Professional hair dryers: tips for choosing
Professional hair dryers are among the most valuable tools in the hands of hairdressers and stylists around the world. These devices are essential for sculpting hair styles correctly and giving the blow-dry the shine and softness that every client seeks, determining the quality of the final result of each cut. It is therefore clear how delicate the choice of a professional hair dryer is, and how important it is not to leave anything to chance.
In this guide you will find a general overview of the features to evaluate when choosing a professional hair dryer, the things to avoid and some of the best hair dryer models that can be found on the market. In particular we will see:
PROFESSIONAL HAIR DRYERS: FEATURES TO CONSIDER
Professional hair dryers are distinguished from non-professional hair dryers by a series of features and technologies, often essential to the work of a good hairdresser.
The most important advantages of a professional hair dryer include:
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1. Power: professional hair dryers are also measured by power. The best hairdressers require an adequate combination of power and air flow , such as to guarantee rapid drying, without damaging the hair. In professional hair dryers this perfect combination is guaranteed by numerous laboratory tests.
Of course, each type of hair requires a specific treatment to be enhanced: it is therefore essential that a professional hairdryer is equipped with special buttons for regulating the drying speed .
2. Duration: Duration is also a quality that should not be underestimated. The advice is to invest in an appliance that can last over time, maintaining its qualities constant. The best professional hair dryers guarantee impeccable performance for more than 2,000 hours .
3. Lightness: lightness is an essential quality for a tool that is held in the hands frequently and for a long time. Professional hair dryers must have a low weight, balanced in such a way as not to tire the joints of the hand and not to weigh on the arm.
4. Power control mechanisms: very often, power regulation alone is not sufficient to produce quality outcomes.
The best professional hair dryers are made with materials and technologies that protect the hair fibers and guarantee natural, soft, light drying.
As for materials, we cite ceramic as the best solution currently available to maintain a constant temperature and ensure uniform heat distribution on the hair; among the technologies, the ionizer is incorporated into the hair dryer to reduce static electricity in the hair, promote drying of the inside of the hair and allow gradual and controlled evaporation of water drops, leaving the hair soft and hydrated.
5. Possibility of delivering a flow of cold air: essential for professional hairdressers, the jet of cold air is used at the end of the drying process, to fix the lines of the fold.
When choosing a professional hair dryer, always check that it has a cold air button.
This will allow you to get perfect hair drying .
6. Consumption: an underrated but fundamental feature for hair stylists and professionals who use a hairdryer on a daily basis is energy consumption. Always remember to choose hairdryers that consume little , so as to minimize the costs associated with the use of this indispensable tool.
WHAT TO AVOID WHEN CHOOSING A PROFESSIONAL HAIR DRYER
The main aspect to watch out for when purchasing a professional hairdryer is counterfeiting .
Unfortunately, there are numerous cases in which successful hair dryers are imitated by unreliable manufacturers, offering the market hair dryers that have very little of the professional.
Beyond a general and clear loss in quality , these hair dryers can also be extremely dangerous since they are not certified according to rigorous European standards.
The advice is therefore to be wary of blatantly low prices, suspicious offers and unauthorized dealers. Always evaluate with the utmost attention the characteristics seen in the previous paragraph, and rely on reliable manufacturers who offer certified professional hair dryers .
PARLUX PROFESSIONAL HAIR DRYERS
If you are looking for professional hairdryers that combine all the features considered, we recommend some Parlux models, which have been serving hairdressers for over 40 years and have already achieved resounding success among the best hairstylists in the world.
The top models, which probably represent the best professional hair dryers currently on the market, are three:
- The new Parlux Alyon®
- The new Parlux Ardent®
- The Parlux Advance®
- Parlux 3200 Plus®
- Parlux 385 PowerLight®
- Parlux Ecofriendly®
Let's look at them in more detail:
The new Parlux Alyon is the latest creation from Parlux, and it embodies all the know-how and quality of a company that has been a leader in the sector for over forty years.
This appliance offers exceptional performance such as a lifespan of up to 3,000 hours , 2,250 watts of power, a flow rate of 84 m3/h .
The ergonomic and lightweight design allows you to hold the hairdryer for a long time without getting tired, while the ionic technology ensures soft and velvety styling, without drying out your hair.
A true technological masterpiece that only Parlux could create.
The new Parlux Ardent was created for barber shops that want to stand out.
The vintage design and refined graphite colour hide a concentration of quality that can last up to 2,000 hours with a power of 1,800 watts and an air flow of 61 m3/h .
The professional AC motor, ionic technology, variable geometry resistance and switches dedicated to left-handed hairdressers make this appliance an invaluable ally for professionals.
The Parlux Advance represents one of the reference standards in the professional hairdryer sector.
The K-Advance® motor guarantees a lifespan of 2,500 hours and a power of 2,200 Watts , without compromising the exceptional lightness and silence of the appliance, ensured by a built-in silencer.
The Ionic & Ceramic® technology combines the benefits of ceramic with the advantages of ionization, giving you soft and velvety curls. Finally, we mention the ergonomic switches, low consumption and the fluid and harmonious design that makes this hairdryer unique in the world.
The technological restyling of the Parlux 3200 Plus has made it possible to obtain a light, silent, ergonomic but extremely powerful hairdryer, which speeds up hair drying thanks to the new suction concept and a greater air flow rate (71 m3/h).
The microswitch allows the instant release of cold air and silence is guaranteed, despite the greater power.
The Parlux 385 PowerLight is the professional hair dryer par excellence: powerful (2150 Watts), light and silent (the silencer is built-in).
Equipped with Ionic&Ceramic® technology, which promotes fast drying and eliminates static electricity from the hair, it is also Ecofrendly® because it has low noise pollution and energy consumption, and is made with recyclable raw materials.
The Parlux Ecofriendly , marked with the “Eco Friendly Parlux Products” brand, stands out for its low noise pollution (it is a silent hairdryer) and energy saving; it is also made with recyclable raw materials to protect the environment and sustainable development. With an air flow of 75m3/h and power of 2100 Watts, this hairdryer is also equipped with Ionic&Ceramic® technology for fast drying that does not dry or fray hair.
WHERE TO BUY PARLUX PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRYERS
Parlux hair dryers are available at some online stores and physical retailers throughout Italy.
If you prefer to buy your Parlux in a store, fill out the form on this page specifying your geographic indications. We will indicate the authorized dealer closest to you.
If, however, you want to buy it online, be careful of unauthorized retailers, in order to avoid purchasing low-quality counterfeit products, without safety certification and warranty.
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It will be easy for you to recognize authorized dealers because they are marked with the “Web Authorized Dealer” logo next to the product for sale.
Only by purchasing from an authorized Parlux online store will you be guaranteed to receive products:
- Parlux originals
- compliant with Italian regulations
- covered by Parlux warranty
Furthermore, when the warranty expires, the products can be sent and repaired by our authorized service centers located throughout the country.
Have you found the hair dryer that's right for you? If you're still undecided, visit the page dedicated to all the Parlux professional hair dryer models :