A $700 Hair Dryer Aims to Blow Away the Competition


Updated 08/24/11 10:58 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sedu's $700 Hair Dryer Sets New Records

The forthcoming Sedu Icon Privé hair dryer sets records in more ways than one. Not only does the $700 dryer hit new heights in retail pricing, it also features a few additional impressive numbers. More than seven years in the making, the lightweight dryer weighs just over one pound, has 18 temperature speeds, and uses 70 percent less electricity than other dryers. The main attractions for Read more

Jonathan Antin Gets a Hot New Deal With Conair


Updated 02/16/11 9:16 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jonathan Antin Named Conair's New Spokesman

You might remember him for his passionate personality in Blow Out, and now celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin has a hot new gig in the works. He's just been announced as the first professional spokesman for Conair's line of blow dryers, straightening irons, and more. "I finally connected with a great line of styling tools," Jonathan told WWD. "[Now], when I'm doing hair I'm not just using my Read more

Far-Out Finds: 5 Goofy-Looking Hair Products


Updated 08/16/10 8:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Goofy-Looking Hair Products

About once a month, I make a stop at the beauty supply store for a few essentials. Among my many visits, I've come across plenty of goofy-looking, yet functional, finds. Remember those ear condoms from a while back? Well, hold on to your hats, and check out even more peculiar-looking beauty finds now. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Too Minimalist For a Regular Hair Dryer? Try This One


Updated 07/21/10 7:58 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

New Dryerhair Stand Alone Hair Dryer

When you think of hair dryers, does the word "elegant" come to mind? Because for me, they're often more about cacophonous sound and lots of buttons. Apparently, though, the people at Industrial Facility think your hair-drying implements should be as sleek and utilitarian as an Eames chair. They've designed the Dryerhair, which basically solves all the usual hair-dehydrating conundrums. You store Read more

Attachment Theory: Blow-Dryer Nozzles Explained


Updated 03/15/10 4:16 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

What Do the Different Attachments on Hair Dryers Do?

Ever wonder what all of those odd-shaped attachments that come pre-packaged with hair dryers actually do? So did I, until I did a little investigating to uncover the puzzle. From concentrators to picks to diffusers and some of the more uncommon accoutrements, follow my nozzle know-how guide for all the details — and I'm not just blowing hot air. Read more

6 Tips For Applying Product With Ease


Updated 02/10/10 9:21 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

When to Apply Hair Product

Whether you call it "product" or "products," what would we do without our favorite hairstyle enhancers? Knowing when to apply product and how much or how little can be confusing, so I've put together a few tips so you're not left with hair-raising results — unless, of course, that's the look you're going for. Find out six tips when you read more. Read more

These Vintage Hair Dryers Will Blow You Away


Updated 01/21/10 10:28 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Pictures of Vintage Dryers 2010-01-21 07:00:15

The blow-dryer: it's probably something you use several times a week, but have you ever stopped to give much thought about its origins? Invented toward the end of the 19th century in France, the first hair dryer was comprised of a bonnet that was affixed to a gas stove's chimney pipe. It wasn't until the 1920s that handheld dryers were invented and sold to the masses. From cases with hoses to Read more

How to Get the Most Out of Your Hair Dryer


Updated 12/03/09 7:39 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

How to Get the Most Out of Your Hair Dryer

Over the past two weeks, longtime hairstylist John Frieda has been solving our hair problems. He's already given us tips on taming frizz, and he's provided a simple way to achieve instant volume. Today, it's all about getting the results you want from your hair dryer. Have you ever left the house after blow-drying your hair, only to be stricken with limp or too-frizzy locks later in the day? Read more

How Does an Ionic Hair Dryer Work?


Updated 03/17/09 6:45 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 12 comments

How Does an Ionic Hair Dryer Work?

While my mom's hair dryer was a standard style, I've had an ionic model for as long as I can remember doing my own hair . . . but is there any real advantage to that buzz word? My latest science research found that ionic dryers bond water droplets on the hair shaft with negatively charged ions. It works because, well, opposites attract. Water molecules are positively charged and are attracted to Read more

TeamSugar Creates Bedroom Hair With the Remington Airwave Dryer


Updated 02/10/09 1:27 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 12 comments

TeamSugar Creates Bedroom Hair With the Remington Airwave Dryer

You might remember that our very own TeamSugar, who's become our unofficial Bella hair model, recently tried out Remington's Emi Airwave Anti-Static Style System ($25), an ionic blow dryer that comes with a special wave/curl inducing attachment. Previously, she created some structured beachy waves on her naturally curly hair. This time, she wanted a more sexy look, and opted for a looser wave. Read more