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Investing in an ionic hair dryer like the one your stylist uses may put you one step closer to that perfect sleek, smooth and stylish blowout. But before revving up your everyday routine and dropping major dollars on a new beauty tool, here are some of the ins and outs of this trendy blowdryer.

An ionic hair dryer releases negative ions, which interact with the H2O molecules on your damp tresses, breaking them up into smaller particles. This makes the water evaporate from your hair quicker.

While many hair dryers exist in today's market, ionic models are the only ones that use these negative ions. Other dryers rely on different components to dry your tresses. For example, ceramic dryers have metal plates or internal parts that consist of ceramic, which uses even, radiant infrared heat to dry your locks and promote shine.

Ionic hair dryers are staples in salons across the country -- and for good reason. These tools can improve both the texture and health of your tresses.

Faster drying time and healthier hair certainly are appealing, but like most products, ionic hair dryers come with a few disadvantages.