From blackdoctor.org
Many people prefer to shower when they wake up as opposed to showering at night. The reason? Just like many others, it wakes them up. Most thoroughly enjoy the warm water cascades down their faces. Besides, it can also be the last moment of relaxation before commuting to work – if one wakes early enough to do so. But just like everything in life, whether you shower at night or in the morning, there are pros and cons involved.
Of course, you can take a shower both in the morning and night if you’re so inclined. But check out the pros and cons if you want to decide which is better for you.
Morning shower:
Pros
It wakes you: A morning shower can even be used a replacement for coffee if you’re trying to cut back.
Morning hair: If you don’t like the way your hair looks after a long night’s sleep, jump in the shower and let the magic happen.
Relaxation before work: Adults have busy schedules. It seems as if as soon as we wake up we are thrust into our daily responsibilities and activities. A morning shower can not only help us relax before that, but it provides a space to think about the day and plan accordingly.
Cons
Time: You have to wake up earlier to shower in the morning. If you don’t live alone, you may have to
plan your shower around whenever others plan to shower.
Cold weather: You have to give your pores enough time to close before venturing out after a hot shower.
Night Shower:
Pros
Saves time in the morning: You can sleep longer, and you do not have to worry about waiting your turn for the shower when you should already be on your way to work
Relaxation from the day: It’s therapeutic to take a warm/hot shower after a hard day’s work.
Clean sheets: It takes longer to dirty your sheets if you shower at night.
Cons
Body temperature: The rise of your body temperature after a shower can disrupt your sleep pattern (this can work as a pro if the temperature rise actually helps you sleep).
Unfavorable hair: Wet hair may dry in peculiar positions.
The biggest drawback to taking a shower in the morning is the time that it takes. If you can’t picture yourself functioning without your morning shower, the solution is to take care of everything else that consumes your morning ahead of time. This includes things like choosing and ironing your clothing the night before (my grandmother chooses her outfits for the whole week), put wallet/purse/bag/keys all by the door (or at least in the same spot every day) so you do not waste time locating them, etc.
For a night shower, the state of your hair the following morning is a big concern. To avoid this, shower at least two hours before you sleep, leading to a drier head when you sleep. Ladies: In order for your to look exactly how you want without showering in the morning, pin it up before you go to sleep. This keeps it intact.
Keep in mind that showering at night has the ultimate pro because it cleanses your body from the filth of the day.
