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What We Tested This Week: AQUIS Rapid Dry Lisse Hair Turban
Who This Is Perfect For: Anyone who wants to cut down their blow-drying time or get rid of their blow dryer — completely.
I hate blow-drying my hair. It takes forever, you have to basically be a contortionist to get any volume, and in the summer, the heat from the dryer turns my bathroom into a sauna to the point I’m dying in a pool of sweat.
But I’m never going to blow-dry my hair again. That's because I’m using the Aquis Hair Turban!
It’s a microfiber towel that wicks water away from your hair when it's most vulnerable (in other words: when it’s wet!). Turns out, wet hair equals more breakage.
But it’s more than just a towel — it’s a turban! With a button!
Aquis Rapid Dry Lisse Hair Turban
Pros
- Dries hair fast
- Leaves hair smooth and shiny
- Easy to clean
Cons
- No complaints here!
I have a ton of hair. Like, ridiculous amounts. So, I always need a big, long towel to firmly wrap all my wet hair on top of my head. But big towels weigh a ton. They loosen as you move around, put laundry away, cook dinner, or whatever it is you do while waiting for your hair to dry. You end up redoing the “flip, tighten, and twist” movement like 5 times before you give up and just let it air dry with water dripping everywhere.
But with the Aquis turban, I hop out of the shower, throw my hair into the turban, secure the end to the button at the nap of my neck, and carry on! It stays put.
What Type of Hair Is It Good for?
The Aquis is great for anyone who wants to ditch their blow dryer and protect their hair from cotton-towel friction breakage. But more specifically, the towel works great for people with curly, fine, or delicate hair. Why will those types benefit the most? Those are the types most vulnerable to breakage.
How Do I Put It On?
At first I was like, “What is the banana-hammock sling concoction?" But then I quickly realized the button goes at the nape of your neck. Just bend at the waist, flip your hair over, place the button at your neck, secure your hair in the long part, twist, flip, and secure.
How Long Do I Leave It On?
Until your hair is damp to the touch — not fully dry. People with curly hair likely will have to leave it on for less time than those with straight hair. But it really depends on your personal makeup and preference! I sleep in mine!
How Do I Clean It?
Machine-washable, baby! Delicate cycle with mild detergent is best. Low heat in the dryer. I hang mine on the bathroom doorknob after each use to let it dry before using again!
Is It Worth the Hype?
Heck yes! It's only $30, so I'd say it’s definitely worth the hype! Reviewers say it cuts blow-dry time in half. And they’ve sold 2 million units in 2 years. That means 2 million people have ditched their blow dryers and are running around with smoother, more beautiful hair.
Shouldn't you be 2 million and 1?
AQUIS makes a number of different items that'll totally change your hair cleaning and drying routine. Check them out below!
aquis Aquis Rapid Dry Hair Turban
AQUIS Aquis Original Hair Turban
aquis AQUIS Prime System
AQUIS Aquis Original Hair Towel
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Christine is the VP of Growth and Strategy for Hearst's Enthusiast Group (BestProducts.com, Popular Mechanics, Runner's World, Bicycling, Biography, and Oprah Daily), where she spends her days digging through data for trends and analyzing user behavior (but also there is lot of shopping); she’s a certified yoga instructor, avid half-marathoner, mom of two, reformed vegan, dog lover, future sommelier, and hiker/camper/skier extraordinaire. She studied both Journalism and Apparel Design at Colorado State University, got her start in media as an intern at Harper's BAZAAR, and thinks we’ll all be living in “Amazon Prime Villages” shortly — and is totally OK with that.
