Hair dryer power

By power of a hair dryer is meant the speed of air supply. It depends on her how quickly her hair will be dried. Therefore, power is one of the main indicators that should be considered when purchasing a hairdryer.

What power are hairdryers

According to this parameter, 3 categories are distinguished:

• low power;
• household;
• professional.

Low-power devices are a good option for traveling, for which they are also called "road". Their characteristics:

• compact, folding, light - it is convenient to take on the road, easily fit in a travel bag, backpack or luggage compartment;
• power does not exceed 1500 watts, and some have a total of 400-600 watts, are not designed for long use, quickly overheat;
• do not have nozzles, are equipped with a minimum number of functions (no more than two modes).

Travel options are inexpensive, consume little energy. Therefore, from the point of view of economy, they are the most profitable option.

Some models run on batteries, which makes their operation easier. At the same time, the lack of functions and nozzles allows the use of a low-power hair dryer exclusively for drying hair, and slow.

Household or standard models are designed for regular home use. Their characteristics:

• lightweight, not bulky - they are convenient to manipulate during the drying process;
• power in the range of 1600-1800 W - enough for drying strands of medium length;
• have a convenient handle and various sensors that increase the convenience of working with the device.

Home appliances cannot boast of a large number of functions. But still, some models are equipped with additional nozzles and functionality. This allows you to set a comfortable temperature and style your hair without resorting to the services of a hairdresser.

Home appliances are the most popular for independent use. The mode switches and the handle are designed so that they can be easily found by touch. But it is not recommended to use them for a long time, as they can overheat.

Professional appliances designed for hairdressers. Their characteristics:

1. Massive (weigh 400-800 g), reliable. Usually they are made of durable heat-resistant plastic and equipped with protection against overheating. They can work for a long time without a break.
2. They have rich functionality and a complete set - modes, nozzles, replaceable filters.
3. Power from 2000 watts.

The lack of a professional tool is in ergonomics. It is convenient to keep it for the hairdresser, as the handle and button are adapted to the work of a specialist. And if you dry your hair at home yourself, your hands quickly get tired of the heavy weight of the device.

Professional models are expensive and consume a lot of electricity. But the negative aspects are more than covered by the fact that they can quickly dry long thick curls, as well as make a beautiful styling.

REFERENCE! Using a professional hairdryer daily is bad for your hair. They quickly become brittle and dry.

Hair dryer what power to choose

The stronger the hair dryer, the faster the hair dries. But buying professional models for home use is not always justified.

In general, you should choose depending on the type of hair:

1. Owners of brittle, dry curls, weakened by numerous stains or perm, should give preference to low-power models up to 1200 watts. They dry for a long time, but they do not cause additional harm.
2. For men and women with a short haircut, a hairdryer with a power of up to 1500 watts is suitable. Professional models quickly dry short strands, but do not stack them as we would like.
3. Medium or long, thick and dense hair is optimal household hair dryer 1600-1800 watts. The set of basic models for home use includes a diffuser nozzle, which allows you to create waves and curls.
4. For daily styling, you can choose a professional option. But its use is advisable in the presence of at least minimal hairdresser skills. The use of such a device is necessary in combination with thermal protective agents.
5. If the hair dryer will be used by several people at once, it is recommended to purchase an option with the ability to switch modes. This will allow everyone to customize the device to their discretion.

ATTENTION! The most popular and convenient for home use is a household hair dryer with a capacity of up to 2000 watts.

Why do you need power switching?

Many modern models have the ability to switch capacities. The air supply speed is set by switching the toggle switch to the desired position. There are 3 speed modes in standard hair dryers:

• high - for drying too wet strands;
• medium - conventional drying;
• low - for styling.

Professional models are often equipped with not six, but six speeds of air supply. This provides an individual approach to each client.