Winter-Proof Your Hair

Blow-Dry Speedily

The less time you spend drying your hair, the better. Strands are surprisingly strong, but they're more likely to break when wet. To dry hair fast, blot dampness with paper towels; they're "superabsorbent and not as damaging as cotton or terry-cloth towels," says Jet Rhys, owner of eponymous salons in San Diego.