What is a hair dryer and what is it for?

A personal styling tool will help you easily and quickly create a spectacular hairstyle without leaving your home. A hair dryer is a faithful ally in the battle for beauty and a skillful assistant in creating cute curls, waves, spirals and curls on strands of any length. But many manufacturers produce beauty equipment, and the variety of models is simply overwhelming. What kind of styler to choose in order to create a stylish look in 10 minutes, admire the styling result and still have time to have a cup of coffee before going out?

General characteristics of devices

The power of the hair dryer is the main parameter that provides air temperature and flow strength. The power of household models ranges from 700 W to 2400 W, and then the line of professional stylers begins.

Temperature conditions perform different tasks: for drying hair, hot air is better, in medium mode you can hold a curled lock longer for better styling, and the supply of cold air will fix the finished curl. Professional hair dryers use a wider selection of heating modes.

Additional features that are found in hair dryers stylers:

• ionization prevents the formation of static electricity if the hair begins to fluff too much and does not stay in locks;
• steam allows styling much faster and does not burn hair;
• infrared heating protects the hair from drying out.

The hair dryer nozzles are removable and non-removable. A styler with one round fixed attachment is the easiest to use, but limited to one type of curl and can only work with a hairdryer. In other household models there is a set of 2-6 removable nozzles. In a professional design, 10 or more removable nozzles are used.

The material from which the tool is made affects its durability and environmental friendliness. The tourmaline or ceramic coating of the nozzles evenly distributes heat and prevents dehydration and overdrying of hair.

The length of the power cord plays a more or less important role, depending on the conditions in which the device will be used. In ordinary types of devices, the standard cord length is up to 2 meters, and in professional devices - 3 meters or more. Given the specificity of the movements during styling, moving the hair dryer from one hand to the other and around the head, the cord should be helical so as not to twist into a knot. There are compact road wireless versions of the device.

Some manufacturers prudently supplement the device with a cord rotation system at the base of the handle.

Advantages and disadvantages

Household styler is suitable for hair of any length and stiffness. This effective tool has many advantages:

• makes it possible to instantly beat hair to the required volume, literally standing on the threshold before going out;
• independently and quickly make a complex original hairstyle;
• experiment with various nozzles in your free time, choosing your own style;
• always look stunning, as if just from a beauty salon;
• if necessary, take the styler with you to work or on a trip, since he has a modest weight and size.

Such a mega-useful thing, it seems, simply should not have flaws. However, there are some caveats:

1. Using a hair dryer every day is not recommended, as the hair will inevitably be damaged if not from temperature, then from friction. In this case, the ionization function will help a little, but from time to time, hair will still have to rest.
2. Before use, special means must be applied to the hair for styling and fixing the hair, and this adversely affects the health of the hair.

How to choose the right

No one knows all the features of hair as well as their owner herself. Therefore, the best hair dryer is a carefully selected and personally tested model. When choosing a device, listen to the following tips:

1. Design, weight and size.
   Most women intuitively feel a thing - mine or not mine. For example, for a fragile woman, even the most beautiful device will be extremely uncomfortable if it is massive and heavy. Try to make several typical movements with a hairdryer, shifting from one hand to another, switch the mode buttons, remove and insert nozzles in turn. You are sure to draw your own conclusions.
2. Diameter of nozzles.
   This indicator depends on your types of hairstyle. There are women who do not like small curls and curls, or vice versa. Otherwise, for long and medium hair, a larger diameter is suitable. So the hair will not be tangled in a comb. For short hair, any options are suitable.
3. Power.
   Power directly affects the speed of creating hairstyles. Low power models are cheaper, but they are not suitable for everyone. For short hair, this option may be ideal, but long hair, most likely, will not even be able to dry elementary. The optimal power that will suit everyone is 1000-1200 watts. It also depends on the power whether the hair dryer can fully work on your hair with all the nozzles that are attached to it.
4. Set of nozzles.
   The standard set of nozzles differs in different models. The most common nozzles:
   1. Tongs for hot curling, their curls, small or large, depend on their diameter.
   2. Diffuser for basal volume.
   3. A brush with natural bristles stretches the hair and gives it shine.
   4. An ordinary comb will give the hair a volume along the entire length.
   5. A round brush is used to create curls.
   6. A semicircular brush is needed to straighten curly or wavy hair.
   7. A brush with hiding teeth and a rotating brush significantly speed up and simplify the curling process.

   You must evaluate how useful each accessory is. A nice and useful addition will be a special case for nozzles.

5. Ionization function. This option will delight owners of naughty hair. Processed by ionization, they will not stick out in different directions, but will become smooth and obedient. You may not even need to use styling products.
6. Temperature. More doesn't always mean better. Too hot air will spoil your hair very quickly and irrevocably. Its use is justified only for a short time and only in emergency cases. The optimum styling temperature is 60 degrees. And those who take special care of the health of their own hair, dry them with barely warm or cold air.
7. Par. Significantly, sparingly accelerate your morning mystery to create an image.
8. Cord. Do not neglect this trifle. The length of the cord may be decisive in choosing your ideal tool, and the built-in rotation will save you from going to the service and significantly extend its service life.

Rating of the best models 2019

Bosch PHA9760

The power of the device is 1200 W, it is equipped with ionization, has 3 heating modes and 2 speeds. The cord length is 3 m. There is a loop for hanging on the handle. The cord rotates.

