Much has been said about ionic, tourmaline, and ceramic hair dryers. These hair dryers are the latest in hair drying technology solutions. Among the three, the term ceramic is one you should look out for. If a hair dryer is said to be ceramic, it means that the coil is not made of metal but of a ceramic material. This literally translates into better drying and less damage to the hair as ceramic heat is even and self-regulating.

Ceramic hair dryers are usually made with both ceramic and ionic technology. Ions are charged molecules, either negative or positive. Now, according to hair dryer manufacturers, the negative ions produced by ceramic and/or ionic hair dryers shrink the water droplets in the hair, allowing for better drying with far less damage caused by heat exposure. Most owners who post user reviews online, as well as review articles posted on print and online magazines have proved this claim.

The combination of different technologies can work wonders. Take for example the CHI Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer which uses both ionic and ceramic hair drying technology. This hair dryer, manufactured specifically for professional use in salons, has gotten great feedback. It is a quiet hair dryer which is expected to last about 1,200 hours of continued use. This however, does not have multiple heat and speed settings, which is a huge factor in determining the usability of hair dryers.

Other known ceramic hair dryers are those produced by Conair and Revlon, both of which have multiple speed and temperature settings. The T3 Featherweight blow dryer also comes into the mix, being three times lighter than the aforementioned CHI Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer.

Aside from the claims made about ceramic hair dryers and the effects of negative ions on hair, you should also look into other aspects of hair dryers, if you intend to get one for yourself.