Drying hoods
- Datei: 1933 C02-0022 Haatrockenanlage Protos 1933.jpg
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)
- Datei: 1965 C02-0083 Trockenhaube 1965 2.jpg
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)
- Datei: 1966 C02-0083 Trockenhaube 1966 2.jpg
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)
- Datei: 1967 C02-0121 Trockenhaube 1967.jpg
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)
- Datei: 1968 C02-0121 Trockenhaube 1968.jpg
The automatically inflated plastic hood could be adjusted using a drawstring to suit every hair style and head size. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives) 
Following use, the collapsible drying hood could be stored in the luxury bag with accessory pouch. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives)
- Datei: 1978 C02-0096 Schwebehaube 1978.jpg
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) - Datei: 1976 C02-0121 Schwebehaube 1976.jpg
The new fashionable colors of the drying hood: smoky topaz and yellow. Welcome to the wild 70s. (Source: BSH Corporate Archives)
