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    How the last 30 seconds of your shower can transform your hair, skin and mindset

    28 May 2020 9:17 AM | Posted by
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    This might be a hard pill to swallow, particularly as we enter the depths of winter, but adding a 30 second cold shot to the end of your shower boasts amazing beauty benefits.

    And it just so happens that the cooler months is when your skin and hair will reap the rewards the most. 

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    For those of us without central heating, we understand that a scalding hot shower might be the only 5-10 minutes a day where you can totally defrost. 

    But unlike super hot water which can irritate our skin, cold water will soften the flakey, dryness brought on by winter; leaving your skin looking tighter and smoother, as well as reducing puffiness and breakouts. 

    And if that’s not enough to get your hand on the cold nozzle, wait a minute, because we haven’t even gotten to the benefits for your hair yet. 

    Cold showers will flatten the hair follicles and in turn, increase their ability to grip onto the scalp. 

    This leads to shinier, stronger and healthier hair, and can be achieved simply by switching your shower to cold for the last 30 seconds before hopping out. 

    While 30 seconds in the middle of winter, under a freezing cold shower may feel like a lifetime, it’s about as long as it takes for all of the water to properly reach every part of your body. And before you say you’ll catch a cold, it’s actually also an effective way to boost your immunity and prevent illness as the result of boosted circulation. Perfect for flu season.

    For those of us not game to jump into the ocean 12 months a year, this may be the next best thing. The rush of cold water is perfect for those who need help waking up in the morning, and cooling your core body temperature at night can actually help you fall asleep easier.  

    It’s also been proven to boost your mood, and even promote weight loss, as your body burns calories working harder to stabilise your core temperature. 

    Give it a try, you may even become addicted. Here’s how it’s done..

    At the end of your shower, for 30 seconds, switch the water temperature to cold. Limb by limb (if easier) slowly centre yourself under the stream of cool water until you’ve saturated your hair, underarms and back. Try to distract yourself by focussing on your breathing and before you know it, the 30 seconds is up. 

    Main image credit: @olivecooke

    Have you ever tried finishing your shower with a cold blast?



     

     

     

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    87 Member Comments

    clearcrystalwater 21 Feb 2021 7:10 AM

    I love my showers and cant quite bring this cold blast thing into my shower routine. Occasionally I may do it if it's a hot day though.

    Jodes71 14 Jan 2021 12:51 AM

    Just started doing this but it is Summer so am finding it easy

    RINNY 22 Nov 2020 3:19 PM

    It's meant to be really good for cellulite. I need to try this but I can never do it for the full 30 seconds. Now it's summer, I might try it out again. I guess it is the same concept of using a plunge pool.

    Petal 15 Jul 2020 9:20 AM

    Beautyheaven articles often suggest using cold water for showers, but there is no way I'm going to use cold water in cold weather.

    Sally10 13 Jul 2020 5:44 PM

    I always finish up with cold water, it helps me to wake up in the mornings! :)

    Shop A Everyday 11 Jul 2020 4:56 PM

    Oh I do keep tryng this, but its just so cold

    Rpear 9 Jul 2020 9:41 AM

    I do cold for about 10 seconds! Haha 30 is just sooo long!

    djk 8 Jul 2020 2:55 AM

    No way, way too cold here for me to try that - part of the point of a shower is to warm up. I use shower oil at the end of my shower and since using it have neverhad any flaky or dry skin.

    M. 7 Jul 2020 10:26 PM

    It's hard to do in winter but well worth the effort for the change it does to your hair and skin.

    anna_m_3447 7 Jul 2020 9:59 PM

    I always have the hottest showers. Don’t know if I’m brave enough to have it cold for 30 seconds but I’ll give it a go

    RalucaP 7 Jul 2020 9:23 PM

    Not in the winter time , I can tolerate this in the summer only.

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    Rosemarie898 7 Jul 2020 6:02 PM

    I read this treatment on BH & had a go, now it winter I drop to cool, I find this do work for me with sensitive skin & helps a lot fingers cross & very happy Thanks BH :)

    Susmat 7 Jul 2020 5:34 PM

    I do this BUT ONLY on my head when I was my hair and in winter get out under to double heat light

    Jodie730 7 Jul 2020 4:51 PM

    Great idea, but hard to do this time of year!

    Beautalicious 7 Jul 2020 9:07 AM

    I have heard this for years from everyone from beauty professionals, pharmacists to hair dressers and I can't stand it! I am forever cold and I have super hot showers to warm up my bones. Doing the 30 second cold blast at the end always makes me freezing cold and then I can't warm up again. Didn't see enough benefits to keep doing this long term.

    Shop A Everyday 6 Jul 2020 11:14 PM

    so darn cold in the bathroom, i do keep keep trying lol

    skincare junkie 27 Jun 2020 9:46 PM

    I can't do 3 seconds let alone 30.

    Ellyloves 7 Jul 2020 8:46 PM

    haha so true!

    Beautyguru101 26 Jun 2020 11:00 PM

    I tried the cold water part and didn’t go so well!

    beautyfun 25 Jun 2020 5:40 PM

    ha ha I could not do this in winter, Only summer.

    Kim1989 25 Jun 2020 11:10 AM

    I have tried this but.. in summer haha I cannot stand being cold. My winter hot steamy showers are like spa days for me. I cannot do that haha I'll just find other ways to support my health.

    Ellyloves 24 Jun 2020 11:11 AM

    I think we are trying to limit the water usage because of the drought?

    Maryam Naeem 22 Jun 2020 10:27 PM

    I am gonna try it. Not liking my hairs in this cold season.

    Neel8888 22 Jun 2020 7:05 PM

    I used to do this for years and years but noticed no difference when I stopped.

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