The 5 Best New Hairstyling Products—and Their Humble Origins
Once upon a time, hairspray was sticky, gel left your hair looking drenched, and a blow-dryer took hours to work. Not anymore!
Then
In 1973 Conair debuted the Yellowbird, the first pistol-grip handheld hair dryer for use at home. The machine had an anemic motor that made blow-drying a drawn-out affair.
Now
Conair 276 Infiniti Pro Volume Boost Styler ($46, Conair.com) is lightweight and uses a motor typically found in professional hair dryers to produce stronger air flow. Ceramic plates help to evenly distribute heat, and ionic technology releases negatively charged particles to smooth frizz.
Published 11/18/2011