Introduction
Hairdryers are a very efficient and almost necessary addition to almost every modern day haircare routine. It provides a means of getting hair from wet to dry in a lot less time than simply air drying. However, conventional hair drying does have its drawbacks. Many people find that normal hairdryers can leave hair looking frizzy, scorched or just plain poofy. Not to mention that this excess heat can significantly damage an otherwise healthy head of hair. While simply air drying may seem to be the best answer, the best alternative to achieving fast drying time with minimal damage is to use an ionic hair dryer. To best understand how ionic hairdryers can affect your hair, it is best to understand how they work.
How It Works
The whole process by which the ionic hair dryer functions deals with the presence of ions. Ions are molecules or atoms that have an unbalanced and differentiated number of electrons or protons. This extra electron or proton can give these molecules a positive or negative charge. A positive charge is attained through the presence of an extra proton. A negative charge is attained through the presence of an extra electron. Ionic hairdryers work by incorporating a process known to the scientific world as the corona effect. Power is received into the hairdryer through the power adapter that plugs into the wall. This voltage makes its way to an ion emitter. This device is usually composed of many small steel pins that emit a powerful field of electricity at the very tip of their points. This allows an exponential increase in the overall level of energy to a point where their combinations with air molecules cause them to become ionized. Most ionic hair dryers available to the public are designed to release negative ions.
How Ions Work To Dry Hair
These ions work to pull apart the water molecules, making them less likely to have the higher cohesive properties that allow them to create large droplets in the hair. By breaking up those large droplets of water, the molecules of water can better be absorbed by the hair. This allows ionic hair dryers to be free from the need for extreme amounts of heat in order to dry the hair quickly. Conversely, the hair is actually now capable of being moisturized while drying. This is a much better alternative to having hair damaged and dried out from the excessive heat of conventional hairdryers.
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