Most hair stylists would tell you that towel-drying your hair is not ideal, but you still see them doing it in the salons and wonder why. The reason is simple: When they towel-dry your hair, they don’t rub your hair to wick away the moisture. Instead, they pat it down, hence reducing the friction that causes damage to your hair.
But when you’re rushing for work in the morning, or trying to squeeze in some extra time with the kids at night, who has the time to gently pat down your wet strands? Which is why, most of the time, we end up vigorously rubbing our hair between the towel to avoid doing more work when it comes to blow-drying our mane. And, of course, most of the time, we end up with frizzy and damaged hair.
The good news is, you can still towel-dry and speed up the drying process without damaging your tresses. All you have to do is invest in a hair turban – or a towel – that fits snugly around your head. These are usually made of microfibre that are super absorbent, while being gentle on your hair strands.
Here are six to consider:
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Looking for an affordable option? This one only costs five bucks, and is easy to use. Available at most Guardian stores.
Made of bamboo viscose, the towel dries your hair in no time without harsh rubbing. It also comes with an elastic loop so you can slot the end of the towel into the loop for it to stay securely in place and hence, dry your hair more effectively.
One of the most popular hair turbans, this soft fabric absorbs moisture quickly without friction. It also comes with a button loop closure so you can wrap it around your head without worrying that it’ll fall apart when you’re moving about. It also works great for curly and delicate hair. Available at Sephora.
This comes in a set of two, which means it’s more value for money. You can use this to either dry your hair after a shower, or keep your hair dry while you’re in the bath. Available at Bed Bath & Beyond.
If you’re not the kind to wash your hair in the morning, don’t worry. You can still wake up to great hair with this overnight hair wrap. Made from silk, it protects your hair from pillowcase friction, reducing frizz, breakage and split ends. Available at Sephora.
According to the brand, it uses Instant Dry technology to absorb moisture, while leaving your hair damp (instead of sopping wet) for easier styling. This comes in a large size of 104 x 48 cm, so it’s great for those with longer hair. Available on Amazon.
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Text: Hidayah Idris, CLEO / Additional reporting: Elizabeth Liew