Mistake 1: Rubbing Hair with a Towel After Washing After washing your hair, you might rub it with a towel to quickly stop it from dripping. However, this action can damage your hair. Hair stylist Joe says, "Hair is most fragile when wet, and the cuticles are fully open, so you should never rub your hair."

What you should do: Wrap your hair in a towel and gently press or pat it dry to reduce excess moisture. This will prevent frizz and maintain shine during blow-drying.

Mistake 2: Blow-Drying Hair Upside Down Many people think blow-drying hair upside down can quickly dry the roots. However, this action can make hair frizzier because blow-drying against the direction of hair growth prevents the cuticles from closing properly.

What you should do: Blow-dry your hair in the direction of the scalp or use sectioning techniques like hairstylists. Start by drying the hair above the neck and work your way down layer by layer. This prevents the outer hair from drying while the roots remain wet.

Mistake 3: Blow-Drying Close to the Scalp Hairstylists always say to dry the scalp first, as it helps the hair look fuller. But if you're too eager to dry your hair and place the dryer nozzle close to the scalp, the high temperature can damage both the scalp and hair, causing frizz.

What you should do: Keep the dryer nozzle about 15-20 cm away from your hair and move it constantly during blow-drying to avoid damaging the scalp and hair.

Mistake 4: Blow-Drying Without Direction Blow-drying hair without a specific direction can lead to frizz, or using hot air to dry the ends first, thinking it's the right approach.

What you should do: When your hair is wet, hold the dryer in one hand and use your fingers to move the roots left and right. When the roots are about 70-80% dry, switch to cool air and use your fingers to smooth the hair from roots to ends. This reduces frizz and adds shine.

Mistake 5: Using One Temperature Throughout Using only hot air to dry your hair can make it increasingly dry over time. Hair is made of keratin, which can be damaged by high temperatures. Keeping the temperature around 60°C is ideal.

What you should do: When your hair is about 70% dry, switch to cool air and use a straight comb to smooth the hair surface. Apply a pearl-sized amount of hair oil from mid-length to ends for added shine and smoothness.