The $16 Shower Scarf That Bethenny Frankel Recommended Gave My Skin a Halo-Like Glow — and It’s Back in Stock Now

I was just a young girl when the movie Aquamarine first came out. For years, it made me want to befriend a magical mermaid, turn a baggy T-shirt into a trendy dress, and, mostly, go swimming with dolphins — and a few years later, I actually did. 

The experience was almost entirely what I envisioned, except for one thing. I didn’t know that dolphins had such soft skin. I also didn’t know, up until about a month ago, that my skin could also feel somewhat like theirs. And it’s all because of the Hanni Shower Scarf, which the brand gifted me to try. 

It was hard to get my hands on since Bethenny Frankel basically made the $16 exfoliating scarf sell out after posting a TikTok about it. More than 10,000 of them were sold in less than 48 hours after her video, according to the brand, so I had to wait a little before getting to try it myself. But, just like Frankel, who compared her post-exfoliation skin to a baby’s bottom, I’m here to rave about it.

Hanni Shower Scarf 

If you’re confused as to what a shower scarf is, I was, too. This one is like a little skin-polishing star: It may look like a fashion accessory, but it has a special texture that gives a deep exfoliation and sloughs off any dead skin. 

After wetting it and lathering on some soap, I shimmy and twist it up and down my legs. Or, if I want to put in some elbow grease, I use it like a regular washcloth and graze it over my skin in circular motions. I only use it on my arms and legs, but it can also be used on other rough spots like your heels. It’s extra-long, so hard-to-reach spots, like your back, can get buffed and smoothed, too. 

I’m able to hit every inch of my legs without having to awkwardly contort or twist them, and it’s much more convenient to integrate in my regular routine than a body scrub. It’s like a satisfying scratch — I can definitely feel the sensations, but it’s not painful. 

After the first use, my legs were so unbelievably smooth. You know the phrase “squeaky clean?” That’s how I felt. I could glide my hands down them in one smooth motion, and I swear, they even looked more reflective, or like they had a new halo-like glow, which I’d never be upset about, and especially not in the summer. 

Dozens of shoppers were also awed by the results. One said it made their skin “smoother,” while a second noted that it helped reduce the size of some bumps and minimize itchiness on their back. A third person described it as “magic,” adding, “If I was Oprah, I’d buy one for everyone I know.” 

TL;DR: My skin felt and looked like a dolphin’s thanks to its light-reflecting appearance and squeaky smoothness — which is promptly what I want for swimsuit and shorts season. Get the Hanni Shower Scarf while it’s back in stock, then keep scrolling to shop more products from the brand. 

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