4 types of safe hairdryers for your hair named
How to choose a safe hairdryer (Illustrative photo: Freepik)
Choosing the right hair dryer can significantly impact the condition of your hair, make the styling process easier, and help you achieve the desired result. An incorrectly selected device can lead to dryness, breakage, and dullness of the hair, according to Real Simple.
Types of hairdryers
Ceramic
Hairstylist Rob Reyes explained that these hair dryers have a heating element with a ceramic coating or internal components that regulate and ensure even heat distribution.
Such dryers are suitable for almost everyone, as the heat is distributed very evenly, helping to retain moisture in the hair and minimizing the risk of damage. Therefore, they are particularly a good choice even for those with fine or brittle hair.
They also tend to dry hair quickly and efficiently, but since they usually lack ionic technology, they may not be as effective at reducing frizz.
Ionic
Ionic hair dryers produce millions of negatively charged ions that break down the positively charged water molecules in damp hair. This prevents water from penetrating the hair shaft and causing frizz, while also drying the hair faster at a lower temperature than ceramic dryers.
They are great for people with very thick hair or those struggling with frizz.
Infrared
Infrared hair dryers dry the hair shaft from the inside, trapping moisture within the hair during the process. This makes them gentler and faster at drying hair.
Infrared dryers are ideal for color-treated hair, as well as dry and damaged hair. However, they tend to be more expensive than other types and may not be powerful enough for very thick or dense textures.
Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a coating made from semi-precious stones, which is present on the internal components of the hair dryer, such as the heating coils.
They also combine ionic and infrared radiation, emitting both negative ions and using infrared heat.
This is an ideal choice for those struggling with frizz or dryness, as well as for textured hair that needs extra smoothing and moisture retention.
It’s important to apply heat protection before using any hair dryer. It acts as a barrier between your hair and the heat, reducing moisture loss and minimizing direct damage to the hair cuticle.
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