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Title: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 01:27:00

Hai guys.

Any ya'll has experience with a --powerful-- foldable travel dryer?  has to do 220 and 110.

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Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:38:08

What...  like.. no one drys their hair ne-more ? (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_109_.gif)

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:39:49

I don't know a single man that dry his hairs.

A towel is good enough.

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:42:11

Quote from: azhdar on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:39:49

I don't know a single man that dry his hairs.

A towel is good enough.

Um..... well... if it's very short, you don't need it..

But if you want your hair to --look-SUPER-cool--..    you need the hairdryer..


The point is,   it makes your hair look good,  AND it dries your hair faster.

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Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: evolveS on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:58:15

I'm sure there's plenty of travel product review sites out there that cover this; they may not be targeted to men but who cares?

Just pack lighter and get a full-sized hair dryer.

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:04:15

Shave head. Win.

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: inanis on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:05:36

I didn't even know they make folding hair dryers. I have a regular hair dryer, that works good and doesn't take up a lot of space. How much power do you need to dry those manly locks?

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:07:16

Quote from: inanis on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:05:36

I didn't even know they make folding hair dryers. I have a regular hair dryer, that works good and doesn't take up a lot of space. How much power do you need to dry those manly locks?

Um...  it says 1875watts on the box of the one I have, but in testing, it only pulls 1300 watts, I was disappointed.

but 1300 is sufficient..


I don't know why they would put 1875 on the box when it only pulls 1300.. (http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/th_093.gif)

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: inanis on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:08:29

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:07:16

Um...  it says 1875watts on the box of the one I have, but in testing, it only pulls 1300 watts, I was disappointed.

but 1300 is sufficient..


I don't know why they would put 1875 on the box when it only pulls 1300..

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The answer to this questions is easy: So you'll buy it.

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:10:11

Quote from: inanis on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:08:29

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:07:16

Um...  it says 1875watts on the box of the one I have, but in testing, it only pulls 1300 watts, I was disappointed.

but 1300 is sufficient..


I don't know why they would put 1875 on the box when it only pulls 1300..

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The answer to this questions is easy: So you'll buy it.

Well,  I originally thought it was perhaps, they're designing to the load spec of older houses which may be 10 amps instead of 15/20..

But, yea.. THEY LIED

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:10:58

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:10:11

Quote from: inanis on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:08:29

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:07:16

Um...  it says 1875watts on the box of the one I have, but in testing, it only pulls 1300 watts, I was disappointed.

but 1300 is sufficient..


I don't know why they would put 1875 on the box when it only pulls 1300..

Show Image

(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/th_093.gif)

The answer to this questions is easy: So you'll buy it.

Well,  I originally thought it was perhaps, they're designing to the load spec of older houses which may be 10 amps instead of 15/20..

But, yea.. THEY LIED

sue them !

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:20:53

I'm actually surprised no geek has said,  Real men dries hair with Heat gun.

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: F1620mm on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:34:27

tp4tissue, how did you test your hair dryer for the amount of watts used?

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:36:31

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:20:53

I'm actually surprised no geek has said,  Real men dries hair with Heat gun.

Real men dry hair with stationary air

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:46:09

Quote from: F1620mm on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:34:27

tp4tissue, how did you test your hair dryer for the amount of watts used?

I got der' Kill-A-Watt meter on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/P3-International-P4460-Electricity-Monitor/dp/B000RGF29Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436802338&sr=8-2&keywords=killawatt


You can also use an amp meter like this

http://www.amazon.com/Uni-Trend-UT202A-Auto-ranging-Clamp-Meter/dp/B00UJ43UEU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436802415&sr=8-1&keywords=amp+meter

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:47:23

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:46:09

Quote from: F1620mm on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:34:27

tp4tissue, how did you test your hair dryer for the amount of watts used?

I got der' Kill-A-Watt meter on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/P3-International-P4460-Electricity-Monitor/dp/B000RGF29Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436802338&sr=8-2&keywords=killawatt

Maybe your Kill A Watt isn't working correctly?

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:47:53

Quote from: azhdar on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:47:23

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:46:09

Quote from: F1620mm on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:34:27

tp4tissue, how did you test your hair dryer for the amount of watts used?

I got der' Kill-A-Watt meter on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/P3-International-P4460-Electricity-Monitor/dp/B000RGF29Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436802338&sr=8-2&keywords=killawatt

Maybe your Kill A Watt isn't working correctly?

I checked it with my amp meter,  it checks out.


Basically,   the killawatt only goes to about 13-14 amps on 120v,   so  if it's measuring anything AT ALL,   that means it's LOWER than 1500watts.

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:48:43

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:47:53

Quote from: azhdar on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:47:23

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:46:09

Quote from: F1620mm on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:34:27

tp4tissue, how did you test your hair dryer for the amount of watts used?

