The home appliance market in Russia is filled with all kinds of electronics, there is no shortage of brands and names. Each segment has its own leaders in various tops and ratings. But there are companies that are quite popular in Europe and little known in Russia. Let's get to know one of them - Remington - by choosing from a host of products a device for drying and styling hair - a hair dryer.
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The American company was born in 1816, but at first it did not produce curling irons and stylers, but guns and rifles. Then sewing and printing machines appeared under this brand. Only in 1937, the company took up small household appliances, blowing up the world with a novelty - an electric razor for dry shaving. Such a breakthrough determined the future direction of activity - devices for hair care on different parts of the body.
Remington Corporation products lead the American haircut and shave markets, the UK's number one hair care product, and Australia's #1 all-rounder. With the beginning of the new century, the company entered the Asian and European markets. The reputation of technological, reliable products is confirmed by a guarantee - from two to five years, not every manufacturer is so confident in the quality of their products. In addition to the electric shaver, a women's bikini trimmer, a men's body trimmer, and the world's first hair straightener were born here. The effect of curly strands without a perm is also the idea of the company.
Today, Remington is a leader in the world of beauty and fashion. Instead of ratings, they release catalogs "Autumn-Winter", "Spring-Summer", each of them must have a novelty.
If you are not yet familiar with the products of this brand, then you do not really follow the trends in the world of fashion and beauty. It's time to close this gap, take a closer look at the products of this brand, study the recommendations and advice of the best experts in this field, helping the manufacturer to improve the quality of its equipment.
An electrical device that emits a stream of air to dry quickly, that's what a hair dryer is. Of course, every woman in her beauty arsenal should have this device. The level of innovation today has turned it into an indispensable thing that solves the issues of direction, strength and temperature of the flow, additional nozzles have appeared that help not only dry the hair, but also straighten, twist, and style it.
Before you go to the store or to online sales sites, you need to understand for what purpose you need this device. At least three positions in this matter - professional, home, road. Each line has its own parameters:
Perhaps all family members will use the unit, then you should think about the maximum number of attachments and functions. Different hair types in family members suggest different temperature options and air flow rates.
You will also have to choose between a traditional wind blower and a brush hair dryer. Each modification has its own advantages: it is more convenient to do styling with drying with a brush, but for long hair, a conventional dryer will be preferable. For short and not very thick hair, a hair dryer brush is ideal.
An important component is the price of the goods. Convenient, high-quality, the most useful device is not necessarily expensive. If there is no need for styling, straightening and other procedures, you do not need to choose a multifunctional wind blower. The shorter the hairstyle, the less powerful the apparatus will satisfy the needs.
The company's statistics recorded that many functions and attachments that increase the price of the goods, 99%, are not used. Often, having overpaid for professional power and nozzles, the understanding comes belatedly - I bought unnecessary functions. It is not necessary to save on quality, you can lose rich hair in a few years. But it is easy to buy an inexpensive high-quality thing if you make the right choice in terms of functionality.
The most important component that determines the quality and price is the performance of the motor. Many people think that this is an indicator of the temperature of the outgoing air, in fact, it is the speed of the air flow being issued. The gradation of capacities by category looks like this:
The stronger the air supply, the faster the drying process. But this is not always useful and correct - short and thin hairs will dry out, the scalp will suffer. And to make styling in a short time such drying will not work. From the variety in this case, it is more logical to choose 500-800 watts.
Owners of thick or long curls need a more powerful dryer (more expensive), otherwise the process will turn into torture. But even in this case, chasing the most powerful models is not recommended, units up to 1800 W will do an excellent job without damaging the hair. Professional devices with a power of 2 kW put the head in order in a minimum time, but this is dictated by the specifics of the work of stylists. If, for the sake of speed, you use such a unit daily, the hair will become brittle and begin to split. The ideal option for a home device for daily use is no more than 1.5 kW.
An important point is the weight of the device.It depends directly on the power: most of the weight is the motor, the winding of the engine. Light weight with the indicated high power indicates poor quality and fragility of the model. Remington releases models with a guarantee of up to five years, you choose - extra grams or additional years of device life.
The electric dryer heats up during operation, therefore the material from which the body is made is important. It should be a refractory heat-resistant plastic. Otherwise, the case will start to melt, if the hot device accidentally falls out of your hands, it may break.
Keeping in mind that this technique is used in the bathroom, holding with wet hands, you should pay attention to the convenience of holding. So that it does not slip out of the hands, rubber inserts, convenient recesses and contours are provided on the handle. Safety is guaranteed by the back cover on the fan.
