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Discover how a simple change in hair care can save your hair from thinning and falling out.

Many people immediately dry their hair with a towel or wrap it in a turban after showering. However, specialists have warned that this is a big mistake. Aggressively rubbing wet hair with a towel is a greatly underestimated cause of its damage and thinning.

This is reported by the Daily Mail.

Experts explain that daily rubbing of the same areas leads to hair breaking, thinning, and appearing uneven in those spots.

Wrapping hair in a tight turban is equally harmful to the scalp, as it creates excessive tension and friction for fragile strands, especially around the hairline.

“When hair is wet, it is at its weakest, and this is precisely when most people start drying it with a coarse towel. As soon as hair gets wet, water breaks the hydrogen bonds, making it much more elastic and fragile. A healthy strand can stretch up to 30 percent of its length, and it takes much less effort to break it when it’s damp,” specialists note.

Dermatologists add that most damage occurs not during washing, but during drying.

How to properly dry your hair

Specialists recommend replacing a thick cotton towel with a lightweight microfiber towel. This will significantly reduce the friction that damages the hair cuticle.

Here are the main tips from experts:

• Do not rub your hair, but gently wring it out and pat dry, starting from the roots and moving downwards.

• Avoid wrapping strands too tightly.

• Try not to sleep with wet hair.

• Use a silk pillowcase instead of a cotton one, as it is softer.

How to distinguish breakage from hair loss

According to the UK’s National Health Service, millions of people experience hair loss. Towel drying does not cause hereditary baldness, but it significantly damages existing hair, making the overall situation look worse.

Experts explain how to easily distinguish damaged hair from naturally shed hair:

1. If a hair has fallen out on its own, it has a tiny white bulb at the end.

2. If a hair has broken due to towel friction, it lacks a bulb – it simply snaps in the middle.

If your comb is full of short fragments without roots, it means your hair is simply breaking due to improper towel care. However, if you notice sudden hair loss, widening of the part, or a receding hairline, experts advise consulting a specialist.

Recall that the time of washing your hair can affect how long it stays fresh. Trichologists believe that morning washing is better for root volume, as hair will not be flattened during sleep. Evening washing requires complete blow-drying before bed. To keep hair clean longer, it is worth washing it twice, using shampoo suitable for your hair type, not applying conditioner to the roots, and regularly cleaning your brushes.

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