{"id":2321,"date":"2024-04-04T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T08:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/?p=2321"},"modified":"2024-04-04T18:51:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T18:51:20","slug":"how-hair-dryer-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-hair-dryer-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How Hair Dryer Works (For Dummies) Easy, Step By Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>H<em>ave you ever stopped to think <\/em><strong><em>about how hair dryer works<\/em><\/strong><em>? Let&#8217;s check out how a dryer effects hair, whether it causes damage and more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First introduced in the 1920s, a hair dryer device helps evaporate water quickly from wet tresses by blowing hot or cold air over them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your hair dryer works on the principle of evaporation and relative humidity. Confused? It\u2019s simple really. Relative humidity is the number of water particles or moisture that is present in the air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the air around us is heated, it can hold a larger percentage of water vapor (this is why those hot summer months feel so claustrophobic and sticky). And as it can hold more moisture, water tends to evaporate faster.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what has this got to do with your hair dryer? It helps heat the air surrounding the wet strands of your tresses. So its capacity to hold moisture increases, and therefore, the water from your hair evaporates quickly. Find out more below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Key Takeaways:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbf4e7\">\n<li>A <strong>hair dryer operates on the principles of electric resistance heating and forced convection<\/strong>. When the device is turned on, <strong>an electric current flows through a coiled wire or heating element <\/strong>within the dryer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This <strong>element is typically made of a high-resistance material, such as nichrome wire<\/strong>, which impedes the flow of electricity and <strong>generates heat in the process<\/strong>. The generated heat is then transferred to the surrounding air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simultaneously<strong>, a motor in the hair dryer drives a fan or impeller, drawing in air from the surroundings<\/strong>. The<strong> heated air is then forced over the heating element and through the nozzle of the dryer<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As the <strong>warm air comes into contact with wet hair, it accelerates the evaporation of water molecules on the hair&#8217;s surface,<\/strong> causing the hair to dry. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>combination of electric heating and forced convection <\/strong>enables hair dryers to efficiently and quickly dry hair by <strong>manipulating the thermal energy transfer from the heating element to the surrounding air.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hair_dryer_works\"><\/span><strong>How hair dryer works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get to a detailed guide on how a blow dryer works on hair, we need to understand what this device contains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-1.png\" alt=\"hair dryer parts and function\" class=\"wp-image-2330\" width=\"707\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-1.png 576w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-1-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hair_dryer_parts_and_function\"><\/span><strong>Hair dryer parts and function<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In theory, several large and small parts go into the making of a hair dryer. But the two most important ones are the heating component and the fan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Heating element<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61V4hEuGShL._AC_SL1058_.jpg\" alt=\"hair dryer circuit diagram\" width=\"216\" height=\"186\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In most hair dryers, the heating element is the nichrome wire. Nichrome is an alloy (a mixture of two metals) of nickel and chromium. Now, this heating element has the most crucial job of heating up the air inside the dryer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It functions as a resistor or a device that converts electrical energy to heat energy. Even a few years ago, hair dryers contained copper wires. But Nichrome is a much better material, not to mention much safer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This alloy doesn\u2019t conduct electricity very well, which means all the energy passing through the dryer is used up to heat up the air.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nichrome is safe from oxidization too. If you use another material like iron for the resistor, it\u2019s prone to rusting at high temperatures. But you don\u2019t have to worry about that with Nichrome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Electric fan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5496190\/pexels-photo-5496190.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;h=750&amp;w=1260\" alt=\"how is electricity used to move the fan in a hair dryer\" width=\"355\" height=\"267\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next most important part of a hair dryer is the electric fan. This fan mostly looks like one of the water turbines used to generate electricity, but smaller. Most dryers use a simple, motor-based model, and frankly, that\u2019s enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you switch on your hair dryer, the electricity helps move the motor attached to the fan. This helps the fan turn and draw in air from the inlets given in the dryer. The centrifugal force helps drive the air, towards the heating elements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the two main components responsible for making your hair dryer work, let\u2019s see how the process goes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Switching_on_the_dryer\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Switching on the dryer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you switch on the dryer, it makes electricity pass through the device. Hair dryers come with a circuit made of either coiled wire or materials like ceramic-coated tourmaline. This circuit helps pass the electricity to the resistor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Fan_starts_rotating\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Fan starts rotating<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The electricity supplied also reached the fan at the same time. It kickstarts the motor and makes the fan spin. There is a lot of centrifugal force generated due to this action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/3765133\/pexels-photo-3765133.