‘How Do I Use Hair Towel?’, and 9 Other Questions You (Probably) Have About Hair Towelling
If you’re currently standing in your bathroom, hair dripping and phone in hand, frantically Googling ‘hair towel for curly hair’, hello. If you’re laying on the couch spending another Sunday night –maybe a little hungover from last night – contemplating the mysteries of hair towelling, hello to you too.
Like your bestie’s annoying new boyfriend explaining the stock market, the internet loves to offer up conflicting advice and confusing how-to’s when it comes to hair towelling, leaving you feeling tangled. Ugh, tangles.
That’s why we’re answering a few questions you (probably) have about hair towelling to demystify this sometimes misunderstood hair tool.
In this tell-all guide, we’ll be answering these questions so you can finally stop your Googling:
- How do you use the wayvee Hair Towel?
- Does Hair Towel reduce frizz?
- Is Hair Towel Australian made?
- Is Hair Towel sustainable?
- Do hair towels actually work?
- Why should I use a hair towel?
- What’s the best hair towel for curly hair?
- What’s the Curly Girl Method?
- Is a linen hair towel better than silk or cotton?
First, here’s a Hair Towel tutorial.
How to use Hair Towel
- Cleanse your hair with your fave products and step out of the shower.
- Give your hair a gentle squeeze to get rid of excess water.
- Flip your hair so that it's hanging down.
- Position the button at the nape of your neck.
- Gather your hair, twist, and loop the elastic over the button.
- Leave Hair Towel on for as long as you want – while you’re eating brekky, doing your makeup or sitting in bed doom scrolling. Try to leave it on for around 30 minutes.
TLDR: Button or logo at the back, twisty bit at the front.
After you’re done using Hair Towel, follow these simple care instructions to give it the best chance at a long life.
Does Hair Towel reduce frizz?
Hair Towel reduces friction on your hair, minimising frizz in the process. There’s nothing actually wrong with frizz though. If you like your frizz, don’t let anyone stop you from rocking it.
Is Hair Towel Australian made?
Our linen Hair Towel is designed and made in the northern suburbs of Melbourne (where you’ll also find the best natty wine – coincidence?). We take great pride in supporting local makers and textile manufacturers.
Is Hair Towel sustainable?
Almost every piece of the Hair Towel is sourced sustainably. Here’s the nitty gritty:
- The fabric is 100% European linen, sourced from a Western Australian importer with over 25 years in the industry. This fabric has been OEKO-TEX certified, meaning no harmful chemicals or substances have been used in the production process.
- The buttons are also OEKO-TEX certified, made from a bioresin material derived from fruit and vegetable waste.
- The button loop elastic is biodegradable, made from 60% GOTS organic cotton sourced from Turkey and 40% natural rubber sourced from Malaysia.
- Our product labels are 100% cotton with polyester thread, also OEKO-TEX certified.
We know that putting new products out into the world makes what we do inherently unsustainable, and that’s why we’re not claiming to be perfect. We’re committed to staying transparent though.
Do hair towels actually work?
Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: Hair towels are engineered to absorb excess water to help hair dry faster. Traditional hair towels are made out of fabric like microfibre. Good for camping, not so good for curly hair. The extra slurpy fabric absorbs way too much moisture from already dry curls, leaving your hair less defined and hella frizzy.
That’s why we make the wayvee Hair Towel from linen. Not only is it a super luxe fabric that gets softer with every wash, it’s also less absorbent than microfibre. It dries hair just enough, nay, the perfect amount, leaving your curls to finish air drying naturally. The result? More defined curls. Use less product. Look way cuter in selfies.
So yes, hair towels do actually work. And they work well.
Why should I use a hair towel?
Side-eyeing that 'perfectly fine' bath towel on your rack? Don’t do it.
Hair towels are made from a soft material that helps reduce friction on your hair, minimising breakage and split ends. They’re designed to be perfectly absorbent, soaking up excess water from your hair to reduce damage that happens while hair is wet.
Where bath towels are cumbersome, hair towels are convenient, secured on your head with a simple elastic that lets you go about your post-shower routine without the need to readjust. That means no more sore neck from balancing a wet towel on your head while you frantically do your makeup in the bathroom mirror because you’re running insanely late for dinner (again). It’s ok, we’ve been there.
What's the best hair towel for curly hair?
The best kind of hair towel for curly hair is a hair towel that’s been designed for curly hair.
That sounds simple because it is. Curly hair requires extra care and needs a towel that’s gentle and absorbent, but not too absorbent, keeping curls defined and reducing friction that can lead to breakage.
The wayvee Hair Towel is the best hair towel for curly hair for a few reasons.
Most hair towels are made from microfibre, a synthetic material that’s really good at drying things. A little too good. The highly absorbent material slurps up all that precious moisture from naturally dry hair, leaving it looking flat and feeling frazzled.
That’s why the wayvee Hair Towel is made from linen. It’s a super soft moisture-wicking material that dries out much faster than cotton. It also absorbs less water, letting hair retain just enough hydration to dry looking defined and feeling smooth.
What’s the Curly Girl Method?
The Curly Girl Method is a hair care routine that keeps things simple to give your curls extra TLC. That means no harsh ingredients like sulphates and silicones. Instead, you co-wash, which is just a fancy way of saying washing with conditioner. It's gentler on your curls and helps keep them hydrated, ditching the heat tools to help you champion your natural texture by working with it, not against it.
The Curly Girl Method has a devoted following, all about embracing the beauty of curls and the wild, weird, natural version of you.
What’s hair plopping?
Hair plopping is the no-fuss method of enhancing your natural curl pattern without the need for heat styling or heaps of product.
You wash your hair as usual, bend over and place your hair into the centre of a towel, wrap the sides around your head, secure it in place and let your hair ‘plop’ into the towel. The towel comes off after 30 minutes, and voilà, you’re left with naturally formed curls that are breakage free and full of definition. That’s perfect curls in the same amount of times it takes you to browse and click purchase on a new pair of vintage heels on Depop. Who said hotties can’t multitask?
Is a linen hair towel better than silk or cotton?
Fabric matters, and our linen hair towel takes the crown. Gentle on your locks, highly absorbent and perfect for adding a little touch of luxe to your routine, linen outshines its silk and cotton sisters. Here’s why a linen hair towel is better than silk or cotton:
It’s premium: Linen is extra special because it only gets softer the more you use it. No crunchy towels here.
It’s durable: Linen has the strongest tensile strength of all plant fibres and is 30% thicker and stronger than cotton.
It’s cost efficient: Linen is more budget friendly than silk and longer lasting than cotton. That means more money to spend on yummy carbs at a fun Italian restaurant.
It’s sustainable: Linen is made from flax plant, a resilient plant that flourishes in almost any environment and requires much less water than cotton.
It’s curl friendly: Linen absorbs 20% of its weight in moisture while remaining dry to the touch. It’s also anti-static for less frizz, if that’s what you’re into.
It’s healthy: Linen fibres wick moisture and dry out much faster than cotton fibres, giving it natural antibacterial properties.
Phew, we need an orange wine and a huge bowl of hot chips after all that.
Ready to embrace your best, wavy self? Shop Hair Towel here.
