When you care about hair as much as we do, you can never have enough tools. We’ve got at least six different combs, three hot tools, and countless hair accessories in our personal arsenals—the only thing missing is a hair towel designed just for our hair type. Whether your dark brown hair is long, curly, fine, or frizz-prone, we’ve rounded the best hair towels for every hair type!
How To Use A Hair Towel
In the ever-growing world of hair towels, there are two common types: the hair wrap towel (also known as a turban) and the traditional rectangular towel, and. If you know you only want to use your towel to wrap your hair up, you should probably opt for a hair wrap towel or turban. Turban hair towels are designed to make drying your hair quick, easy, and hands-free. Simply flip your hair forward so all of your hair hangs in front of your face and place the towel on top of your hair, with the button on the nape of your neck. Twist the loose end of the turban, bring it back, and secure it to the button at the nape of your neck.
Traditional rectangular towels are great for anyone looking for versatility. You can use the towel to gently pat your hair dry, wrap your hair up, and even use it to dry your body! If you want to dry your hair with your towel hands-free, all you have to do is flip your hair over, place the towel over your hair, twist the loose towel ends, and flip it back over your head to create a makeshift turban.
Now that you know how to use a hair towel, continue reading for the best hair towels for every hair type.
The Best Hair Towel For Fine Hair
Aquis Rapid Dry Lisse Hair Turban
If you have a hard time coaxing volume out of your fine strands, give your mane a head start by drying your hair while it’s piled on top of your head! The Aquis Rapid Dry Lisse Hair Turban will gently wrap and secure your strands up and away from your face as they dry, helping to impart volume at your roots as your dry.
Aquis Rapid Dry Lisse Hair Turban, $30.00 MSRP
The Best Hair Towel For Damaged Hair
BreezyTee T-Shirt Towel
Hair is most fragile when it’s wet, so wet, damaged hair is a recipe for disaster. The key to drying damaged hair is to be as gentle as possible, which is why we love BreezyTee T-shirt Towel. The towel is made from the same 100 percent cotton as your favorite soft tee, helping to reduce friction that can lead to breakage and split ends.
BreezyTee T-Shirt Towel, $23.50 MSRP
The Best Hair Towel For Curly Hair
DevaCurl Deva Towel
Curly girls know exactly the kind of havoc a regular bathroom towel can wreck on their ringlets. Put your curls in the hands of the curl experts with the DevaCurl Deva Towel. The microfiber towel provides a smooth surface and absorbs just enough water to allow styling products to set curls while keeping them defined, frizz-free, and intact.
DevaCurl Deva Towel, $20.00 MSRP
The Best Hair Towel For Frizzy Hair
DuraComfort Essentials Anti-Frizz Microfiber Hair Towel
When you have frizz-prone strands, the way you dry your hair can mean the difference between sleek locks and a hot mess. The DuraComfort Essentials Anti-Frizz Microfiber Hair Towel helps stop frizz before it destroys your style.
DuraComfort Essentials Anti-Frizz Microfiber Hair Towel, $11.99 MSRP
The Best Hair Towel For Thick Hair
Aquis Rapid Dry Waffle Hair Turban
Anyone with thick hair knows just how long it can take to air dry your mane. Invest in an Aquis Rapid Dry Waffle Hair Turban if you want to speed up drying time without relying on your blow dryer. The Aquis Rapid Dry Waffle Hair Turban is proven to cut drying time by 50 percent thanks to a proprietary wicking fabric called Aquitex.
Aquis Rapid Dry Waffle Hair Turban, $40 MSRP
The Best Hair Towel For Long Hair
Aquis Rapid Dry Lisse Hair Towel Long
With hair as long as yours, you need a hair towel that can handle your plentiful mane. The Aquis Rapid Dry Lisse Hair Towel comes in a deluxe long size to be sure every inch of your hair is cared for.
Aquis Rapid Dry Lisse Hair Towel Long, $35.00 MSRP
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