# Dual-Use Hair Dryers The Hair and Hand Dryer Brings Convenience to the Bathroom By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-dryer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/09/02/a-safer-way-to-dry-your-hands-and-hair/) Designed by Jaewan Choi, the Hair and Hand Dryer provides an effective dual-purpose appliance for consumers to use in their bathroom. Combining a hair dryer as well as a hand dryer, the Hair and Hand Dryer is designed to be affixed onto the wall and used in place of a towel to dry one's hands. When it's needed as a hair dryer, the [rechargeable unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-aire-iq) removes from the holster and is easily held in the hand. When hands are placed below it when docked, the appliance will automatically blast a stream of hot air to dry hands in a hygienic manner. The exceptional design of the Hair and Hand Dryer makes the hair dryer a [more versatile piece of equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ionic-multistyler-dryer) to keep in one's bathroom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dual-use Appliances:** Combining different functionalities into one device creates convenience and saves space. - **Hygienic Household Products:** Incorporating hygiene features into everyday items improves cleanliness and reduces the need for additional products. - **Multi-functional Bathroom Solutions:** Developing products that serve multiple purposes in the bathroom streamlines the consumer experience and enhances efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** Integrating multiple functionalities into home appliances offers opportunities for innovation and improved user experience. - **Personal Care Products:** Creating hybrid personal care products that cater to different needs enhances convenience for consumers. - **Smart Bathroom Technologies:** Incorporating smart features and automation into bathroom products revolutionizes the way individuals interact with their personal spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mounted Handsfree Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assist-hair-dryer.md) - [Hygienic At-Home Hand Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-towel-hand-dryer.md) - [Conceptual Hands-Free Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillar-handsfree.md) - [Tubular Bathroom Body Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-spa.md) - [Assistive One-Handed Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-hairdryer.md) - [Powerful Sci-Fi Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualmotor-hair-dryer.md) - [Speedy Bathhouse Body Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-same-time-body-dryer.md) - [Multi-Tasking Blowdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duet-blowdry.md) - [Upright Handsfree Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-hair-dryer.md)