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What qualities should I be looking for when shopping for hair styling appliances?
What makes a curling iron, a waver, or a blow dryer good? I want something affordable and minimally damaging. Please list suggestion on what to look for in a product and any specific product suggestions you know of for any of the three mentioned appliances. thanks! 10 points to the best answer!
With a hair dryer, you want to make sure you choose one with a heat regulator. Cheaper ones often do not offer this feature.
Make sure your dryer comes with a nozzle attachment, which will concentrate the air as you blow dry.
If you have curly hair, make sure you find a dryer that comes with a diffuser, or make sure that you can get a diffuser that fits your dryer.
Look for a dryer with multiple heat/speed settings (4-6 is pretty standard these days), and for a cool shot button to lock hair in place after it's been heat styled.
Moderately expensive hair dryers ($20 to $80) come equipped with most of the settings that you will need for daily use. Most feature multiple temperature settings and a cool blast button for drying brittle hair or for setting curl. Most people with "normal" hair can do well with these dryers — and the good news is that they're becoming more sophisticated and developing some of the features more expensive models, like ionic and ceramic, already offer.
Professional hair dryers ($80 to $100-plus) can be purchased at a beauty supply store, a salon or through a professional catalogue. While these hair dryers are geared toward repeated use by professionals, they can be beneficial at home if you are willing to pay the price.
Many of these professional dryers are quiet and feature new drying technologies such as ionic and ceramic energy to cut your hair drying time in half. They infuse moisture and only cause minimal damage to the hair cuticle. They'll usually last you a lot longer than the moderately expensive dryer. Their motors are far more powerful and well-built than the moderately expensive dryers, and with the technology they use, there's less chance of blowing out the dryer completely.
The more expensive models are also better for women who straighten their hair on a regular basis. They have far more horsepower than their commercial counterparts, and will withstand prolonged high heat better than the less expensive models.
Ionic Hair Dryers have an anti-frizz effect.
Ceramic Hair Dryers pack more power which will dry your hair a lot more quickly.
Tourmaline Hair Dryers can produce both effects, they are suitable for those who use their hair dryers A LOT. Heavy-Duty, if you will.
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