Move over Dyson, there's a "cool" new blowdryer in town
No heat means no heat damage.
It took me a long time before I finally ponied up for a Dyson Supersonic—and when I finally did it was partially for my dog (who completely freaks out when the groomer blows her out). Even after I got it, it took an even longer time for me to not think about the $400 I spent every time I did my hair. It figures that once I came to terms with this investment, there’s a brand-new, never-before-seen, non-damaging blowdryer that has me overthinking my Dyson purchase yet again.
Meet the Zuvi Halo (and don’t hate me for introducing you to it). We all know that heat and blowdrying have always gone hand in hand, but Zuvi’s styling device dries the hair in a completely different, significantly healthier way. Harnessing the power of safe light energy that won’t harm the eyes or skin, it effectively removes water from the surface of the hair while leaving internal moisture intact. Its cooler temperature also keeps the hairs’ cuticles flat, which reduces frizz from the get go. Even more, when you don’t “bake” your hair, your color won’t fade as fast.
The Halo also offers a variety of settings to meet your needs. “Care mode” automatically adjusts heat and airflow for optimal hair health. “Fast mode” employs more heat for quicker dry time (and more volume). “Style mode” is designed to help straighten, shape and style your hair. “Soft mode” uses less air flow for sensitive scalps, and of course there’s a “Cool mode” (which is imperative for those times you break out in a sweat while blowdrying).
Similar to the Dyson, you get several attachments so you can tailor your styling experience. There’s a diffuser, a concentrator and a gentle air attachment for sensitive scalps—which I totally need since I was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis last week (I’ll save that for a separate post).
Another huge Zuvi Halo upside is sustainability, as it uses 60% less energy than other blowdryers. Weighing in at a mere 1.2 pounds, it also has a fancy faux-leather handle—and it’s really freaking cool-looking, too.
We’re looking at $350 here, but I don’t think I’d second-guess the investment this time around. It actually might be a small price to pay to not long for the Halo when I pick up my Dyson from now on.