You should seriously consider the material from which the heating element is made. The ceramic heater is safer and more careful with the strands.
If the unit is purchased exclusively for drying, nozzles are not needed at all. Those who like to create new hairstyles every day need to understand the principle of the nozzles, their functions.
The simplest devices today have two temperature regulations and two airflow forces. Often this is quite enough at home. Those who do styling, hairstyles every day will need variability. The more functions, the easier it is to choose the optimal indicators for your type.
In budget models, speeds and temperatures are dependent, each mode corresponds to a certain speed. Semi-professional and professional devices have independent adjustment, which is more convenient, but makes the product more expensive. Buying a device that has less than two speeds and thermal conditions is pointless. As a rule, most have three speeds - slow, medium, maximum.
The air flow from 70° to 120° is issued from the nozzle. But temperature is not measured in Celsius. Gradation is applied - low, medium, hot options. The weaker the hair, the softer the method applied. In home wind dryers, there are 3 temperature options, in professional ones - 6.
The "Ioni" function is useful for brittle fluffy covers that are prone to electrification. Negative ions reduce the damage caused by hot air and neutralize static electricity. Curls become elastic, shiny, collect less dust.
Additional feature.It will be useful for those who constantly paint.
The function is necessary when laying, using curlers. Considered a hair fixer. Having laid the strand with hot air, you must immediately switch and cool the tips. A sharp temperature drop guarantees a long-term preservation of the hairstyle.
Additional feature. The motor turns off by itself if it does not detect movements (put down, hang up). If you pick it up, it will automatically turn on and continue working.
A convenient function comes into fashion, very effective, but contraindicated for brittle thin strands.
Protection function
In case of overheating or dust getting into the protective grid, the fuse is triggered, the device turns off. After stopping, cleaning, cooling the case (about 20 minutes), work can be resumed.
Pay attention to the possibility of cleaning the filter. During its service life, it collects dust, fine suspension, protecting the motor from them. The possibility of cleaning will prevent premature overheating of the elements and breakage.
The length of the cord is a very important indicator. The ability to move from the washbasin to the mirror, from the bathroom to a brighter room, independence from the location and number of sockets gives a long cord. For the Remington brand, this figure ranges from 1.8 to 3 meters.
Before buying, be sure to hold household appliances in your hand to make sure that it is comfortable to hold it in your hand and the location of the buttons.
When deciding to purchase a product of a particular brand, the buyer reads the reviews and comments of those who are already familiar with this company. An even more accurate assessment is given by tests and expert assessments.The Russian site Product-test.ru tested a dozen of the most popular budget models among Russians according to the main criteria: speed, temperature conditions, convenience, weight and dimensions.
Precise instruments of the laboratory made the necessary measurements. The top five looks like this:
The D2011 electric hairdresser is named by experts as the best in performance, ergonomics, use and storage. Affordable price and technical innovations make it the most practical and useful. Very well balanced, comfortable to hold. The case is matte plastic, pleasant to the touch. The shape of the handle with an anatomical bend does not allow it to lean to the side or slip out. Switch buttons are conveniently located for right-handed users. The disadvantage in this respect concerns left-handers, they will not be able to use such a dryer.
Comes with traditional and narrow concentrator nozzles. Two speeds allow you to use the unit for quick drying (41, 4°) and gentle styling. Three temperature modes are ready to work with all types of hair, only very hard ones did not succumb. Drying is efficient and safe. Ionization does not allow strands to become electrified and tangled, the tourmaline lattice distributes the temperature evenly from edge to edge.
The dimensions of the device are quite small, considering that it weighs 770 g. The three-meter cord gives freedom of movement.
With the process of filling the Russian market with Remington products, its popularity is growing. In 2017, in the Top 10, the model of this brand took eighth place. In the top 5 according to Russian consumers at the beginning of 2022, the leadership among multifunctional devices looked like this:
The AC 9096 model provides gentle care, has great functionality - 6 speed / heating options, cold air, turbo mode, 2 nozzles, a removable ceramic grill, a three-meter power cord.
Why does the manufacturer not seek to promote the product with the help of ratings? Positioning itself as the first brand in the world of Fashion and Beauty, he prefers to present products as exclusive dresses, not in ratings, but in seasonal catalogs.
Having carefully dealt with the device and the capabilities of the dryer, let's look at the first page of the Remington consumer electronics catalog. The following models will be fashionable this season.
