Are inexpensive hair dryers really worth it?
It’s not mathematically possible for a cheap hair dryer bought on the internet or in a discount store to have the same quality as an equivalent product purchased from a brand manufacturer offering a guarantee and after-sales service worthy of the name. For manufacturers and retailers to be able to offer knockdown prices, they only have one choice: to slash their costs and expenses at every level, which has an adverse effect on the quality of the product, the way employees and sub-contractors are treated... and sometimes even on consumer protection.
- The quality of the components:
A hair dryer is made up of a number of different parts and components whose technological value varies depending on the model. They include a heating element, motor, rotor, control circuit and – for some of the top hair dryers – a screen, LED, ion technology, and so forth. If just one of these parts fails, then the entire hair dryer will no longer work. With low-priced devices, there’s the risk that the components as a whole may be of very average or even low quality, and it’s highly likely that one or the other will let you down quite quickly, forcing you to buy a new hair dryer...
- The quality of the assembly:
The quality of the parts of a household appliance is a key factor in how long it will last: if one of the parts breaks, again the entire hair dryer can no longer be used, even if 99 % of the device is in working order. The problem with household appliances at bargain prices is that they are often put together as fast as possible at the lowest cost with fragile fastening systems that can’t be repaired. This means that the first time the appliance gets a knock, you risk seeing the contents of your low-cost hair dryer spilling out all over your bathroom floor without any chance of reassembling it. Another potential scenario is that a component falls apart inside your device, and that the hair dryer can’t work without it – plus it’s impossible to open it up to fix the problem.
So, already that’s two inexpensive hair dryers that won't last long...
- The quality of the packaging (if shipped):
If you're someone who orders online a lot, you’ll definitely have noticed that the wrapping and packaging vary in quality enormously depending on the manufacturer and carrier. When it comes to household appliances, it will also probably not have escaped your notice that the transport is likely to have a very strong impact on the quality of the product when it arrives... especially if the quality of the appliance wasn’t flawless in the first place. But make no mistake about it: the quality of the packaging for a bargain-price product won’t prevent it from being damaged if it takes a knock. This applies not just to products ordered online, but also to many items of equipment for sale in traditional stores, which have also travelled many miles and passed through many pairs of hands before arriving on the shelves.
And three good reasons for not making do with an inexpensive hair dryer…
- Overall product quality:
Here, it is more about your comfort and protection than the longevity of the device. A hair dryer is piece of equipment that is potentially dangerous even in normal conditions (electricity, heat), and which can have a very negative effect on your hair if it’s of poor quality. When excessive heat is applied repeatedly to the hair, it is likely to trigger split ends and dry out the scalp, with the danger that it will destabilise the keratin balance on a long-term basis. In addition, the heat that accumulates at the tip of the hair dryer after a few minutes may cause burns on (accidentally) touching the skin, and may even damage any materials it comes into contact with (plastic, rubber, wood markings, etc.).
A quality hair dryer will be designed in such a way as to diffuse the heat as efficiently as possible over the hair to avoid overexposing the scalp, and it will also be designed with insulating materials that will protect the user from the risk of being burned.
Furthermore, inexpensive professional hair dryers will not meet customer expectations in terms of ergonomics (the shape of the handle, the position of the buttons and its lightness) or volume control.
So, there you are, four inexpensive hair dryers and an unbalanced scalp later, it’s increasingly clear that it would have been a better bet to invest in a quality hair dryer from the start!
Velecta Paris’s commitments
Velecta® Paris is a company and brand that specialises in manufacturing French hair dryers. Since it was founded in 1936, the firm has acquired expertise and know-how that is unique in the world, meaning that it is at the forefront of innovation and technological advances in the field of hair dryers. When you treat yourself to a Velecta® Paris hair dryer, it means you’re choosing:
- A hair dryer 100% made in France in our workshops in Romorantin-Lanthenay.
- Innovative technology designed to keep your hair healthy: the quality of the components, choice of materials, ionic technology – nothing is left to chance to help you create the most beautiful hairstyles without jeopardising the overall health of your hair.
- A two-year warranty for your device with spare part availability also guaranteed for two years.
- A hair dryer for life: beyond the duration of its warranty, a Velecta® Paris hair dryer is designed to withstand being used in a hairdressing salon, with a lifespan often exceeding 10,000 hours of operation... in other words, 27 years of service at the rate of an hour a day!
And for anyone on a low budget, don't forget to visit our site on a regular basis: you’ll find that our "end of series" special deals are a great way to obtain professional quality at unbeatable prices.