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How Do I Choose the Best Hair Dryer Set?

Kaiser Castro
Kaiser Castro

Most people incorporate a hair dryer into their styling regimen. Selecting a hair dryer set that comes with the right accessories and attachments will depend on how your hairstyle and how you plan to use the equipment. When shopping for a new hair dryer set, make sure that it comes packaged with a concentrator and a diffuser to streamline the hair-drying process. If you have curlier hair, make sure to look for a detangling comb, while those with straight hair can benefit from a round brush for lift and texture.

A concentrator nozzle allows air to be more focused, increasing the velocity of the hot air. This type of attachment is especially beneficial for long, thick hair that tends to take a long time dry. The concentrator nozzle will blast through the hair strands, allowing for comprehensive hair drying. If particularly worried about the health of your hair, then make sure that the concentrator nozzle incorporates ceramic or tourmaline technologies, allowing for a gentler hair drying process

Choosing the best hair dryer set depends largely on the type of hair that the individual has.
Choosing the best hair dryer set depends largely on the type of hair that the individual has.

If you have curlier hair and are looking for a way to dry the hair while preserving your natural curl pattern, then a hair dryer set that comes with a diffuser will do just that. A diffuser looks large and intimating, but the mechanics behind it are rather simple. The diffuser has many holes on its surface, allowing the air to be diffused as it comes out the attachment. This creates a stream of air that will not disturb the curl pattern of curlier hair types. Diffusers can also be used by individuals with straight hair that do not want to subject their strands to blasting hot air.

Detangling combs will help smooth the hair before the hair drying process. A hair dryer set that comes with a detangling comb will be very convenient, especially for those with longer hair. Hair that is freshly washed will usually have a bit of tangling, subsequently hindering the hair drying process. A detangling comb that has wide teeth will help to easily separate the hair strands while drying it in the process.

To create lift and curl to limp hair, select a hair dryer set that has a round brush packaged with it. A round brush will create tension during the blow drying process, allowing for smooth hair. Make sure that the round brush is vented, allowing for hot air to easily pass through the brush allowing all parts of the hair to be dried. Some round brushes are even made from a metal that can act as a curling tool during the drying process.

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    • Choosing the best hair dryer set depends largely on the type of hair that the individual has.
      By: fuzzbones
      Choosing the best hair dryer set depends largely on the type of hair that the individual has.