Energy Stars.(Barbar Eco 8000 Blow Dryer, Vidal Sassoon EcoStyle Energy Efficient Dryer, Rusk Go Green Blow Dryer)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)

Byline: STEPHANIE TWEITO JACOB

Energy Stars

Energy-guzzling blow-dryers are the SUVs of the beauty world, so it stands to reason that companies are now coming out with more environmentally friendly versions. Barbar Eco 8000 Blow Dryer, Vidal Sassoon EcoStyle Energy Efficient Dryer, and Rusk Go Green Blow Dryer use less energy than standard tools and dry hair faster, thanks to designs that allow for high airflow. "These dryers do use lower amounts of power," says Sean McGinnis, director of the green engineering program at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia. "The environmental benefits are small, but any improvement is a step in …