THERE ARE CERTAIN things that you (hopefully) already know are no good for your hair. We're talking about things like using hot tools without a heat protectant, overdoing it on the highlights...you get the picture. But did you know that there are some other much sneakier and less obvious culprits that could also be doing a number on your strands? Here, stylists weigh in on five of these secretly damaging habits-plus what to do instead.
INSTEAD OF
Sleeping with Wet Hair
WHY NOT
Quick-Dry Like a Pro
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