Top Ten Considerations Before Buying Blow Dryers
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It seems like there is a constant battle with hair. The perfect
Blow dryers, a staple in hair care, has been the savior (or cause) of many bad hair days. It's used to style, dry, shape, and tame. There are many who wield their blow dryers proudly and couldn't live without it.
But with so many blow dryers on the market, how do you discern the good from the bad? What features should you consider?
Price
Never choose a dryer because it is cheap. Some relatively inexpensive dryers can work quite well but you don't want to sacrifice quality for price.
With blow dryerspriced dryer may do everything you need, without putting a dent in your wallet.
Hair Type
Different hair types need different
hair care, and heat damage is one of the most common type of hair damage. The last thing you want is to blow dry your hair into a frizzy, dry mess.
* Fine hair is most prone to heat damage, which leaves the hair dry and brittle. Look for a dryer that has
Ceramic blow dryers are an ideal choice as they help protect against heat damage.
* Thick hair can be a pain to dry: it takes forever and conventional blow dryers might not get the job done efficiently. Try
tourmaline dryers, which all speed up drying time.
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Ionic
Ionic blow dryers are the "it" product; they claim to eliminate frizz and give the hair more body.
There's a science behind ionic dryers. Ions are charged particles, which each contain a positive or a negative charge. The common blow dryer has positive charges, which cause the cuticle covering of the hair shaft to open, resulting in a frizzy and dull appearance. Ionic hair dryers produce negatively charged ions, causing the cuticle to remain flat, and effectively trapping the moisture. Ionic appliances dry hair faster than regular dryers, while leaving it shiny and smooth. They are also supposed to banish static electricity that results in flyaways.
Ionic dryers are a great buy for everyone, especially for those that don't need a tremendous amount of styling help.
Tourmaline
Weight
Weight is an important, yet often overlooked point when choosing a blow dryer. Blow drying can be a lengthy process and you don't want a blow dryer that gets too heavy and wears out your arm. Look for a
lightweight blow dryer that won't tire you out.
Wattage
Blow dryers come in a range of watts: the higher the wattage, the hotter the dryer can get. Dryers that have a higher wattage also require less time, reducing the extent of heat exposure. Some dryers can run well over
cool shot on blow dryers is a button or setting that shoots out cool air instead of the typical hot air. This is particularly useful when styling your hair in a certain format. The hot air opens cuticles allowing the hair to dry, while cold hair closes the cuticles and sets the hair.
Cool shot is intended to be used as bursts of cold air, and not for prolonged drying.
Nozzle vs. No-Nozzle Design
Blow dryers are designed to have a nozzle or no-nozzle design.
Both designs allow for attachments to be used with the blow dryer.
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Diffuser
* Combs
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Styling brushes
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Concentrator nozzle
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