What is the ionization function in the hair dryer?

Most of the hair dryers sold today have the function of ionizing the strands, which, according to the manufacturer, is really necessary. What is this function and why is it necessary, we will tell in this article.

The process of ionization itself is a neutralization of static electricity, which tends to accumulate in the hair. At the same time, the formation of such electricity is actively affected by high humidity or dryness of the room, dust, and the lack of useful trace elements. As a result, it actively accumulates in the hair, destroys it from the inside, and besides, it spoils the appearance of the styling.

Hairdryers with ionization function differ from conventional models also by covering their lattice through which hot air passes. Such devices use a special tourmaline coating. It is this that, when heated, releases negative ions, which influence favorably the strands.

Noteworthy is the fact that any, even the most expensive device of this type, equipped with cold air function and various speed modes, cannot help to create such an ideal styling, as when using a hair dryer with ionization. The secret lies in the fact that electrified curls can not maintain a given appearance and shape for a long period of time and within a few hours the styling loses its appearance.

The great advantage of the ionization function is also the fact that it increases the gloss of the strands, makes them soft and silky, and also increases the durability of the created styling for a long time. By and large, everyone can use hair dryers with this function. But there is a certain category of people who should definitely buy just such a device.

A hair dryer with ionization is suitable for use by absolutely everyone - both men and women. However, this device is extremely necessary for you if:

• Strands are dry, brittle and often thick.
• Increased sebum production on the scalp, as well as a tendency to dandruff.
• Too frequent use of aggressive hair coloring products.
• Perform curling curls or carving.
• Split hair of any length.
• Frequent use of a variety of cosmetics for styling, as well as devices with thermal effect on the strands.

It should be noted that the hair dryer can correct the negative state of the hair, if they are not too damaged, but for the most part ionized hair dryers are designed to prevent damage to the strands and significantly reduce the negative impact of hot air on them.

The ionization effect on the strands has another feature: depending on their type, the use of devices with this function may affect their state in different ways. This must be taken into account when purchasing this device

Everyone knows that a standard hairdryer dries hair by evaporating moisture from both the surface and the inside.A feature of ionization models is that the smallest drops of water under the influence of ions penetrate deep into the hairs. As a result, it turns out that their surface is completely dry, and vital moisture is stored inside. This is especially true for owners of dry and unruly strands.

Such an effect of ions on wet hair also becomes relevant in cases where the hair is subjected to frequent staining, exposure to curls, curling irons and various styling products. All of them adversely affect the hair structure and spoil its appearance. The result is dry, brittle and split locks. Using a hair dryer with ionization, these problems can be prevented, as well as generally improve the condition of the curls.

Few people know that intensive production of subcutaneous fat on the head is nothing but the desire of the body to nourish the dry strands. Therefore, very often, sufficient moisturizing of the hair leads to normalization of sebum production. But instead, most people are increasingly washing their hair with shampoo and drying them with a regular hot-air hairdryer, thereby again provoking an increased release of subcutaneous fat.

Using the same ionization dryer, you allow your hair to receive and retain enough moisture inside. As a result, with regular use of such a device, the curls become quite moist, to which the body itself immediately reacts - it significantly reduces the production of sebum.

Therefore, a hair dryer with such a function is necessarily necessary for those who suffer from too greasy hair. But it is worth remembering that increased greasiness will disappear over time, so expect a visible and obvious result after the first drying curls with this device is not worth it.

This is one of the main tasks of a hair dryer with such a function. But it also has two important additions.

First of all, static electricity tends to attract everything to itself. This applies to dust, tiny pieces of dirt and debris. By eliminating the curls from such electricity, the ions simultaneously contribute to the extension of the purity of the strands, which is good news. In addition, it was noticed that girls who regularly use dandruff-ionized hair dryers rarely have reduced fat content of the head, and the curls themselves need to be washed much less frequently.

Do not forget that the main cause of hair fluffiness is just static electricity. Often it is the reason that the styling begins to fall apart quickly. Getting rid of it with the help of a hair dryer with ionization, you also get rid of the fluffiness of your curls, and at the same time prolong the life of your hairstyle.

From this brief review, it becomes clear that a hair dryer with ionization is really important and necessary thing in the modern world. But even here, in order to achieve the goals set and evaluate on oneself all the positive qualities of his work, one should choose it correctly.

Buying a hair dryer with the function of ionization of hair should pay attention to the following criteria:

• Power device. It is known that the higher it is, the faster you can dry the strands and make styling. But at home, very powerful hair dryers are not always needed. If the hair is short, you should choose models with power from 800 to 1200 W, if the curls are of medium length, then the hair dryer should have a power from 1200 to 1600 W. Owners of very long and thick strands fit more powerful models - 1600-2000 watts. Ionization hair dryers with a capacity of more than 2000 W are more suitable for professional use, and their cost is also quite high.
• It is better to purchase models with a ceramic heater and tourmaline coating. Sometimes you can find on sale combined spraying of Teflon and tourmaline. Such models are more effective, safe for curls and durable.

