We all dream of shiny, supple and luminous hair, but this little detail could sabotage all our efforts.
We thought we knew everything about the art of having beautiful hair: keratin masks, oil baths before shampooing, silk pillowcases… And yet, a famous hairdresser has just shaken up all our certainties. According to him, the mistake we all make slips into the most banal gesture at the very moment we get out of the shower.
Despite all the efforts made, your hair still lacks shine? It could be that the explanation comes neither from your shampoo nor your hairbrush. According to this hair expert, the real culprit would simply be this everyday element that is not used as it should be. Every day, same ritual: you get out of the shower, quickly shake your hair, wrap it in a towel and let it happen. An automatic gesture. But here it is: the specialists are categorical. It is precisely at this moment, when the hair is swollen with water and ultra-vulnerable, that everything comes into play. As soon as we rub it, crush it or compress it in an unsuitable tissue, we damage the cuticle, this microscopic envelope which gives shine, softness and vigor to the hair. The wrong towel, and the entire appearance of the hair takes a hit.
The cotton towel, present in all bathrooms, is in reality one of the worst enemies of the hair fiber. It hangs, dulls the hair and gives it maximum frizz because this type of towel “opens the scales of the fiber” explains Christophe Nicolas Biot, world-famous hairdresser. The towel that really makes the difference, redefines curls, limits frizz and naturally boosts shine is the microfiber towel. Light, soft, absorbent just enough, it removes excess water without damaging the hair. With this type of towel, the goal is to let the fabric do the work for you. Rather than rubbing, simply gently dab the lengths to absorb excess water.“You don’t twist them or rub them.” adds the professional.
By simply changing the towel you use after the shower, you give your hair a real chance to regain shine, softness and fluidity. So, sometimes, the difference is not due to an overpriced product… but to the right action at the right time.
