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For sopping wet hair on rushed mornings The hack: If you need to dry your hair quickly, use paper towels -- they absorb more water than a bath towel. Bonus: It is also supposed to be great for curly and frizzy hair, as it creates less friction than a bath towel.

Does it work? For me, mornings are a perpetual rush. Washing my hair adds at least 15 extra minutes to my routine, when you consider drying and styling time. Annoying. So I'll try anything that promises to cut down on the time I spend getting ready/not drinking coffee. After showering, I took a few of the paper towels I had brought in from the kitchen and proceeded to squeeze what felt like gallons of water out of my hair. Tidy this was not -- I ended up with water droplets everywhere. But, my hair did dry faster and was less frizzy. I'd probably save this for special occasions, though -- it feels like a lot of paper towels to use every single day.

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