If you want to do it the right way, wrap your hair in a soft microfiber towel or turban and gently squeeze and press out the moisture rather than rubbing. If you’re in a pinch, Lusala says, an old cotton T-shirt works just as well.
Step 4: Protect Hair Before Drying
A heat protectant is a nonnegotiable for frizzy hair. “Always protect the hair before drying,” says Szinay, who lists skipping it among the biggest blow-drying mistakes. Lusala agrees, and points out that the right spray does double duty: It shields hair from heat and helps guard against humidity. “It’s the very first move toward a smooth, frizz-free blowout,” says celebrity hairstylist Nicolas Flores. To start, shake your heat protectant well and apply it generously and evenly to damp hair, section by section, from roots to ends. Despite hair looking smooth while you’re styling, it can still turn frizzy as it cools or as you step into humidity, so seek out a protectant with anti-frizz benefits.
