The Top 5 Need to Know Facts about Hair Dryers!
If you're shopping for a new hair dryer make sure you do your research, because the right choice will be a great, lasting investment. Our beauty experts have compiled the Top 5 Need to Know Facts about Hair Dryers to help you on your search!
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Why is Ionic so important? An ionic hair dryer will be made with a ceramic heater instead of a metal based heater. This will create a much safer heat for your hair. Ionic heat is more balanced, so instead of frying your hair it safely and evenly heats the entire folicle. Ionic heat is important if your hair is dry, damage prone, or prone to frizz.
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What wattage is best for my hair type?
You should try to find a hair dryer with at least 1800 watts if you want a lasting, professional hair dryer. The more wattage the better as long as the dryer has adjustable speed settings! Dryers with a higher wattage are more professional and last longer than dryers with less wattage.
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Why is tourmaline important?
Ionic heat is important but it's even better if the heat also has a tourmaline infusion. Tourmaline will treat dry, damaged hair and help prevent future damage from occuring to the hair. Another important fact to remember about Tourmaline is that it is proven to reduce frizz, so if dry/frizzy hair is a concern to you, you NEED a hair dryer with Tourmaline!
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What settings should I look for? There are three important settings to look for in a hair dryer. Different heat settings, different speed settings, and a cold blast. This core of settings will allow you to use your hair dryer like a pro! Be careful of choosing a dryer without these important settings.
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What attachments do I need?
The number one attachment that you'll need for a great blow out is a concentrator. A concentrator attachment will channel all the air to come out through a narrow slot and help you point the hair dryer in the correct direction. It's always safer to use your hair dryer with the buffer of a concentrator rather than with the nozzle directly on your hair.
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Thanks to Alisa for writing this article for Misikko!
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