How Much Does It Cost to Run a Hair Straightener in Nova Scotia? (2026)
Flat irons and curling irons heat quickly to a set temperature and then cycle, so they average only 30 to 150 watts in use. Their cost is negligible.
A typical hair straightener (60 W) costs C$0.012 per hour, or about C$0.092 per month at 0.25 hours a day in Nova Scotia. Cheap to run
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low 30 W | C$0.006 | C$0.002 | C$0.046 | C$0.56 |
| Typical 60 W | C$0.012 | C$0.003 | C$0.092 | C$1.12 |
| High 150 W | C$0.031 | C$0.008 | C$0.23 | C$2.80 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 0.25 h/day ≈ 5 kWh per year.
One day of a hair straightener (1.4 kWh) is the same electricity as
- 8.0km in an electric car
- 14hours of TV
- 32hours of a laptop
- 160hours of an LED bulb
In Nova Scotia, with electricity at 20.5¢ per kWh (source: Hydro-Québec 2025 comparison, 2025-04), a typical hair straightener costs C$0.012 per hour and about C$1.12 per year at 0.25 hours a day. That is about 46% more than the national average for Canada (C$0.063 per month), because electricity in Nova Scotia costs 20.5¢ per kWh against 14.0¢ nationally. Each C$1.00 of electricity buys roughly 81.4 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a hair straightener
- Turn it off as soon as you finish. Leaving it on is the only meaningful cost, and a fire risk.
- Use the lowest temperature that works for your hair.
- Straighten dry hair. Damp hair takes longer and damages more.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a hair straightener use?
Around 0.015 kWh per 15 minute session, a fraction of a cent.
Does a straightener use power when on but idle?
Yes, it cycles to hold temperature, similar to in-use draw.
Are high-wattage straighteners more expensive to run?
Not meaningfully. Session times are short.
Cost by region
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Canadian provinces
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- Hair Dryer1,800 W typical
- Electric Toothbrush Charger1 W typical
- Heated Towel Rail150 W typical
- Bathroom Exhaust Fan30 W typical
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