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Ceramic hair dryers create both positive and negative ions and the heat they produce is more even and controlled. The ceramic regulates the heat better because its coils hold their heat, even when they’re not actively being warmed. Ionic hair dryers neutralise positive ions which break down water molecules in your hair. It also works to keep your hair shiny and smooth. An ionic hair dryer can dry your hair just as well as a standard one, but using less heat.
There are loads of great hair dryers out there, the best one for you depends on your hair type. Do you have thick, brittle, curly, frizzy or uncontrollable hair? Do you want an eco-friendly one, a super lightweight travel model? We reviewed and ranked our favourite hair dryers to help you figure out which one’s perfect for you.
This of course varies from model to model and what hairstyle you’re after, but we’ll take you through the basics:
Make sure your hair is wet, but not dripping. Apply heat protection to help prevent damage to your hair. If you’re using other products, check the instructions before you start drying your hair as many of them need to be applied to the roots of your hair while it’s still wet.
Brush out any tangles and knots and get drying.
There are loads of ways to curl your hair with a hair dryer. A super simple technique is to braid your hair when it’s wet and then dry it with the dryer. If you have naturally curly hair you can enhance your curls by using a diffuser attachment.
The classic technique is to use a round brush, wrapping your hair around the brush as you dry it. Et voila, you’ve got beautiful waves, curls and twirls.
If you’re using your hair dryer to dry very curly hair (or super thick), an ionic hair dryer is the one for you. It will dry your hair faster with less frizz and damage. If you’re getting a hair dryer to straighten your curls, a ceramic hair dryer will do the trick as you need the heat to really set your hair straight.