Been shopping for a new hair dryer lately?
No doubt you were confronted with a wide range of choices. From inexpensive hair dryers that cost about $10 to professional hair dryers costing ten times that much, there really is a large and confusing array of hair dryer options to choose from.
So, how can you sort through all the choices to find the perfect hair dryer for your particular needs and hair type? The answer lies in becoming familiar with the different types of hair dryers so that you are able to purchase the one that you really need and avoid the ones that are unnecessarily tricked out.
As mentioned, new hair dryers can be inexpensive or very expensive depending on the hair dryer that you choose. Although choosing a hair dryer because it is dirt cheap is never a good option, you can cut your costs by choosing a hair dryer that has only the options that you will really use. To help you, I have separated, according to cost, the different types of hair dryers that you're likely see on your next shopping trip.
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Inexpensive hair dyers (less than $20): These can be found in almost any store. These hair dryers may not cost a lot when you first purchase them, but they can cost you a great deal when it comes to hair damage. Most inexpensive hair dryers only come equipped with one temperature setting, which means you can literally blast your tresses to death with the unchecked heat from one of these babies.
The only time an inexpensive hair dryer is a good idea is if you rarely use one, if your hair is extremely short or if you only use a hair dryer briefly to set your gel.
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Mid-priced hair dryers ($20 - $50): These come equipped with most of the settings that you need for daily use of the hair dryer. Most of these hair dryers feature multiple temperature settings and a cool blast button for drying brittle hair or for setting in curl. These are the hair dryers that are most perfect for everyone.
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Professional hair dryers ($50 - $100+): These can only be purchased at beauty supply stores or through professional catalogues. These hair dryers are obviously geared toward repeated use by professionals, but they can be beneficial to use at home if you are willing to pay the price.
These hair dryers are usually ultra quiet and feature new drying technologies such as ionic energy, which cut your hair drying time in half. They infuse moisture and only cause very minimal damage.
As with all thermal styling tools, hair dryers will cause damage to the hair shaft. Incorrect or repeated, high-temperature use of a hair dryer can leave your hair looking dull and frizzy. The best way to make sure this does not happen to you is to always keep the hair dryer 10” from your hair and point the stream of air down the hair shaft. Failure to do so may result in heat bubbles forming on the hair shaft or a blown cuticle, which will cause dullness and frizz.
Remember, the type of hair dryer you purchase may have an impact on how much damage you get from using a hair dryer on your hair everyday, but the main culprit of damage is misuse of the hair dryer. So make sure you have a really good quality hair dryer and that you use it properly. Your hair will thank you for it by remaining shiny and healthy for years to come.
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