When the Early Hairdryers Looked Like Crazy Robots, 1910-1930

In 1890 the first hairdryer was invented by French stylist Alexander Godefroy.

Blow dryers were invented in the late 19th century. The first model was created by Alexander F. “Beau” Godefroy in his salon in France in 1890.

His invention was a large, seated version that consisted of a bonnet that attached to the chimney pipe of a gas stove.

Godefoy invented it for use in his hair salon in France, and it was not portable or handheld. It could only be used by having the person sit underneath it.

Around 1915, hairdryers began to go on the market in handheld form. This was due to innovations by National Stamping and Electricworks under the white cross-brand, and later U.S. Racine Universal Motor Company and the Hamilton Beach Co., which allowed the dryer to be small enough to be held by hand...

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