The best professional hair dryers

Drying your hair is not something to be done lightly, especially if you are a professional in the sector: choosing the right hairdryer is essential. But how do you navigate the choice? We'll take care of it with a short guide to the best professional hairdryers.

Every year, many types of hair dryers are launched on the market, with powerful motors, innovative designs and new technologies. The choice requires some care to evaluate which are the best professional hair dryers for you and your salon . How to do it? We at Parlux will help you!

Elements to consider when choosing professional hair dryers

The best professional hair dryers are distinguished by a series of factors that, even if at first glance they may seem irrelevant, really make a difference.

#1 The engine

The heart of the hair dryer is the motor. Usually a professional hair dryer has an AC motor, which lasts about 2,500 hours, a lot even for a professional hair salon.

When choosing a professional hair dryer, we therefore recommend that you find out about the motor and its estimated lifespan. Also consider purchasing a latest-generation hair dryer with a digital motor, which can last more than 10,000 hours.

#2 The filter

The hair dryer filter is an important element to evaluate for the safety and maintenance of the device.

It serves to collect dust, hair and other debris that may accumulate in the motor during use of the hair dryer, preventing overheating and breakdown of the motor, and increasing the life of the device. The filter can be easily removed for cleaning and maintenance: it is important to periodically check and clean the filter to ensure that the hair dryer operates safely and efficiently.

#3 The length of the cable

This is one of the most overlooked factors. Many cheap hair dryers come with short, thin cords.

However, as a good professional, you should choose hair dryers with sturdy cables that are at least 3 m long : this will allow you to use the hair dryer more easily and with greater ease.

#4 The concentrator

Commonly called a “ nozzle ”, it allows you to direct the desired heat directly onto the comb or brush when straightening your hair.

A narrower nozzle allows the airflow to be channeled more quickly and precisely, especially if you're working on specific hairstyles.

#5 The diffuser

In case of curly hair, this accessory becomes indispensable and allows you to obtain a natural effect in a short time.

Parlux, for example, has launched the new Parlux MagicSense® diffuser equipped with fifteen massaging tips that stimulate the scalp.

Designed for the Parlux Alyon®, this diffuser can also be applied to all the best professional Parlux hairdryers thanks to the special adapter ring (excluding Parlux 3500 and Parlux 385).

#6 Ceramic and tourmaline

When evaluating which are the best professional hair dryers, we recommend that you also pay attention to the materials.

Ceramic and tourmaline , for example, prevent hair from drying out due to the heat generated by the hairdryer because they provide a constant temperature , while ensuring power and speed at the same time.

#7 The ionizer

The best professional hair dryers are based on negative ion technology .

Their function is to divide the water droplets into smaller particles in order to promote rapid drying without drying out the hair.

#8 The cold air

Cold air is essential to give the finishing touch to hair : it helps to set the style, give shine to the hair and close the cuticles.

#9 The control buttons

Setting the speed to the desired mode using the buttons on the handle of the hairdryer is important to obtain perfect drying.

The air flow , in fact, must be adjusted according to the degree of dryness of the hair, but also to the degree of humidity in the air and the atmospheric conditions.

#10 Lightness and silence

Holding a hair dryer for hours every day becomes tiring. The best professional hair dryers are lightweight and ergonomic , so they can be used for long periods without your arm getting sore. And not only that: they are also silent !

Even a hair dryer, in fact, can damage your hearing in the long run. Not to mention the fact that, when we go to a salon, talking without shouting to be heard by the professional seems like a dream.

For this reason, most Parlux hair dryers have a built-in silencer. Alternatively, you can add it to the hair dryer: discover the Parlux Melody Silencer.

#11 The guarantee

It may seem obvious, but the best professional hair dryers are those that offer a guarantee and are produced in accordance with European hygiene and safety standards .

If you want to buy a Parlux hairdryer, for example, make sure that the dealer is authorized (you will recognize it from the Parlux “ Web Authorized Dealer ” brand).

#12 The comfort

Make sure the handle of the hair dryer is ergonomic: for a hair stylist this aspect is fundamental.

Parlux hairdryers are specifically designed to guarantee absolute comfort even after several hours of use.

#13 Choose a product made in Italy

When choosing the best professional hair dryer, it is also important to consider the origin, not only of the brand but also of the components.

Parlux guarantees the made in Italy quality of its hairdryers and all spare parts, which can be easily found through an official dealer.

The best professional hair dryers from Parlux

Since 1978 we have been producing hairdryers for professionals that, over time, we have improved, investing energy in the study and improvement of the design , the engine , the technologies . For example:

• we introduced the Ionic&Ceramic system to protect the hair;
• thinking about the needs of professionals, we have designed ergonomic, lightweight and silent hair dryers;
• we pay attention to the environment, also making hair dryers marked with the “ Parlux Eco Friendly ” brand.

Here are some of the best professional hair dryers that have resulted from this revamp: