Washing, drying and styling your hair in one evening is a lot. It takes ages and you get all hot from using the hairdryer. But, when you leave your hair to air dry it goes frizzy and then you have to spend longer styling it (rock, hard place). Don’t worry, we’ve got you. This is the frizz-free way to air dry your hair. Life-changing.
By Beth Ludolf
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1 Switch your towel (and your technique)When hair is wet it’s at its most fragile so grabbing a towel and roughly drying is a big no-no. The friction causes snapping and ruffles the cuticle, leaving hair frizzy. Swap your bathroom towel for a microfiber hair towel. Microfiber towels are great at wicking moisture, helping the hair dry faster. They’re much softer too, but that’s not to say you should be aggressive. Avoid rubbing or twisting your hair and dab it dry instead.
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2 Use a comb, not a brush
Brushing hair when it’s wet is a bad idea too – especially if the hair is drying. The bristles disturb the hair leading to frizz. Not to mention the potential breakage. A wide-tooth comb detangles without displacing the hair too much. For best results, comb it in the shower while your conditioner sets in (this reduces friction and minimises breakage).
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3 Ditch the shampoo
Yes, really. Frizz is a result of dry, dehydrated hair. When you shampoo hair too often, it strips the hair of its natural oils. Cut down your hair washing to once (twice, max) a week or – even better – skip the shampoo completely. A rinse with warm water (and a scalp massage) is all you really need to remove oil. Use a cleansing conditioner every few days to remove product build-up and grime. Your hair will be much, much smoother for it.
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4 Use leave-in conditioner
Leave-in conditioner is your new best friend. Working a leave-in product into your hair when it’s damp (after towel drying) will help to lock in extra moisture, fight frizz and detangle – pretty handy when you’ve ditched the hairbrush. Make sure you use enough product and distribute it evenly throughout your hair.
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5 Style your hair when it's wet
When it’s still damp, work some styling cream through the lengths of your hair (not too much though, nobody wants crunchy hair). Styling your hair encourages it to dry in that position. Plaits give a nice beachy wave or twist sections and fix them in place with hair clips for bouncy curls. Add a pair of tights into the braid (trust us) for a looser wave pattern.
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