Advancements in hair-drying technology have made choosing a hairdryer overwhelming for some people.
However, the jargon is well worth understanding. Investing in a specialised, salon quality hairdryer pays you back with big benefits: the perfect blowout with minimal hair damage.
Revolutionary ionic, ceramic and tourmaline hairdryers dry hair to a frizz-free, sleek finish in less time. Find out which hairdryer technology is right for your own marvellous mane.
We've also included a few of our best selling hair dryers, to make choosing easy.
What Is an Ionic Hairdryer?
Ionic hairdryers produce millions of negatively charged ions, which break down the positively charged water molecules.
Negative ions don’t open up the hair shafts, so the hair remains smooth and sleek.
Benefits of Ionic Hairdryers
Here are the benefits of ionic dryers:
You can use a lower temperature to dry your hair.
The definition of curly hair is preserved.
Your hair dries faster.
You'll see far less frizz.
What Are the Drawbacks of Ionic Hairdryers?
It's easier to over-dry your hair with ionic hairdryers, which is particularly damaging to fine hair.
Fine, thin hair may be left limp and tired-looking.
Ionic hairdryers can cost more than traditional and ceramic models.
Best Ionic Hairdryers:
Here's our roundup of the best Ionic hairdryers.