theory is biologically catastrophic.
Use a washcloth or scrubber and actually scrub.
Priority zones (“high bacterial load areas”)
- pits
- groin
- feet
- butt
These areas create odor fastest.
PHASE 5 — FACE ROUTINE
DO NOT use harsh body soap on your face unless your skin tolerates it.
Use:
- gentle cleanser
Wash:
- forehead
- nose
- beard area
- jawline
Especially if you:
- gym
- live in heat
- get oily skin
- wear sunscreen
A lot of “looksmaxxing” skincare advice overlaps with normal dermatology basics:
- cleanser
- moisturizer
- sunscreen
PHASE 6 — THE FORGOTTEN ZONES
Most hygiene failures happen here.
Clean:
- behind ears
- belly button
- under nails
- toes
- neck folds
- under beard
If you stink “for no reason,” it’s usually one of these zones.
PHASE 7 — RINSE COMPLETELY
Leftover soap:
- irritates skin
- causes dryness
- can create acne
Rinse thoroughly.
Especially:
- hairline
- beard
- back
- groin
PHASE 8 — POST-SHOWER ASCENSION
Dry properly
Pat dry.
Don’t aggressively sandpaper your skin.
Deodorant
Apply AFTER drying.
Most hygiene guides agree deodorant is non-negotiable.
Moisturizer
This is the hidden meta.
People with good skin usually:
- moisturize consistently
- don’t over-dry their face
Cologne
1–3 sprays MAX.
Do not gas attack public areas.
Good spots:
- neck
- wrists
- chest
PHASE 9 — TOWEL & CLOTHING THEORY
You cannot out-shower dirty clothes.
Change regularly:
- underwear
- socks
- gym clothes
Wash towels often.
Otherwise you’re reapplying bacteria DLC every morning.
FREQUENCY GUIDE
Shower once daily minimum if:
- you go outside
- sweat
- gym
- live in heat
Shower twice daily if:
- heavy sweating
- sports/gym
- very hot climate
Hair washing:
Depends on hair type.
Not everyone needs daily shampoo.
ADVANCED SHOWERMAXXING
Exfoliation
1–2x weekly:
- removes dead skin
- smoother skin
- helps acne/body bumps
Cold finish
Some people finish with cool water because:
- feels refreshing
- may reduce redness temporarily
Shower timing
Morning:
- wake up
- smell fresh
Night:
- cleaner bed
- removes sweat/oil
Elite move:
- quick morning rinse + full night shower
FINAL CHECKLIST
Before leaving bathroom:
- Hair clean?
- No soap residue?
- Pits washed?
- Ass washed?
- Feet washed?
- Deodorant applied?
- Clean clothes ready?
