In order to assembly internal components of the hairdryer an access hatch (222) is provided in the inner wall (220) of the handle (20). This enables the fan unit (70) to be positioned and wiring that connects the fan unit (70), the heater (80), control buttons (62), (64) and PCB (75) to the cable (50) to be connected simply and with relative speed. The heater (80) and PCB (75) are located around the duct (310) which is inserted into the body (30), the wiring is connected and the access hatch (222) is placed over the corresponding hole (224) in the inner wall (220) of the handle (20). The side wall (350) seals the first end (32) of the body (30). This stops both two things, fluid being entrained into the primary fluid flow path (400) at the first end (32) of the body and fluid that has been processed by the fan unit (70) from exiting the body (30) at the first end (32).

In the example shown with respect to Figures 5 , 6 and 7 the control buttons (62) on the handle are on the side of the handle that faces the fluid outlet (340).

The hatch (222) needs to be of a size large enough to enable wiring connections to be made to the electrical components and can be at any location around the handle. The hatch may extend for the whole length of the inner wall (220) and is locatable at any orientation around the inner wall (220).

Referring now particular for Figures 3 , 4a and 5 to 7 , the construction of the handle will be discussed. The handle (20) has an outer wall (200) and an inner wall (220). The inner wall (220) is a duct which surrounds and defines a primary fluid flow path (400) through the hairdryer. The outer wall (200) includes a grippable portion and in this example, includes the primary inlet (40) into the primary fluid flow path (400). Within the inner (220) wall, an insulating layer of material (212) is provided. The insulating layer is a foam or a felt and insulates the handle from noise produced by the fan unit (70), heat produced by the operation of the hairdryer, vibrations caused by the fan unit and noise produced within the hairdryer by the flow of fluid through the primary fluid flow path (400).

Alternatively or additionally, insulating layer of material (212) is provided between the outer wall (210) and inner wall (220). This is described in relation to FIG. 8A .

As a minimum, the insulating material (212) is positioned around the fan unit (70) and preferably around the access hatch (222). However, it is preferred that the insulating material (212) is substantially continuous around the inner (220) wall and extends for the length of the inner wall (220) of the handle as this has the most impact on insulating the handle. The insulating material (212) may also extend around the primary inlet (40) to reduce any noise produced directly by fluid being drawn into the primary fluid flow path (400).

In this example, the outer wall (200) includes the primary fluid inlet (40); however it is not essential that the outer wall extends over the entire length of the inner wall (20). The outer wall (200) should extend over the access hatch (222) and the region of the handle (20) that contains the fan unit (70) for insulation purposes and for aesthetic and safety reasons to both hide and prevent access to the access hatch (222) by a user. In the event that the outer wall (200) does not extend the entire length of the inner wall (220), then either the inner wall (220) would comprise the inlet (40) at its' distal end from the junction (90) with the body (30) or a separate inlet body attachable to the outer wall (200) and/or inner wall (220) could be provided.

The outer wall (200) is positioned with respect to the inner wall (220) and then secured in place. The outer wall (200) is for example, secured by plasma welding as this prevents user removal and thus access to sensitive components and also provides a clean join. Figures 8a and 8b show an alternate hair care appliance having a similar primary inlet (540). In this example, the hair care appliance is a hot styling brush (500) and it has a handle (520) and a detachable head (530) which is attachable at the distal end (522) of the handle (520) to the primary inlet (540).