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Professional Hair Dryers

When you hear the words professional hair dryers, I bet you immediately have the image of a hair salon where busy hair stylists pep up the hair of their regular customers using this expensive and bulky dryer. However you might be surprised to find out that many people use professional hair dryers at home as well.

One of the reasons why this might be surprising is because earlier on professional quality demanded higher price. While today it is still the case, manufacturers have started to drastically decrease the retail prices on their most expensive hair blow dryers so that today practically everybody has easy access to on without having to resort of an even higher cost of getting their hair done at a hair salon such a Tony and Guy.

Benefits and qualities of professional hair dryers

One of the best qualities of the professional hair dryers is that they are truly built to last for many years. They are very durable and made of quality material that don't break so easily. Also they are extremely compact nowadays, so they can be used by pretty much anyone. Earlier one the professional type hair blow dryers used to be quite bulky and heavy, so people who were having problems holding such an accessory for a long time in their hands were experiencing wrist and arm pain. Also people with arthritis could not easily use them. However now they are quite light and compact indeed.

Speaking of durability, I accidentally dropped mine from my cosmetics desk the other day (I have a tile floor which is not very hair dryer friendly since it's quite hard), and my hair dryer remained intact without even as much as a scratch or chip on it. I am definitely looking with other eyes at my professional style blow dryer ever since.

Professional Hair Dryers Vs Regular Hair Dryers

Here are actual technical details that promote a hair dryer to a professional quality and sets it apart from a regular blow dryer.

  • Has extra heat settings
  • Has a dial with many power settings from off to full power
  • It has an AC adapter motor that greatly extends the life of the dryer
  • Has true cold settings that cools the air
  • Uses less electricity, which means is more energy efficient and costs you less in monthly bills
  • Withstands regular and frequent use much better than regular hair blow dryers
  • Dries the hair faster, many times as much as 60% faster
  • Much gentler to the hair and maintains its health and shine without making it all frizzy

If you are not sure whether the hair dryer that you intend to buy is a professional or a standard one, watch out for these specifications:

  • Wattage of 1800 or more
  • Auto shut off
  • Extra nozzle for better heat direction
  • Removable filter
  • Cool air feature
  • Different power and heat settings
  • Lightweight and compact yet extremely powerful (if it is lightweight but has a wattage of 1200, it is not a professional hair dryer)

Some of the best brands in professional hair dryers that you can rely on are Sedu, CHI and Solano.

Check out Amazon for some great professional hair dryers that won't leave your wallet dry and give you a truly quality experience for your hair.

BaByliss Pro BAB2000 Ceramix Xtreme  Dryer BaByliss Pro BAB2000 Ceramix Xtreme Dryer
List Price: $41.99
Sale Price: $37.00
Used From: $40.61

Professional long-life motor with 6 speed/heat setting conbinations. Removable filter for easy cleaning. Narrow barrel for maximum air pressure. Micro concentrator nozzle.

BaByliss Pro BABNT6610 Portofino 6600, 2000-Watt Nano Titanium Ionic Hair Dryer, Black BaByliss Pro BABNT6610 Portofino 6600, 2000-Watt Nano Titanium Ionic Hair Dryer, Black
List Price: $129.99
Sale Price: $89.95

Powerful italian ac motor with ionic and nano titanium technology delivers optimum results quickly. combined effects of the ionic generator and nano titanium conditions the hair, making it soft while adding shine.

Andis 82005 1875 Watt Professional Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer, Black Chrome Andis 82005 1875 Watt Professional Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer, Black Chrome
List Price: $59.00
Sale Price: $31.19

Andis professional ionic ceramic hair dryers dry faster by breaking up water molecules into micro-fine particles. It better penetrates the hair shaft to seal hair cuticles, preserve natural oils and restore moisture balance...

Elchim Professional 2001 2000 Watt Classic Hair Dryer (Colors May Vary) Elchim Professional 2001 2000 Watt Classic Hair Dryer (Colors May Vary)
List Price: $125.99
Sale Price: $68.99

Light and fitted with top quality components. Double balanced, long life motor.

Andis RC-2 Ionic 1875W Ceramic Hair Dryer with Folding Handle and Retractable Cord Andis RC-2 Ionic 1875W Ceramic Hair Dryer with Folding Handle and Retractable Cord
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $19.99

Andis 80020 1875 Watt ceramic ionic hair dryer uses ions which reduce frizzies while conditioning hair. Ionic technology dries hair faster by breaking up water molecules. Moisture balance is restored and the hair cuticle is sealed...

Babyliss BABTT5585 TT Tourmaline 3000 Hair Dryer Babyliss BABTT5585 TT Tourmaline 3000 Hair Dryer
List Price: $79.50
Sale Price: $59.00

The TT Tourmaline 3000 Hair Dryer by Babyliss combines ionic technology with tourmaline ceramic for amazing results. The tourmaline ceramic (fine commercial grade ceramic) emits infrared heat, which gently dries your hair; negative ions are delivered directly to your hair to eliminate static and reduce frizz...

BaByliss Pro BABP2800 Porcelain Ceramic 2000-Watt Dryer, Black BaByliss Pro BABP2800 Porcelain Ceramic 2000-Watt Dryer, Black
List Price: $129.99
Sale Price: $55.68

BaByliss PRO Super Turbo Professional Commercial Grade Porcelain Ceramic 2000 Watt Hair Dryer with ionic technology emits negative ions eliminate static, reduces drying time. Ceramic generates far infrared heat to protect hair's luster.

Babyliss Tourmaline Mini Folding Travel 1000 Watt Hair Dryer - Red Babyliss Tourmaline Mini Folding Travel 1000 Watt Hair Dryer - Red
Sale Price: $19.95

Why sacrifice your hair while vacationing? Enjoy professional class hair drying with the Babyliss Tourmaline Mini Folding Travel 1000 Watt Hair Dryer. Tourmaline is a natural source of negative ions and far-infrared heat...

Centrix Q Zone Quiet 1500 Watt Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer Centrix Q Zone Quiet 1500 Watt Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer
List Price: $249.99
Sale Price: $82.99

Insanely quiet powerful hair dryer. ceramic tourmaline for healthier looking hair. ionic technology reduces drying time.

Andis 75370 Tourmaline Ionic/Ceramic 1875 Watt Hair Dryer Andis 75370 Tourmaline Ionic/Ceramic 1875 Watt Hair Dryer
List Price: $35.99
Sale Price: $21.01

The Andis Tourmaline Ionic / Ceramic Dryer has 1875 watts of drying power. The tourmaline crystals, crushed from precious gemstones, emit negative ions that quickly seal the cuticle layer and eliminate frizz for smoother, silkier hair...

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