# Temperature-Setting Hair Dryers 'Dial' is a Reimagined Hair Dryer with Customizable Settings By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-hair-dryer References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/54146181/Dial_hair-dryer?tracking_source=curated_galleries_list) & [hwajinock.creatorlink.net](http://hwajinock.creatorlink.net/) 'Dial' is a reimagined hair dryer that offers more temperature options than the standard "hot" or "cool" settings. The conventional design of a hair dryer doesn't take into account the wider opportunity for use the device possesses. Although the standard "hot" setting is ideal for an adult, it could seriously burn a child or pet, resulting in the common but much slower technique of towel-drying. Dial features [advanced temperature control settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newbe-styling-station), enabling the device to be deemed appropriate for a wider range of tasks. Through Dial, it becomes possible to set the device's temperature to better suit appropriate and changing situations. In addition to its customizable properties, Dial features a sleek and design-oriented form, deviating from the traditional facade to achieve a more [sculptural bathroom staple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersonic-r-1), any homeowner would want to display. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Temperature Control Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop temperature control devices for various applications beyond hair dryers. - **Customizable Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable appliances that can be adjusted to suit different needs and situations. - **Safety-enhanced Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products with advanced safety features, such as adjustable temperature settings, to prevent accidents and injuries. ### Where This Applies - **Hair Care Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new hair care products that incorporate temperature control for better user experience and safety. - **Home Appliance Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate customizable features into home appliances to offer personalized solutions for consumers. - **Product Design Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine functionality with aesthetic appeal to create design-oriented products that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hygienic At-Home Hand Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-towel-hand-dryer.md) - [Intelligent Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-aire-iq.md) - [Assistive One-Handed Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-hairdryer.md) - [Tubular Bathroom Body Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-spa.md) - [Multifunctional Styling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conairs-new-infiniti-pro-2in1.md) - [Scalp-Caring Smart Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-supersonic-nural.md) - [Mounted Handsfree Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assist-hair-dryer.md) - [Multi-Function Hair Stylers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinitipro-digitalaire1.md) - [Personalized Connected Stylers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-airwrap-id.md)