Hair dryers were invented in the late 19th century in France by inventor Alexandre-Ferdinand Godefroy, but his invention looked closer to a giant robot than any modern-day version we recognize. The apparatus consisted of a large seated bonnet surrounding the client’s head with pipes heated from a gas stove. But thanks to over a century of innovation, we now have the privilege of finding the best hair dryer (or hair dryer brush) that fits right in the palm of your hand — no gas stove hookup needed.
Luxury vs. Affordable Hair Dryers
Today, the main difference you’ll notice between a $30 hair dryer and $400 hair dryer is performance and design, says Cédric, founder of Cédric Salon at Lotte New York Palace Hotel. “Most pro hair dryers are powerful and some of the new consumer dryers (like the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer and other luxury dryers) have smart technology in them that helps you to achieve a beautiful, smooth blowout without overheating your hair, which is always the goal,” Cédric says. Still, you can find a range affordable, stylist-approved hair dryers to help you get a salon-worthy blow out at home. In fact, mass market brands like Conair and Revlon have invested
Luxury vs. Affordable Hair Dryers
Today, the main difference you’ll notice between a $30 hair dryer and $400 hair dryer is performance and design, says Cédric, founder of Cédric Salon at Lotte New York Palace Hotel. “Most pro hair dryers are powerful and some of the new consumer dryers (like the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer and other luxury dryers) have smart technology in them that helps you to achieve a beautiful, smooth blowout without overheating your hair, which is always the goal,” Cédric says. Still, you can find a range affordable, stylist-approved hair dryers to help you get a salon-worthy blow out at home. In fact, mass market brands like Conair and Revlon have invested
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