A shower curtain rod and holding devices provide for a shower area to be covered
on a plurality of sides by an associated shower curtain to prevent shower water
from escaping. The shower curtain rod is non-linear and is mounted at distal ends
to walls of the shower area at least one-third of a total shower depth from a front
of the shower. The holding devices have mounting portions that can be attached
to walls in a variety of ways. A method of preventing water from escaping from
the shower implements the rod and holding devices. A method of installing the rod
and holding devices is easy and requires few steps.