4 Best Hair Towels, Tested by Our Experts
We tried out microfiber hair towels from DevaCurl, Turbie Twist, and other brands to find the best for drying different hair types
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My least favorite part of washing my hair is drying it 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.
Best Everyday Essentials
Bar soaps, towels, toothbrushes, and other bath products are among the household basics that can make your days easier, more comfortable, and safer.
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 in Iowa City. 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 in Augusta, Ga.
