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26 Beauty Habits to Break Right Now

Quick, easy tips on mascara, perfume, SPF foundation, exfoliation and more.
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Woman towel drying her hair

Don't Rub Your Hair Dry with a Towel

The back-and-forth motion can disrupt the cuticle (the strand's outer layer), causing frizz and making hair harder to style. Instead, wrap hair in a towel, lightly press with your palms to help it absorb as much water as possible, and then use a wide-tooth comb to eliminate tangles, says trichologist Philip Kingsley. — Alessandra Foresto

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From the July 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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