Comparison of the best hair dryers for fine hair

Hair dryer power - which one to choose?

It is the power that determines how well the hair dryer copes with drying hair.
If you have thick and long hair, a low-power hair dryer will take a very long time to dry it. Perhaps half an hour. With breaks. Because the hair dryer will overheat and burn your hands, you will have to cool it down. And your hair will remain wet. Dubious pleasure, right?

But, on the other hand, with a powerful hairdryer set to maximum, you can get burned if you point it directly at your scalp or face. Or, for example, you can dry out and damage your hair - if it is short, thin and weakened.

Let's figure out which hair dryers are considered powerful - and what power hair dryer is best to prefer in your particular case.

How to choose a good hair dryer for home use?

Previously, a hair dryer was bought exclusively for drying hair, but today it is not just a tool that helps you quickly dry your hair after washing; it can be used to give your hair volume, straighten your curls or, on the contrary, curl them, making a beautiful styling.
Today, girls no longer want a regular household hair dryer with low power, they want an advanced hair dryer that will be easy to use, easy to use, will make the drying and styling process easy and will be suitable for all hair types. Main characteristics that you should pay attention to when choosing a hair dryer: 1.Power

It is a mistake to believe that the greater the power of the hair dryer, the better the device itself.
*up to 1200 W (these are, as a rule, travel options, which are distinguished by their compact dimensions and light weight); *1200-1600 W (for home use); *more than 1600 - 2300 W (professional models). Power is often associated with the temperature of the air that the hair dryer delivers to the hair, but this is a misconception, because... power is responsible for the speed at which already heated air leaves the hair dryer. It is important to know: different hair types need different air flow speeds and different temperature conditions. For thin and short hair, it is not recommended to purchase a powerful hair dryer. A hairdryer with a power of 1200 W will be enough to keep your hair healthy. In addition, if you have short hair, then a hair dryer that is too powerful will dry your hair too quickly and will not allow you to style it as you would like. If you have long and thick hair, then it is better to give preference to a hair dryer with a power of 1600 W. Recommended: use heat-protective products for drying and styling, especially if you often use a hairdryer, such products create a protective barrier on your hair and protect it from drying out. This way your hair will look healthy and shiny for a long time. Hair dryers with a power of 2000 W or more are not recommended to be used regularly for styling or drying hair at home. 2. Temperature regime
The temperature of the air flow at the outlet of the hair dryer nozzle ranges from 70 to 120 degrees Celsius.
But it is inconvenient to measure modes in degrees, so they talk about low, medium and hot modes. The weaker, thinner and sparser the hair, the more gentle the regime should be used. Hair dryers for home use usually have 3 such modes, and professional ones have 6. If there are none at all, then it is better to refuse such a hair dryer. Pro tip: Always dry your bangs and temples at a low temperature, as the hair here is thinner and can easily be damaged by hot air. In addition, to secure the styling, it is necessary to walk through the hairstyle with cooled air. 3. Heating element material
* Infrared lamp (usually in professional hair dryers) * Spiral (in hair dryers for home use) If you choose a hair dryer with a spiral, it is advisable that it be in a ceramic element, so the heating of the air will be more uniform.
4.Ionizer
The ionizer releases negative ions, makes hair more manageable and removes static electricity; its presence in the hair dryer will be a plus.

To summarize:

So, when choosing a hair dryer, give preference to the model that will include 2 types of adjustment modes: air speed and air temperature. These two modes should work independently of each other, so that you can set the air temperature separately, and separately the speed of its flow, and if the hair dryer also includes a supply of cold air, then it will last much longer.

Three power categories for hair dryers

Low-power hair dryers - up to 1,500 watts

Usually these are travel options - compact, often folding hair dryers that are well suited for travel use, but, of course, do not work very well on their own.

However, owners of weak and thin hair should understand that this drying mode may actually be optimal for them. Not much water accumulates in the hair, so a weak hair dryer will cope with drying. On the other hand, the hair itself is not so protected - therefore, powerful heat exposure will be more dangerous for it than for healthy hair. And here the weakness of the hair dryer will be an additional advantage.

In this regard, is it worth purposefully choosing a weak hair dryer?

Life experience tells me that it’s not worth it. Have you completely lost hope that you will be able to make your hair strong and beautiful? And if you haven’t lost it, then what will you do with a weak hairdryer when this happens?

