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Confession: My relationship with my curly hair has always been a fraught one.

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Choose a microfiber towel.
Okay, lets start with the basics: your towel.
Regular terrycloth towels can be harsh on your hair, leading to increased frizz and dryness.

The microfiber versions are softer and more absorbent, and will cut down on your hairs drying time.
Try these microfiber towels from Crown Affair.
Crown Affair The Hair Towel
Sephora
2.

Learn how to use a diffuser correctly.
Tip your hair forward (sometimes made easier by being seated in a chair!)
and point the mouth of the diffuser up toward your curls.

Go section by sectionpatience is your best friend hereand dont stop until your hair is almost completely dry.
For curls that feel bouncy, check that to pay attention to your roots.
If youre in the market for a diffuser, the Dyson Supersonic attachment is hard to beat.

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
3.
Find the perfect product cocktail.
The latter is referred to as a product cocktail, and it leads to markedly different results than layering.

Use sunblock for your hair.
Try this heat protectant from Clarins, which is SPF 30.
Clarins Sun Care Oil Mist Body Hair SPF 30
Harrod’s
5.

But properly moisturized and cared-for curls may surprise you with their potential for heat-free magnificence.
If you need a little more help, try this heatless curling set from Kitsch.
Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set
Ulta
This post was originally published inVogueIndia.