Girlfriend
  • News
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Life and Advice
  • Entertainment
  • Role Model Search
  • Dolly Doctor
  • Video
Girlfriend
  • News
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Life and Advice
  • Entertainment
  • Role Model Search
  • Dolly Doctor
  • Video
  1. Home
  2. Beauty

This is why you should never leave your hair wet after a shower

You might be damaging your tresses with even knowing it. - by Arielle T
  • 13 Aug 2018
This is why you should never leave your hair wet after a shower

Sorry lazy beauty girls, we're here to bust one of the biggest hair myths around. It turns out letting your hair air dry after you've washed it is causing more damage than you think. 

According to Dr Tim Moore (the Australian Vice President of Smart Devices) leaving your hair wet for extended periods of time is putting excessive pressure on your strands resulting in split ends. Yikes. 

Anytime your hair is wet, the individual strands swell to hold the moisture, forcing the protein structures that make up your hair to bend and even snap.

"The hair is made up of a cortex, which is the area that pulls the shape of your hair and then cuticles around the side, which are a bit like roof tiles", Dr Moore told Yahoo 7. Basically, "the hair is half as strong when it's wet," he added. 

Cara Delevingne Hair Dryer GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY

Concerned about heat damage from styling tools? We recommend using a towel to soak up as moisture as possible and avoid combing your strands until your hair is completely dry. Setting your hairdryer's heat setting to low will also help keep your mane shiny and healthy. 

This article was originally published on marie claire

  • Beauty
  • Hair

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%

Recommended to you

Sophie Monk drops another epic Love Island trailer
Watch 1:00

Sophie Monk drops another epic Love Island trailer

{headline}

{headline}

Rowan Blanchard has cut off literally all her hair

Rowan Blanchard has cut off literally all her hair

The hair salon warning sign we all need to watch out for

The hair salon warning sign we all need to watch out for

How to style fine hair for maximum volume

How to style fine hair for maximum volume

Glass hair is the latest super shiny trend to know

Glass hair is the latest super shiny trend to know

{headline}

{headline}

Gigi Hadid has new hair and we're obsessed!

Gigi Hadid has new hair and we're obsessed!

Feelin' Hairy? Here's The Go On Normal & Abnormal Body Hair

Feelin' Hairy? Here's The Go On Normal & Abnormal Body Hair

Bella Hadid has a fringe now just like Kendall Jenner

Bella Hadid has a fringe now just like Kendall Jenner

{headline}

{headline}

Braids are the hot new hair trend for 2019

Braids are the hot new hair trend for 2019

Kylie Jenner has BRIGHT blue hair now

Kylie Jenner has BRIGHT blue hair now

PSA: Your hair tie is probably crawling with bacteria

PSA: Your hair tie is probably crawling with bacteria

What the sh*t has Austin Butler done to his hair???

What the sh*t has Austin Butler done to his hair???

Anne Hathaway has dyed her hair a fiery red

Anne Hathaway has dyed her hair a fiery red

Ariana Grande has a HUGE hair transformation

Ariana Grande has a HUGE hair transformation

Cinnamon hair is the perfect trend for brunettes looking to go blonde

Cinnamon hair is the perfect trend for brunettes looking to go blonde

Girlfriend
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • New Idea
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • New Idea food
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • 7plus
  • 7News
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • The West Australian
  • Perth Now
  • 7mate
  • 7Sport
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Girlfriend

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%