In the summer, drying your hair fast usually means stepping outside for the six seconds that it?d take for the sun to do its job, but in the winter, it?s a whole other story: No matter what your grandmother would have you believe, leaving the house with wet head of hair might not actually get you sick, but it will be unfortunate levels of uncomfortable. With that in mind, we talked to hairstylist Michael Dueñas to find out how to dry your hair fast?like, really fast.
Wring It Out.
First things first: As soon as you shut the water off, wring out your hair ever so slightly?you don?t want to twist it so hard that it hurts, but getting rid of the excess moisture will set you up for a quick blow-dry.
Towel Dry.

For the love of all things holy, stop towel-drying your hair in a fury: You?ll damage the cuticle faster than any heat tool, since wet hair is more susceptible to breakage. And while you?re at it, switch to a microfiber towel for maximum absorption. ?I highly recommend switching to the Aquis towel,? says Dueñas, who says he?s ?never used a more absorbent, less abrasive towel before.? It?ll cut your dry time in half, but if you?re in a bind, a 100 percent cotton T-shirt works, too. And if you have curls, plop: just flip your head over and pile your hair on top of your head. Then, wrap it in the microfiber towel and get started on your makeup. Prep Your Hair.
?Getting your hair to dry faster without damage is key,? says Dueñas, who recommends spritzing Garnier Fru...