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QuestionHow many watts is a good blow dryer?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Wattage determines how hot a dryer can get and the pressure of the airflow. Choosing a dryer that is at least 1800 watts will maximize speed and efficiency.
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QuestionWhat is the best hair dryer for thick hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Ionic dryers are great for thick hair because they promote sleekness and dry the hair very quickly. The GHD Air dryer is one of my favorites.
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QuestionWhat is the average temperature of a hair dryer?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Most hair dryers max out at about 140 degrees Fahrenheit. It's best for your hair to use a lower heat setting unless you have coarse strands.
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QuestionAre hair dryers bad for your hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Hair dryers can cause damage, especially if used incorrectly. But if you avoid high heat, use thermal protectant, and don't use a hair dryer every day, you can minimize the damage significantly.
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QuestionWhat hair dryer do the professionals use?Gina Almona is the Owner of Blo It Out, a New York City-based hair salon. With over 20 years of beauty training experience, Gina's work has been featured in People Magazine, Time Out New York, and Queens Scene. She has been able to keep a fresh perspective in the industry by demonstrating and participating in trade shows and workshops like the International Beauty Show. She received her cosmetology training from the Long Island Beauty School, Astoria.In a salon, where they use their blowdryers all day long, you'll usually find dryers with 2200 watts. 2200 watts is typically much stronger than most people need at home. A 1500 watts hair dryer will usually be sufficient for home use.
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QuestionHow does nano quartz work?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.Are you referring to a dryer made by the brand BaByliss? If so, I currently use the BaByliss Pro Nano Titanium hair dyer and it works great for all hair textures! It even came along with a diffuser and concentrator nozzle. It has a cool shot, low and high setting, and has lasted for two years so far.
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QuestionCan a dryer with 1000 watts work for thin hair?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.Yes, a dryer that has 1000 watts can work for drying thin hair. Many travel-sized dryers are usually 1000 watts.
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QuestionMy hair looks frizzy even if I use products and blow-dry. What can I do?Community AnswerConsider getting a keratin treatment. This may be more cost-efficient than purchasing many different hair products. After a keratin treatment, you would be able to blow-dry your hair and go.
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QuestionIs there a permanent cool setting?Community AnswerSome blow dryers have them. You might pay a little more this feature, though.
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