STAYING power

Electrical tools are a key part of any salon's armour – here's a round-up of some of the best devices to keep you on top of your hair game

1 INTO THE FUTURE

The Electric Head Jog Futaria is a next-generation hairdryer with three temperature settings for all hair types, along with three speed settings. Other features include a double rear filter, a three-metre cable and a long-life brushless motor. The hairdryer also has a lightweight design to reduce fatigue.

RRP: €159.89 solosalonsupplies.ie

2 ONEOF A KIND

The Cloud Nine Wide Iron has a wider plate designed for kinder styling for bigger, thicker and longer hair. With heat settings ranging from 100-200°C for styling at lower temperatures, without unnecessary heat damage, the iron is infused with healing minerals sericite and tourmaline to seal the hair’s cuticle and lock in moisture for a shinier finish.

RRP: €237.35 cloudninehair.com

3 HEALTHY HAIR

The Elchim 3900 Healthy Ionic Hairdryer features a combination of air flow, heat and power, which promise to reduce drying time by more than 30%. Quiet and lightweight, its air flow hydrates the hair, making it glossy, with the ionic ceramic system helping to eliminate static electricity. The hairdryer also has an ergonomic handle with raised hemispheres for a better grip.

RRP: €121.77 simplynaturalbeauty.ie

4 DIGITAL CURVE

The Diva Pro Styling Digital Wave & Curl features an extra-curved barrel and plates infused with macadamia, argan oil and keratin. Heating up in 40 seconds, with temperatures ranging from 120°C to 210°C, it also has an LED heat-ready indicator light, a swivel cable and auto shut-off after an hour. RRP: from €203 salonsupplieslimerick.ie

5 DUAL EFFECT

Hot Tools Professional Black Gold Dual Plate Salon Straightener has two sides, each with two plates designed for precision styling. The dual heat controller allows for complete temperature customisation on either side of the straightener, while advanced heat control means less damage, without compromise on style. Suitable for all hair types, there are 30 heat settings and a two-hour auto shut-off.

RRP: €169 hottools.ie

6 FULL STEAM AHEAD

The L’Oreal Professionnel Paris Steampod V4 offers a continuous flow of high-pressure steam, making it ideal for creating a variety of finishes, from smooth and supple looks, to soft waves and curls, while maintaining the health of the hair. It comes with a set of three steam optimising custom combs for an equal steam division on every hair type, two thermo-protection caps to style safely and a heat protection travel pouch.

RRP: €349 thehairandbeautycompany.ie

7 ABOVE PAR

The Parlux Alyon features a new variable geometry heating element to ensure an even more stable temperature distribution. Supplied with two nozzles and a three-metre cable, it comes with two speeds, four temperatures and a cold shot button. The Parlux Alyon also has a patent-pending HFS (hair-free system), so it can be kept clean of hair with a simple daily action. It comes in a variety of shades, including matt graphite, bronze, blue, pink and coral.

RRP: €210 hennessyhb.ie

8 DRY AND STYLE

The newly launched ghd duet style is a two-in-one hot air styler that promises to transform hair from wet to styled, with no damage. Featuring a chamber that combines internal airflow aerodynamics with four smart low-temperature plates, the styler dries and styles hair, delivering smooth and glossy results. The ghd duet style is also designed to minimise energy consumption, while its acoustic system offers lower sound levels.

RRP: €399 ghdhair.com

9 MAKING WAVES

The Upgrade Newave comes in two sizes: big to create large waves in longer hair, and medium for use with shorter hair. With ceramic tourmaline-coated titanium tubes, an ergonomic design to improve grip and ensure maximum styling control, the Newave’s advanced system has a digital display that can be used to set the temperature up to a maximum of 230° C.

Trade: from €49 flair.ie

10 VISION STATEMENT

The Visionary hairdryer from Kulture74 features adjustable power settings for optimised styling, reducing static and frizz. Ergonomically designed to enhance comfortable handling, there are three heat and two speed settings. It also comes with two professional nozzles for precision styling, and a removable filter for cleaning.

RRP: €79.95 xpertprofessional.ie