Best Hair Towels
We tried out microfiber hair towels from DevaCurl, Turbie Twist, and other brands, along with the pricey Aquis model, which lists copper among its materials
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My least favorite part about washing my hair is the drying at the end. When I had longer hair, the process of blow-drying it took forever. And even now with shorter hair that’s fairly straight, I still think of hair-drying as a chore, something to be endured while I count down the minutes it takes.
I appreciate anything that can cut down on my hair-drying time, and a hair towel is one of them. They’re more effective than regular towels at drying hair, says Nicole Negbenebor, MD, a dermatologic surgeon at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. They’re also usually made of a softer material and less likely to cause damage to the hair compared with a regular towel, says Lauren Ploch, MD, a board-certified dermatologist.
