After a relaxing shower the first thing any normal person does is wrap their hair in a towel. Everyone does this and everyone is absolutely wrong!
It has been proven by studies that the practice of wrapping your hair in a towel can be damaging.
If you are wondering what exactly is the right way to dry your hair, since we all know the answer isn't with a hairdryer, worry not, we present to you the correct and easiest way to dry your beautiful hair and also why your current method is wrong.
If you think about it, using a towel to wrap your head is wrong as wet hair is more fragile than dry hair, so wrapping it tightly with a towel can cause it to break or frizz.
Do you all remember when our mothers would rub our hair like their life depended on it, well studies prove rubbing the hair with a towel can cause friction and damage the cuticle (the outermost layer of the hair). Which results in split ends and breakage. Soo…..Thanks mom.
It's also been proven that wrapping your hair too tightly with a towel can also cause tension on the hair follicles, which can lead to hair loss.
If you are wondering what you should do from now on, it's simple. Instead of rubbing your hair, it is recommended to pat your hair gently with a towel to remove excess water.
And don't use a normal towel to pat your hair, instead use a microfiber towel. If you don't own a microfiber towel you can use an old t-shirt. These are better options for drying your hair as they are less likely to cause friction and damage.
Allow your hair to air dry as much as possible before using heat styling tools and try to avoid heat regularly to style your hair, as this will cause irreversible damage.
If you actually like wrapping your hair, you can do so but with the right type of towel and it is recommended to use a more gentle way of wrapping, such as a loose bun or braid or even as a loose turban. If you feel your hair being pulled then it's too tight!
It's important to note that hair type and texture also play a role in how you should dry your hair.
For example, if you have curly hair, scrunch your hair with a microfiber towel to form curls without causing damage.
If you are not sure what is the best way to dry your hair, it's recommended to consult with a hair professional or a stylist.
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