How to Air Dry Hair Fast

How to Air Dry Hair Fast

I think that everyone knows how heat can affect your hair. If you are someone who blow drys their hair every day or every time you wash your hair you are causing more damage than you know, not to mention it is not necessary at all to get a good-looking hairstyle. What would you do if I told you that you could air dry your hair and it would look great? A lot of people think that air drying leads to frizzy and frumpy hair but that is not true, here is how to air dry your hair properly no matter what hair type you have. We hope that this How to Air Dry Hair Fast post inspires you. 

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How to Air Dry Hair Fast

Remove excess water

Don't skip this step! The more water you remove, the faster your hair will dry. Ditch the rough rubbing with a regular towel, which can damage hair. Instead, use a microfiber towel or an old cotton t-shirt to gently squeeze or blot your hair.

Think about your hairstyle

Letting your hair hang loose will take longer to dry. Braiding hair loosely while damp can add texture and speed up drying.

Skip the Towel

Most of us use a towel to soak up excess water after we get out of the shower or wash our hair but if you're going to be air drying I would recommend completely skipping the towel dry. Rubbing your hair with a towel will leave your hair frizzy and not to mention when your hair is wet it is vulnerable and rubbing it with a towel can lead to breakage. If you must use a towel, choose a microfiber one. Microfiber towels absorb more water than regular towels and are gentler on hair. 

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Embrace the microfiber towel turban

A microfiber towel turban is a great way to absorb excess water while you get ready. Wrap your hair in a microfiber towel and twist it into a turban on your head. Leave it for 10-20 minutes while you do your makeup or get dressed.

Use a wide-tooth comb

Gently detangling your hair with a wide-tooth comb helps distribute water more evenly and promotes airflow for faster drying.

Get the Right Products

It is nearly impossible for you to air dry your hair without putting any type of product into your hair. Without using the product, you are bound to end up with frizzy hair. Let's get more into what product works best for every hair type so that you can get the look that you want with air drying.

• Fine Thin Hair: If you have very fine and thin hair chances are you are looking to build up some volume in your hair. You will want to stay away from any oils or gels because they will weigh down your hair even more and leave it looking even flatter. Alternatively, use a nice and light mousse and apply that to your roots and as your hair dries you will end up with way more volume in your hair.
• Fine Curly Hair: Having curly hair is commonly associated with frizz and that is not something you want, right? You want nice and supple curls versus frizzy curls. To achieve this look you can use a curling creme and apply that throughout your hair to get those nice beautiful curls you are looking for.
• Thick Straight Hair: If you have very thick and straight hair you don't need to do a whole lot because your hair should lay pretty flat as it dries. I just recommend using a leave-in conditioner combing that through and waiting for it to air dry.
• Thick Curly Hair: When you have thick curly hair, I recommend combing through your hair with conditioner while you are in the shower, and then don't touch your hair anymore. Just allow your hair to air dry just like that and it will be nice and beautiful curls.
• Quick-dry products: Consider using a product specifically designed to accelerate air drying. Look for “fast-drying” or “air-dry” lotions or sprays. These products often contain ingredients that help absorb water and smooth the hair cuticle.

How to Prevent Damaged Hair

Strategic product application

Skip piling on products when your hair is soaking wet. Hair takes longer to dry when weighed down by product. Apply styling products like leave-in conditioners or curl creams once your hair is about 30% dry. Look for products labeled “air dry” or “fast drying” for an extra boost.

Get creative with airflow

Once you've removed excess water, let your hair down and fluff it gently. You can also use a fan to circulate air around your hair, but avoid using heat settings.

Consider your hair texture

Fine hair tends to air dry faster than thick hair. If you have thick hair, you may want to partially blow dry your hair with a diffuser attachment on a low heat setting to cut down on drying time.

Don't Go to Bed with Wet Hair

If you shower at night before bed, I would recommend allowing your hair to dry nearly completely because if you go to sleep with wet hair you will ruin all of the work that you put in. Not to mention, going to sleep with wet hair can lead to tangles and a mess in the morning.

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How to Air Dry Hair Fast

Byrdie says, “there are right and wrong ways to air-dry hair—both for the health and appearance of your hair.” If you want to give your hair a break from blow drying and all of the heat you apply, you can air dry your hair and it can still look great. Especially if you are someone who uses heat tools for styling, try air drying to at least take some of the heat off of your hair. If you've never tried air drying before give it a shot and see if you like it.

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