Top Tips For Choosing The Right Hair Dryer
If you have been shopping for a new hair dryer lately, you wereno doubt confronted with a wide range of choices. Frominexpensive conventional hair dryers that cost about $10 toprofessional hair dryers that can cost ten times that much,there really is a large and confusing array of hair dryeroptions to choose from.
So, how can you sort through the many to find the perfect hairdryer for your particular needs and hair type? The answer liesin becoming familiar with the different types of hair dryers sothat you can purchase the one that you really need and avoid theones that are unnecessarily tricked out.
As mentioned earlier, the purchase of a new hair dryer can bequite inexpensive or very expensive depending on the hair dryerthat you choose. While, choosing a hair dryer because it is dirtcheap is never a good option, you can cut your costs by choosinga hair dryer that has only the options that you will really use.In order to aid you in your quest, I have separated, accordingto cost, the different types of hair dryers that you will likelysee on your next shopping trip.
“Inexpensive hair dryers ($5 – $20) can be found in almost anystore. While inexpensive hair dryers may not cost a lot when youfirst purchase them, they can cost you a great deal when itcomes to hair damage. Since most inexpensive hair dryers onlycome equipped with one temperature setting, you can literallyblast your tresses to death with the unchecked heat from one ofthese babies. The only time an inexpensive hair dryer is a goodidea is if you hardly ever use one, if your hair is extremelyshort or if you only use a hair dryer briefly to set your gel.
“Moderately expensive hair dryers ($20 – $50) come equippedwith most of the settings that you will need for daily use ofthe
hair dryer. Most feature multiple temperature settings and acool blast button for drying brittle hair or for setting incurl. Most often this is the hair dryer that is perfect foreveryone.
“Professional hair dryers ($50 – $100+) can only be purchasedat a beauty supply store or through a professional catalogue.While these hair dryers are geared toward repeated use byprofessionals, they can be beneficial to use at home if you arewilling to pay the price. Many of these hair dryers are ultraquiet and feature new drying technologies such as ionic energyto cut your hair drying time in half. They infuse moisture andonly cause very minimal damage.
As with all thermal styling tools, hair dryers cause damage tothe hair shaft. Incorrect or repeated, high-temperature use of ahair dryer can leave your hair looking dull and frizzy. To makesure that this does not happen to you, always keep the hairdryer 10″ from your hair and point the stream of air down thehair shaft. Failure to do so can result in heat bubbles formingon the hair shaft or a blown cuticle, which causes dullness andfrizz.
While the type of hair dryer that you purchase may have animpact on how much damage you get from using a hair dryer onyour hair everyday, the main culprit of damage is misuse of thehair dryer. So, make sure that you have a good quality hairdryer and that you are using it properly. Your hair will thankyou for it by remaining shiny and healthy for years to come.
About the author:
Michael Barrows is a writer, consultant and businessman withmany passions, including helping people to achieve a healthymind, body and soul. To pick up your free copy of his ebook, jampacked with great hair style and hair care tips and advice,visit http://www.great-hairstyles.com
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