How to Choose a Hair Dryer
A beautiful hair style results from good hair products and equipment. A hair dryer that fries hair or produces little air flow means that it's time to purchase a new model. Purchasing a hair dryer seems like a simple task. Yet the wide range of options for hair dryers leaves many people scratching their heads. Knowing what to look for makes the selection easier. You can make sure you make a good investment on a styling tool that will last and lower the amount of damage to your hair. Does this Spark an idea?
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Evaluate your use of a hair dryer. Consider how often you use a hair dryer and the length of time you dry your hair. Some people use the blow dryer to completely dry hair, while others use it to simply set a hairstyle. The more you use a hair dryer, the more damage it can do to your hair so investing in a professional quality hair dryer is a consideration.
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Set your hair dryer budget. The price range varies depending on the quality and features. Setting the budget helps you eliminate the hair dryers outside of the limit. They typically range from drug store models at less than $20 to professional quality hair dryers for more than $100.
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Consider the type of heating element in each hair dryer. Cheaper models usually use metal or plastic, which can result in extreme and uneven heat, thus causing more damage. Ceramic is more common on high end hair dryers and heat more evenly and gently. Ionic models dry faster and leave hair looking better.
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Compare the wattage on each potential hair dryer model. A blow dryer with 1300 watts or more is the best option for most people. The higher the wattage, the less time it will take to dry your hair.
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Note the number of heat settings on each hair dryer model. More settings give you more flexibility for styling. You can use lower settings to cause less damage to the hair. Also look for a cool shot feature that helps set finished hairstyles.
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Look at the attachments offered with each hair dryer. A nozzle to concentrate the air is a good feature. Diffusers are also popular and are important for people with curly hair.
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Hold each hair dryer model to see how it feels in your hand. Note both the feel of the handle and the overall weight of the dryer, particularly if you use a hair dryer frequently.
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