and Other Personal Care Heating Devices
Personal care appliances can also place considerable demands on electrical systems.
Hair dryers, in particular, often consume between approximately 1,000 and 2,000 watts, depending on their heating and airflow settings. Some models may require even more power.
Curling irons and hair straighteners generally use less electricity than many hair dryers, but they still generate high temperatures and require careful handling.
Connecting several personal care appliances to one ordinary power strip can create unnecessary electrical risks.
For example, someone might connect a hair
