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"Getting a professional salon finish at home is all about knowing how to use your hair styling tools correctly. With professional quality dryers like the Academy Tools Dryer with features that give you the professional edge, easily" Emiliano Vitale, eSalon, editorial and multi award winning stylist.
Use the slimline concentrator nozzles for directing airflow just where you want it, to ease styling and straightening.
Use the 6 x 90mm concentrator for larger sections and the 6 x 70mm concentrator for precise styling on smaller sections. For additional control, use one of the lower speed settings and point the airflow along the surface of the hair to be dried.
CAUTION: Take care not to direct the airflow directly onto the skin (e.g. scalp, neck, ears, face, etc.)
VS Techniques - using concentrator nozzles
What is the 'wrap dry' technique?
"Wrap drying has become the new way to dry for stylists" Emiliano Vitale.
To wrap dry you direct the airflow along the lengths of your hair whilst brushing it in multiple directions 'wrapping' it around the head and scalp to build volume.
VS Styles - using the wrap dry technique
What speed and heat setting should I use for my hair?
Use the low heat and speed setting as the hair begins to dry and for styling and scrunch drying.
The low heat is also best for fine or damaged hair.
Use the high heat/low speed setting for normal hair.
Use the high heat and speed setting for initial drying.
The highest setting is ideal for thick or hard to style hair.
"If you’ve got thick hair, use the Academy Tools Dryer with a strong airflow and high wattage option. Trust me you can go up to 2200W and combined with the powerful airflow speed of 110 cubic metres per hour, it dries the hair faster, minimising hair damage which is important if you want salon standard results" says Emiliano.
What is the cold shot button for?
Use the cold shot button on warm hair to rapidly cool the hair and set the style in place for a longer-lasting effect.
Ceramic tourmaline technology delivers even heat without hot spots for a glossy, shiny finish. Tourmaline is a semiprecious crystal which is a natural source of negative ions and far-infrared (FIR) rays. The production of negative ions from tourmaline eliminates static in the hair, and far-infrared rays assist in the deep penetration of heat thus preventing hair damage.
This professional AC dryer is designed and made in Italy to true professional standards, it features a salon grade long life AC motor for faster, salon quality styling and drying. With 2200 watts of drying power and airflow speed of 110 cubic metres/hour it's neatly housed in an ultra compact design, only 16.5cm in length and weighing only 490 grams. It combines ionic conditioning technology™ and ceramic tourmaline technology™ for reduced frizz and a silky, smooth finish with enhanced shine.
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