When it comes to washing hair at night, there’s something you should know: Going to bed with damp hair is never a good idea—in fact, it is one of the worst things you can do for the health of your hair. “Wet hair is a breeding ground for dermatitis and possible fungus,” dermatologist Clara Lacasta says. “In addition, when hair is wet, it is at its weakest state and breaks more.
” Blow drying at night Knowing that, it seems blow-drying at night is non-negotiable. To get a good blow-dry at night with minimum damage, Lacasta recommends gently drying your hair almost entirely with a hair dryer and then using a round brush to smooth and style. Hair stylist Pablo Bogado , ambassador for Wella and Termix, agrees that blow-drying hair is essential for healthy hair.
To protect the hair, he recommends first removing as much moisture as possible with a towel. “Don’t be too rough; just lightly rub the hair with the towel so that it does not break,” he advises. As for what kind of towel, he prefers cotton.
“There has been a lot of talk lately about cotton versus microfiber,” he notes. “However, I particularly like 100% cotton towels for their softness and because they allow air to pass through so the hair breathes and doesn’t suffer.” Try the “wrap drying” technique Speaking of suffering, Bogado also recommends keeping the hair dryer a comfortable distance from the hair to prevent scorching it when drying.
He says two to six inches away is the ideal distance.
