# Flexible Exhaust Blow Dryers The 'F_Hair Dryer' Features a Flexing Funnel for Comfortable Drying By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-dryers References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/12/14/beauty-can-be-painless/) & [fondform](http://www.fondform.com/) The majority of blow dryers on the market are designed with a somewhat rigid aesthetic, so the 'F_Hair Dryer' is intended to help eliminate this with a [flexible design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-hair-styling-tool). The 'F_Hair Dryer' is outfitted with a funnel exhaust that can be moved, shifted and repositioned to make it suitable for drying all portions of one's locks with efficiency. Traditional blow dryers have a design that puts a lot of stress on the hands and wrist in order to direct the hot air in the desired direction. The 'F_Hair Dryer' aims to alleviate this occurrence with a design that's truly meant to be [functional and more ergonomic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-hair-styling-tool). The 'F_Hair Dryer' is the design work of FONDFORM and is seen in both black and white color styles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flexible Blow Dryers:** Hair care brands can develop more flexible and ergonomic blow dryers for consumers who value comfort and efficiency. - **Funnel Exhaust Design:** Innovative companies can create blow dryers with a funnel exhaust that can be repositioned and adjusted to accommodate different hair lengths and styles. - **Ergonomic Design:** Manufacturers can incorporate more ergonomic features into their hair dryer products to minimize stress and promote comfort during use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hair Care:** Hair care brands and manufacturers can benefit from incorporating innovative and ergonomic features into their hair dryer product lines. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can seize the opportunity to innovate in the hair dryer market with designs that are both functional and stylish. - **Retail:** Retailers can cater to consumer demand for more ergonomic and efficient hair dryers by carrying a variety of flexible and adjustable models from different hair care brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conceptual Hands-Free Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillar-handsfree.md) - [Powerful Sci-Fi Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualmotor-hair-dryer.md) - [Assistive One-Handed Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-hairdryer.md) - [Adaptive Hair Dryer Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilot-ai-hair-dryer.md) - [Tubular Bathroom Body Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-spa.md) - [Ultra-Fast Near-Silent Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highspeed-hair-dryer.md) - [Upright Handsfree Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-hair-dryer.md) - [Air-Powered Hair Styling Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-nextgeneration-airwrap.md) - [R-Shaped Hairdryer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersonic-r-1.md)