Drying hoods

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  Siemens began producing home appliances under the “Protos” brand name in 1925. The Protos Express hair drying system from 1933 with drying hood in nickel- or chromium-plated design was aimed primarily at professional users. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives)
  
  

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  From the chromium-plated 12 kg metal drying hood to the automatically inflatable 1.8 kg double-walled plastic hood. By 1965, the Siemens Rapid drying hood was small enough to be used in private homes. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives)
  
  

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  Powered by a quiet induction motor, the temperature of the air flow could be adjusted variably. An infuser integrated in the pearl white plastic housing ensured a pleasant aroma. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives)
  
  

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  The Rapid drying hood was available in “blue” and “rosé” variants. The housing was mounted either on a collapsible and height adjustable floor stand or on an adjustable wall mounting. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives)
  
  

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  The automatically inflated plastic hood could be adjusted using a drawstring to suit every hair style and head size. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives)

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  Following use, the collapsible drying hood could be stored in the luxury bag with accessory pouch. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives)
  
  

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  The “floating” drying hood was developed in 1978 thanks to the revolutionary air cushion principle. The stand was no longer necessary, and the drying hood allowed extensive freedom of movement, in the radius of the 3.5 meter long supply cable. “Very practical for traveling”. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives)

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  The new fashionable colors of the drying hood: smoky topaz and yellow. Welcome to the wild 70s. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives)