Originally published in 2017 updated for 2025
Some facility owners don’t even consider the installation of a hair dryer assuming it is a dispensable washroom accessory. A sort of a deluxe item that no one will miss. However, we think there are several compelling reasons add commercial hair dryers to your business or facility, ranging from hair health to fashion and usefulness.
1. Reputation
If we check a few reviews on hotel aggregator websites and travel forums, we will find comments appreciating the hair dryer, warning future guests about the lack of one or asking previous visitors about hair dryers before raising the question to the hotel. A hair dryer clearly matters to them.
In these posts, customers also share their good and bad impressions on the performance of hotel hair dryers and other useful information like the cord length. Therefore, it is not enough to simply have a commercial hair dryer, but it’s important to make it suitable for the location and guests’ possible needs.
You may think that hotels with few stars, campsites or other accommodations like hostels and guest houses could be just fine without offering a blow dryer. And while they technically will, as soon as they can afford to upgrade rooms, purchasing a hair dryer can be a luxurious but actually non-expensive add-on that increases customers’ satisfaction, positive ratings and, in the end, revenue. It is true that some businesses have some hair dryers at reception, to lend upon request, but it looks far more beneficial to guests placing commercial hair dryers in the bathrooms. The market provides models with features for public or individual use, suitable for bathrooms, with safe, vandalproof and simple to use designs.
2. Energy and cost saving
This is a factor that is probably not considered. But the transportation of hair dryers is something to consider. From a user’s point of view, it is simply a pain to have to pack and carry a hair dryer. It will take space in the suitcase that could be better served for something else, and it could be the extra thing that ends up costing the user extra at the airport.
But, if we extrapolate this to worldwide transportation, we could feasibly calculate the extra fuel costs from carrying hair dryers around. A cost and an emission that could be saved simply by ensuring that there are hair dryers at the destination.
3. Hair care
One of the reasons why people value hair dryers so much is because they value the health of their hair. To dry our hair the healthiest way, we have to consider several actions that can damage the surface and core of every hair shaft.
Studies conclude that washing, brushing and towel drying are related to friction, while too much sunlight has an impact on hair dryness, roughness, decolouration and brittleness. Also, should we blow dry our hair or leave it to dry naturally? Evidence have also proven that applying excessive heat too close to the hair causes damage on the protection layers of the hair (cuticles); on the other hand, natural drying implies leaving water pressing hair for approximately two hours, what eventually harms the inner part of the hair (the CMC or cell membrane complex). Certain chemical agents may hurt the hair as well, yet some products can strengthen it against overheat, for example.
Researchers seem to recommend middle term solutions: try to treat hair gently, do not overbrush (especially if it is wet) and, if one wants to remove moisture fast, use a hair dryer at 15 cm distance with a reasonable warmth setting.
4. Style
Closely related to the above, appearance matters. Although we can find on the Internet a lot of tips to air dry hair without making it frizzy or giving up on volume, most hair dryers have ideal inner materials for each hair type and cool setting buttons for those final style touches, performing faster than air drying and quite straightforwardly. Whether on a business trip, a leisure break or playing sports, having the chance to control how the hair looks after having a shower is paramount to a lot of users.
5. Staff
When facilities have hair dryers, it is advisable to properly inform about it, for instance by sharing bathroom pictures where hair dryers are clearly visible. The better explained, the fewer questions the staff will receive about there being a bathroom hair dryer or not.
As we have just exposed, there can be varied goals that lead to acquire commercial hair dryers, from users’ health and convenience to facilities’ ultimate interests or even environmental consequences.
At Intelligent we aim at supplying an assorted range of energy efficient appliances and washroom fittings for commercial areas and public buildings. We’ve been industry leaders since we started 10 years ago. We can supply all the equipment needed for your washroom, along with a range of services, for rental, the installation and maintenance, so we really can be a one-stop-shop for all your washroom needs. To find out more just call us on 0114 3540047 or contact us here.