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;h=750&amp;w=1260\" alt=\"how hair dryer works\" width=\"386\" height=\"257\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Movement_of_air\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Movement of air<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This centrifugal force generated by the fan helps suck in air from the outside and pushes it towards the heating element. Hair dryers come with grills or vents to control the movement of air. There is also a safety screen in a lot of models that help prevent dust, small objects, or even your locks from getting tangled in the dryer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Heating\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Heating<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nichrome resistor now heats up the room temperature air around it. According to the laws of physics, hot air is lighter and rises up. And due to this simple convection, the hot air blows out through the end of your dryer and cold air (pushed by the fan) replaces it, repeating the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><em>Did you know?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><em>Ever wondered about the slow and fast setting on your blow dryer. This is accomplished by altering the current flowing through the circuit and towards the fan. At low-speed settings, lesser current flows through the fan, and therefore, it spins slowly. At higher settings, more current flows making the fan spin faster and sending out a larger blast of air.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hair_dryers_good_for_your_hair\"><\/span><strong>Are hair dryers good for your hair?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"hair dryer stopped working\" class=\"wp-image-2329\" width=\"336\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-scaled-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-867x1300.jpg 867w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-cottonbro-3993471-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hair dryer is definitely a convenient device. But whether it\u2019s good for your hair is another thing altogether. A simple answer to this question is that a hair dryer is good for your hair, given you use it properly and not every often.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hot air or heat, in general, can cause the cuticles on your hair strands to open up. This can leave your <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22148012\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">hair frizzy and damaged<\/a>. But most hairdryers now come with negative ion technology to prevent this from happening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Another important thing to remember is to dry your tresses evenly. Some dryers in the past created heat pockets where one area of air heated up more than others. But today, blow dryers come with ceramic (or ceramic-tourmaline) circuits that ensure even heat dissipation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No matter how great your hair dryer is, it can hurt your tresses if you use it too much. Just like your straighteners and curling irons, it\u2019s advisable to use hot air blow dryers only 3-4 times a week.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><em>Did you know?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><em>Nowadays, hair dryers come with negative ion technology. These not only dissipate heated air onto your tresses but also give out a blast of negatively-charged ions. This is done by placing a small ion generating device near the fan. Negative ions can help control frizz by preventing the build-up of static.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_hair_dryers\"><\/span><strong>Types of hair dryers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most hair dryers work in similar ways. But few modifications make them very different from one another. The most popular types of hair dryers are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ionic_hair_dryers\"><\/span><strong>Ionic hair dryers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/2811087\/pexels-photo-2811087.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;h=750&amp;w=1260\" alt=\"is dyson worth it hair dryer\" width=\"267\" height=\"334\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we&#8217;ve discussed before, ionic hair dryers contain a negative ion generating device that helps smoothen frizz and keep your tresses silky straight. If your locks are more prone to frizz, then this is the best type of dryer for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ceramic_hair_dryers\"><\/span><strong>Ceramic hair dryers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2328\" width=\"291\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-scaled-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-867x1300.jpg 867w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pexels-evg-culture-4032605-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceramic hair dryers are those that contain ceramic or ceramic-coated tourmaline circuits. This material helps regulate the heat levels inside the dryer, making sure your tresses don\u2019t get a blast of very hot air at once. It\u2019s most useful for people with thin, limp hair looking to add volume to their tresses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diffuser_hair_dryers\"><\/span><strong>Diffuser hair dryers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61KkepzA4FL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"404\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To get technical, this type of blow dryer isn\u2019t really mechanically