Hair Must Have: Ionic Blow Dryer

The feeling a good blowout provides is akin to vanilla ice cream and a dip in the pool on the hottest day of the year. With that said, an amazing blowout can only be achieved with an amazing hair dryer.

Recent hair tool technology uses negative ions, which help smooth hair for a healthier, shinier and bouncier finish. So if you're shopping for a new hair dryer this fall, choose one that utilizes negative ions.

Style Tips:
- Part your hair way off center before you begin blow drying. Fall 2012 is all about dramatic hair, include off center parts. Style your hair as normal and use the narrow end of a comb to create a straight part.

- Use a round boar bristle brush white blow drying to create big, soft waves. Boar bristle brushes allow for better heat/air circulation and are less likely to rip or damage your pretty hair.

- Always use a product that protects your hair against heat damage before you blow dry your hair. I recently started using Aussie's Heat Protecting Shine Spray. At only $3.99, it's a budget friendly choice and smells amazing, to boot.

Pictured at top left: Sally Beauty Mega Hot 1875W Lightweight Tourmaline Ionic Dryer, $42.99

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