| With literally thousands of models to choose from, it | | | | that emits lots and lots of negative ions - six times |
| can be difficult in sorting the best hair dryers from | | | | more than ceramic. It's usual for both ionic and |
| the cheap, second-raters. Don't judge by brand name | | | | ceramic dryers to use tourmaline. This type of dryer |
| or a fancy, trendy looking appliance; instead, you | | | | tends to be the most costly, but they really do |
| should look at certain components to determine if it's | | | | make a difference in reducing drying time and |
| any good or not. Here are some tips to help make | | | | producing hair that looks gorgeous. Good appliances |
| sure you get the best dryer for your hair. | | | | include the BaByliss PRO TT (Carrera 2) Tourmaline |
| There are two words you should always keep in | | | | 3000 and the T3 Evolution. |
| mind: negative ions. It has been shown that negative | | | | Another guideline in choosing a good quality appliance |
| ions break down water droplets into micro-droplets | | | | is the size of the motor, more specifically, the |
| that are easily absorbed into the hair shaft, which | | | | wattage. The higher the wattage, the more powerful |
| helps to hydrate hair and to seal and flatten the | | | | the motor, the more heat produced and the quicker |
| cuticle to make hair look shiny, smooth and healthy. | | | | the drying time. Professional appliances would have a |
| If you want the best hair dryer, you need one that | | | | minimum wattage of around 1800 watts. |
| produces lots of negative ions. There are three | | | | Also, look at how many heat and speed settings |
| different types that'll do this, often two, or all three, | | | | there are. You should choose one that has a |
| are combined. | | | | minimum of 2 speed and 2 temperature settings. It |
| Ionic blow dryers are specifically designed to produce | | | | should also have a cool shot button to 'lock in' curls. |
| negative ions; traditional models produce positive ions, | | | | Make sure it has the attachments you require. Most |
| so avoid these altogether. Good ionic models include | | | | come with only the concentrator nozzle, however |
| the T3 Evolution and the BaByliss Thermal Ionic. | | | | some come with a diffuser, comb or pick. |
| Ceramic is also used as a component. There are | | | | Weight might be an issue for you, especially if you |
| three reasons for its use. Firstly, ceramic produces | | | | have long or thick hair that takes a long time to dry. |
| negative ions when heated. Secondly, this material | | | | Many will weigh somewhere between 1.5 and 2lbs. A |
| heats evenly - unlike conventional metal coils that | | | | good lightweight model is the T3 Tourmaline |
| have hot and cold spots, leading to uneven and | | | | Featherweight. |
| fluctuating temperatures. Thirdly, it is very | | | | Finally, check the warranty. This can vary |
| anti-bacterial, which helps keep the appliance and your | | | | considerably, but you should look for one with a long |
| hair clean. This material is often used in ionic dryers. | | | | warranty cover. The best hair dryers will have a |
| Lastly, we have blow dyers that have tourmaline | | | | minimum of 2 years, with some offering 5 years. |
| coated components. Tourmaline is a precious stone | | | | |