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I, like many others, long ignored what I used to dry my hair after a shower. A towel is just a towel, as long as it’s soft and clean. But one day, after another wash of my hair, I noticed: something was off with my hair. It became more brittle, dry, and my curls – instead of bouncy spirals – resembled something between straw and disappointment. Thus began my little research on towels. Sounds simple, right? But in reality, it’s more interesting than it seems.
Why a regular terry towel is not the best choice?
Most of us have been using a classic terry towel since childhood. But the problem is that while such towels absorb moisture well, they also "steal" moisture from the hair itself. Their coarse texture damages the hair cuticle – the outer layer responsible for shine and protection. This is especially noticeable if the hair is weakened, colored, or... curly.
Curly hair is a separate story.
As a curly-haired person, I quickly realized: my curls have their own laws of physics, hydration, and gravity. They love moisture but hate friction. Therefore, the best discovery for me was a microfiber towel or... an ordinary cotton t-shirt!
Microfiber is a soft and gentle material that absorbs excess moisture but doesn’t dry out the hair. Moreover, it doesn’t create extra friction, which means less frizz and a nice curl formation. And an old t-shirt is a genius life hack: free, eco-friendly, and very effective.
What about straight hair?
If your hair is naturally straight and smooth, it also deserves gentle treatment. Straight hair reacts particularly noticeably to damage: brittleness, dullness, and the loss of that "mirror shine." For this hair type, I would also recommend microfiber. It helps maintain smoothness and doesn’t make the hair static. It’s especially useful to blot the hair rather than rub it with a towel – this is a universal rule for all hair types.
So:
- Do not rub your hair – but blot.
- Use microfiber or cotton fabric.
- Do not keep the towel on your head for more than 10–15 minutes – hair needs to breathe.
- For curly hair – be careful with towels even made of microfiber: it’s better to leave the moisture and form curls with your hands or a diffuser.
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