It can be quite challenging to find a hairdryer that works effectively but is still gentle enough to avoid causing heat damage.
With so many different options on the market, it’s easy to get suckered into buying an inferior, low-quality version that just can’t get the job done the way you want it to.
If you’re tired of buying and discarding bad hair dryers, you’re in luck! Here is the full guide on how to pick the best blow dryer for you.
What Is a Good Wattage for a Hair Dryer?
The hair-dryer wattage that’s best for you depends on your specific hair type, length, and texture. The higher a hair dryer’s wattage, the hotter its maximum setting will be, and the more powerful it will be overall.
Hair dryers with a really high wattage are great because they dry your hair very quickly, but the downside is that they can cause significant heat damage, especially if you use them too often, for too long, or without some sort of heat protectant spray or cream. If your hair is, straight, wavy, or of medium thickness and coarseness, a hair dryer wattage between 1,300 watts and 1,800 watts should be more than enough for you.
If your hair is very thin, fine, brittle, or damaged by heat or chemicals, you will probably need to look for a hair dryer with a low wattage. Even then, it’s also best that you use the lowest heat setting any time you dry your hair. If your hair is extremely long, thick, or curly, you’re going to want to look for a hair dryer with a higher wattage, between 1,800 watts and 2,000 watts. These dryers will be powerful enough to stand up to your hair and dry it quickly and easily.
How to Pick a Blow Dryer?
The most important things to look for when picking a blow dryer are the types of technology, wattage, number of settings, and attachments. If your hair is very thick or curly, look for a blow dryer that features ceramic, tourmaline, or ionic technology.
These kinds of dryers are very effective at quickly, yet gently drying your hair. Again, if your hair is very thick or curly, you’re also going to want to look for a hair dryer with a high wattage between 1,800 watts and 2,000 watts.
You’re also going to want to look for a hair dryer with at least 3 heat settings and 2-speed settings, as well as a cool shot button. That way, you’ll have enough versatility to create a variety of different hair-styles with the same blow dryer. Finally, it’s great if a hair dryer comes with attachments like concentrator nozzles and diffuser nozzles. These attachments multiply the versatility of a hair dryer even further.
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Originally published at www.nailartgear.com on January 25, 2019.
