What's the Best Choice to Dry your Curls?

[@theconstantchill]

I was *so* happy to see this at the top of my KZbin feed this morning!! I'm one of the folks who asked you for a recommendation, and now I see you going the extra mile to make a video comparing quality and functionality! This is so great! I dithered for weeks about buying a bonnet dryer because I couldn't find a product with great reviews and every blog I read or video I watched was either a.) someone reviewing a single product, (often unboxing a vintage one and then being like heyyyy it works great still!) or b.) a very brief history of a few vintage types, but no commentary on their safety or functionality. Now there is solid information from an actual professional, and I'll chip in my own experience since I purchased and tried one. I think this video will be a great reference from now on for people who want to buy a new model. I bought the Beaut'e Soul soft Hair Dryer Bonnet and used it with a Remington ionic handheld dryer (just an average modern hair dryer). I have waist-length, somewhat fine hair that was set in pin curls on the top and foam rollers on the sides. I spent about.... 40 minutes with the hood on under warm/medium speed dryer and the curlers along the bottom barely dried at all! Some of the problem was probably that I didn't section my hair evenly and those curlers had too much hair, but I'll bet some of it was the lack of holes around the bottom of the bonnet as you mentioned. Maybe I'll try to add some holes to it and see if it can be made better? 🙂

[@LaurenRennells]

It probably was the lack of holes. I was really surprised by that. But, I also find that hair at the side and front dry more quickly because it is finer/more porous than the really thick healthy hair at the back of the head. It is helpful to use more rollers/more pin curls back there so they aren't too thick.

[@Fancylooks]

I am amazed there are so many versions of these available online, i have the original old Braun one from the 70s and it still works (I think it is called Astronette or something like that!

[@LaurenRennells]

I do wonder how many of these actually get purchased and how often.

[@Fancylooks]

@@LaurenRennells Well, my mother bought it back in the 70s, so I have no idea, i didn't know they were still a thing people wanted! I knew there were those plastic hoods to attach to an ordinary hair dryer, but didn't know there were ones with the dryer included.

[@LaurenRennells]

For the pin curl and curler setting girls, they are definitely still in demand. ❤️

[@Fancylooks]

@@LaurenRennells I am glad foir you because you keep them alive, I bought your first book many years ago and now my daughter loves it (though she maybe was 5 years old when I bought it.

[@JuneCleaver56]

Lauren this was tremendously informative, and entertaining. What more could a viewer ask for? I am in the early stages of converting my appearance to a vintage 1950's look and had just started to research hood dryers. I was flummoxed! And then I found you -- first your website, then your store, and I'm thankful you directed me to this channel. I really enjoyed the historical section, your humor, your candor and your thoroughness. All three of your top picks here have different things to offer, so I still need to ponder for a while. Thanks so much for this.

[@hilarybee1797]

Wow Lauren, you mustve been a librarian in a past life. I love looking up patents, theyre hilarious (and frightening... asbestos!). I had always wondered about the home hairdryers, and never realised the uneven airflow in so many of them! I think you have done your community service for a while, saving us all tears before bedtime, lol! PS you were ever so helpful and patient with the order to Australia all that time ago (worth the wait) love my 1940s hair roller gadget. I do find it a bit slippery, so I put rubber bands around middle... but i am extra clumsy. Thank you so much for a well researched curiosity ofba vodcast. PS even with rollers you look beautiful! Cheers... and good luck for the election (please vote, consider women/human rights amongst other issues... i say no more)... some dear cousins in US bless them!❤🤍💙💋💋🐨🦘🦘🦘

[@LaurenRennells]

So glad to hear from you! I’ve always just really enjoyed figuring out the full story. It gets a little out of hand sometimes. 😂

[@antoniakilby3763]

I have one of the bonnet dryers with extremely good air flow. It does put out some very hot air. So it usually stays on the cool setting. I do like the idea of using a cord instead of elastic. I'm always moving the bonnet around to keep from having mashed ears and a vertically wrinkled forehead. Being from Colorado as well. I'm definitely thankful for almost no humidity. Thank you for taking the time to do the research.

