We've all heard recommendations for the best water temperature for our showers. Hot water steams our pores and opens them, but it can dry out our scalp. Cold water is invigorating and can leave our hair shiny, but it can be hard to handle frigid showers. If we ask 10 people, we can get 10 different answers.

But what does science say about it? Should we be using cold water on our hair, or is hot water better for hair washes?

We sat down with Dr. Debra Lin, Chief Scientific Officer at Better Not Younger, to give us the scientific intel on why water temperature matters when we wash our hair and which temperature is best.

CLICK HERE to read the entire story for Better Not Younger!

*Ghostwritten for E. Mendoza, shared here with permission