I’m someone who gets brain-squeezing tension headaches, and while ice rollers provide a bit of relief, I usually end up popping a few Advil. If you prefer non-medicated treatments, the gel cap from TheraICE is a next-level option that molds to your entire head and is completely reusable. The stretchy hat provides both hot and cold therapy (all you need is a freezer or microwave). It can be worn over the eyes and cheekbones to target puffiness or sinus pain, or you can keep it pulled up on the forehead if you’re trying to multitask.
But don’t just take it from us: When we spoke to people with exceptional taste to get their holiday gift recommendations, Cup of Jo founder Joanna Goddard mentioned the TheraICE, which she tried at a friend’s house, and says her headache pain was soothed “almost immediately.” (She also told us she planned on giving one to everyone on her list last year.) Originally $30, this ingenious cap is 20 percent off right now, bringing the price down to a mere $24.
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