How to Buy the Best Hair Dryer at the Best Price

Andis Ionic Hair Dryer

Hair dryers, by design, all dry hair. But what most people don't know is that all hair dryers are definitely NOT created equal. Ionic, Tourmaline, High wattage? What's the difference and what does it mean? Well keep reading to get the skinny on what's the difference between a hair dryer, and the best hair dryer.

Things You'll Need

• Understanding of your own hair characteristics

Instructions

1. 

   Before even looking for a hair dryer, you need to understand your hair. Does it frizz up easily, is it too curly, or is there just lots of it that takes forever to dry. Knowing what you have is the best way to decide what you need.

2. 

   Let's talk about power first. Obviously the more power a hair dryer has, the quicker it will dry your hair. But, I bet you didn't know that a more powerful hair dryer is better able to straighten curly or frizzy hair.

3. 

   After power, you need to decide on a regular hair dryer or an ionic one. An ionic hair dryer dries hair quicker AND cuts frizz down significantly. If you have frizzy hair, or just lot's of it, the ionic hair dryer is for you.

4. 

   Overlooked, but definitely not insignificant is the power settings. Most people just set their hair dryer to one heat setting (the highest) and leave it at that. You'll actually get better results once you learn the best speed and temperature to use for different hair styles. Choose a hair dryer, or ionic hair dryer with multiple settings.

5. 

   The diffuser attachment is great for giving flat hair a 'lift', make sure the hair dryer you choose has one of these if flat hair is your enemy. Narrow nozzles are great for straightening out curly hair.

6. One more thing, ionic hair dryers make hair silky and glossy, even though they are a bit more expensive an ionic hair dryer is a nice thing to have if you love your hair.

7. Make sure you visit hair dryer review sites like Consumer Reports to read what others are saying about the hair dryer you are interested in. Reading hair dryer reviews can help you narrow down the type of hair dryer that is best for you.

Tips & Warnings

• Get an ionic hair dryer if you need to dry your hair quickly or if it's frizzy

• Don't overlook the attachments the hair dryer comes with

• Read hair dryer reviews at review sites like Consumer Reports

Resources

• Andis 82075 Tourmaline/Ionic Hair Dryer
• Conair 213X Infiniti Professional Tourmaline Ceramic Technology Ionic Styler, Black
• Elchim Professional 2001 1800 Watt Classic Hair Dryer (Colors May Vary)