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The very first blow dryer was a bonnet or hooded dryer which required you to sit down underneath it.
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The very first blow dryer was patented in America by Gabriel Kanzajian in 1911.
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The very first portable dryers were on the heavy side weighing on average two pounds and were rather challenging to operate
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The very first hooded dryer was connected to a gas stove or chimney pipe which provided the heat. The bonnet contained small openings which allows even airflow.
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During the 1960’s innovations in the plastic industry allowed companies to produce lighter dryers. The motor was also moved inside of the casing.
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Innovations were made in safety; the Consumer Product Safety Commission established guidelines that commercial dryers had to follow.
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U.S law required dryers to use a ground fault circuit interrupter in order to prevent electrocution in case the person using it gets wet.
