Using a blow dryer too often can cause your hair to become dry and brittle. To keep your hair healthy, it's better to use a towel to dry wet hair, then let your hair dry naturally. If you treat it well, your hair will stay strong, beautiful and healthy.
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Method 1 of 3: Gently Dry Hair
Step 1. Prepare a soft towel or T-shirt
When towel-drying your hair, it's best to use a very soft towel or even an old t-shirt instead of using a coarse, non-smooth towel. Using a softer material will prevent frizz and breakage when you blow dry it.
- When using a soft towel, your hair's cuticles will close, allowing your hair to dry in nice, shiny waves or curls. If you use a rough towel, your hair tends to be messy and unruly (frizzy).
- You can buy special towels that are only used for drying hair. Make sure the towel is made of a soft material. Look for it at a beauty supply store or online.
Step 2. Squeeze the wet hair gently with your hands
When you turn off the shower in the bathroom, while your hair is still soaking wet, run your hands through the hair and gently squeeze the dripping water. It will be easier for you to towel dry your hair if the water is no longer dripping.
Don't wring your hair, as this will easily damage it. Carefully gather your hair into sections and squeeze out the dripping water. The best time to do this is when you are still in the bathroom
Step 3. Squeeze and dry your hair with a towel
Take a section of hair and squeeze it and let the dripping water soak into the towel, squeezing the hair from the roots to the ends of the hair. Keep kneading each section of your hair until your entire hair is towel-dried. Your hair will still feel damp, but no longer soaking wet.
- Don't squeeze your hair or squeeze it too tightly. Just use a towel to gently absorb the moisture in your hair.
- Do not rub your hair with a towel, as this will make your hair frizzy and unmanageable. Just squeeze and absorb the water gently using a towel.
Step 4. Use the dry part of the towel to continue absorbing water from your hair
Once you've finished squeezing each section of hair with the towel, you can use a new towel or a dry section of the towel to wring out your hair again. It's not really necessary, but it's a way to dry your hair as dry as possible with just a towel.
- As your hair dries, it tends to tangle, so be careful not to rub your hair against the towel.
- Once most of the hair has dried, your hair is ready to be styled.
Method 2 of 3: Using a Head Wrap Towel for Long Hair
Step 1. Prepare a large soft towel
Towel wraps are a great system to use if you have very long hair that tends to take longer to dry. You can wrap your hair while you're getting ready for your daily activities, then remove the towel from your head and style your hair while it's still slightly damp. You will need a large, soft towel that is long enough to wrap around your hair.
You can buy special towels that are manufactured just for this purpose. Look at beauty supply stores or online for a good selection
Step 2. Gently squeeze the dripping water from the hair
After turning off the shower in the bathroom, use your hands to gently squeeze the dripping water out of your hair. Don't wring it out, just squeeze it gently enough to stop the water dripping from your hair. That way, your hair will dry faster.
Step 3. Bend down and place a towel behind your head
Make sure all the hair hangs straight down, and trim the hair by combing it with your fingers. Position the towel horizontally behind your head, so that the bottom of the towel is at your lower hairline.
Make sure all the hair hangs in the same direction, so the entire hair can be wrapped nicely in the towel. If some hair is wrapped in an irregular direction, it will eventually mess up your style when it dries
Step 4. Gather the sides of the towel in front of your forehead
With your body still bent, use your hands to gather the hair into the towel so that the sides of the towel are gathered in the center of your forehead. It will look as if you have a ponytail tied over your head covered with a towel.
Step 5. Twist the towel
Starting right next to your forehead, use your hands to twist the towel in either direction. The hair and both sides of the towel will all become part of the twist. When you have finished twisting the ends of the towel, place the ends of the twists over your head.
- Don't twist too hard, as it can pull your hair out. Twist tightly enough to keep the towel twist in place.
- You can secure the ends of the twist using hair clips.
Step 6. Leave your hair in the towel for 20 to 30 minutes
The towel will absorb the moisture in your hair during this time. This is a gentle way to dry long hair. When you're done, remove the towel and style your hair slightly damp.
Method 3 of 3: Styling Towel-Dryed Hair
Step 1. Use a wide-toothed comb to untangle the tangled hair
Never brush wet or damp hair, as this can cause hair to become damaged and unmanageable. Instead, gently comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb, starting near the ends and then gradually working your way up to the roots.
If you have very curly or frizzy hair, you may not need to brush your hair at all. Combing can separate individual hair and make it difficult to manage. Experiment with your hair to find out which method works best for you
Step 2. Use a leave-in conditioner or other product
If your hair tends to tangle easily, you may need to apply a leave-in conditioner, gel or oil to your hair to help you comb through your frizzy hair more easily.
Step 3. Style your hair, then let it dry naturally
Separate your hair where you want it, then style your hair as usual. Use gel, mousse or styling spray to create the height, volume and texture you want in your hair. Let your hair dry completely naturally, and your job is done.
Step 4. Finish with a hair dryer for special occasions
You can use a blow dryer as a finishing touch to towel-dried hair, to make it shiny and silky. Apply a heat protectant first to protect your hair from the heat as much as possible. Then blow dry each section of your hair, using a round brush to give it a smooth, shiny finish.
