The household appliances 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. We will take a closer look at one of them - Remington, choosing from a host of products a device for drying and styling hair - a hairdryer.
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The American company was born in 1816, but at first it produced not curling irons and stylers, but shotguns and rifles. Then sewing and printing machines appeared under this brand. Only in 1937 did the company take up small household appliances, blowing up the world with a novelty - an electric dry shaver. Such a breakthrough determined the further direction of activity - devices for the care of hair on different parts of the body.
Remington Corp. is the leading haircut and shave market in America, the number one hair care product in the UK, and the best in Australia. At 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 publish catalogs "Autumn-Winter", "Spring-Summer", each of them necessarily contains 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 fill this gap, take a closer look at the products of this brand, study the recommendations and advice of the best specialists in this field, helping the manufacturer to improve the quality of their equipment.
An electrical device that blows out a stream of air for quick drying, 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 irreplaceable thing that decides the directionality, strength and temperature of the flow, additional attachments have appeared that help not only to dry the hair, but also to straighten, twist, and style.
Before heading to a 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, travel. Each linear series 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 variations and air flow rates.
You also have to choose between a traditional wind blower and a hair dryer. Each modification has its advantages: it is more convenient to use a brush to style it with drying, but for long hair, a conventional dryer will be preferable. For short and not very thick hair, a hair dryer is ideal.
An important component is the price of the goods. A convenient, high-quality, most useful device is not necessarily expensive. If there is no need for styling, straightening and other procedures, there is no 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 goods by 99% are not used. Often, overpaying for professional power and attachments, the understanding comes with a delay - I bought unnecessary functions. There is no need to save on quality; you can lose rich hair in a few years. But it is easy to buy an inexpensive quality item if you make the right choice in terms of functionality.
The most important component in determining quality and price is motor performance. 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 discharged. 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 dryers more powerful (more expensive), otherwise the process will turn into torture. But even in this case, it is not recommended to chase the most powerful models, 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 stylists' work. If, for the sake of speed, you use such a unit every day, the hair will become brittle, it will begin to split. An ideal home appliance for daily use - 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 made by the motor, the engine winding. Light weight with the indicated high power indicates poor quality and fragility of the model. Remington produces models with a five-year warranty, you choose - extra grams or extra years of device service.
The electric dryer heats up during operation, therefore the material from which the body is made is important. It should be a high-melting, heat-resistant plastic. Otherwise, the body will begin to melt, if the hot apparatus accidentally falls out of the hands, it may crack.
Remembering that this technique is used in the bathroom with wet hands, you should pay attention to the ease of holding. To prevent it from slipping out of your hands, the handle is provided with rubber inserts, convenient notches and contours. Safety is guaranteed by the back cover on the fan.
The material of which the heating element is made should be taken seriously. The ceramic heater is safer and more gentle to the strands.
If the unit was 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 attachments, their functions.
The simplest devices today have two temperature settings and two air flow rates. This is often enough at home. Those who do styling and hairstyling on a daily basis will need variability. The more functions there are, the easier it is to choose the optimal performance for your type.
In budget models, speeds and temperatures are dependent, each mode corresponds to a certain speed. In semi-professional and professional devices there is an independent adjustment, it is more convenient, but makes the product more expensive. It makes no sense to buy a device that has less than two speeds and thermal conditions. As a rule, most have three speeds - slow, medium, maximum.
Air flow from 70 ° to 120 ° is emitted from the nozzle. But it is not customary to measure temperature in Celsius. The gradation is applied - lowered, medium, hot options. The weaker the hair, the softer the method is applied. In home wind dryers there are 3 temperature options, in professional ones - 6.
The Ioni feature is useful for brittle, fluffy, electrified surfaces. Negative ions reduce the damage caused by hot air and neutralize static electricity. Curls become elastic, shiny, collect less dust.
Additional function. Useful for those who constantly paint.
The function is necessary when styling, using curlers. It is considered a hair fixer. After laying the strand with hot air, you must immediately switch and cool the ends. The sharp temperature drop guarantees long-term preservation of the hairstyle.
Additional function. The motor turns off by itself if it does not fix movements (put, hang). If you pick it up, it will automatically turn on and continue to work.
A convenient function is coming into fashion, very effective, but contraindicated for brittle thin strands.
Protection function
In case of overheating or dust entering the protective grill, 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 ability to clean will prevent premature overheating of elements and breakage.
