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Graduate from using your tattered T-shirt or coarse bath towel to one of the best hair towels to dry your delicate strands (that are already weakened when wet!). And before you raise your pretty little eyebrows\u2014yes, there is<\/em> a difference. Regular towels meant for your body can be rough on your hair, spurring frizz, breakage, and pesky split ends, while microfiber hair towels are designed to gently wick moisture. The benefits? Shorter drying time and smoother, shinier hair. Plus, the towels are cute, lightweight, and boast features like elastic loops or button fasteners to make twisting and securing a breeze. Scroll on for the best hair towels beloved by Allure<\/em> editors and stylists.<\/p>\nOur Top Hair Towels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> senior commerce director Shanna Shipin wearing Crown Affair’s The Hair Towel<\/p>\n<\/span>Shanna Shipin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> Crown Affair is the \u201cit girl\u201d of hair towels, and the proof is in its 2025 Best of Beauty Award. l Not only is this extra-soft, generously-sized wrap a favorite among many of our editors, but New York City-based colorist Nikki Ferrara vouches for it, too. “It even speeds up the drying process, so it’s great when you’re in a rush and need to air-dry or just want to avoid the heat,” she says. We love how the polyester-nylon blend is gentle on hair, complemented by a waffle-pattern microfiber that reduces friction as it dries. Larger than your average hair towel but smaller than a bath towel, it works for every hair length and texture.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cThe unsung hero of any curly girl’s routine is the hair towel\u2014and this one is, not to be dramatic, life-changing. It’s gentle on hair, has an elastic band for the tail, and helps dry your hair fast. Never once has it fallen off my head, and I have thick hair that reaches my bra line. I know you’re tempted to use that cotton tee, but the waffle texture on this towel makes all the difference.\u201d \u2014Shanna Shipin, shopping director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nWho it’s for:<\/strong> all hair types<\/li>\nMaterial:<\/strong> polyester, nylon<\/li>\nMachine washable:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Hair Turban:<\/strong> Turbie Twist<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> senior commerce editor Sarah Felbin wearing Turbie Twist’s Microfiber Hair Towel<\/p>\n<\/span>Sarah Felbin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Unlike a regular towel that you drape over your hair and try to scrunch and fuss with, the Turbie Twist has a tapered end that easily tucks into an elastic loop at the back of your head, so it stays put. The microfiber material fits comfortably and snugly (no slipping here!), so your hands stay free, and you don\u2019t have to deal with loose fabric or a heavy towel weighing down your head. The cotton is also super soft, which helps prevent frizz and makes hair dry like a silky dream.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cI’ve been loyal to Turbie Twist since middle school. They’re made from thin, lightweight microfiber that holds a ton of water without feeling too wet or soggy. The little elastic on the back easily holds the towel’s tail, and I love how many colors they come in to match every set of towels or robe. Plus, they’re very well-made\u2014my current pair is 8 years old and still going strong, even though I’ve washed them dozens of times. They haven’t pilled at all and they’re still just as absorbent as they were on day one.\u201d\u2014Sarah Felbin, senior commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nWho it\u2019s for:<\/strong> all hair types<\/li>\nMaterial:<\/strong> microfiber<\/li>\nWashable:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSoftest Hair Towel:<\/strong> Act+Acre Microfiber Hair Towel<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure c<\/em>ommerce editor Sarah Han wearing the Act+Acre Microfiber Hair Towel<\/p>\n<\/span>Sarah Han<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> The cozy, comfy, fluffy, and puffy Act+Acre Microfiber Hair Towel has all the friction-preventing, dry-time-cutting goodness you could hope for in a hair towel. Its elite softness is super gentle on hair and less likely to cause breakage than your standard towel. Let it soak up all that moisture for five to ten minutes, and enjoy the lack of frizziness.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cI admit: I was in the camp that all hair towels are all the same\u2014but now I\u2019ve changed my tune. I can’t go back to any \u2018ol hair towel because Act+Acre’s waffle-knit microfiber feels like I’ve wrapped my hair in a cloud. And the positioning of the (big) button and length of the loop is just right because I’m not yanking them towards each other and pulling at my hair, which is often the case with other towels. Ouch. My only note is that it may not fit hair that\u2019s longer than your bust (which is the longest mine usually gets!).” \u2014Sarah Han, commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nWho it’s for:<\/strong> all hair types<\/li>\nMaterial:<\/strong> waffle-knit microfiber<\/li>\nMachine washable:<\/strong> yes, lay flat to dry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Stay-in-Place:<\/strong> Sachajuan Hair Towel<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai wearing the Sachajuan Hair Towel<\/p>\n<\/span>Deanna Pai<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> Sachajuan makes some dreamy styling products, so when we stumbled upon its Hair Towel, we were totally delighted. Many hair towels slip off easily, but this super absorbent microfiber towel has a button closure in the back to hold your hair in place after twisting it up, so whether you\u2019re deep cleaning, lying in bed, or getting ready after your shower, this one stays put. Pair it with Sachajuan’s Detangling Hair Brush for silky-smooth, knot-free strands when you’re ready to brush.<\/p>\n\n
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“I was surprised by the thick, nubby (but super-soft) texture of this hair towel\u2014and it took me a minute to figure out how to put it on. I like how twisting it effectively squeezes extra water out of my hair without causing friction, and it doesn’t feel overly large for my bob.\u201d \u2014Deanna Pai, contributing commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nWho it’s for:<\/strong> all hair types, short hair<\/li>\nMaterial:<\/strong> microfiber<\/li>\nMachine washable:<\/strong> yes, air-dry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Cotton Hair Towel:<\/strong> Cozy Earth Luxe Hair Towel<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure c<\/em>ontributor Annie Blackman wearing the Cozy Earth Luxe Hair Towel<\/p>\n<\/span>Annie Blackman<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> Cozy Earth’s Luxe Hair Towel is basically the equivalent of a fancy hotel bathrobe for your hair. The luxe cotton gives it that sturdier feel, while the bamboo viscose blend dries your hair gently and securely, thanks to a no-budge elastic and button closure at the back. For our curly-haired friends, good news: Because experts say that microfiber towels can cause frizz in some curl textures, this cotton-based fabric is a great candidate for plopping, a.k.a. literally dropping your curls into the towel and tying it up to dry.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cThis is a no-fuss hair towel that I can count on to absorb quickly every time. What can I say other than it’s gorg, it works, and it makes me feel fancy.” \u2014Annie Blackman, contributor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nWho it’s for:<\/strong> people with low-maintenance hair<\/li>\nMaterial:<\/strong> cotton, bamboo viscose<\/li>\nMachine washable:<\/strong> yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest for Long Hair:<\/strong> Volo Super Hero XL Hair Towel<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> commerce writer Lily Wohlner wearing the Volo Super Hero XL Hair Towel<\/p>\n<\/span>Lily Wohlner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n