Named Best Hair Towel Overall by Byrdie, March 2026
Allure Best of Beauty Award 2021 and 2022
Holds up to 10x its weight in water, Intertek-certified
Dry Your Hair Up to 50% Faster
The VOLO Hero Hair Towel is made from Nanoweave®, an elevated form of microfiber with a tighter weave, created for wet hair. It pulls water out fast, so you wrap it, walk away, and skip the rubbing.
- Dries hair up to 50% faster than a standard towel
- Holds up to 10x its weight in water (Intertek-certified)
- Less rubbing and less friction on wet hair
- Lightweight, with a snug strap that keeps it in place
Quick Facts
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Size: 39.4 x 23.5 inches
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Fabric: Nanoweave®, an elevated microfiber with a tighter weave
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Closure: Snug strap
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Wear time: 10 to 20 minutes
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Packaging: Eco tote
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Colors: Cloud Pink, Luna Gray, Salt White, Capri Blue
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Long or thick hair? See the Super Hero XL
Why Your Towel Matters
Hair is delicate when it's wet. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, "roughly rubbing your hair dry can cause damage." A regular bath towel practically asks you to rub. This one asks you to wrap and wait.
What Makes Nanoweave® Different
A tighter weave
Nanoweave® is an elevated form of microfiber, woven tighter than standard microfiber and made for hair.
Serious absorbency
It holds up to 10x its weight in water, so it pulls moisture out instead of pushing it around.
Faster drying
Up to 50% faster than a standard towel.
Is the VOLO Hero Right for Your Hair?
Frizz-prone hair
Rubbing wet hair with a rough towel is one of the easiest ways to invite frizz. Wrap instead.
Curly, wavy and coily hair
Made for plopping, and the strap holds the wrap while your curls set. See our guide to the best hair towel for curly hair.
Color-treated, highlighted and bleached hair
Wrap instead of rub. Read how to towel dry color-treated hair.
Fine hair
Lightweight and soft, and the strap keeps it put.
Long or thick hair
Try the Super Hero XL, with 30% more fabric and an extended strap.
How to Use the VOLO Hero
- Squeeze out the excess water. No wringing.
- Flip your hair forward, wrap, and secure the strap.
- Leave it on for 10 to 20 minutes while you do the rest of your routine.
- Unwrap and style as usual, or air dry.
VOLO Hero vs. a Regular Bath Towel
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VOLO Hero |
Regular bath towel |
| Made for |
Wet hair |
Your body |
| Fabric |
Nanoweave®, a tighter-weave microfiber |
Cotton terry loops |
| Drying |
Up to 50% faster |
Standard |
| Absorbency |
Up to 10x its weight in water (Intertek-certified) |
Varies |
| Stays on |
Snug strap |
Nothing to hold it |
Switching from Aquis? See our full VOLO vs. Aquis comparison.
Care
- Machine wash warm with like colors
- Tumble dry low, or hang to dry
- Do not bleach
- Skip the fabric softener and dryer sheets. They coat the fibers, and a Nanoweave® towel that can't absorb is just a very pretty scarf.
VOLO Hero Hair Towel FAQs
Is Nanoweave® a microfiber?
Yes, an elevated one. Nanoweave® has a tighter weave than standard microfiber, and it's made for hair. It holds up to 10x its weight in water (Intertek-certified) and dries hair up to 50% faster than a standard towel. One reviewer put it this way: "I had a couple of cheaper microfiber towels and they do not compare." (Mariela H.)
Is it good for curly hair?
Yes. It's made for plopping, and the strap holds the wrap while your curls set. See our curly hair guide.
Can I use it on color-treated hair?
Yes. Wrapping instead of rubbing is the gentler way to dry any hair, colored or not. See our color-treated hair guide.
How long should I leave it on?
10 to 20 minutes. Most people wear it through the rest of their routine.
Which size do I need?
The Hero (39.4 x 23.5 inches) works for most hair. If your hair is long, thick, or dense, go with the Super Hero XL (39.4 x 30.5 inches).
Is a $48 hair towel worth it?
Our customers seem to think so. One reviewer is on her second towel. "My first towel lasted over 5 years," she wrote. "I use it almost every day." (Shawn B.)
Can I return it?
Yes, within 30 days of purchase. See our full return policy.
