The Hair Drying Hack You’ll Want To Adopt Immediately

Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Sept. 16, 2020 2:12 pm EST

Having strong, healthy strands can sometimes elude even the most beauty-savvy among us. That’s because small everyday routines can easily damage any weakened follicles. Since wet hair is much more delicate than dry hair, it’s best to avoid washing your mane too often. Skipping days and using dry shampoo instead of a full wash leaves room for healthy hair to grow without a higher risk of breakage (via Allure).

When you do wash your hair, however, take note of a few common practices that may be costing you precious strands. If the first thing you do as you step foot out of the shower is quickly run a towel through your hair, you may want to think again. Instead, use an old t-shirt to absorb excess moisture. Hairstylist Mark Townsend concurs, saying that t-shirts “don’t rough up the cuticle as much, so you don’t have to work as hard to smooth the hair and make it look healthy.”

The Hair Drying Hack You’ll Want To Adopt Immediately

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By Paige McBride/Sept. 16, 2020 2:12 pm EST

Having strong, healthy strands can sometimes elude even the most beauty-savvy among us. That’s because small everyday routines can easily damage any weakened follicles. Since wet hair is much more delicate than dry hair, it’s best to avoid washing your mane too often. Skipping days and using dry shampoo instead of a full wash leaves room for healthy hair to grow without a higher risk of breakage (via Allure).

When you do wash your hair, however, take note of a few common practices that may be costing you precious strands. If the first thing you do as you step foot out of the shower is quickly run a towel through your hair, you may want to think again. Instead, use an old t-shirt to absorb excess moisture. Hairstylist Mark Townsend concurs, saying that t-shirts “don’t rough up the cuticle as much, so you don’t have to work as hard to smooth the hair and make it look healthy.”

When you do wash your hair, however, take note of a few common practices that may be costing you precious strands.

If the first thing you do as you step foot out of the shower is quickly run a towel through your hair, you may want to think again. Instead, use an old t-shirt to absorb excess moisture. Hairstylist Mark Townsend concurs, saying that t-shirts “don’t rough up the cuticle as much, so you don’t have to work as hard to smooth the hair and make it look healthy.”

Towel drying can be too rough for your strands

Lather, rinse, repeat (every other day).