Why use a hair dryer?
Hair will eventually dry naturally on its own if given enough time, then why use a hair dryer? One obvious advantage is that it will quickly dry your hair so you have more time to spend on other things. This is especially helpful if you need to leave the house shortly after washing your hair or on cold weather. Second, it’s easier to style hair with a hair dryer than without, as blow-dried hair is smoother, softer and more manageable.
What to look for in a hair dryer
Here are a few important features to look for when choosing a hair dryer:
- Technology
The newest technologies used in the world of hair dryers are “ceramic”, “tourmaline” and “ionic”.
Ceramic hair dryers help give balanced heat distribution, preventing any sections of your hair from overheating or drying out.
Tourmaline hair dryers emit negative ions and have infrared generating properties. They dry hair quicker while preventing damage and sealing in moisture and shine.
Ionic hair dryers create negative ions that neutralize hair's positive charge and make it smooth.
Many ionic hair dryers utilize both ceramic and tourmaline technologies. They tend to be more expensive, but for shinier and healthier result in less time, they are worth of investment.
- Power
The power of a hair dryer ranges from 600 watts to 2,000 watts. As a general rule, a dryer with 1875 watts of power will dry your hair well (especially thick air).
- Heat and speed settings
The more heat and speed settings a dryer has, the more control you have over the airflow that is produced. Use hotter, faster airflow for initial rough drying and cooler, slower airflow as the hair dries. For styling, you generally want a reasonable heat with a slower airflow speed.
- Cool shot button
This is an important styling function. It blasts your hair with cool air, setting your style you created in place.
- Attachments
A concentrator attachment works best for straight hair, as it directs the air-flow and help reduces frizz.
A diffuser attachment softens the airflow to add body and volume, which is great for curly or wavy hair.
To choose a right hair dryer, there are a lot more things for you to consider: brands, price, quality, warranty, ect. Just check out the best hair dryers we pick for you and find the one that fits your budget and styling needs.
A hair dryer, also known as a blow dryer, is an electrical device designed to blow cool or hot air to quickly dry and style hair. Both women and men have been using it as a dairy beauty tool, and it has been found in the average household as well as hair salons.
