Kiki Xue
There's an appeal to air-drying your hair—all you need to do is towel off and then let your hair do its thing. But if you're in a rush (and have thick hair), that can take hours to actually happen, leaving you with damp hair on your shoulders for way too long. This leaves hair open to frizz and limpness, which you'll need heat tools to smooth into submission anyway. Don't want to get stuck in that cycle? Here's how to air dry your hair, ASAP.
Don't skip conditioner
If your hair is wet, it is heavier than usual thanks to the water that it has absorbed. Tying this hair up or using a towel can pull the hair from the roots and lead to hair fall and breakage. To begin with, condition your hair well post shampooing. "The conditioner not only closes the cuticles but it also creates a layer and coats your hair to protect them [and repel water] and reduce frizz,” says celebrity hairstylist Priyanka Borkar. The silicone coats each strand and seals it down, which helps to repel water in the process, making the drying faster that much faster. Remember to comb through when conditioning your hair for even application and better results.