13 best hair towels and wraps to buy in Australia in 2024

Buying a towel just for your hair might seem ludicrous at first, but trust us, once you’ve used one you’ll never go back to normal towels.

Melissa Mason

5 min read

September 15, 2023 - 8:53AM

Hair towels help dry hair in a flash, and are great for anyone who is time-poor. Credit: Ettitude.

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Hair towels and wraps are definitely a haircare dark horse – chances are you haven’t even heard of them.

The concept of buying a towel specifically for wrapping up your post-shower hair seems a little ludicrous at first, but trust me when I say that for anyone time poor (ahem, all of us), they’re essential.

No one enjoys drying their hair, and the longer/thicker yours is, the more of a pain it can be – especially if you blow-dry or use a diffuser. Hair towels and wraps are definitely for you. Designed to absorb more water from strands without damage, they’ll leave you with actual “towel-dried” hair, so instead of blasting droplets out of your strands, you’ll be starting with that hairdresser-style damp hair when you reach for the hairdryer.

Below you’ll find our picks for the best hair towels and wraps, so good hair days become daily occurrences.

BEST OVERALL HAIR TOWELS

Rosaura Waffle Hair Towel, $19.99

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Made of a high-absorbing polyester/polyamide blend, this waffle hair towel promises to protect hair from split ends by absorbing water gently, as opposed to roughly via rubbing. Designed as a towel, it means you don’t have to learn how to secure this hair towel – simply wrap around your hair in the same way you would a regular towel.

Best value

The Wet Brush Detangler And Towel Set, $26.95

This two-in-one pack is perfect if you’re looking to improve your hair health and protect strands against damage. The Wet Brush detangler made our list for detangling hair brushes, so being able to purchase it alongside a hair wrap is a great discount!

Bondi Home & Spa Microfibre Hair Towel, $14.95

With over 1000 reviews and maintaining a strong 4.5 out of five rating, this hair towel makes our list thanks to its size. Large enough to handle the longest and thickest strands, it’s incredibly easy to use and you won’t feel like you’re struggling to fit your hair into it. “This towel is a perfect size, has a lovely feel to it and the quality is good. I purchased three microfiber hair towels to see which one I liked the best. I love this one,” one reviewer said.

Abyssian Self-Care Hair Towel, $59

An eco-friendly option, this microfiber towels made from two recycled large PET bottles that were destined for landfill. The fast-absorbing towel offers a faster solution to air drying your hair, without the damaging effects of heat.

BEST HAIR TOWELS FOR LONG HAIR

Ettitude Waffle Hair Towel, $44

If you’re looking for a sustainable hair towel option, this one is perfect – made of ettitude’s CleanBamboo waffle weave, it uses a honeycomb design that draws moisture into its base layer, making it highly absorbent.

O&M Turban Hair Wrap, $24.95

This gentle micro-weave hair towel is designed to be ultra absorbent, all while being gentle on your tresses. Five star reviews say the towel is “super fluffy and light” as well as “so easy” to tie around the head.

“The fabric is SO FLUFFY and beautiful, feels soft and lovely against your face and it fits over my hair perfectly,” one five star review reads.

“It is large enough to cover hair completely but not at all heavy on my head. It even looks good!! It is as good as anything similar and the best I’ve had and I’ve had a few. Incredibly well priced for such a fantastic item.

“It takes as much moisture as you want it to from your hair without getting soggy or drying the hair too much. Can’t recommend highly enough.”

Iles Formula Hair Turban, $51

This beautiful, fluffy hair towel is designed to be secured with a button closure, so it’s really easy to wear as you get ready through the morning. “This hair turban is very soft and a great size. I use it when I put a masque in my hair to leave in overnight,” one reviewer writes.

SWISSH Top Knot Towel Turban, $19.95

This microfiber towel from SWISSH, the wellness company co-founded by media personality Sally Obermeder, is all about keeping your hair healthy.

Made from absorbent microfiber this towel will help lock in moisture while tackling frizz and fly-aways for hair that’s healthier and looks great.

BEST HAIR TOWELS FOR THICK HAIR

Chloe & Lola Quick Dry Hair Towel Wrap, $24.95

This soft to the touch hair towel wrap is made from fluffy polyester and has a handy elasticated rim to keep your hair tucked inside. This hair towel will speed up air drying time, with five star reviews saying it was “very absorbent and great quality”.

Kitsch Microfibre Hair Towel, $28.25

Not only do we love the leopard print on this stretchy hair towel, we also love how spacious it is for thicker hair, thanks to a super elasticated edge. “This thing is so awesome. I have curly hair and I let my wet curls plop in this for about 10 min before styling. It’s easy to use and looks awesome!” one reviewer wrote.

M-Bestl 2-Pack Hair Towel Wrap, $39.79

Really want to commit to hair wraps and towels? This 2-pack is well-priced and means you won’t miss out of the benefits of a hair towel while one is in the wash. Reviews are positive, with one saying “I was kind of nervous to purchase because I have a larger head but this fit perfect with plenty of room. Definitely recommend!”

BEST HAIR TOWELS FOR FINE HAIR

Coco & Eve Microfibre Towel Wrap, $34.90

This adorable microfibre hair wrap has some rave reviews on Adore Beauty, like “my hair feels drier fast, which is the main reason I wanted to get this.” Some reviews mention its smaller size, which is why we feel it’s best for those with fine hair who want a slightly smaller hair towel to ensure maximum absorbency.

Conair Twist And Wrap Towel, $14.05

This hair towel is slightly thinner than others, meaning it won’t take too much moisture out of fine hair. “You will notice the difference from your first use. It leaves your hair moisturised and healthy unlike the other towels those damage your hair and dry it out,” says one reviewer.

HOW DO I USE A HAIR TOWEL OR WRAP?

For towels, you wrap your hair just like you would with a regular towel – simply bend over and flip your hair so it falls straight down, hang the towel so one edge sits at the base of your hair line, then run it along the rest of your hair line and twist so it wraps the hair. Then, stand up and place the twisted hair towel back over your head, like a ponytail.

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For the hair wraps, the trick is to put post-shower hair into the tucked section, twist like you’re making a low ponytail, then attach the elastic ring to the button at the top front. This secures the wrap onto your head and makes it really easy to go about preparing for the rest of your day. The button always goes at the front middle of your head.

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