I know it seems like everyone should know how to use a Hooded Dryer. But there are those who are discovering these beauties for the first time.
Nowadays Hood Dryers are re-emerging as a favorite for a whole new generation due in part to the Natural Hair Movement.
We assume you already bought the best hooded hair dryer for you.
In this How-To Guide to using a Hooded Hair Dryer, we will show you how to use the tabletop and Standup Models
We will also explain how amperage can affect your dyers’ operation.
Tabletop Hard Bonnet Hooded Dryers
1. Most tabletop dryers are easy to store and are compact. They weigh between 5-10 lbs.
2. Unlatch the sides
3. Use the neck adjustment for height. Normally if there is a height adjustment its range is small 3-5 inches. However, some models don’t have any extra height adjustment.
4. If you are having a problem fitting under this dryer. If want the dryer to sit higher use a higher table or use a lower chair.
5. The cord is stored inside and is generally no more than 6 feet long. So it is important to set it on a table close to an outlet.
6. The base may also need to be weighted down so the hood doesn’t tip over while in use.
7. Some tabletop models hinge for getting in and out of your chair.
8. Most tabletop dryers have 3-4 heat settings out of your chair.
What’s the difference between amps, volts, and watts?
Think of electricity as water flowing through a pipe. Amps are the volume of water flowing through the pipe. The water pressure is the voltage. Watts is the horsepower electricity (water) can provide (like when water was used to power mills).
Electricity is the flow (like water) of electrons through a conductor like a wire. The rate at which electricity flows is measured in amps. What makes the current flow? In our water analogy, we could say a battery would be the pump that makes the water flow which creates pressure in the pipe. The pressure is the voltage. And as we said before the watts are the power the water could provide (like to a mill wheel). The watt is a measure of how much power is released each second.- newelectric
15 amps x 120 volts = 1800 watts. You can only load up to 80% of the stated rating for long periods. A 15 AMP circuit will technically not even hold a 1500- watt hairdryer. –milestoneelectricdfw.com
Why does Amperage matter?
This damage was done by an 1875 watt hooded hairdryer plugged into a regular household outlet. The lack of sufficient power caused the wires to heat up and melt the plastic plug and outlet. A potential fire hazard.
Freestanding Hooded Hair Dryers
1. On average hooded dryers weigh 15-25 lbs
2. Rolling dryers come with 4 or 5 caster wheels for easy maneuvering.
3. Some assembling is required when purchasing a new dryer. However, it is NOT complicated and should take 5-10 minutes to put together. SEE the user manual for your model
So using a hair net is recommended.
The standup hood dryers are fully adjustable for comfort
Dryer controls are:
- On/Off
- Heat control may be simple 3 or 4 levels of heat or a graduated temperature control
Some have a 30-60 min timer and others have NO timer at all.
Fan or airspeed control may be included on some professional hooded dryers.
FAQ about Hooded Dryers
- Can you use a regular chair, like a kitchen chair
- How long should you sit under a hooded dryer
- How long should you sit under a hooded dryer
- Basically, It all depends on your hair length and thickness.
- How can you use a hood dryer with Larger rollers or head sizes?
- You may have to wiggle a bit, but the flip-top visor opens easily, you can slide in and close the top. Sometimes if you have a large head, when the rollers on top dry, take them out so the hood comes down lower for the back and sides.
- Or try this cool hooded hairdryer accessory
- Cool Cap Bonnet Soft Nylon Hood Hair Dryer Attachment
In Conclusion
We hope you benefited from this information and avoid problems common with hood dryers.
