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What if my towel falls off repeatedly?

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The towel shouldn't fall off if you tighten it properly, so make sure you're holding it as tight as you can while wrapping it. You can also use some kind of clip to keep it together if need be.

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Why do I have to comb my hair first?

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If you don't, then your hair will get extremely tangled in the towel, making it much more difficult to brush or comb later.

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Will it still work if I brush my hair when conditioning instead of after the shower is over?

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Yes, this should be fine (though I would use a comb instead of a brush).

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Is there another way to dry my hair well?

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You could blow dry it, or just wait for it to air dry. If you’re in a rush, blow drying would probably be best.

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What if my hair goes past the towel and the ends hang out?

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That's alright -- as long as the majority of your hair is covered, you should be fine. You can manually dry the ends of your hair with a smaller towel.

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Is there another way to do this?

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An alternative is using hooded towels. You could put on the hood while your hair is in the back, and then use the rest to twist your hair. Then, just wrap it around your head.

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What effect does not combing my hair before the towel have on permed wavy hair? Is it better if I don't comb?

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Your hair will get tangled If you don't comb it.

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I have read somewhere that wrapping a towel turban-style is not desirable because it pulls at the ends of the hair, weakening the roots. How true is this?

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It's not true at all. Unless you’re tugging at the hair, no root damage should be occurring.

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Why should I use a comb instead of a brush when wrapping my hair in a towel?

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Because a comb is more effective in removing tangles, and they work for pretty much any length of hair.

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How tight does a towel need to be when wrapping my hair?

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The towel is supposed to be comfortable while on your head. It should not be pulling your hair, but make sure it's secure and doesn't fall.

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How tight does the towel need to be when wrapping my hair?

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The towel is supposed to be comfortable while on your head. It should not be pulling your hair, but make sure it's secure and doesn't fall.

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