Hairdryers utilizing infrared techniques have become very popular over the last few years. These kinds of hairdryers impart heat in a different way to traditional hairdryers, and the manufacturers of these hairdryers claim that the technology they used produces shinier, sleeker hair than traditional hairdryers and many top hairstylists agree.
The infrared technology emits heat that is the same temperature as the human body, but actually still dries hair as quickly as a regular “blower” hairdryer. Many also feel that it helps prevent split ends and helps hair hold onto more natural moisture. Less heat certainly causes less damage, and most of those people who regularly use hair dryers that employ infrared technology feel that they do achieve superior hairstyling results.
These infrared hairdryers also often feature other “technological advances” such as ceramic heating elements and tourmaline, a semi precious substance that emits negative ions.
The downside to these hairdryers is that they do cost more on average than a more traditional hairdryer, especially those that incorporate several hair drying techniques. However if you are buying a hairdryer that you intend to use on a daily basis, one of these kinds of hair dryers may be well worth the investment.
The actual prices of infrared hairdryers vary by manufacturer. Some of the best known brands include T3, Chi, Vidal Sasson and Clariol. The T3 dryers are usually the most expensive of all but are favorites of the professionals.
Infrared hairdryers usually have about the same useful life as traditional hairdryers although they do to not usually have as many problems with overheating as traditional hairdryers. Overheating is usually the cause of the eventual demise of a normal hairdryer, so this probably means that an infrared hairdryer may very well outlast its more traditional counterpart.
