THINGS TO CONSIDER WHILE BUYING THE BEST HAIR DRYER
When finding and selecting the best hair dryer in India, there is a lot more to it than just picking one off the rack! With infinite options to choose from, how do you know which one suits your styling needs and hair type the most? From wattage to quality and settings, finding the right hair dryers can take your styling game to a whole new level. Are you ready to invest in the best for your hair?
Then, let’s begin with the different types of hair dryers. Because, while choosing one, you will come across various technical terms and not everything can be used in your hair. Their features, advantages and prices are different. The different types of hair dryers are:
- Ionic Hair Dryers: These hair dryer types are meant for fine hair types and are not suitable for too frizzy and thick hair. It is the heating coil used in these dryers that decides the extent of hot air released. They are also not recommended for styling as the electromagnetic field built into these dryers can be harmful if used for a longer period. Even though these dryers are fast, don’t cause damage to the hair and even make your hair shiny, they are not suitable to be used regularly, are more expensive than other dryer types and might lead to over drying, which will eventually damage your hair.
- Ceramic Hair Dryers: Compared to ionic hair dryers, these are inexpensive. They have a ceramic coating on the heating coil. They also provide hot air evenly, making them the best choice for long hair. Ceramic hair dryers are popular for their regular use. It also provides even heat, doesn’t burn your hair and can be used for both styling and drying, unlike ionic ones. Even though these are considered to be more inexpensive than ionic dryers, ceramic hair dryers can be expensive when compared to conventional metallic coiled hair dryers.Â
- Tourmaline and Titanium: These two are the other materials used for coating hair dryers. They are known to improve efficiency and can be expensive as they have a huge demand. While ceramic dryers are considered to be the safest and the best choice for frequent and regular use for various hair types including curly, thick and long, the tourmaline dryers are gentle, quick and are also 50 times faster than all other dryers.
Understanding the types of hair dryers is the first step to choosing the right one. Let’s now examine all the other factors one must consider while choosing the best hair dryer.Â
- Hair type: Not everyone has the same hair type. It can be curly, wavy, straight, fine, thick or thin. Understanding your hair type will help you to choose the best hair dry machine that suits your hair. The theory is simple, a dryer that works on curly and thick is not meant for fine and thick hair. Using so will cause significant damage.Â
- Quality: No matter what features it provides, the key to a good hair dryer lies in its quality. This is because investing in a quality hair dryer can protect your hair, work with speed and efficiency and will also provide you with professional results at home. Hair protection gets compromised when people invest in cheap dryers as they supply uneven heat and this will eventually cause damage to your hair, by breaking them or making them severely dry. A quality hair dryer will provide an even supply of heat, thereby reducing the risk of damage to a significant level and maintaining healthy and shiny hair.Â
- Speed and Heat Settings: Adjustable heat and speed settings are the sign of a good hair dryer. A dryer that is versatile with its heat and speed settings can work on different hair types. For example, higher speed and heat suit thick hair the best, whereas lower settings are good for fine, thin, and delicate hair. A good hair dryer will provide at least 2-3 heat settings and likewise settings in speed.Â
- Watt: Wattage is another quality determining factor in a hair dryer. This mainly enhances its performance, that is, when the hair dryer has higher wattage, it provides faster and more efficient drying. 1800 to 2400 is a recommended range of wattage if you are at the starting point. With that being said, it doesn’t mean that this value is the same for all hair types. For example, fine hair types don’t need higher wattage. Since they don’t use a higher amount of heat, a lower setting and a wattage of around 1000 works perfectly with these. Whereas in the case of thicker hair, the recommended range of wattage is 2400 to 2800 as this helps to make the process faster, by reducing the time of heat being exposed to the hair.Â
- Nozzle: The concentrator nozzle is an attachment that is specifically designed to direct the airflow to required sections. These come in different sizes and using them for different hair types also varies. For fine hair, it is advised to use low heat by maintaining a distance of at least an inch as this helps to avoid flattening. For thick and curly/wavy hair, using a higher amount of heat evenly for sections is advised for the former and using a nozzle along with a round brush accompanied with a heat setting of medium level is advised for the latter.Â
- Reviews: Lastly, make sure you take some time out to read reviews and go through recommendations, before making the final decision. Understand the experiences others have had with the same demands and hair types as you, as this helps you to make an informed and better choice.Â
To conclude, choosing the best hair dryer is not just about picking something that looks stylish, but also about finding a tool that works perfectly for your hair type, styling needs, and budget. From identifying your hair type to finding the right settings, there is a lot to think about. Because doesn’t your hair deserve the best? So, the next time you are out to shop for the best hair style tools, ask yourself: will this make you feel fabulous?Â