The length of the cord is very important. The ability to move from the washbasin to the mirror, from the bathroom to a lighter room, independence from the location and the number of outlets 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 in your hand, 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.Tests and expert evaluations give an even more accurate assessment. The Russian site Product-test.ru tested the ten most popular budget models among Russians according to the main criteria: speed, temperature conditions, convenience, weight and dimensions.
Precise laboratory instruments made the necessary measurements. The top five looks like this:
The D2011 electric hairdresser has been named by the experts as the best for performance, ergonomics, use and storage. Affordable price and technical innovations make it the most practical and useful. Very well balanced, comfortable to hold. The body is matte plastic, pleasant to the touch. The shape of the handle with an anatomical fold prevents it from tilting to the side or slipping out. Switch buttons are located conveniently for right-handed consumers. The disadvantage in this regard concerns left-handers, they will not be able to use such a dryer.
The set includes traditional and narrow nozzles-concentrators. Two speeds allow the unit to be used for fast drying (41, 4 °) and gentle drying. Three temperature modes are ready to work with all types of hair, only very hard ones did not give in. Drying is efficient and safe. Ionization prevents strands from becoming electrified and tangled, the tourmaline grate distributes the temperature evenly from edge to edge.
The dimensions of the device are rather 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, the model of this brand took the eighth place in the Top 10. In the top 5 according to Russian consumers at the beginning of 2024, 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 lattice, a three-meter power cord.
Why does the manufacturer not seek to promote the product using ratings? Positioning itself as the first brand in the world of Fashion and Beauty, it prefers to present products as exclusive dresses, not in ratings, but in seasonal catalogs.
Having carefully understood the design and 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 a 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. Designed with maximum protection for the scalp and curls. New drying technology, perfect 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 to direct flow or create diffusion. These features will allow you to achieve the level of home styling no worse than salon.
The effective appearance of the product makes it especially attractive. Modern design, maximum comfort in use, easy control of the situation. The housing is backlit to indicate cold and hot flow. 3D air jets ensure continuous flow. The shape of the body minimizes turbulence at the base, which contributes to fast and quality hair styling.
The device selects the optimal temperature settings for gentle effects. The conditioning technology is also exclusive, prevents tangling, and has a qualitative effect on the natural shine.
RUB 2,731
Trend of the season, stylish, multifunctional, great gift for the whole family - these are the emotional characteristics of the D3015 dryer. The manufacturer guarantees complete safety for hair, although the maximum intensity of 2000 W allows quick drying of any length.
An improved ceramic and tourmaline grille distributes heat evenly. The ionization effect prevents strands from tangling, removes electrostatics. Two flow rates and three thermal conditions allow you to select the ideal mode for a specific type.
The "cold air" function will help to fix the hairstyle for a long time. Concentrator attachments and diffuser-massager make styling and hair styling easier.
Know-how of the season - ECO function: the smart hairdryer selects medium heat, saving energy and hair from drying out.
Cleaning the device will take a minimum of time - the rear grill can be easily removed, washed in running water. A hanging loop is provided 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.
The experts of the company created this "wind blower" 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 settings, 2 speeds, ionization, cold flow, 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 are noteworthy:
RUB 2999
RUB 4,990
The most popular brands of hair dryers of the Remington company in Russia of the budget and medium range, presented in the Catalog:
The hair dryer differs from standard dryers by rotating the nozzles. The rotation of the brushes can start automatically when the device is turned on, or they can be turned on separately. Another difference is that stylers work not only from the mains, but also from batteries. This autonomy is convenient on the road.
When choosing a styler, you can be guided by the rules for purchasing conventional hair dryers, many characteristics are the same. You need to pay attention to the bristle, it can be natural or synthetic, which one to choose depends on financial capabilities.
Of the budget options, this styler is popular and well-reviewed. Price - 1889 rubles.
In the middle price segment this model is very popular, price: 3 099 - 4 290 rubles.
The Autumn-Winter catalog announced budget drying-brushes as a trend
In fact, the manufacturer has hundreds of different drying and styling devices. 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 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 irrelevant. 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 of high quality, maximum ergonomics, know-how.
Do not be alarmed when, when buying a device, you find the inscription "made in China". Spectrum Brands Corporation, which owns the Remington home appliance brand, is located in Atlanta, USA, with 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 hopeless in principle. Each corporation has a super product and consumer goods. And the label doesn't decide anything here. A prepared buyer will be able to understand the intricacies of characteristics and indicators. If you have carefully read the article, then you understand how to make the right choice.