#HairDryer August 2
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August 2026 several of us are going to take on theĀ 30-Day Plugged in Coach4aday Challenge. Each day, we will feature an item from home or office that requires being plugged into a source of electricity to operate. We will reflect on how it makes life easier. For Day 2 it is a HAIR DRYER.
If you travel you may look for ways to reduce what you pack for a trip. Most hotels have figured that out and have a hair dryer in the room. The invention of the electric hair dryer transformed personal grooming, reducing drying times from an hour or more with natural air drying to just a few minutes for many hairstyles.
Day 2-Hair Dryer
The evolution of the hair dryer includes several milestones:
- 1890: Alexandre-Ferdinand Godefroy developed the first electric hair dryer. It was a large stationary machine that blew warm air through a hood placed over the customer’s head.
- Early 1920s: The first handheld electric hair dryers were introduced in the United States. They were made of steel, weighed about 2 pounds, and produced only 100ā200 watts of power. They were much slower and heavier than today’s models.
- 1930sā1950s: Improvements in plastics, electric motors, and heating elements made handheld dryers lighter, safer, and more affordable for home use.
- 1960sā1970s: Hair dryers became a common household appliance as lightweight plastic housings and more powerful motors improved performance.
- Today: Most household hair dryers produce 1,200ā1,875 watts, include multiple heat and speed settings, and often feature ceramic, tourmaline, or ionic technology to reduce drying time and minimize hair damage.
Top Seller
The Conair Mid-Size 1875-Watt Hair Dryer is one of the best-selling and most affordable models in the U.S., consistently ranking near the top at major retailers.
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