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When did purchasing a hair dryer become a lesson in physics?
Do these terms even translate to actual quality?
That’s where Tran and other hair experts come in.
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Tourmaline
Let’s start with what the heck “tourmaline” means.
Byrdie Tip
Be sure all tourmaline hot tools are made with tourmaline technology and not just a tourmaline coating.
Ceramic
Compounded ceramic is another common addition to the structure of premium-quality hair dryers, says Heller.
The benefit of ceramic is that it heats up quickly and evenly across its surface and generates infrared heat.
This means it works to gently dry hair from the inside out and protects it from excessdamage.
Translation: If you see the word “ceramic” in the product description, consider it a positive.
The downside, however, is cost.
But according to Coughlin, it’s not that scary.
If you have coarse or thick hair, opt for a dryer with 1800W or more.
That said, a DC dryer is great for everyday users because it’s much more lightweight.
In other words, if you’re a regular consumer, feel free to go DC.
Ionic
Ionic is another word that reminds me of high school physics.
What ionic styling tools do is emit negative ions to attract positive ones and neutralize them.
“When negative ions neutralize positive ions, they eliminate static electricity,” she says.
Attachments
When narrowing down your search, consider the different attachments hair dryers come with.
Attachments help you achieve different looks more easily than blowing your hair dry with the standard nozzle.
Bonus points if your dream hair dryer has a cold button.
Always use aheat protectantwhen blow-drying your hair.
Using a heat protectant will not only help seal in moisture but can also fend offfrizz.
Often, it’s attachments and design components that drive up the price of luxury items rather than innovation.
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