What is a blow dryer?

What is a blow dryer

A blow dryer, also known as a hair dryer , is a great tool for your hair. It not only helps in drying the hair quickly but also helps in styling the hair. The blow dryer includes the diffuser, which helps in drying the hair slowly and evenly by spreading the air. The diffuser does not put hot air directly on the hair; rather, it spreads it through the hair , which reduces frizz and also increases the volume of the hair.

People used to let their hair dry naturally, which used to take a lot of time, but nowadays people live in such a hurry that they do not have time to dry their hair naturally, so blow dryers have made this process easy and fast. 

The use of a blow dryer is not only quick in drying hair, but with its help you can style your hair in any way, like straight, curly, or waves, and its use also saves time. Today, blow dryers with different technologies such as ionic, ceramic, tourmaline, infrared, etc., are available in the market with different features.

There is a slight difference between a blow dryer and a hair dryer. A hair dryer is used to dry hair quickly, whereas a blow-dryer helps in drying and styling hair quickly with warm air, which gives a good look to the hair. A Hair dryers come with lower settings and heat; meanwhile, blow dryers have higher power and airflow settings. Blow dryers are a little expensive as compared to hair dryers.

Although a blow dryer is a great tool, it can damage your hair if you don’t use it properly. There are a few things you should keep in mind while using a blow dryer .

  • Don’t use the blow dryer too close to your hair, as doing so can burn your hair.
  • Do not use a blow dryer at a very high temperature, as this makes hair dry and lifeless because by doing this, it draws out the moisture from the hair.
  • Use heat protectant spray before using a blow dryer; this will protect your hair from any damage.
  • Don’t use a blow dryer every day; sometimes let your hair dry naturally in the air.

Those who have thin hair and have to attend a function and do not want to use any styling tool on their hair because they are afraid that more of their hair may fall. So, style your hair with a blow dryer. It does not harm your hair and also gives you a good look.

When you decide to buy a blow dryer, you should look at all its features carefully.

  • Like, what should be the wattage of a blow dryer? Generally, dryers with wattage ranging from 1800 to 2200 are considered good.
  • A Cool Shot button is a must-have in a blow dryer because it sets the hair with cool air .
  • What is the weight of the blow dryer? Because using a heavy-weight blow dryer for a long time can cause pain in your hands. So, it’s better that you choose a lightweight blow dryer because with this you can use your blow dryer for a longer time without any pain.
  • Temperature and speed settings are such features that must be there in your blow dryer as per your wish when you style your hair. If you have thick hair, then a high-temperature setting is good for your hair, and if you have thin hair, then a low setting is best for your hair.
  • The blow dryer cord should be long enough so that you can use it easily, even if your power socket is a little far away.
  • And you should buy a dryer of a good brand only because the quality of branded tools is good and they last for a long time, and they should also have a warranty so that if there is any problem with your tool, it can be easily fixed under warranty.

Keep all these things in mind while buying a blow dryer because all these features can make your hair easily styled and better. Be careful and choose the blow dryer as per your hair and styling needs. Your blow dryer should have features like temperature settings and a cool shot button because these help you in styling your hair perfectly with less heat damage.