Here’s how to care for wet hair and what not to do after washing.
“But I don’t think it’s as much what you use as how you use it.
You don’t want to rough up your hairrather than rubbing, gently squeeze the moisture out.”
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However, if you must brush wet hair, your technique matters.
Avoid aggressively brushing damp hair to remove knots.
Another favorite of Quinlan’s, which is more of a splurge, is the Yves Durif Vented Hairbrush.
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Braids are also a great option for wet hair, Reavey suggests.
“Blow drying dripping wet hair will just take longer,” Quinlan says.
“This is so scary!
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You’ll damage your hair,” Quinlan warns.
“All that heat will pretty much boil the water on your hairyou’re basically cooking your hair.
Not something you want to do.”
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You should always wash your hair with lukewarm water.
Applying Hairspray
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Hairspray and wet hair do not mix.
Hairspray can make wet hair sticky and lead to damage and breakage, Reavey says.
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you could also opt for a mousse that will give you more volume without the crunchy texture.
In most cases, you’re gonna wanna apply the product to completely dry hair.
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