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  "textContent": "Weddings, holidays and nights out are driving a UK “blow dry surge,” with salon energy use jumping by up to 34% on peak days, according to new Uswitch Business Energy research. The study asked consumers which occasions they’d be most likely to get their hair professionally styled for, ranking the top ten Blow Dry Days of the calendar year. Top 10 ‘Blow Dry Days’ of 2026 Attending a wedding Before going on holiday Night out with friends Christmas celebrations New Year’s Eve Valentine’s Day August Bank Holiday weekend Graduation Early May Bank Holiday weekend Wimbledon Uswitch Business Energy analysis found that, when scaled across a fully booked salon, electricity consumption from blow dries alone can reach an estimated 18.3 kWh per day, equivalent to running a washing machine around 36 times, compared to 13.7 kWh on a typical trading day. With summer weddings, graduations and bank holiday peaks approaching, the findings highlight the growing operational challenge salons face in managing rising energy demand during high-footfall periods. Expert Tips to Help Salons Cut Down on Energy Waste: Reduce hot water use Hot water can be one of the biggest energy drains in a salon, especially with frequent hair washing. Installing water-saving showerheads or flow …",
  "title": "“Blow Dry Days” Spark 34% Spike in Salon Energy Use"
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