Revlon dryer -- I was a big fan
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Anonymous
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I've used the Revlon round dryer that everyone loves for a few years now and I've always loved it too. I've recommended it to so many people and I really get the enthusiasm for it. But it's clear now that over time it really fried my hair and I just can't use it any longer. I have breakage and damage that I'm going to have to work to repair.
I've never wanted to invest that much in a dryer, but I'm seriously thinking of getting the Dyson that everyone talks about. But is it really any better/less damaging? If so, I think it will be worth it over the long run. If not, I don't want to waste the money. Can people who have had experience with both weigh in and help me decide? Also, I don't need a lot of extra attachments and I got overwhelmed looking at a couple of places that carry it. Is it possible to get just the round brush/dryer from Dyson, or do you have to buy a whole kit with a lot of attachments? Thank you! |
Anonymous
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Short answer is no, it isn’t a good replacement.
Yes you must purchase everything it comes with. You can’t “just” get the round brush. Total waste of stuff and space. As a curly/frizzy haired person, I didn’t get the tension I needed for that smooth bouncy blowout the revlon delivered. The dyson did a very meh job. Certainly not worth the $500 If you want the low damage and still a great blowout, use a regular round brush and the original dyson dryer |
Anonymous
| Why do you think the revlon dryer is causing breakage and damage that a regular hair dryer would not? I don't think the Dyson is going to work a miracle for you. How often do you blow dry your hair? |
Anonymous
Good question Op. Perhaps less blow drying is really the solution? Maybe only blow out once per month, otherwise, best for your hair to not use heat. Do you also dye it? |
Anonymous
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Yes the revlon dryer is well known for destroying hair. Less heat is always the answer.
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Anonymous
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This was a good piece in the NY Times that compared the two:
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/dyson-airwrap-vs-revlon-one-step/ |
Anonymous
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Revlon came out with a new version of the dryer that has lower heat settings.
Check out this blog that compares a lot of the major ones at different price points https://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2022/03/the-blow-dry-brush-comparison-and-which-one-i-loved-the-most/ |
Anonymous
| I just use a regular blow dryer & brush. Have you considered that? I’ve been doing it for decades and have healthy hair. |
Anonymous
A regular dryer won't straighten curly hair without an obscene amount of.product |
Anonymous
| I use the Dry Bar double shot. I have used it on one side of my hair and the Revlon on the other. It's definitely not as hot. I like the look it gives and it's only $120 versus $500. |
Anonymous
| This thread is funny because I thought it was just me! I used the one step Revlon for years, same thing as PP. I also told everyone I knew to buy one. But my hair became so unhealthy. I switched to the Dyson air wrap and using Oribe shampoo about 6 months ago and my hair is SO MUCH better! |
Anonymous
| You need better product to protect your hair from heat damage. Are you using anything now? |
Anonymous
Yes, effective use of the Revlon or any dryer is as follows: 1) towel dry hair, then air dry for as long as possible. You don't want your hair to be very wet at all 2) add a heat protecting hair product, lightly 3) Use Revlon on cool heat, dry in sections from bottom to the top (clipping top sections up while you dry the bottom, etc). It sounds like a lot, but once you have a routine it's very easy and not too time consuming. |
Anonymous
| Dyson sells a straightening comb attachment for its regular hair dryer. The attachment is about $25 at Sephora. Life changing for me. |
Anonymous
+1 And don't dry your hair every day. I do it twice a week and have not seen any damage. |