Philips hair dryers: features and range

Every girl wants to look beautiful, stylish and effective, so that men cannot tear away enthusiastic looks from her. After all, it is male attention that increases the self-esteem of any woman. It is especially valuable for girls who by nature have long, lush and beautiful hair. Such hair requires special care and attention so that its appearance is always at its best. One device that can help do this is a hair dryer.

It should be selected very carefully, because its misuse can, on the contrary, harm the hair. And the brand matters in this matter. Such as Philips.

If we talk about the history of the Philips brand, then it goes back over a hundred years. Philips & Co was founded in 1891 in the Dutch city of Eindhoven by brothers Gerard and Anton Philips. Its main activity was the production of electric lamps. For quite a long time, several dozen people worked in the production. But already at the beginning of the 20s of the XX century, the brand's popularity increased. The company even got the prefix "Royal". The logo the company uses today was invented in 1930.

Note that unlike many well-known companies Philips has invested heavily in research. She owns thousands of patents since 1918, when the firm began to patent its own developments. It should be said that it is this brand that belongs to the creation of such seemingly familiar things as audio and video tapes, CDs and DVDs, as well as some inventions in the field of mobile communications.

In the early 2000s, the range of home electronics produced by this manufacturer included video and audio equipment, mobile phones, televisions, and so on. In addition, one of the brand's divisions produces a variety of lighting lamps - from conventional incandescent bulbs to the most modern types of bulbs.

In 1997, the official name Philips & Co was changed to Royal Philips Electronics. In addition, the headquarters of the company moved from Eindhoven to the capital of the Netherlands - Amsterdam.

It should be said that in 2011 the company stopped producing TVs, as its products were more expensive than those of manufacturers from Southeast Asia.

To date, the brand in question produces various models of hair dryers. They can be classified into several categories.

• Hair dryer models with removable nozzles. This hairdryer with attachments is used for styling and drying hair.

• Professional devices with ionization and high power. Such a professional hairdryer is usually used by stylists in beauty salons. They cannot be used at home due to their size.

• Compact deviceswhich will be ideal for travel use. Such a folding device is small in size and can only dry the hair, but it does not have any advanced functionality.

In addition, Philips hair dryers are equipped with various attachments that can significantly expand their functionality. In addition, all models have the ability to regulate temperature conditions. In some models, their number reaches 6.

Almost all models from this manufacturer have power from 2000 watts, which significantly speeds up the hair drying process, and also saves energy and time. Truth, road models boast a power of only 1200 watts, they also easily cope with their work in the shortest possible time.

The first hair dryer from Philips that I want to talk about - Philips BHD002 Essential Care Compact. It has a dark purple body. There is a removable hub here. The length of the power supply wire is 180 centimeters. The power of the device is 1600 watts. One of the features of the BHD002 Essential Care Compact is the ability to work in 3 modes. Also available cold air supply.

If we talk about the advantages of the model, then we should name:

• pleasant appearance;
• small mass;
• affordable cost;
• the possibility of daily use;
• low noise level;
• when heated, the housing does not emit unpleasant odors.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then it should be called:

• not too long an electrical wire;
• when the cold air supply mode is activated, warm air can flow;
• when working with thick and long hair, the power of the hairdryer is not enough.

The next model that deserves attention is the Philips BHD006 Essential Care Travel. Has a blue and white body. A hub is available. It is classified as portable due to its foldable handle. The set includes a special case for storing a hair dryer. The power of the model is 1600 watts. There are 3 operating modes here. Just like the previous model, it has the ability to supply a cold air stream.

If we talk about the benefits of Philips BHD006 Essential Care Travel, then it should be called:

• light weight and increased mobility;
• the presence of a special box for storing the device;
• an excellent solution for short or thin hair;
• nice design;
• low cost.

It is worth mentioning the shortcomings of this hair dryer model.

it the presence of a burning smell when drying hair. Usually, after a couple or two uses, this smell is no longer emitted. Power is lacking when working with thick hair.

The third model in our review is Philips BHD282 DryCare. The body has a pleasant dark purple color. The length of the power cable here is 2 meters. One of the features of this model is that the air flow rate and temperature are regulated by different keys. The model has a cold air supply, as well as a "turbo" mode. The power of this model is 2300 watts. Philips BHD282 DryCare Comes with a diffuser and a concentrator.

If we talk about the pros, you should name:

• light weight;
• ergonomic and comfortable handle;
• nice design;
• lack of electrification of the hair;
• the presence of a turbo mode;
• the presence of two nozzles;
• fast drying of fine hair.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then it should be highlighted:

• large dimensions of the device;
• low quality of plastic from which the body is made;
• not very convenient arrangement of buttons that are not always convenient to press;
• the power is slightly lower than the declared one due to not too fast drying of the hair.

