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The first hair dryer
Alexandre Godefoy invented the electric hair dryer in 1890. In the beginning they used a vacuum. The air went in the vacuum and produced a hot air that evaporated. This invention has made a major change in the way women do their hair. It became a faster, easier, and more effective for women to get ready. http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/who-invented-hair-dryer-what-was-made-its-history-42743 -
The first Curling Iron
Marcel Grateau is credited for inventing the curling iron in 1890. Movie stars and celebrities commonly used this method to wave their hair http://www.ehow.com/facts_4898434_was-curling-iron-invented.html -
The first hair straightener
Ian Gutgold created the first hair straightening device using lotions applied to the hair and scalp that contained harsh chemicals. These lotions often led to scorched scalps and damaged hair. 1990 Is an aproximate date because no one knows exactly when he invented it. http://www.ehow.com/about_4684578_who-invented-first-hair-straightener.html -
Improved straightener
Lady Jennifer Bell Schofield created the first straightening iron composed of two metal plates that rested between a hinge. This is still the straightening model we use as our present day make http://www.ehow.com/about_4684578_who-invented-first-hair-straightener.html -
The first electric shaver
Colonel Jacob Schick created his patent No. 1,757,978 dry electric shaver. Following his shavers made for manual use, he created an electric shaver to improve quality in shaving for men. This made grooming alot quicker and easier for men. http://connecticuthistory.org/jacob-schick-invents-the-electric-razor/#sthash.U13RCAHI.dpuf -
No-heat curlers
Rollers featured two connecting pieces of thin flexi-metal,These rollers clasped the end of the hair and curled the hair underneath it. Some women left the rollers in their hair overnight or for a few hours to create a neat curled look. http://www.ehow.com/info_8387065_hair-curlers-1940s.html -
The rigid hood hair dryer
The rigid hood hair dryer was made in 1951 for salon usage. These large dryers go over the head and work fairly quick. These hair dryers have alot more power than a regular hand held dryer or a vaccum. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-hair-dryer -
The hair crimper
The modern crimping iron was invented by Geri Cusensa in 1972. The method of hair crimping became very popular in the 1990s. The idea was to give hair volume and create a messy, "bed head look". Many with flat, straight hair fell in love with the crimper because it gave them a more wild look. http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip100.htm -
The modern day straightener
Today straighteners are made of plastic with ceramic plates to lock in moisture. They are alot more fashionable and are designed to look better. They do less damage to hair unlike the earlier straighteners. Some even straighten wet hair as well as dry! http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/evolution-of-the-hair-straightener -
Modern day hair dryer
Just as the modern straightener, the hair dryers now are more stylish and effective. Modern hair dryers have a shock control so the air does not come out too hot and you cant burn yourself. Also dryers now have options to what kind of air you want to use, hot or cold, and the different pressures. http://www.madehow.com/Volume-7/Hair-Dryer.html -
Modern curling method
The curling wand is the most popular method for curling hair presently. A curling wand is the same as a curling iron except it doesnt have a clamp. You have to wrap your hair around the wand and hold it there. A curling wand gives a more spiral curl as curling irons give a larger curl. https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100718200032AA8aTwP -
modern curling iron
The modern curling iron is more stylish and comes in a variety of different sizes for all different size curls also they now have an option of temperature. The modern curning irons usually now come with a clamp for the iron to sit on top of to not burn anything when you sit it down. It is much safer to use than the old electric irons. http://www.ehow.com/about_4672429_what-curling-iron-made.html
