An appropriate hair towel can be your most potent weapon against frizz, static cling, and breakage. Unlike regular bath towels, those made explicitly for hair are tailored with fabrics like microfiber material.
Microfiber
A great towel can make a difference in drying your hair. Unlike cotton terry towels, microfiber towels decrease friction and preserve moisture levels for optimal results. They have a larger surface area and absorb water more rapidly. They are especially beneficial for curly hair, reducing tangling, snagging, and breakage. Microfiber towels also produce less lint and work on all hair textures.
Cotton
Cotton hair towels are preferred for their natural and biodegradable materials. They offer water-wicking properties and soft surfaces that are ideal for all hair types. Cotton towels are lightweight and breathable compared to bulkier terry cloth towels. Towels with buttons or fasteners should be purchased for longer or thicker hair to reduce breakage caused by rubbing or wringing.
Bamboo
Bamboo towels are soft, breathable, antibacterial, hypoallergenic, eco-friendly, and fast-drying. They cradle hair gently, reducing damage and breakage. Bamboo towels also reduce frizz and bedhead, making them perfect for those with curly hair.
Silk
Silk hair towels help reduce frizz and breakage by preventing the temptation to rub wet hair together. Silk’s fine fibers distribute natural hair oils evenly, maintaining moisture balance and reducing tangling. Silk also conditions skin and hair, leaving them soft, smooth, and shiny.
To use, blot your hair with a regular bath towel, then tuck your hair into the deep pocket of the hair towel. Turn the towel around your hair before securing it with an elasticized tie.
