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Reader question: Should I let my thinning hair air-dry to prevent more breakage?
But heres the kicker: Studies have shown otherwise.
Take astudy at Yonsei University in Korea, which compared air-drying with heat-drying.
Why is this so?
When the cell membrane complex layer swells, it can weaken the hair over time.
Over time, something called hygral fatigue happens, i.e.
repeated swelling of the hair.
If you have textured or curly hair, it will make your strands more frizzy.
To get the best result, timing is key.
First and foremost, never brush hair when its wet.
This is when your hair is at its most delicate.
Brushing when the cuticle is wide open is when you could cause breakage.
According to experts, this is the best step-by-step routine for drying hair.
Pat-dry hair with a microfiber towel.
Be gentle and squeeze out excess waterdont swish back and forth as that can also lead to breakage.
(Expert tip: Blow-dry the ends first since thats where most of the water holds.)
Dont rush while blow-dryingtake manageable sections to evenly heat and dry your hair.
Avoid using a brush or any other tools at this step.
