In this article
- Step 1. Know your hair (Type strategy)
- Step 2: Get rid of your oven (Why ionic technology with high-speed works faster than the traditional one)
- Step 3: Why you need temperature control in your dryer?
- Step 4: Care for problem scalps and fragile hair
- Step 5: Factor in size, portability, and convenience of use
- Verdict
- FAQs
Buying a hair dryer used to be easy—you'd just go to a shop, purchase the cheapest product available and hope that it won't burn up with each turn on.
Hair technology has evolved since then, and choosing a proper one will affect how well your hair is going to look.
Here are 5 things you should take into account before making that hair dryer purchase so you don't fry your strand or spend more than you need to.
Step 1. Know your hair (Type strategy)
Not all hair is alike. What's perfect for your straight-haired friend may cause frizziness when applied to beautiful ringlets.
Choosing a hair dryer that fits your hair type is the best way to ensure salon-quality hair styling at home.
Curly, wavy or coily hair needs breathing room
If your hair is curly, wavy or coily, blasting it with standard airflow will disturb natural patterns and make it frizzy. Soft, dispersed air stream is what you need. Go for a model which includes a separate diffuser attachment to hold your curls without damaging them.
A good example of such an option is Laifen Swift Special—this high-speed dryer comes with many types of custom nozzles, including a diffuser to help define curl without blowing it away.
And if you want to make styling more fun, there's always Laifen SE 2—a stylish dryer with a similar functionality.
Straight or short hair needs efficient air stream
If your hair is straight or if you have shorter hair style often seen on men, you do not need something too heavy and complicated.
All you need is an air stream that dries your hair quickly and effectively without overheating your scalp. There are compact and lightweight dryers which fit your criteria, like Laifen Air or budget-friendly Laifen SE Lite.
Step 2: Get rid of your oven (Why ionic technology with high-speed works faster than the traditional one)
During many years, the only thing which made hair dryers work was a heating element working in the hot mode to bake all water out of your hairs.
Modern hair drying is more focused on air speed rather than extremely high temperatures.
High-speed ionic dryers feature ultra-high-speed brushless motors that push water droplets from your hairs by means of high-speed airflow rather than baking it out with very high temperatures.
At the same time, such dryers release hundreds of millions of negative ions that neutralize positive static charges in your hair, closing cuticle.
As long as the cuticle is closed, moisture remains inside, reflection becomes better, and there is no frizz.
Switching from your noisy traditional dryer to ionic dryer is the best thing you can do for the long-lasting health of your hair.
Step 3: Why you need temperature control in your dryer?
Doesn't it sound familiar? Your old hair dryer had two options only—"cold blast" and "surface of the Sun". This sharp difference in temperature is the main source of your hair damage.
Before purchasing new dryer, pay close attention to control panel. It is desirable for the hair dryer to have several distinct levels of heat together with different speeds of the airflow in order to adapt to your needs.
It is much more important for your hair dryer to have intelligent temperature control function. The best hair dryers constantly monitor the air temperature and protect your hair from heat spikes. Some advanced models provide automated thermal cycle of heating and cooling air.
Step 4: Care for problem scalps and fragile hair
When you suffer from fine hair, color-treatment, chemical processing, or hair that easily breaks off in the form of split ends, you've already got a delicate situation on your hands.
The intense heat of regular blow dryers dehydrates fragile hair, causing it to become brittle and prone to breakage in time.
This is when the clever science of ionic technology really comes into play.
Fine or damaged hair needs plenty of steady, low-temperature air flow combined with high density of negative ion emission. Helps maintain balance in hair natural moisture content during the drying process to avoid dryness and straw-like feel at the tips of the hair strands.
When you regularly struggle with a sensitive scalp and fragile hair, a hair dryer featuring micro-processor-controlled heating and high density ions is what you definitely need to experience a whole new level of post-washing hair sensation.
Step 5: Factor in size, portability, and convenience of use
All those features we mentioned above are awesome, but even if a hair dryer boasts some of the best technology, if it feels like a brick in your hand after three minutes, you're not going to use it for long. Size and weight matter more than you think.
For everyday home use
Choose the one which has an ergonomic shape with motor located in the handle and not in the barrel.
For travel and on the go
If you travel a lot, do sport after work or just have limited storage options in a small bathroom, carrying around bulky, full-size hair dryer is no fun.
Super compact solutions such as Laifen Mini provide you with all the benefits of high speed ionic drying in an ultra-light and tiny body that fits in a tote or carry-on suitcase.
If you need something super sleek for your weekender, but still powerful for your hair in a bathroom environment – choose Laifen Air.
Verdict
In conclusion, a good hair dryer is one that should not be a burden to use and should also not make you compromise between drying quickly and having healthy hair.
In choosing a hair dryer that is suitable for your hair type, using a high-speed ionic technology and taking care of heat settings and weight, you will always have healthy and radiant hair.
FAQs
Q: What makes ionic hair dryers effective against frizz?
A: Ionic hair dryers produce negative ions which split water molecules at a quicker pace and close the hair cuticle, locking moisture to get rid of static and frizzy hair.
Q: Why is higher air pressure preferable over extreme heat?
A: Higher air pressure is capable of quickly drying hair without frying the hair, whereas heat takes away the natural moisture from hair and causes hair breakage and hair dullness over time.
Q: What attachment is suitable for curling hair?
A: A diffuser attachment will be a good choice because it disperses air flow on a larger area and lifts curls without damaging hair.
Q: Does high-speed hair dryer ensure no scalp irritation?
A: Yes, because advanced high-speed hair dryers have sensors which help keep the temperature constant, preventing any hair irritation and burning sensation on the scalp.
Q: What must I look for while purchasing a dryer for traveling?
A: I must look for lightweight, compact size, dual voltage, high-speed ionic, and foldable design.
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