8 530 - 14 640 rubles.
Two models with similar characteristics are the novelty of the season, a new generation of devices for working with hairstyles. Research, monitoring and many years of experience have helped the manufacturer to create the most efficient and lightest machine. The model is designed taking into account the maximum protection of the scalp and curls. New drying technology, impeccable styling - warm air will no longer harm.
The uniqueness of the model lies in the presence of a 3D flow and optimization of thermal conditions. The result is achieved quickly and without damage. It uses 3 nozzles that rotate, directing the flow or creating diffusion. These features will allow you to achieve the level of home styling is not worse than the salon.
The spectacular appearance of the product makes it especially attractive. Modern design, maximum comfort during use, easy control of the situation. The case has a backlight to indicate cold and hot flow. 3D air jets ensure a continuous flow. The shape of the body minimizes turbulence at the base, which contributes to fast and high-quality work on the hairstyle.
The device selects the optimal temperature settings for a gentle effect. The conditioning technology is also exclusive, it prevents tangling and enhances the natural shine.
RUB 2,731
The trend of the season, stylish, multifunctional, a great gift for the whole family - these are the emotional characteristics of the D3015 dryer. The manufacturer guarantees complete safety for the hair, although the maximum intensity of 2000 W allows for quick drying of any length.
Advanced ceramic and tourmaline grille distributes heat evenly. The effect of ionization does not allow strands to tangle, removes electrostatics. Two flow rates and three thermal conditions allow you to choose the ideal mode for a particular type.
The "cold air" function will help fix the hairstyle for a long time. Nozzles concentrator and diffuser massager will facilitate styling and creating hairstyles.
The know-how of the season is the ECO function: a smart hair dryer selects medium heat, saving electricity and hair from drying out.
Cleaning the device will take a minimum of time - the rear grille can be easily removed and washed in running water. There is a hanging loop for easy storage. It weighs 766 g in a package, it is not difficult to hold it in your hand, comfortable ergonomics. Cord length 1.8 m, warranty - 2 years.
3 499 - 3 639 rubles.
This "wind blower" was created by the company's experts for professional stylists. It meets three important conditions - efficiency, lightness, low noise level. The professional device has become a quarter lighter and half quieter than previous versions. It uses a special motor design - AC. The ion generator produces 90% more negative particles, it is a pleasure to work with such a device.
Power - up to 2000 W, three temperature regulations, 2 speeds, ionization, cold stream, 2 concentrators, diffuser.The length of the cord is 3 meters, the weight in the package is 1180 g. The manufacturer is confident in the decent quality of the model and gives a guarantee of 5 years.
Hair dryers from the catalog of different series attract attention:
2999 rub.
4 990 rub.
The most popular brands of Remington hair dryers in Russia of the budget and medium range, presented in the Catalog:
The hair dryer differs from standard dryers in the rotation of the nozzles. The rotation of the brushes can start automatically when the device is turned on, or it can be turned on separately. Another difference is that stylers work not only from the network, but also from batteries. This autonomy is convenient in road conditions.
When choosing a styler, you can be guided by the rules for purchasing conventional hair dryers, many of the characteristics are the same. You need to pay attention to the bristles, it can be natural or synthetic, which one to choose depends on financial capabilities.
Of the budget options, this styler is popular and has good reviews. Price - 1889 rubles.
This model is very popular in the middle price segment, price: 3,099 - 4,290 rubles.
The Autumn-Winter catalog announced budget drying brushes in the trend
In fact, there are hundreds of different devices for drying and styling from the manufacturer. The main thing is to understand what you need specifically and choose without unnecessary functions and at a reasonable price.
Perhaps the lack of top lists with the pros and cons of each model will upset the reader. But if you treat Remington products as a fashion collection, and the creator positions his consumer electronics in this way, then such comparisons become inappropriate. When creating collections, the company takes into account only the latest innovations in the beauty industry and the needs of the consumer. Therefore, this brand is always high quality, maximum ergonomics, know-how.
Do not be afraid when, when buying a device, the inscription "made in China" is found. Spectrum Brands Corporation, which owns the Remington home appliance brand, is located in Atlanta (USA) and has manufacturing facilities in China. Such a syndicate is a guarantee of European quality.
And one more conclusion from experts from social networks: disputes about the best hair dryers are futile in principle. Every corporation has a super product and consumer goods. And the label has nothing to do with it. A prepared buyer will be able to understand the intricacies of characteristics and indicators. If you carefully read the article, you understand how to make the right choice.