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Blown Away by Blow Dryers
Stylist tested, stylist approved! The latest in blow dryers, plus Facebook reviews.
Lauren Quick・Contributor
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Stylist tested, stylist approved! The latest in blow dryers, plus Facebook reviews.
Amika
Power Cloud Repair + Smooth
Allows users to switch between positive and negative ion technology. The positive ion setting opens the hair cuticle to allow nourishing treatments to penetrate the shaft, while the negative ion setting smoothes the hair cuticle and eliminates frizz for long-lasting styles.
CHI
Dura Dryer
Long-lasting AC motor provides 1875 watts of power and quick drying time. Enhanced with rapid clean technology and powered by six LED blue lights, provides antimicrobial properties for clean airflow.
“I love all three of my CHI dryers. I do a ton of multicultural blowouts, and they are such a time-saver as far as drying time and
keeping the cuticle smooth, which results in less time spent finishing.”
Nicole Kramer Frierson
Ruby Red Salon, Allentown, Penn.
Bio Ionic
PowerLightTM Pro
Powerful 1875-watt dryer features conditioning nano beads that accelerate drying and promote shiny, soft and hydrated hair.
“It’s lightweight, quiet, dries quickly and leaves the hair shiny and smooth.”
Tracey Burnap
Ahavah Organic Spalon, Barrington, Ill.
Rusk
CTC Lite
Ergonomically designed 1900-watt, lightweight professional dryer infused with titanium and ceramic for maximum heat transfer. Provides control over airflow and temperature, and comes with diffuser and slide-on concentrator.
Gold N Hot
Light-Up
Features LED lights on barrel display, far-infrared heat that dries hair gently and evenly while reducing styling time, ionic technology and 1875-watt.
Cricket
Centrix Q-Zone
Compact, light-weight dryer weighs approximately one pound, but delivers healthy heat at a powerful 50 MPH airspeed. Ceramic tourmaline and ionic technologies to dry quickly and reduce frizz. Equipped with lefty-friendly heat and speed setting controls.
“It looks so futuristic; I love that hair dryer!”
Rosie Zickefoose
Hair Station, Remington, Ind.
Dennis Bernard
Salon Pro 5600
Designed with infrared technology based on a triple combination of tourmaline, ionic and ceramic components to dry hair efficiently. A high-powered motor dries hair from the inside out, leaving a smooth, shiny and well-conditioned result.
GHD
GHD Air
Features advanced ionic technology for reduced frizz and silky hair, a cool-shot button, adapter ring for attaching a diffuser and an ergonomic design for maximum control.
“I love it! It’s so fast and leaves hair shiny. It really
has improved my blow dry.” Stacey Johnston
Reflexions Hairdressing, United Kingdom
FHI Heat
Black Diamond
Digital temperature control ceramic dryer has five color-coded fan speed and heat settings for various hair types and textures. The RapidTek heating technology dries hair evenly and reduces drying time.
“FHI blow dryers get nice and hot for quick blowouts!”
Lizzy Devlin
Tricho Salon and Spa, Novi, Mich.
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