The humble hair dryer is often overlooked when we consider the tools and products we use to put ourselves together every day. Whether you know yours as a hair dryer or a blow dryer, it’s a relatively simple device designed to blow hot or cool air across your hair to help speed the drying process. Hair dryers can also provide better shape and control while styling, as well as offering a little extra lift when you need it most.
The blow dryer was first introduced in the late 1800s, but these initial creations were a far cry from the little hand-held plastic gizmos we have today. Instead they were huge vacuum-based assemblies that one sat under at the salon while waiting for the hair to dry. Hair dryers like those we use today first appeared in the late 1920s, and since then they’ve become more efficient, portable and practical to use.
Today’s most popular blowdryers are made by companies such as Babyliss, Phillips and Vidal Sasoon. Each offering their own take on the style and specification of this most indispensable electrical hair styling aid. Hair dryers typically state a wattage on the package, so that you can compare them. The higher the wattage, the more heat-producing power the hair dryer has to offer. It’s worth noting that the more heat your hairdryer produces, the more potential damage it can cause your hair.
To avoid this, the best hairdryers provide temperature controls as well as a coolshot feature that allows you a blast of cold air now and then during styling. Most major manufacturers, like Braun, Revlon and Remington, make a variety of hairdryers to suit your needs. Options include various settings, sizes, colours and even collapsing options for easy storage and travel.
Online comparison shopping is a great way to find the right hairdryer for you. By looking at a number of hair dryers side by side, you can more readily compare the features and prices to be sure you get the best hairdryer for the money. Keep an eye on the shipping charges, and always buy from reputable retailers with clear return policies to avoid disappointment.© Hair Styling.org.uk 2007.
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