The Secret to Healthier Curls: Rizos Curls Microfiber Towel + Wrap

Curly hair is beautiful, unique, and full of personality, but it also requires special care to keep it looking its best. One often-overlooked yet game-changing tool in your curly hair routine is using a microfiber towel to dry your curls on wash day. Unlike traditional cotton towels, microfiber towels are designed to be gentler on curls while offering a host of benefits that help maintain definition, reduce frizz, and prevent damage. If you haven’t made the switch yet, here’s why you should!

Frizz Reducing

Curly hair is naturally more prone to frizz due to its structure and the way it absorbs moisture from the air. Regular cotton towels, with their rough and absorbent fibers, create friction that disrupts the hair cuticle, leading to frizz. Microfiber towels, on the other hand, have a much smoother texture, reducing friction and keeping curls sleek and well-defined. No more roughing up the cuticle of your strand!

Cut Down Dry Time

Microfiber towels are designed to be ultra absorbent, soaking up excess water quickly without the need for excessive rubbing and manipulation. This not only speeds up the drying process but also helps preserve the natural curl pattern, which can become disrupted with too much handling. The unique fabric naturally draws and wicks the moisture away cutting dry time which can save hours for some curlies!

Breakage Protection

Wet hair is at its most vulnerable state, and curly hair is already delicate by nature. Traditional towels have loops that can catch strands, leading to breakage and split ends. Microfiber towels gently absorb and draw moisture without pulling or causing unnecessary stress on your strands, helping to maintain strong and healthy curls.

Curl Definition Enhanced

One of the biggest challenges with curly hair is maintaining defined, bouncy curls without excess frizz. Because microfiber towels minimize friction and excessive moisture loss, they help curls clump together naturally, resulting in better curl formation and definition. To enhance your natural curls, plopping is a great technique to help define curls and reduce frizz. Microfiber towels are perfect for plopping because they gently hold curls in place while absorbing excess moisture, giving you more defined, voluminous curls once dry. With the clumps already naturally forming and hair that is wet but no longer dripping, this is ideal time for applying defining stylers like Rizos Curls Curl Defining Cream, Rizos Curls Curl Defining Mousse or Rizos Curls Curl Custard to capture & enhance the definition with minimal frizz educing hair handling.

No More Balancing Act

Unlike bulky cotton towels that can be heavy and awkward to wrap around your head, microfiber towels, like Rizos Curls Microfiber Towel + Wrap, is  lightweight  to reduce neck strain and quick towel dry time between uses. It is also designed with ample size to comfortably wrap around your hair no matter the thickness or length,  and be secured with an elastic strap to make it easy to use. Hands-free drying while you go about your daily routine without having to balance a cumbersome towel on your head. 

How to Use Rizos Curls Microfiber Towel + Wrap:

Using a microfiber towel +wrap is simple, but the technique matters:

1. Gently squeeze out excess water from your curls using your hands after washing.
   *Rizos Pro Tip: After gently wringing out excess water, add Rizos Curls Refresh & Detangle Spray and detangle freshly washed hair with Rizos Curls Pink Detangling Flexi-brush or Wide Tooth Comb. 
2. Wrap or plop your hair in the microfiber towel by flipping your head forward, placing the towel with the band at the base of your neck. Wrap towel around hair and flip back. Tuck the towel end through the strap to secure in place for hands free drying. 
3. Leave it on for 10-20 minutes or until your hair is damp, then continue with your Rizos Styling Routine.  

Switching to Rizos Curls Microfiber Towel + Wrap is a small change that makes a huge difference in your curly hair routine. It helps prevent frizz, reduces breakage, speeds up drying time, and enhances curl definition—all while being lightweight and easy to use. If you’re looking for a simple yet effective way to care for your curls, a this Microfiber Towel + Wrap is a must-have addition to your haircare arsenal!