Ahead, learn more about the benefits of towel drying and how to do it just like the pros.
Removing water from your hair is beneficial for another important reason, according to Lopez.
“It prevents the hair from heat damage, accelerates drying time, and diminishes frizz.”
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“Any towel designed for hair drying is great,” Valles shares.
“Amicrofiber hair towel is always a perfect and safe choice.
They are very absorbent and gentle on the hair.”
Lopez seconds this sentiment, noting, “You want to pick a microfiber towel.
However, if you don’t have a microfiber towel, take Lopez’s advice.
How to Towel Dry Hair
Not sure how to towel dry your hair like a pro?
Our experts have some great insights.
“The first step is to ensure your hair isproperly detangledin the shower,” Lopez says.
“After, you’ll want to take your hair and gently squeeze out the water with the towel.
Or, you canscrunch it.”
As far as towel-drying techniques go, Valles has a few tips.
“I love theK18 treatments.
Then, comb the product through with a wide-toothed comb and put your hair back in the towel.
Your hair will love you for letting that moisture marinate.”
“Both can lead to damage, breakage, and the hair drying with dents.”
Alternative Drying Methods
If you decide towel drying isn’t for you, you have options.
“Velcro rollers are the drying method I prefer.
The bigger the roller, the better.
“The looser the braid, the looser the wave.
This is something a lot of my extension clients do.”
Best of all, it’s a method that works for all hair types.
