Towels & Haircare

Taking care of relaxed hair is a full time job, & I have been doing a lot of reading up & talking to some hair care experts. I have learnt a lot of new things & have been trying out those.

One of the most important things I learnt about was the importance of a towel used post washing in hair care. Curious? Wanna know what the big deal is about a towel?

Well as it turns out, Towels are not good for our hair!!

Yea, that is right. Towels are bad for the hair


Don't keep your hair wrapped up in that towel post washing! While it is a  habit for a lot of us (Wrap up that hair & do your makeup - no drippy hair), it seems the cotton in most towels is quite abrasive for hair, it damages the cuticle & actually causes hair to become very frizzy. It can also at times, absorb too much water & actually dehydrate the hair.

Instead just squeeze / dab your wet hair between the folds of a towel for a minute max & then let go.

Or else you could try my method: Wear your towel like a cape, or like a shawl on your back, resting it on your shoulders and let your wet hair lie on top of it for 2-3 mins. Any water that drips out of your hair will get absorbed by the towel but since you are not rubbing your hair with the towel - it prevents damage. Then let your hair dry naturally & put up with a few drops of water. In return you'll get less frizzy hair.

I have been trying this out for a month now, & I have to say, it actually works. My hair is less frizzy & more smoother.

Have you tried this?