| 11 July 2009
Hair dryers have advanced to a point where they are not just meant to dry wet hair anymore but rather add volume and frizz control. Technology advancement have made hair dryers into a great hair tool that we all have to have because we all have to wash our hair. These advanced hair dryers let you control everything from the amount of heat produced, the amount of air flow, and even the production of ions for producing better looking hairstyles.
For thermal styling, look for a model that is lightweight and offers several heat settings and air flow options. A cool shot button is a very nice feature for setting curls or volume styling.
Also be sure the model you choose has a removable lint filter and take the time to clean it regularly. This will greatly extend the life of your appliance. A minimum of 1500 watts, preferably around 1800 watts will work the best.
Uses: blow-driers are mostly used to take the moisture out of wet hair but can also be used to make your hair straight, curly or add a wave by simply using different heat settings, attachments and your hair brush.
Tips:
- To get a professional result, blow-dry working from the roots down and finish with a blast of cool air to boost shine and control fly-away hair
- Blow-drying up the hair shaft will cause the hair to frizz
- Tip your head upside down and blow-dry down the hair shaft to add volume
Diffuser Attachments
This nifty gadget attaches to the nozzle of your hair dryer. Use a diffuser when you want to reduce the intensity of the air stream by spreading it out over the surface of your hair.
A great tool for drying curly or wavy hair or gently drying hair set in rollers. Look for a diffuser with a cup shape (hollow inside rather than flat on the surface), which allows you to pile hair in from ends to roots, or a model with long fingers which will get right inside your curly hair and gently dry it.