Advantages: high power will provide quick styling. Suitable for good volume, straightening or curling hair of any length.

Disadvantages: a bit noisy, but the power justifies it.

The average price is 2,440 rubles.

BaByliss AS531E

Power 700 W with 2 degrees of heating, 2 speeds and 2 directions of rotation. There is a regime of cold air. The brush with a diameter of 35 mm made of natural bristles has a ceramic coating and automatic rotation.

Advantages: light weight, comfortable handle. Soft bristles on the brush. The tip of the nozzle is not hot.

Disadvantages: In cold mode, nozzle rotation is not provided.

The average price is 3 690 rubles.

Philips HP8664

Power model - 1000 watts. Ceramic-coated nozzles with automatic rotation. The model provides for ionization and speed selection.

Advantages: reliable assembly, rotation of nozzles in different directions. Brushes do not confuse hair, dry well.

Disadvantages: not detected.

The average price is 4,227 rubles.

Rowenta CF 9220

Lightweight at 1000 watts. Equipped with ionization function and automatic rotation of ceramic coated nozzles.

Advantages: provides high-quality volume, hands do not get tired.

Disadvantages: with prolonged use, it overheats.

The average price is 3 922 rubles.

BaByliss 2736E (2735E)

Models with the same characteristics: power 1000 W, 2 temperature conditions, cold air and ionization, 4 nozzles with ceramic coating, removable filter, company case for storage.

Advantages: good build quality, durable material. On brushes natural bristles.

Disadvantages: requires particularly careful handling when changing nozzles, there are complaints of fragile clips.

The average price of 5,600 rubles.

Braun AS 530

The power of the device is 1000 W, 3 degrees of heating and separately cold air. Additionally, there is a steam humidification function. There is a loop for hanging on the handle and a convenient cord rotation system.

Advantages: reliability, low weight, increased number of functions. The model is often bought repeatedly. Suitable for hair of any length. Steam humidification makes the hair more docile, ideal for naughty tangled hair.

Disadvantages: the case heats up, it is not recommended to leave it plugged in, even when turned off. There are complaints about the strength of the cord.

The average price is 3,187 rubles.

Bosch PHA5363

The model has 3 temperature modes (warm, medium and hot air) and 2 speeds at a power of 700 watts. Additional ionization function. 1.8 m cord

Advantages: a stylish look of the device, sparing heating without drying the hair.

Disadvantages: not very convenient attachment attachments, not suitable for power for straightening curly hair.

The average price is 2,074 rubles.

BaByliss BAB2770E

Hair dryer power - 800 W, 2 temperature conditions and 2 speeds. Cord length 2.7 m. Interchangeable brushes with a diameter of 40 and 50 mm with automatic rotation in different directions. Case for brushes. Removable filter.

Advantages: lightweight device, dries hair well and does not electrify. Well curls strands at the ends and creates a lush volume.

Disadvantages: the brush rotates only in hot air mode.

The average price is 5,031 rubles.

BaByliss BAB2620E

Very simple model: 700 W, 2 modes, removable filter, cord rotation system. 32 mm diameter brush with a cold tip.

Advantages: lightness and ease of use, excellent styling.

Disadvantages: in hot mode, the air is too burning.

Disadvantages: the nozzle is not removable, it is impossible to use just a hairdryer.

The average price is 2 744 rubles.

Philips HP8666

The power of the hair dryer is 1000 watts. There is an ionization function and 3 heating modes. 3 nozzles with ceramic coating, natural bristles and automatic rotation in two directions. The diameter of ordinary brushes is 30 and 50 mm, the diameter of the brush with retractable bristles is 38 mm. The length of the rotating cord is 1.8 m. The handle has a convenient loop.

Advantages: dries quickly, gives shape and shine to hair well.

Disadvantages: at maximum air is too hot, while the nozzle itself heats up.

The average price is 4,750 rubles.

In addition to these options, there are other, no less interesting models of hair dryer-brush on sale. Having studied their main functions and decided on personal preferences, you can get a really useful thing. A hair dryer comb will not only save time on trips to the salon, but also save the family budget. With the help of this simple device, any woman can experiment with hair at home as much as she wants, change her image, model her hairstyles and always look irresistible.

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Title	Bosch PHA9760	BaByliss AS531E	Philips HP8664	Rowenta CF 9220	BaByliss 2736E (2735E)	Braun AS 530	Bosch PHA5363	BaByliss BAB2770E	BaByliss BAB2620E	Philips HP8666
Power	1200 watts	700 watts	1000 watts	1000 watts	1000 watts	1000 watts	700 watts	800 watts	700 watts	1000 watts
Additional modes	ionization	cold air supply	ionization	cold air supply, ionization	cold air supply, ionization	cold air supply, steam humidification	cold air supply, ionization	cold air supply	-	ionization
Design	loop for hanging, rotation of the cord	loop for hanging, rotation of the cord	hanging loop	cord rotation	removable filter, cord rotation	loop for hanging, rotation of the cord	hanging loop	removable filter	cord rotation	loop for hanging, rotation of the cord
Power cord length	3m	1.9 m	1.8 m	2 m	2 m	2 m	1.8 m	2.7 m	2.7 m	1.8 m
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