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Hot Tools Pro Artist Quietair for $ 135: The artist Hot Tools Pro Quietair is certified by Quiet Mark, an independent organization that assesses the amount of household pollution products. Although the price is technically $ 120, it is almost always reduced to around $ 60 on Amazon, so you don’t have to make follies. Sound reduction is not a reduction in capacity. The high-speed adjustment will blow the dryer directly on your counter if you put it. It has three heat settings and two speed parameters, plus a cool shooting button.
Hairing comin ‘dryer for $ 40: Hairstyle of hair in the hot hair dryer is compact at 1.6 pounds and costs only $ 40. The bases are covered: two speeds, three heat settings and a cool shooting button. It only delivered with an air concentrator nozzle, but you can buy a separate diffuser for the loops and a comb fixing. Additional modules are often out of stock, however, sometimes for months at a time.
Panasonic nanoe hair hair dryer for $ 135: This dryer is delivered with a concentrator nozzle and a diffuser attachment in addition to its removable oscillating head which imitates the back and forth movement that you make with your hand. There are three heat settings and two speed parameters, which is the minimum standard. Panasonic also claims that the dryer uses electrostatic shock to disperse water molecules in more tiny nano-tail particles, which could reduce hair lesions. The former wired critic Medea Giordano tested the compact version for $ 100, which, according to her, makes an excellent travel hair dryer.
Gama iq2 perfect for $ 330: IQ2 includes an automatic function to automatically deactivate if it overheat (it did not do this in the tests, fortunately). There is an adjustment lock so that you can dry your hair without accidentally changing speed or heat. In addition, it comes with a silicone thermal carpet that puts the dryer in standby mode when you place it, reactivating it when you pick it up. This is useful if you cut strands and you should frequently lower the dryer. But it is expensive, and the cover of the microperforté magnetic mesh filter tends to fall.
Frequently asked questions
Is an ionic hair dryer better than ceramic?
Ionic hair dryers release ions that break down water molecules, which accelerates the drying time and reduces frizz. They are suitable for all hair types, but it is particularly better for thick and / or curly hair. Ceramic dryers are supposed to distribute heat evenly, which is supposed to reduce thermal lesions. Again, adapted to all hair types, but especially those with fine hair.
What features should I look for in a high quality hairdryer?
Wattage: The power of a dryer is mainly dictated by its power, generally from 800 to 2,000 watts. A higher power means faster and more heat drying times, but this can also mean a heavier dryer and higher energy consumption.
Weight: A light dryer can make a big difference, especially if you style your hair daily. It reduces the tension of the hands and offers better handling, which makes the drying process more comfortable.
Heat and speed adjustment: These parameters determine both the temperature and air flow of your dryer. More adjustable options allow you to personalize your experience and exercise greater control over your hair. I find a cool shooting button or adjust a must to lock my hairstyle because I rarely use a hair master.
Attachments: Choose the one delivered with useful attachments, such as concentrator nozzles or diffusers, depending on your hair type and texture.
How to fix the hair damaged by heat?
Warning: You may have to talk to a hairdresser, especially if your hair was treated chemically.
A hair mask or deep packaging treatment Maybe the first step in restoring natural proteins from your hair and sealing humidity. Your hairdresser can also recommend a haircut to cut the broken ends.
Finally, Protect your hair from other damage. Use a heat protective spray before drying. The protective primer of the invisible oil heat of Bumble and Bumble Hairsty is our favorite, but we also like the thermotech R + Co Hot Spelt blowing balm for curly or thick hair. For more recommendations, see our guide from the best heat protective sprays. Get a quality hair towel to avoid frizz and breakup. An ordinary body towel is too rough on hair, especially fragile curls. An old ordinary cotton t-shirt works very well for drying, and you probably have one in your closet that you no longer wear. You will find specific hair towels wherever you shop for hair products, but the old wired critic Medea Giordano recommends to Bamboo Wrap from 11 ($ 39).
We test a variety of hair types, lengths and textures. This includes but is not limited to fine, rights, thick, curly hair and treated in colors. Our testers live in different climates – cities sticks like New York, temperature oscillations in Chicago, wet conditions in Portland – so we are also able to assess how these hair dryers manage frizz, static and bright.
We assess Weight, cord length and double voltage compatibility For frequent travelers. Each model is timed on the freshly washed hair, evaluated for Drying time, heat outlet and air flow resistance. We also test attachments and accessories to facilitate use, sustainability and style results.
Lately, We carry out long -term tests, Use each dryer for months to check For engine wear, filters maintenance and any overall performance loss of performance.
What are we testing then?
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