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The game-changing blow dryer
If you're scratching your head right about now, you probably never realized that most hair dryers are not a one-size-fits-all commodity. The reason? The right settings on your dryer can help you make the most of your hair texture, just like choosing a shampoo formulated specifically for your hair type will.
Which is why we love the Harry Josh Pro Tools Blow Dryer -- it
features an ionic setting that can be turned on and off depending on your hair type.
Basically, ionic dryers emit negative ions that break down the clumps of water molecules on your hair into smaller clumps, which results in a faster drying time. So how do you know whether you need to use ions? Kattia Solano, New York based stylist and founder of Butterfly Studio Salon, says that, when ionic dryers first came out, she found that the styling wasn't as powerful. "Fine to medium textures with slightly dry to normal hair types could see benefits from it the most, because that type of hair isn't as "big" or hard to tame," she says. For thicker or curly hair, she recommends drying at a hotter temperature for more powerful styling. Her pro tip: no matter your hair type, never take the nozzle off of your dryer if you want a great blowout. And never, we mean ever, get the nozzle close enough to touch your hair -- unless you want to fry it, that is.
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Basically, ionic dryers emit negative ions that break down the clumps of water molecules on your hair into smaller clumps, which results in a faster drying time. So how do you know whether you need to use ions? Kattia Solano, New York based stylist and founder of Butterfly Studio Salon, says that, when ionic dryers first came out, she found that the styling wasn't as powerful. "Fine to medium textures with slightly dry to normal hair types could see benefits from it the most, because that type of hair isn't as "big" or hard to tame," she says. For thicker or curly hair, she recommends drying at a hotter temperature for more powerful styling. Her pro tip: no matter your hair type, never take the nozzle off of your dryer if you want a great blowout. And never, we mean ever, get the nozzle close enough to touch your hair -- unless you want to fry it, that is.
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