Most of us are in a hurry to get ready in the morning and often end up rushing through the hair drying process. But did you know that wet hair is highly susceptible to damage? Here are the top 10 mistakes you should avoid while drying wet hair:.

Mistake 1: Rubbing Wet Hair with a Towel

We’ve all done it: wrapped our wet hair in a towel and rubbed it vigorously to dry it off quickly. However, this rubbing motion can cause breakage and damage to the hair cuticle.

Instead of rubbing, gently press the towel against your hair to squeeze out excess water.

Mistake 2: Brushing Wet Hair

Wet hair is more prone to stretching and breaking and using a brush or comb at this stage can cause major damage. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb to detangle your hair starting from the ends and working your way up slowly.

Mistake 3: Using a High Heat Setting on Your Blow Dryer

While using a hair dryer is necessary to dry off your hair, using a high heat setting can cause serious damage to your hair, leaving it dry, frizzy, and prone to breakage.

Use a low heat setting and hold your dryer at a safe distance away from the hair to prevent damage.

Mistake 4: Using a Cheap Blow Dryer

Investing in a high-quality hair dryer is essential to prevent harm to your hair. Choose a dryer that has multiple heat settings and provides a gentle and even flow of air to avoid over-drying and damage to the hair follicles.

Mistake 5: Applying Heat Too Close to Your Hair

Garnering a similar theme as the previous point, when you apply heat too close to your hair, you increase the chances of causing harm to it. You could burn your hair to some extent.

This is why it is advisable that you hold your blow dryer at arm’s length from your hair to prevent it from blowing directly on your hair strands and causing damage.

Mistake 6: Ignoring Heat Protection Products

One of the best ways to protect your hair while blow-drying it is to use a heat protection product. These products act as a shield between the hair and the heat of your blow dryer, helping to prevent damage.

Apply these products from root to hair tips prior to drying your hair.

Mistake 7: Drying Your Hair in the Wrong Direction

This may seem insignificant, but always dry your hair in the same direction as the hair cuticle. Drying against the cuticle can cause tangles, knots, and breakage, causing long-term damage.

Mistake 8: Failing to Dry the Roots of Your Hair Properly

Skipping the roots of your hair while drying can lead to dandruff, bacteria buildup, and clogged pores, which may eventually lead to fungal infections.

Set your hairdryer to a low heat and make sure to dry your roots properly and avoid further complications.

Mistake 9: Using Hot Water to Rinse Your Hair

While hot water can feel good on your scalp, it can strip your hair of its natural oils, leaving it dry and frizzy. Use lukewarm or cold water to rinse your hair to keep it smooth and maintain its natural shine.

Mistake 10: Not Letting Your Hair Dry Naturally

If you’re in a rush to style your hair, you may opt to skip air-drying and go straight to using heat. However, allowing your hair to dry naturally till it’s 90% dry will help minimize the damage heat causes.

This way, you’ll use less heat and further protect your hair from damage.