The best option for you would be a hairdryer with the ability to switch speed and heating modes. You can use this hair dryer with both high and low power. And initially low-power - only with low power, and there’s nothing you can do about it.

Standard household hair dryers - from 1,500 to 2,000 watts

The average weight category of hair dryers, which includes most of the mass-market products. What can I say? In principle, they usually dry hair of medium volume... in average time. That is, you don’t have to think about really fast drying with such hair dryers.

Real professional models - from 2,000 watts

No, the power of a hair dryer is not the only criterion for a professional hair dryer. Although it is important, no doubt.

You can read more about other differences between professional hair dryer models and household ones in a separate article on this topic.

Vanya Anisimov, top stylist, image agency Embassy of Style

The main factor that you should pay attention to when choosing a hair dryer is power. It determines at what speed the air will be supplied. I recommend hair dryers with a power of 1700W and above and the ability to adjust the air flow speed and temperature (the best option is 2/2+1 or, as in professional models, 3/3+1). This way you can choose three air supply speeds and three heating modes.

Another important point is the nozzle on the hair dryer that directs the air flow. Without a nozzle, no adjustment option will help: the hair will still get tangled and break. The nozzle is needed to direct the air in the desired direction, helping to close the scales. This protects hair from dryness and frizz.

Professional hair dryers (for example, the Moser brand) are good in quality, durability and a wide variety of attachments. For your home, you will need two main ones: a blade that directs the air, and a diffuser to create curls on already curly strands (reduce the speed to a minimum and set the temperature to mode 2). If you are leaning towards non-professional brands, I recommend choosing Philips or Roventa models.

Why is power switching necessary?

You need to remember well the things stated in the subsection about weak hair dryers. Do not apply too powerful and hot air pressure to weakened hair. Even less is enough to dry them, but it is quite possible to damage them with high temperatures.

However, stopping at buying a weak hair dryer is a questionable decision for several reasons.

Firstly, hair dryers are often used by the whole family. What if your loved ones have a different hair texture that would be better suited to a powerful hair dryer? What should they do with this weak device?
What if you are in a hurry? And it won’t be so scary to dry out your hair. Once is not Gandapas. That is, you won’t become as bald from dry hair as this famous Russian business coach. So, with a powerful hairdryer you wouldn’t be late. And with a low-power one, you’ll be late. Sad? Sad.
The condition of the hair changes. Today is March, vitamin deficiency and bold dyeing red, and tomorrow all this will pass - and your hair will become thick and healthy again. So what will you do then with a low-power hair dryer?

How to use high power hair dryers?

Carefully. You need to understand that you, in principle, can cause yourself unpleasant sensations with the help of a regular hair dryer. Hot air - so hot.

However, a professional hair dryer produces more hot air. Therefore, you will get burned earlier. This means do not direct the air flow towards the scalp. Especially the ears or face. Dry so that the air flow is parallel to the skin. This way, your hair will dry better and your skin will not dry out.

With a convenient and high-quality hair dryer, your hair will definitely become more beautiful and your life easier. Power is important here. Take a look at our special range of Mustang hair dryers - we've designed them specifically with this user experience in mind:

BaByliss BABFB1E ItaliaBrava Ferrari

The hairdryer of this model is truly a good purchase. Country of origin: Italy. The hairdryer is the flagship model from BaByliss , created in collaboration with Ferrari .

The device is equipped with a Ferrari engine , the power of which is 2400 W. New brushless design reduces tool weight, vibration and noise levels. The special built-in electronic component guarantees maximum performance , higher air flow and up to 10,000 hours of high-speed drying. The device exceeds all expectations of what a hair dryer can be.

Pros:

Great design: an elegant combination of yellow and black (the hairdryer looks much better in person than in the photo).
Powerful, modern engine
6 temperature modes/speeds allow you to provide an individual approach to your hair type.
Isolated ball bearing technology ensures smooth control of the device.
The presence of an ion generator makes your hair soft and manageable
The built-in turbo button provides maximum power during the drying process.
The noise suppressor attachment helps reduce noise levels in your home.
Convenient cord length – 2.8 m
Drying time is reduced by 15% compared to other Babyliss Pro models.
Very comfortable handle.
Convenient and large cold shot button. The hair dryer has a safety system that protects it from overheating.

Minuses:

Quite a high price.
The ItaliaBrava hair dryer is designed for comfortable work. It is very powerful, perfectly balanced, lightweight, and the body practically does not heat up.

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