The Best Ionic Blow Dryers

The Best Ionic Blow Dryers
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What To Look For

Ionic blow dryers have brought a huge innovation to the blow dryer market. By adding negatively charged ion particles to the hair as it dries, the best ionic blow dryers add shine and smooth even the frizziest of hair. You should look for an ionic blow dryer that has a variety of heat settings to help mitigate potential heat damage to your hair.

Common Pitfalls

Some ionic blow dryers try to claim that they dry hair faster than standard models. This has been proven by Consumer Reports to be untrue. The heat and speed of the air is what dries the hair. While it's easy to spend money on a high-end ionic hair dryer, this might not necessarily be what your hair needs.

Where To Buy

It's easy to find ionic blow dryers at most stores that sell hair dryers. Discount stores such as Target or Wal-Mart offer both lower-end and mid-range ionic blow dryers. At a specialty beauty store like Sally's Beauty Supply, you're likely to find professional grade ionic blow dryers.

Cost

The price of ionic hair dryers fluctuates with the features offered. An entry-level ionic blow dryer at a discount store usually costs between $20 and $40. If you look at professional grade ionic blow dryers, you're most likely going to spend $80 to $160 on the best ionic blow dryers.

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Article reviewed by David Bill Last updated on: Dec 8, 2010

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