Non-experts might think that the more powerful a hair dryer is in terms of watts, the more it guarantees a perfect blow-dry. In reality, this is not exactly the case: let's find out why and what is the perfect power for a good professional hair dryer.
Before moving on to the heart of the article and understanding How many watts should a professional hair dryer have ? It is necessary to learn how measure the power of a hair dryer , which is not only given by the watt value.
As you well know, drying your hair is essential to get a perfect style, but a very powerful hair dryer in terms of watts is not always suitable for all hair types. What is important to evaluate, in fact, are watts in relation to the air flow of the hair dryer . The air flow is the jet of air measured in m3/h. The power of a good professional hair dryer should be between 1400 and 2200 Watts and beyond, while the flow rate should be greater than 50 m3/h .
In addition, it is also necessary to evaluate the technology that the hair dryer is equipped with . If a hair dryer is very powerful, it could damage the hair with a jet of air that is too strong and hot if not used by a professional. For this reason, all the latest Parlux models install a ceramic ion technology that leaves the hair shiny without damaging the hair.
How many watts should a professional hair dryer have?
The first question you might ask yourself is: “but what is a watt?”. The watt is a unit of measurement that defines the power indicated in the technical data sheets of household appliances. For example, a hair dryer can be 1400 watts, a blender can have 300 and so on. Kilowatt hours (kwh) are the numbers found on the bill and from which it generates the amount to be paid: these are the numbers that indicate the quantity of electricity consumed by an appliance.
That said, the more watts a professional hair dryer has, the more you reduce the styling time and therefore you also save in terms of energy consumption , because the less time the hairdryer is left on. However, as we anticipated, watts are not the only factor to consider: a very powerful hair dryer with a high air flow rate may not be ideal for smooth blow-drying and many professionals prefer less powerful hairdryers to tame their clients' hair.
The best professional hair dryers for a good blow-dry are therefore those with a good ratio between watts and air power : a good professional hairdryer should have a power between 1400 and 2200 Watts and an air flow rate of at least 50 m3/h, with an eye to the environment .
The best Parlux professional hair dryers with more than 2000 watts
If you are considering a high-powered hair dryer, you should focus on models with more than 2000 watts. Here are the main professional Parlux hair dryers with more than 2000 watts..
Parlux Advance®
Parlux ADVANCE® is one of the Parlux professional hair dryers, also suitable for fine hair , also have a built-in silencer and allow drying and styling in significantly reduced times thanks to its power of 2,200 watts, thus optimising electricity consumption and safeguarding the environment.
Power: 2,200 Watts
Air flow rate : 83 m3/h
Lifetime : 2500 hours
Technology IONIC & CERAMIC®
Parlux Alyon®
The flagship product of Parlux is the Alyon®, with a redesigned handle to obtain perfect balance and lightening of all the components. Parlux Alyon® is a comfortable hairdryer that safeguards the health of the hairdresser and the customer thanks to the antibacterial technology and does not damage the hair because it is equipped with AIR IONIZER TECH technology.
Power: 2,250 Watts
Air flow rate : 84 m3/h
Lifetime : 3000 hours
Technology AIR IONIZER TECH
Parlux 3800 Ecofriendly®
The Parlux 3800 Ecofriendly® is equipped with a built-in silencer, is well balanced and very easy to handle. Furthermore, its power allows for drying and styling in reduced times, optimizing electricity consumption.
Power: 2,100 Watts
Air flow rate : 75 m3/h
Lifetime : 2000 hours
Technology IONIC & CERAMIC®
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Parlux 385 Powerlight®
The Parlux 385 PowerLight® is equipped with power and lightness with 2,150 watts and an air flow of 79 m3/h, as well as a built-in silencer. It is also designed to meet the needs of hairdressers, safeguarding energy consumption and therefore the environment.
Power: 2,150 Watts
Air flow rate : 79 m3/h
Lifetime : 2200 hours
Technology IONIC & CERAMIC®
Parlux 3500 Supercompact®
The Parlux 3500 Supercompact® professional hairdryer boasts 2,000 watts of power and was designed for hairdressers who need a compact and easy-to-handle hairdryer. Its main feature is that it has high power in a small size.
Power: 2,000 Watts
Air flow rate : 73 m3/h
Lifetime : 2000 hours
Technology IONIC & CERAMIC®
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Why choose a powerful professional hair dryer
As we said throughout the article, it is not so much the number of watts that makes the difference in a professional hair dryer, but the well-balanced relationship between power (watts precisely) and air flow. But then, ultimately, How many watts should a professional hair dryer have? The best advice we can give you is to choose a hairdryer with a power never less than 1400 watts, balanced by an air flow of at least 50m3/h. For afro or thick hair, the ideal is a hair dryer that consumes little with at least 2000 watts, while for thinner straight hair you can even stay below this figure.
