Most hair dryers available in the market today boast of numerous “features” that look appealing and enticing to consumers. If you really need healthy, strong hair that isn’t brittle or frayed, we think it is highly appropriate to spend few extra bucks to acquire quality hair dryers; something that you can be proud of every time you wash and dry your hair.
Hair dryers have become a commonly used device, but many people may be unaware of the severe risks that can be caused by unsafe practices when using hair dryers. Keep yourself and your family safe by reading these tips and warnings –
Proper earthing should be ensured while plugging the hair dryer. Unplug the hair dryer when you are done using it. Keep it in a dry cabinet or storage space where it cannot fall or be pulled into a bathtub or sink. Read the warnings and instructions for your hair dryer before use. This includes any instructions in or on the box and the safety label on the cord of the hair dryer. Set the hair dryer to the desired setting–often low, medium or high. Run the hair dryer over your hair, keeping it a safe distance from your scalp to avoid burning. Keep the plug away from hot surfaces while in use.
There are several types of blow dryers available, and you should choose the one that best suits your drying and styling needs. Standard models offer a variety of features, such as:
Multiple heat settings, including a cool setting to help set curls or gel. Assorted attachments for different styling needs. Voltage adaptors suitable for travel. Safety sensors and fan cages.
Let’s now take a look at a thorough analysis of some of the features you should look for in a quality hair dryer – and more importantly, why.
The Heating Element:
Cheap hair dryers normally use metal or plastic heating elements that burn with intense and uneven heat. Essentially, they dry your hair by boiling it off. If you don’t take great pains to protect your hair, prolonged blow drying will make it grow brittle and eventually break.
With high-end hair dryers, ceramic heating is the standard. Ceramic has remarkable properties – it penetrates the hair shaft safely, instead of heating from outside. Ceramic, which can be infused with tourmaline or other elements, produces a gentle heat that means ceramic heating is safer – ceramic space heaters aren’t as prone to fire hazards the way metal ones are, and ceramic hair dryers won’t blast your hair either.
Diffusers & Attachments:
To create more volume or waves, be sure to pick up a hair dryer with a diffuser attachment. A concentrator attachment directs air from the dryer to a targeted space, useful for better control if you like to blow dry your hair straight using a brush.
Wattage:
While wattage varies among hair dryers, we always recommend something 1300 watts or above (unless a travel hair dryer). All of our professional hair dryers fit this category. Wattage directly affects how fast your hair dries (higher watts = more time to snooze in the morning).
Ionic drying:
Cheap hair dryers that use metal or plastic elements diffuse positive ions that cause the (normally neutral) cuticle covering of the hair shaft to open, causing frizz and dull appearance. Ionic hair dryers produce negatively charged ions, which cause the cuticle to remain flat, trapping moisture, eliminating frizz and giving hair more body.
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