The next review model is Philips HP8230 Thermo Protect. This Philips hair dryer is black. It has 3 speed modes, as well as 3 heating control modes, which can be adjusted independently of one another. The model has a special hanging loop. There is a rather unusual design of the wire - it can rotate, which prevents it from twisting when using a hair dryer. The power of this model is 2100 watts.

The strengths of the Philips HP8230 Thermo Protect are:

• comfortable handle;
• high power and high speed of hair drying;
• a wire that rotates;
• the presence of protection against heating;
• no overheating of the case during operation;
• small weight, despite the considerable dimensions;
• fine back mesh that prevents hair from getting inside.

At the same time, the Philips HP8230 Thermo Protect hair dryer model has a number of disadvantages:

• lack of a special storage case;
• takes up a lot of space, and it is not very convenient to use it on travel;
• there are no additional attachments;
• The switch keys are not very conveniently located, which is why there is a risk of accidentally switching the operating mode.

Philips HP8233 ThermoProtect Ionic - the next model, about which I would like to say a few words. It has a dark purple case. It comes with a concentrator and diffuser. This diffuser model has 2 power settings and 3 heating settings. They are adjusted independently of each other. It should be noted that there is also a cold air supply function. And also there is an ionization function. The power of the Philips HP8233 ThermoProtect Ionic is 2200 watts.

If we talk about the strengths of this hair dryer, then it should be called:

• the presence of a diffuser;
• clear management;
• high power;
• comfortable handle;
• the presence of the ionization function, which allows you to prevent the hair from becoming electrified;
• protection of the wire from kinking;
• the presence of a turbo mode.

If we talk about the cons, then we should name:

• large dimensions, which is why it is not very convenient for them to use, and the hand quickly gets tired;
• at maximum power, it quickly turns off due to the operation of the overheating protection;
• the device may make a rather serious noise during operation.

It should be said that there are a number of criteria for choosing a quality hair dryer. By following them, you can choose a really high-quality device for yourself that will fully satisfy your needs.

The first aspect that will be extremely important is physical dimensions. When it comes to professional or home use, then you can pick up a large device. If you need to choose a hairdryer for travel, then it is better that it is as compact as possible. The weight of the device is also important, and how it sits in the hand.

The next important aspect when choosing - frame. Most often, hair dryers have a plastic case, which makes it possible to lighten its weight.But the plastic must be of high quality, otherwise, when the device heats up, it will emit an unpleasant and unhealthy odor.

Another important characteristic is the power of the hair dryer. The larger it is, the less time it will take to dry your hair. But it also increases the cost of the device. But here a lot will still depend on the individual characteristics of a person. If we are talking about short hair, then a hairdryer with a power of up to 1600 watts is enough. And for thick hair, it is better to take devices with a power of 2100 watts or more.

The next important aspect is nozzles. Not all hair dryers come with different attachments. Usually, a hairdryer is equipped with only a hub. But many Philips devices also have a diffuser attachment, which will help to add volume to fine hair, as well as to make curls curled using a special gel.

An equally important characteristic is functional. Before buying, you should definitely find out what functional features the model you are interested in has. We are talking about various types of switches for temperature and air flow rate. If the device will be used often, then it is better to buy a model that will have the function of supplying both warm and cold air, which will make it possible to preserve the beauty and health of the hair as much as possible.

An equally important characteristic will be security. We are talking about the function of automatic shutdown of the hair dryer when the engine overheats. She must be present. Especially we are talking about powerful models.

Additional features will also be important. Among them can be called a humidity control sensor.

Practicality is also important. For example, it is a good idea to inspect the safety grill at the back of the device to make sure no hair or debris gets inside. It is good if it is removable and can be cleaned. For this, hair dryers are equipped with a special brush. And also the device must have an electric cord of sufficient length for comfortable use. As a rule, we are talking about an indicator of 180 centimeters or more.

If we talk about responses to Philips hair dryers, then it should be said that the percentage of positive statements is approaching almost 100 percent. Of course, there are negative reviews, but these are more exceptions due to the fact that users are faced with an ordinary manufacturing defect, a small percentage of which is with the manufacturer of any equipment.

Speaking about the strengths of Philips hair dryers, users note high power, which makes it possible to quickly dry the hair. In addition, they talk about a small mass of models and a large number of attachments in the kit. And also many users are pleased with the variety of technical possibilities that Philips hair dryers have.

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