Hood dryer

A hood dryer is a salon hair dryer with a dome-shaped hood that fits over the client's head, used for roller sets, color processing and conditioning treatments. It may stand on a rolling base, mount on the wall, or attach to the back of a dryer chair.

Buy-Rite Beauty says hoods are 12 to 15 inches across inside, and a chair-mounted dryer box is about 12 inches wide, 23 tall and 6 deep. Most run on a standard 120V outlet at 10 to 15 amps, and stronger models may need 240V on a dedicated circuit. Booksy prices hood dryers at up to $800.

Dryer chairs have a cutout for the box, so match the chair to the dryer. The salon floor plan maker includes a 28 by 38 inch hood dryer chair. See the cost to open a salon.