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BUYER’S GUIDE

Even the most basic hairdryers offer a choice of settings, as well as a few attachments. You’ll get more functions and attachments – and greater power – from a professional-type hairdryer.

HAIR TYPES:

Straight: Choose a dryer that is light enough to hold above your crown for a long time so you can style your hair from the roots down. An ionic function leaves hair soft, shiny and smooth.

Curly: To avoid losing definition, pick an option that dries hair slowly and gently. Use a diffuser for voluminous curls.

Frizzy: A narrow concentrator nozzle allows you to dry hair in sections without blowing it around too much. Work slowly to avoid over-drying.

Choose a dryer with a narrow concentrator nozzle to add lift at