
RÜTE Wash Launches Shower Cap Designed for Crown Washing and Hair Extensions
RÜTE Wash introduces a shower cap designed specifically for crown washing, helping clients with hair extensions cleanse the scalp while protecting the lengths from water.
Discover the innovation behind the NEW L'Oréal Professionnel AirLight Pro, the brand's first hair dryer.

The AirLight Pro is augmented with infrared light, heat, and wind to gently and efficiently dry hair.
photo courtesy of L'Oreal Professionnel
Introducing L’Oréal Professionnel’s first professional hair dryer, the AirLight Pro, a next generation hair dryer powered by infrared light. Designed by pros for pros, this new device combines performance with tech and artistry for a next-level device creating optimal styling experience.
AirLight Pro is augmented with infrared light, heat, and wind to gently and efficiently dry hair without damage for all hair types. Unlike traditional dryers that rely on convection heat, AirLight Pro is equipped with light and heat and a 17-blade, high-speed motor, that is capable of 130mpd wind speed. The result? Faster hair drying, reduced energy consumption while maintaining the integrity of hair.

The AirLight Pro quickly dries all hair types without damage.
photo courtesy of L'Oreal Professionnel
Additionally, the device’s motor has been tested to last 10 years of professional use and is integrated with recycled materials, as the brand is committed to a sustainable future.
The dryer also is customizableand can be tailored to different needs of the professional’s clients. Custom modes include sleek, curly, and coily hair as well as additional modes which are accessible in the AirLight Pro app. Custom modes also allow to create your own temperature and windspeed settings, and then save it on your device.
Celebrity hairstylist Cesar DeLeon Ramirez, who works with clients like Khloe Kardashian and Ciara, loves the new AirLight Pro for the innovation - but also because it just feels cool to use! See the video below for Ramirez's take:
AirLight Pro is equipped with:
2 magnetic, auto-detect attachments:
The concentrator, designed for high-definition smoothing and precise styling.
The diffuser, designed to preserve natural curl patterns while defining curly and coily hair.
1 removable cleanable filter (already mounted)
A professional-length power cord of 11.5 feet
A built-in LCD screen with Bluetooth connectivity
An instruction manual
A limited 2-year warranty

RÜTE Wash introduces a shower cap designed specifically for crown washing, helping clients with hair extensions cleanse the scalp while protecting the lengths from water.

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