• The number of switching speeds and the ability to change the air temperature. The presence of these functions is extremely desirable, because they give the opportunity to choose the optimal mode of operation of the hair dryer, depending on the length and thickness of the hair. It is desirable that the hairdryer had at least two modes of operation speed and two options for choosing the air temperature.
• Additional functions. This section includes the presence of the turbo mode, the possibility of conditioning the hair, as well as the actual ionization itself. In most cases, a hair dryer only with this function is quite enough. It is necessary to ensure that the body itself is impact-resistant and heat-resistant. Such characteristics provide durability of the hair dryer. The concentrator nozzle included in the kit will help you quickly dry even the longest strands.

It is also possible to use such a hairdryer as usual, but if it already has an ionization function that works automatically when the device is turned on. In this case, hair, slightly dried with a towel, must be dried with a hairdryer, then combed.

There are also models on sale that have a special button on the case called ionization. In the process of drying her head must be kept all the time pressed. There is one nuance here - it is best to activate this function in such models when the strands are already pre-dried, that is, in the middle or almost at the very end of drying and styling.

In conclusion, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rating of the best ionizing hair dryers from leading manufacturers.

The best hair dryers from famous brands today are:

• BaByliss 6000E - this is a high-power (2200 W) hair dryer, which allows not only to quickly dry the strands, but also to create a styling at home, as in the cabin. Equipped with 8 modes of operation, the ceramic coating provides uniform heating of the air (up to 70 degrees), which prevents the patient from getting burns or any injuries. It has a light weight, the ability to choose the intensity of air movement, equipped with a nozzle-diffuser and hub.
• Rowenta CV 765 - It is an ionizing dryer that runs almost silently. Power device 2000 W, has a nozzle-diffuser and eyelet for permanent storage on a wall suspended. There is a function of super-cool strand drying, which allows you to fix the styling quickly and permanently. The device is equipped with three types of heating options, two variations of operation and turbo mode. Ultra slim hub allows straighten strands without the use of additional devices.

• Bosch PHD9760 / 9769. Stylish high-power model with a professional motor, which has no time limit. There is protection against overheating, cold-air fixing digging, six modes of operation, a diffuser and a hub. It is possible to disable ionization. The hair dryer is equipped with a comb, special clips for strands and a case.
• Bosch PHD 5980 "BrilliantCare Hairtype". The model has a power of 2200 W, as well as a removable grille, which allows for timely and easy cleaning of the device. There is a turbo mode, a diffuser, a hub and a cold air blower function. This is a fairly massive hair dryer with a considerable weight, thanks to which you can dry your curls in a couple of minutes.
• Parlux 3200 "Compact Ceramic & Ionic". This is a professional hairdryer, which is loved by both foreign and domestic hairdressers. The additional spraying of the ceramic grate allows for more uniform drying of hairs, without damaging them and not over drying.The power of the device is 2200 W, there is a nozzle hub and diffuser, a rotating cord and the ability to set the operating mode and select the temperature.

• BaByliss BAB5586E - one more professional hair dryer with ionization. It has light weight and high power, convenient and efficient in operation. Equipped with a special hub-nozzle and two options work. Ion conditioning is supplemented with the smallest particles of tourmaline, as a result, the hair gets more protection and moisture.
• Panasonic EN-NE50 - this is a unique model of hair dryer for home use, in which the ionizer is located on the surface of the case, and not inside. As a result, the effectiveness of the action of ions on strands increases several times. The device is compact, quite powerful, has a small weight and a diffuser.
• Bork d700 - This is a model with two modes of operation and several temperature options, having the function of cold blowing. Power 2000 watt. The kit includes two hubs - one standard size and the second narrower.

Each of the above models of hair dryers with such a new function has a huge number of fans. This applies to both ordinary buyers and professionals. In this case, ordinary buyers leave only positive feedback about these devices. And what about the opinion of experts, we now find out.

The first to evaluate the effectiveness of hair dryers with ionization were, of course, hairdressers, because who, if not professionals, would be the first to know about new products and test them. The feedback from them is mostly positive. Hairdressers note the high power of the devices, the availability of additional equipment, as well as the absence of negative effects on the hair as the main advantages.

For many, it is also important the affordable cost of hair dryers and their apparent effectiveness. Those hairdressers who once used just such an ionization dryer are not going to return to using conventional models.

In the next video you will learn more about a hair dryer that has an ionization function.