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According to hairstylist Cim Mahony, who has worked with everyone from supermodel Kate Moss to HRH Queen Mary of Denmark, the argument that air-drying is a healthier option for your hair is actually a myth. “Gently blow drying with the right hairdryer on the lowest heat and speed setting until it is 90 per cent dry is better for the hair than air-drying,” says Mahony, adding that this primarily comes down to your hair’s response to being wet. It’s thought that hair can astonishingly absorb up to 30 per cent of its weight in water. This, in turn, causes it to swell and weaken while also putting pressure on the bonds that hold the hair together.