I got der' Kill-A-Watt meter on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/P3-International-P4460-Electricity-Monitor/dp/B000RGF29Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436802338&sr=8-2&keywords=killawatt

Maybe your Kill A Watt isn't working correctly?

I checked it with my amp meter,  it checks out.

and did you checked the amp meter?

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:49:23

Quote from: azhdar on Mon, 13 July 2015, 10:48:43

and did you checked the amp meter?

Basically,   the killawatt only goes to about 13-14 amps on 120v,   so  if it's measuring anything AT ALL,   that means it's LOWER than 1500watts.

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 15 July 2015, 18:56:53

Got my hair dryer..

Pretty solid..  LIES on the 1875 watts AGAIN,  only 1440 watts this time....

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Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:06:39

So there's this cool thing called google that's super for this type of question

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: Axollott on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:07:59

Real men dry their hair with hot air from GPU fans

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:13:30

Quote from: Axollott on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:07:59

Real men dry their hair with hot air from GPU fans

Hrrrrm........  I'm pretty sure  this WOULD work, with a quad SLI setup

You would need the reference blower type coolers.

A custom duct, to concentrate the air from all 4 GPU..

ALL together,  you'd get something ~ 1000 watts of hot-air..

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Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: Jokrik on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:16:18

I do hair dry my hair everyday,
that's because I can't stand wet hair and need to user wax
a single (I think 2500w-ish) hair dryer would only take me 30 sec to get my hard dry lol

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:18:23

Quote from: jokrik on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:16:18

I do hair dry my hair everyday,
that's because I can't stand wet hair and need to user wax
a single (I think 2500w-ish) hair dryer would only take me 30 sec to get my hard dry lol

It's less about the drying..  and m0re about the Lift..  gives you that cooler looking hair-texture.. (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_104_.gif)

But the drying is also important...

Because it reduces bacterial buildup on the scalp.. (not an issue in dry climates) if you live in more damp enviro..

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: Jokrik on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:21:49

Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:18:23

Quote from: jokrik on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:16:18

I do hair dry my hair everyday,
that's because I can't stand wet hair and need to user wax
a single (I think 2500w-ish) hair dryer would only take me 30 sec to get my hard dry lol

It's less about the drying..  and m0re about the Lift..  gives you that cooler looking hair-texture..

Show Image

(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_104_.gif)

But the drying is also important...

Because it reduces bacterial buildup on the scalp.. (not an issue in dry climates) 

But if you live in more damp enviro..

with hair dryer if you blow your hair at the right angle, you don't even have to use wax to style
it would stay like that for a while  ^-^

Hair dryer is the future people!

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:28:00

Quote from: jokrik on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:21:49

with hair dryer if you blow your hair at the right angle, you don't even have to use wax to style
it would stay like that for a while  ^-^

Hair dryer is the future people!

well.. that depends on how your hair is cut ONTOP of the Drying-vector.

As for staying power without styling-products..  in the winter, you're looking at ~ 2-3 hours.

In the summer,  when it's hot, and you're sweating,   ~ 20 minutes tops..



Hair-dryer was the future..   but that future is Here NOW...


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Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: Leslieann on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:30:06

Most US household circuits are rated for a bit over 1500 watts, hence why they are all rated the same.

Heat is bad for your hair, if you have really long hair, you never let a dryer near it. Hot showers are bad enough. Once hair hits/passes your shoulder blades, it's hard enough to keep it from breaking and splitting without drying it out with a blow drier.

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:33:40

Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:30:06

Most US household circuits are rated for a bit over 1500 watts, hence why they are all rated the same.

Heat is bad for your hair, if you have really long hair, you never let a dryer near it. Hot showers are bad enough. Once hair hits/passes your shoulder blades, it's hard enough to keep it from breaking and splitting without drying it out with a blow drier.

Well,  if you have the thinner type of hair that is very susceptible to damage, there are those creams they make specifically for use with hair dryers.

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:36:07

Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:30:06

Most US household circuits are rated for a bit over 1500 watts, hence why they are all rated the same.

Heat is bad for your hair, if you have really long hair, you never let a dryer near it. Hot showers are bad enough. Once hair hits/passes your shoulder blades, it's hard enough to keep it from breaking and splitting without drying it out with a blow drier.

I try not to absolutely kill my hair by at least just setting the speed to the highest setting but putting it on "cool"

Title: Re: Hair Dryers..
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:38:22

Quote from: hwood34 on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:36:07

Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 15 July 2015, 19:30:06

Most US household circuits are rated for a bit over 1500 watts, hence why they are all rated the same.

Heat is bad for your hair, if you have really long hair, you never let a dryer near it. Hot showers are bad enough. Once hair hits/passes your shoulder blades, it's hard enough to keep it from breaking and splitting without drying it out with a blow drier.

I try not to absolutely kill my hair by at least just setting the speed to the highest setting but putting it on "cool"

Your dryer has independent speed and heat control ?

Hrrmm.. maybe i should get one of those.. but I didn't see one that does 220 and 110..