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Hairdryers have come on in leaps and bounds since they were first invented, when they were large, unwieldy contraptions made of metal and wood. These days we have super-light versions with any number of speed and power settings: ultra light turbo, super turbo, 1,600 watts, 1,800 watts and even 2,100 watts, boosting the power you have and the speed at which the hair dries. They come in many different colours, makes and every shape and size to suit the user.

There is a difference between professional dryers and regular dryers. It used to be the shape, as you could always tell a professional dryer from its long neck, whereas regular hairdryers were short and stubby. Now even the regular dryers have followed suit, but they don’t have the same power. Check the wattage, which will tell you how strong it is – professional dryers are usually 1,800 watts and above.

Professional hairdryers just used personally at home will last for many years, but of course in a salon using them day in and day out, blow-dry after blow-dry, you will find that the lifespan is not as long. From my personal experience I would say that they last about one to two years before they burn out.

To prolong a hairdryer’s life, it helps if you clean the filter regularly and try not to drop it too often! Also have the wiring checked every now and again – in a salon, the salon owner should by law have all electrical equipment tested regularly, at least once a year.