[@julialusitana2792]

SO appreciate this video! ❤

[@frankjanvari737]

hello Lauren please kindly film how you did your own beautiful hair roller set seen in this video please ok?thank you very much 😊

[@coleaansen]

Thank you, Lauren! Your content is always so well-organized and educational. ❤ I’ve used your hair and makeup books to prepare for acting auditions and events. Thank you!

[@LaurenRennells]

Yay! Thank you!

[@celeste022080]

I had the Goldn'Hot one many years ago...I did not use it much as my hair is pretty thick and takes forever to dry....The poor dryer died on me, but in the hot/high setting...it was HOT! I however have always used the hard hooded hair dryers most of my life and love them. One thing to pay attention before buying them is to read the reviews about the different temperature settings. The heat level varies per brand and what is hot in one can be just medium hot in another.... :( The more heat levels the better so your chances of feeling your head too hot are less. BTW, this video reminded me of my mom's soft bonnet hair dryer she had when I was little! I do know the soft hood broke but the dryer itself did work and hell that was HOT! I can't remember the brand but it was likely from the 70s or early 80s. It was cone shaped in a light blue color with golden trimming or so. I used it myself too but sadly we were never able to replace the hood. In the end, I don't know what happened to it. I also remember it was HEAVY! Thanks for the video and I was genuinely scared for you testing that big metallic ancient dryer! Love your vids, books, and products!

[@LaurenRennells]

I'm curious if your old Gold'n'Hot looked the same? The heating unit I mean? I wonder if change in manufacturing has changed how it works? I bought the GNH because I saw another one that only had an on/off switch, no level change. I stayed clear of that one. Thank you for your insights!

[@celeste022080]

@@LaurenRennells You are welcome! It looked somewhat the same but it was all black colored and the hose could be stored on the front side by lifting the lid it had. The hood had a drawstring if I remember well. It also had a handle to carry it. It was very lightweight and took little space in the closed. I may have bought it in 2012. I think mine had a knob for the heat levels. I do know it had a cool air setting. I was always afraid of it burning on me as my hair takes a long time to dry. 😁 I just recently chopped my hair like Liz Taylor now I am enjoying protecting my curls with turbans and the drying time is definitely much shorter in a hooded dryer which happens to be a GNH. I must say the quality seems to have lowered. The plastic over all feels a bit flimsy certainly less sturdy than before. If it helps my hair is relaxed and thick. I use magnetic rollers and hooded hair dryers as my main tools to style my locks! I also love your Rock n' Rollers and the pillow rollers. They are my bread and butter for curling power!

[@EugenieGrandet-jh3hr]

اهلا عزيزتي شكرا لك ممكن فيديو عن تقنيات هوليود ويفي لشعر الطويل ريترو وشكرا❤

[@ampersandranch]

"With the most unfortunate font" made me LOL and go back to freeze-frame it. Reminiscing: my mom (thick, wavy, waist-length hair) must've sat under her-if I remember correctly, Kenmore?-hood dryer for ages to get her hair dry.

[@LaurenRennells]

I almost didn't buy it because of that font. It's a beauty product and the font looks like something from a kid's cereal box.

[@frankiec-nd5cy]

hello very nice lady please kindly film how you did your hair roller set in this video please ok?thank you very much 😊

[@TheGabygael]

I'm wondering what current choices we make will be seen in the future the way we see hazardous electric appliances, asbestos insulation and radium everything of the 20th century

[@TheGabygael]

Those 1908-1950s metal hairdryers look rather small compared to the basic hairdryers of today, why did they make them bigger? I like the diminutive size it looks more like a tool than an appliance if it makes sense

[@LaurenRennells]

I have a "travel size" hairdryer that is as small or smaller than those. I will say that the nozzle end is smaller too and so it doesn't "cover" as much ground with each pass through.