There is so much noise from the Cordless hair dryers in the marketplace that sometimes it is difficult to hear yourself think. There are so many different kinds, designs, and different features, and probably even more importantly, different prices. So just how exactly would you go about selecting the right one?
When you're buying a hair dryer, there's a ton of stuff to think about:
What kind of hair do you have? Do you have long hair or short hair? Do you have fine hair?
Are there any problems related to weight or ergonomics that we need to take into account?
Are you going to use this dryer at home, or travel with it?
What is your budget?
When you have answers to these questions, it makes it much easier to weed through the vast variety of dryers available. However, regardless of the kind of hair that you have, always make certain that the Cordless hair dryer you purchase has ceramic and ionic technology. Why? These technologies are important in the drying process. In a nutshell, ionic and ceramic technologies speed up the drying process while minimizing damage and harmful hot spots. The negatively charged ions break down the water droplets into tiny particles that get absorbed into the hair shaft, which reduces drying time. The result is less damage to your hair, which makes it shiny and healthy.
Now let's find out which kind of dryer should you get.
Thin, Fine, Short, Damaged, or Fragile Hair
You just might be able to pull it off if your hair's short or thin or fine. Hot air brushes are the bomb and come in barrel sizes ranging from ¾" to 1 ½", with either soft ball-tipped bristles or nylon bristles.
With a regular dryer, you'll need a maximum of 1600 watts, at least low and high speeds, and at least low and high heat. A cool shot button is what most professional dryers have and it's great because it helps keep your style set.
Straight, Wavy, or Curly Hair
If you've got a medium length that isn't fine, thin, or damaged, you can use any wattage hairdryer, but something in the 1600–1875-watt range will work best. If you find a dryer that meets your criteria but is on the high end of the watts, be sure that it has multiple heat/speed options so you can adjust.
Thicker or Curlier Hair
If your hair takes a long time to dry, look for at least 1875 watts. Or if you take a long time to dry your hair, find a dryer that has at least 1875 watts.
One thing to think about when buying a dryer is what attachments come with the dryer. A lot of pro models come with a concentrator, which lets you dry out a certain part of your hair. Another thing you should keep in mind when shopping for a dryer is how many heat settings it has and how many speeds it has. At the very least you want a dryer with two heat settings. If your hair is fine, damaged, thin, or curly, you'll get added volume from "cool" and "cold" air settings. If you have thick hair, you should use high heat. The hot air from the drier will create your style and the cold air from the drier will lock it in. That's why you get cool shot buttons on the dryer so you can set it and forget it. As far as dryers go, you want at least two speeds. Those speeds will be high and low. The slower the speed, the more your hair will benefit. If you have thick hair or need to dry your hair in a hurry, pick a medium-level speed.
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