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I, like many others, did not pay attention for a long time to what exactly I use to dry my hair after a shower. A towel is just a towel, the main thing is that it is soft and clean. But one day, after another wash of my hair, I noticed: something was wrong 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, my best discovery was a microfiber towel or... an ordinary cotton t-shirt!
Microfiber is a soft and gentle material that absorbs excess moisture but does not dry out the hair. Additionally, it does not create unnecessary friction, which means less frizz and a nice curl formation. An old t-shirt is a genius life hack: free, eco-friendly, and very effective.
And what about straight hair?
If your hair is straight and smooth by nature, 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 does not make the hair static. It is 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 wipe your hair – but blot.
- Use microfiber or cotton fabric.
- Do not keep the towel on your head for more than 10–15 minutes – the hair needs to breathe.
- For curly hair – be careful with towels even made of microfiber: it’s better to leave the moisture and shape the curls with your hands or a diffuser.
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