| The healthiest way to dry your hair is to let it air | | | | consistent dispersion of heat so it does not |
| dry but since most of us do not have the time | | | | damage your hair. Ceramic technology is also |
| for this we use one of the quickest and easiest | | | | known to assist hair retain its natural moisture and |
| ways available today. A hair dryer of course! | | | | oils and helps breakdown the buildup of bacteria |
| Although there are two kinds of dryers available | | | | buildup. |
| in the market today -- the bonnet hair dryer, and | | | | These days you can now find hair dryers that |
| the hand held blow dryer -- I think you would | | | | include both ionic technology and ceramics coils |
| agree that most people use the latter in their | | | | and are fairly reasonable priced. |
| homes. Hair dryers basically use a motor to blow | | | | Some things to look for when purchasing a hair |
| heated air to dry your hair quickly. | | | | dryer: |
| These days, more than ever before, we have | | | | - How loud is it? Since you are going to have it so |
| many options for this basic hair care tool. Not only | | | | close to your ears, this should definitely be a |
| can you get many different attachments you can | | | | consideration. |
| also pick the technology so you can get the | | | | - How many heat settings and speed settings |
| results you want. Dryers come with straightening | | | | does it have? |
| attachments, curling attachments, diffusers and | | | | - Does it have a cold setting or cold blast? Some |
| more. A diffuser is a great attachment for | | | | dryers have a cold button that you do not have |
| creating volume and body. For curly hair it is ideal | | | | to hold down -- which is what I prefer. |
| as it enhances curls with a softer, diffused air | | | | - How heavy is it? Much lighter ones are available |
| flow so you will not end up with a frizzy mess. | | | | nowadays comparable to travel dryers. |
| You can get your basic hair dryer that uses hot | | | | - Is it ergonomic? You want to be able it hold it |
| air. If you do not blow dry every day or for too | | | | comfortably and in a natural position so you are |
| long and already have healthy hair, this should do | | | | not straining your wrist. |
| fine for you. For people who are using a dryer | | | | - Does it have a retractable cord? I happen to |
| everyday and for a long time as they are styling | | | | love this feature. |
| and changing their hair texture as they dry, look | | | | - Does it have a removable lint catcher? |
| for an ionic or ceramic hair dryer or one that has | | | | Tips |
| both. | | | | # Never wrap the cord around the dryer as it |
| Ionic dryers blow charged ions with warm air to | | | | may fray or damage cord causing a hazard. Of |
| hair so the water molecules are broken down to | | | | course a retractable cord is ideal and would |
| smaller size that your hair can more easily absorb. | | | | eliminate this problem. |
| The ions surround the hair shaft preventing loss | | | | # Make sure to clean the hair dryer often, Too |
| of natural oils and retention of moisture. They also | | | | much lint of stray hairs can block airflow and |
| close the cuticle for a more smoother, shinier look. | | | | cause the dryer to overheat. I prefer dryers that |
| You will also notice reduced drying time and less | | | | have a removable lint catcher for easy cleaning. |
| frizziness and static electricity with this type of | | | | Back when they did not have this option, I would |
| dryer. Tourmaline is one of the newest | | | | use a vacuum. |
| technology being used in hair dryers. Tourmalines | | | | # Try to give your hair a break from blow drying |
| are precious stones which are a natural source of | | | | at least one a week. Even with all the new |
| negative ions. | | | | technology, heat is still damaging to your hair to |
| Ceramic hair dryers are ones that have ceramic | | | | some degree. |
| coils inside to maintain an even temperature and a | | | | |