Insights on the Hair Keratin Structure Under Different Drying Conditions

The study "Insights on the Hair Keratin Structure Under Different Drying Conditions" found that drying hair with a microfiber towel (80% polyester/20% nylon) best preserves the integrity of hair keratin, maintaining its alpha-helix structure and providing 45% higher mechanical wear resistance compared to drying with a cotton towel or a blow-drier, which only had wear resistances of 17% and 10% respectively. The blow-drier and cotton towel methods also led to a decrease in peak temperatures, indicating potential hair damage. These findings suggest that using a microfiber towel to dry hair could reduce damage associated with the drying process.