Last updated: August 10, 2026 · 5 min read
The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq uses 1300W, the Föhn PrecisionAir 1400W. At an average electricity price of about €0,26 per kWh (August 2026), 10 minutes with the airstyler costs roughly 5.6 cents, and 10 minutes of blow-drying about 6 cents. Over a year, with daily use, you're looking at a few tens of euros a year, well below the cost of weekly hairdresser visits.
In short
- Airstyler Pro Ceramiq: 1300W. Föhn PrecisionAir: 1400W. AirStraight: 1300W.
- At about €0,26 per kWh (August 2026 average), 10 minutes with the airstyler costs roughly 5.6 cents.
- The formula: (wattage / 1000) x hours of use x price per kWh = cost per session.
- Electricity prices vary by provider and contract, so this is an estimate, not a fixed amount.
- With 10 minutes of daily use, you're looking at roughly €20 a year.
Below, you'll learn how to quickly calculate the cost for your own use, and how that compares to other styling routines.
How many watts do the Ace & Taylor styling tools use?
The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq and the AirStraight both use 1300W, the Föhn PrecisionAir 1400W. These figures are listed in the technical specifications on the product pages and apply regardless of the color or model you choose.
Wattage tells you the maximum power draw, not necessarily how long you actually run the device at full power. Most sessions use a mix of settings, and most people don't run a tool continuously on the highest setting.
How do you calculate power consumption per use?
The formula is simple: (wattage divided by 1000) times the number of hours used, times the price per kWh. For the airstyler, that's 1300 / 1000 = 1.3 kWh per hour of full use. At 10 minutes (a sixth of an hour), you land at about 0.22 kWh.
At an average electricity price of about €0,26 per kWh in August 2026, 10 minutes with the airstyler comes to roughly 5.6 cents. For the hair dryer (1400W), that's slightly higher, around 6 cents for 10 minutes. Keep in mind: electricity prices vary by provider, contract, and timing, so this is an estimate based on a current average, not a fixed rate.
What does it cost per year, and how does that compare to other options?
With 10 minutes of daily use, based on the calculation above, you land somewhere between €15 and €25 a year in electricity, depending on your energy contract. That's a fraction of what you'd spend on regular hairdresser visits for a wash-and-blow-dry treatment, which in the Netherlands range from about €25 to €80 per visit, depending on the salon and hair length.
So the biggest cost factor with a styling tool isn't the electricity itself, it's the purchase price and how long the device lasts. A fully ceramic-coated curling attachment, like on the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq, is less prone to wear than a thin spray coating, which plays into how long you actually benefit from that investment.
Frequently asked questions
Does blow-drying with the Föhn PrecisionAir use a lot of power?
No. At 1400W and an average 10-minute session, you're looking at a few cents per use, depending on your current electricity price.
Does an airstyler use more power than a regular hair dryer?
The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq (1300W) actually uses slightly less power than the Föhn PrecisionAir (1400W), though total consumption per session also depends on how long you use the device.
Does a higher heat setting use more power than a lower one?
Yes, a higher heat setting generally draws more power than a lower one, although the difference per session is relatively small compared to other household appliances.
How do I calculate my own electricity costs for styling?
Use the formula (wattage / 1000) x hours of use x your current kWh price. You'll find your own kWh rate on your energy bill or in your provider's app.
Low electricity costs, but an investment that pays for itself.
The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq costs just a few cents in electricity per use, while the fully ceramic-coated curling attachment (instead of a thin spray layer) is built to last longer, backed by a 2-year warranty.
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Written by the Ace & Taylor Team, based on questions customers ask before buying a styling tool.
