A few general ground rules:
Dryers with wattages above 1800 watts tend to work best (though there are exceptions, as you'll see below)
Look for a dryer with multiple heat/speed settings (4-6 is pretty standard these days), and for a cool shot button to lock hair in place after it's been heat styled
Make sure your dryer comes with a nozzle attachment, which will concentrate the air as you blow dry
If you have curly hair, make sure you find a dryer that comes with a diffuser, or make sure that you can get a diffuser that fits your dryer.
PRICES
There is a wide range of prices for new hair dryers and, while choosing a dryer because it is dirt cheap is never a good option, you can cut your costs by choosing one that has only the options that you will really use.
Inexpensive hair dryers ($5 to $20) can be found in almost any store. But while they may not be inexpensive when you first purchase them, they can cost you a great deal when it comes to hair damage.
Since most inexpensive hair dryers only come equipped with one temperature setting, you can literally blast your tresses to death with the unchecked heat from one of these models. The inexpensive dryers are best for people who rarely use them. They're also OK if your hair is extremely short or if you only use a hair dryer briefly to set your gel.
The danger in the cheaper models is that they can scorch your hair or, because they often don't have fan cages, your hair can get pulled into the fan.
Moderately expensive hair dryers ($20 to $80) come equipped with most of the settings that you will need for daily use. Most feature multiple temperature settings and a cool blast button for drying brittle hair or for setting curl. Most people with "normal" hair can do well with these dryers — and the good news is that they're becoming more sophisticated and developing some of the features more expensive models, like ionic and ceramic, already offer.
Professional hair dryers ($80 to $100-plus) can be purchased at a beauty supply store, a salon or through a professional catalogue. While these hair dryers are geared toward repeated use by professionals, they can be beneficial at home if you are willing to pay the price.
Many of these professional dryers are quiet and feature new drying technologies such as ionic and ceramic energy to cut your hair drying time in half. They infuse moisture and only cause minimal damage to the hair cuticle. They'll usually last you a lot longer than the moderately expensive dryer. Their motors are far more powerful and well-built than the moderately expensive dryers, and with the technology they use, there's less chance of blowing out the dryer completely.
The more expensive models are also better for women who straighten their hair on a regular basis. They have far more horsepower than their commercial counterparts, and will withstand prolonged high heat better than the less expensive models.
Once you choose your price point, the next step is to narrow down the different models. To do so, look for some of the bells and whistles that could be highly beneficial to your type of hair.
So be sure the Hair Dryer you are planning to buy, have this features:
Ceramic Technology: Ceramic will maintain even temperature all the time, seal hair cuticle, locks in hair color.
Ionic Technology produces positive energy and infuses moisture into the hair shaft. Negative ions also help reduce frizz, static electricity while leaving hair shiny and healthy. Ionic hair dryer reduce blow drying time.
Far Infrared Heat maintains safety of the environment and our health. Reduces the level of EMF (Electric Magnetic Field). Traditional blow dryers contain up to 1500 microns of EMF that can be dangerous, CHI Turbo Professional Hair Dryer contains less than 1.5 microns.
Life expectancy is 1200 hours as opposed to 500 hours for conventional dryers.
Two speed settings.
Cool shot button.
Ergonomically designed. Light weight and quietest professional dryer.
Power source: 110V 60Hz 1500W for use in US/Canada.
Model GF1541.
One-year limited warranty.
As with all thermal styling tools, hair dryers cause damage to the hair shaft. Incorrect or repeated, high-temperature use of a hair dryer can leave your hair looking dull and frizzy.
Go ahead, and good luck!
Dryers with wattages above 1800 watts tend to work best (though there are exceptions, as you'll see below)
Look for a dryer with multiple heat/speed settings (4-6 is pretty standard these days), and for a cool shot button to lock hair in place after it's been heat styled
Make sure your dryer comes with a nozzle attachment, which will concentrate the air as you blow dry
If you have curly hair, make sure you find a dryer that comes with a diffuser, or make sure that you can get a diffuser that fits your dryer.
PRICES
There is a wide range of prices for new hair dryers and, while choosing a dryer because it is dirt cheap is never a good option, you can cut your costs by choosing one that has only the options that you will really use.
Inexpensive hair dryers ($5 to $20) can be found in almost any store. But while they may not be inexpensive when you first purchase them, they can cost you a great deal when it comes to hair damage.
Since most inexpensive hair dryers only come equipped with one temperature setting, you can literally blast your tresses to death with the unchecked heat from one of these models. The inexpensive dryers are best for people who rarely use them. They're also OK if your hair is extremely short or if you only use a hair dryer briefly to set your gel.
The danger in the cheaper models is that they can scorch your hair or, because they often don't have fan cages, your hair can get pulled into the fan.
Moderately expensive hair dryers ($20 to $80) come equipped with most of the settings that you will need for daily use. Most feature multiple temperature settings and a cool blast button for drying brittle hair or for setting curl. Most people with "normal" hair can do well with these dryers — and the good news is that they're becoming more sophisticated and developing some of the features more expensive models, like ionic and ceramic, already offer.
Professional hair dryers ($80 to $100-plus) can be purchased at a beauty supply store, a salon or through a professional catalogue. While these hair dryers are geared toward repeated use by professionals, they can be beneficial at home if you are willing to pay the price.
Many of these professional dryers are quiet and feature new drying technologies such as ionic and ceramic energy to cut your hair drying time in half. They infuse moisture and only cause minimal damage to the hair cuticle. They'll usually last you a lot longer than the moderately expensive dryer. Their motors are far more powerful and well-built than the moderately expensive dryers, and with the technology they use, there's less chance of blowing out the dryer completely.
The more expensive models are also better for women who straighten their hair on a regular basis. They have far more horsepower than their commercial counterparts, and will withstand prolonged high heat better than the less expensive models.
Once you choose your price point, the next step is to narrow down the different models. To do so, look for some of the bells and whistles that could be highly beneficial to your type of hair.
So be sure the Hair Dryer you are planning to buy, have this features:
Ceramic Technology: Ceramic will maintain even temperature all the time, seal hair cuticle, locks in hair color.
Ionic Technology produces positive energy and infuses moisture into the hair shaft. Negative ions also help reduce frizz, static electricity while leaving hair shiny and healthy. Ionic hair dryer reduce blow drying time.
Far Infrared Heat maintains safety of the environment and our health. Reduces the level of EMF (Electric Magnetic Field). Traditional blow dryers contain up to 1500 microns of EMF that can be dangerous, CHI Turbo Professional Hair Dryer contains less than 1.5 microns.
Life expectancy is 1200 hours as opposed to 500 hours for conventional dryers.
Two speed settings.
Cool shot button.
Ergonomically designed. Light weight and quietest professional dryer.
Power source: 110V 60Hz 1500W for use in US/Canada.
Model GF1541.
One-year limited warranty.
As with all thermal styling tools, hair dryers cause damage to the hair shaft. Incorrect or repeated, high-temperature use of a hair dryer can leave your hair looking dull and frizzy.
Go ahead, and good luck!
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