Hair dryers make life more convenient, and help you achieve a variety of styles you wouldn't be able to get with natural drying. If you love the results you get from a cut and dry at your salon, chances are the quality of the salon's hair dyer has at least a little something to do with it.

When it comes to creating hairstyles at home, you may find your own dryer just doesn't do the trick. Perhaps you didn't give much thought to what you wanted and needed in a hair dryer when you purchased it, or your hair dryer might simply be outdated. Hair dryers aren't usually at the top of our list for up-to-the-minute beauty must-haves. You might know a pair of jeans in your closet is so last season, but not realize the hair dryer you bought 5 years ago is due to be replaced.

Hair dryer technology changes fast, and new innovations can make a huge difference when it comes to how a dryer affects the health and appearance of your hair. Heat styling can damage hair, so a hair dryer should do more than simply blast a torrent of scalding air at your hair and scalp. It should be designed with certain features to help protect your hair from damage and keep it soft and manageable.

Drying time is also a factor when it comes to updating your hair dryer. Using an ineffective dryer can take ages. No woman wants to spend half an hour in an overheated bathroom drying her hair, but many do when they have the wrong dryer. Buying a quick, effective dryer can streamline your haircare routine and give you extra time in your day to do the things you enjoy.