different from others. The only difference is that the end of the dryer comes with a diffuser attachment. This wide and round nozzle helps blow out air in a larger area and prevents heat from being directed at one tiny area of your locks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of dryer is the best for curly, afro hair types as those textures tend to be more brittle and coarser. Sometimes, it also comes with separators to help define your curls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>F<\/strong>requently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-f6791e2c uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-d57d5d39\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_towel_dry_or_use_a_hair_dryer\"><\/span>I<strong>s it better to towel dry or use a hair dryer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">Both towel drying and hair drying are essential to get perfect-looking hair. And likewise, both can be really damaging to your tresses if not done correctly. The perfect formula is to use a microfiber towel to gently remove excess water from your hair till it\u2019s 50-70 percent dry. And then, using a blow dryer, you can style your hair.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8dee2e4a\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_invented_the_hair_dryer\"><\/span><strong>Who invented the hair dryer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">The first hair dryer was invented by Alexandre-Ferdinand Godefroy in 1888. But this was a stationary model and couldn\u2019t be carried in your hands. The handheld version came out later in 1920.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-2afd8020\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_a_hair_dryer_after_it_gets_wet\"><\/span><strong>Can you use a hair dryer after it gets wet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">While most hair dryers today come with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) to protect against electrocution, it\u2019s still best to discard the wet hair dryer. If you really want to salvage it, you can wait for the water inside to dry completely. But it won\u2019t be 100 percent safe to use.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-f5baac22\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_hair%E2%80%8C_%E2%80%8Cdryer%E2%80%8C_%E2%80%8Cstop_%E2%80%8Cworking%E2%80%8C\"><\/span><strong>Why did my hair\u200c \u200cdryer\u200c \u200cstop \u200cworking\u200c?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">If your hair dryer has stopped working, check the air inlets at the back to see if any dust has gathered there. Dust particles can block the airflow and prevent the dryer from working properly.\u00a0<br>But if your blow dryer suddenly gets switched off during use, it might be due to overheating. This happens if you\u2019re using it for more than 10 minutes at a stretch. In this case, simply switch off the device and let it cool down for a few minutes. It should be up and running after 3-5 minutes.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Trust_Haireveryday\"><\/span>Why You Should Trust Haireveryday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e3fef4\"><strong><em>The author of this article, <a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/author\/leahmariepriest\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Leah Marie Priest <\/a>has a degree in Cosmetology with years of experience in dealing with hair care, scalp care, and hairstyling. As someone who extensively deals with all kinds of hair textures<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>products, styling methods and more, hair Leah Marie knows what kind of products and procedures suit each hair type and person. We have also tested these hair products and processes ourselves to provide you an unbiased review about every product. Each of our articles are also reviewed by a team of <a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/about-hair-everyday\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">medical professionals <\/a>so that you get the most accurate and expert-reviewed information<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea behind this innovative device is simple, and it\u2019s been unchanged for the past few years. Yes, hair dryers now come with more safety features such as screens, thermal fuses, insulation, and cut-off switches. But the principle of the fan moving hot air and the resistor heating it up and sending it out is largely the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/low-wattage-hair-dryers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Low Wattage Hair Dryers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/best-quiet-hair-dryer-reviews\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Quiet Hair Dryer Reviews<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/hair-dryers-for-straightening-hair\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Hair Dryers For Straightening Hair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 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Switching on the dryer\">Step 1: Switching on the dryer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-hair-dryer-works\/#Step_2_Fan_starts_rotating\" title=\"Step 2: Fan starts rotating\">Step 2: Fan starts rotating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-hair-dryer-works\/#Step_3_Movement_of_air\" title=\"Step 3: Movement of air&nbsp;\">Step 3: Movement of air&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-hair-dryer-works\/#Step_4_Heating\" title=\"Step 4: Heating\">Step 4: Heating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-hair-dryer-works\/#Are_hair_dryers_good_for_your_hair\" title=\"Are hair dryers good for your hair?\">Are hair dryers good for your hair?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-hair-dryer-works\/#Types_of_hair_dryers\" title=\"Types of hair dryers\">Types of hair dryers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-hair-dryer-works\/#Ionic_hair_dryers\" title=\"Ionic hair dryers\">Ionic hair dryers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-hair-dryer-works\/#Ceramic_hair_dryers\" title=\"Ceramic hair dryers\">Ceramic hair dryers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-hair-dryer-works\/#Diffuser_hair_dryers\" title=\"Diffuser hair 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