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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.
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.
Letting your hair hang loose will take longer to dry. Braiding hair loosely while damp can add texture and speed up drying.
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.
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.
Gently detangling your hair with a wide-tooth comb helps distribute water more evenly and promotes airflow for faster drying.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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