The pros of blow-drying one’s hair is undeniable. It can speed up the time it takes to get ready, even becoming the deciding factor in whether or not you have time to squeeze a shower in before work. It adds both shine and volume to the hair, while simultaneously decreasing frizz. Also, if you’re someone who likes to straighten your hair, a blow dryer is much better than a flat iron, as it requires less heat.

Blow drying one’s hair has some cons that can’t be ignored. It can damage hair, making it dry and susceptible to breakage. This is particularly true if your hair has been chemically treated in some way. It’s also possible that you can burn your scalp with a blow dryer. This can be avoided by using a heat setting that isn’t too high and making sure not to focus the heat on one spot for too long. Lastly, unlike air drying, blow drying requires some trial and error before learning the right technique, which means you may have to endure a few bad hair days before you figure it out.

While there isn’t a secret to making sure blow drying won’t cause any damage at all, the negative aspects of this tool can be significantly reduced if you know the right tricks. The first step is to figure out which brush works best for your hair type so that it doesn’t add any damage to your hair along with the blow dryer.

It’s also recommended to not overdo it, and try to keep the heat styling to two or three times a week. Using a heat protectant spray will help a lot, as will using lower heat settings.

It seems like everyone is getting into the cold plunge trend these days. From celebrities like Lady Gaga to fitness influencers to our next-door neighbor, everybody is posting their cold plunge videos on social media. So, what is this trend? And is it really worth all this fuss?

A cold plunge is when you fill some sort of tub with cold water – usually 41°F to 59°F – and submerge your entire body into it. Most people stay in the tub for 10-15 minutes, submerging their heads at regular intervals.

It may seem like this trend is new, given that everyone’s suddenly into it. However, the practice has been around for a long time, especially among athletes. Physical therapist Taylor Kuhlmann explains, “Athletes commonly use cold therapy to facilitate muscle recovery after intense workouts since research supports improvements in muscle power, reduced serum creatine kinase, muscle soreness, and perceived recovery through cold plunges.”

As uncomfortable as they are, cold plunges have a lot of benefits. They reduce inflammation, irritation to the skin, chronic pain, stress, fatigue, and muscle soreness. It also enhances mood, metabolism, alertness, immune function, circulation, physical performance, and a youthful appearance.

If you want to give this trend a try and have some great content for social media, cold plunges definitely have a lot of benefits! That said, make sure to consult a doctor before trying a cold plunge for the first time. As great as these treatments are, they can do more harm than good for some people, so make sure this popular activity is right for you.