Please recommend your hair dryer? Is 30 dollar one same as 70 dollar one?

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Anonymous wrote:There's definitely a difference, and you do get what you pay for. The cheaper dryers destroy your hair.

I have BaByliss Pro https://babylisspro.com/dryers

HOW?

I'm curious as well. Any dryer is just a heating element and a fan, what does a cheap one do that destroys you hair vs an expensive one?

I’m sure there’s no shortage of hooey about ionization that could be relayed, but I do think the expensive ones work better. Their heat settings seam more reliable, not just scorching/cold. They’re better about directing air and preventing hair from being sucked in. IME, they do work quickly and induce less frizz, but perhaps that’s imagined. The one I have is GHD, not their top of the line, but cost something like $100. We were replacing a $30 drug store model, and have been pleased with the performance in comparison. I use it with a paddle brush.

That Revlon thing definitely damages hair. Hot air is too close to the hair, and the bristles pull too much. The bristles also melt and bend if the hot brush is set down. Then the brush yanks hair even worse.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's definitely a difference, and you do get what you pay for. The cheaper dryers destroy your hair.

I have BaByliss Pro https://babylisspro.com/dryers

HOW?

I'm curious as well. Any dryer is just a heating element and a fan, what does a cheap one do that destroys you hair vs an expensive one?

I’m sure there’s no shortage of hooey about ionization that could be relayed, but I do think the expensive ones work better. Their heat settings seam more reliable, not just scorching/cold. They’re better about directing air and preventing hair from being sucked in. IME, they do work quickly and induce less frizz, but perhaps that’s imagined. The one I have is GHD, not their top of the line, but cost something like $100. We were replacing a $30 drug store model, and have been pleased with the performance in comparison. I use it with a paddle brush.

That Revlon thing definitely damages hair. Hot air is too close to the hair, and the bristles pull too much. The bristles also melt and bend if the hot brush is set down. Then the brush yanks hair even worse.

Anyone use the Revlon hair brush on low heat? I know it takes longer.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's definitely a difference, and you do get what you pay for. The cheaper dryers destroy your hair.

I have BaByliss Pro https://babylisspro.com/dryers

HOW?

I'm curious as well. Any dryer is just a heating element and a fan, what does a cheap one do that destroys you hair vs an expensive one?

I’m sure there’s no shortage of hooey about ionization that could be relayed, but I do think the expensive ones work better. Their heat settings seam more reliable, not just scorching/cold. They’re better about directing air and preventing hair from being sucked in. IME, they do work quickly and induce less frizz, but perhaps that’s imagined. The one I have is GHD, not their top of the line, but cost something like $100. We were replacing a $30 drug store model, and have been pleased with the performance in comparison. I use it with a paddle brush.

That Revlon thing definitely damages hair. Hot air is too close to the hair, and the bristles pull too much. The bristles also melt and bend if the hot brush is set down. Then the brush yanks hair even worse.

Anyone use the Revlon hair brush on low heat? I know it takes longer.

I did, liked it at first, but not long term.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's definitely a difference, and you do get what you pay for. The cheaper dryers destroy your hair.

I have BaByliss Pro https://babylisspro.com/dryers

HOW?

I'm curious as well. Any dryer is just a heating element and a fan, what does a cheap one do that destroys you hair vs an expensive one?

I’m sure there’s no shortage of hooey about ionization that could be relayed, but I do think the expensive ones work better. Their heat settings seam more reliable, not just scorching/cold. They’re better about directing air and preventing hair from being sucked in. IME, they do work quickly and induce less frizz, but perhaps that’s imagined. The one I have is GHD, not their top of the line, but cost something like $100. We were replacing a $30 drug store model, and have been pleased with the performance in comparison. I use it with a paddle brush.

That Revlon thing definitely damages hair. Hot air is too close to the hair, and the bristles pull too much. The bristles also melt and bend if the hot brush is set down. Then the brush yanks hair even worse.

Anyone use the Revlon hair brush on low heat? I know it takes longer.

I did, liked it at first, but not long term.

Anybody used the new T3 air brush duo? It is more expensive than Revlon but has several heat settings and speeds and smaller.

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Absolutely not. There are lots of mid range (non dyson) options like rusk, babyliss, etc…all at ulta

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I love the Revlon one. I use 1/2 warm and finish with cool.

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I got the dyson a couple of years ago and I love it. I have a cheaper one (ionizing and ceramic whatnots, but definitely not a babyliss, I think it was in the $50-70 range) in our guest bathroom and I used it on my daughter the other day and stopped half way to grab my dyson.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's definitely a difference, and you do get what you pay for. The cheaper dryers destroy your hair.

I have BaByliss Pro https://babylisspro.com/dryers

HOW?

I'm curious as well. Any dryer is just a heating element and a fan, what does a cheap one do that destroys you hair vs an expensive one?

I’m sure there’s no shortage of hooey about ionization that could be relayed, but I do think the expensive ones work better. Their heat settings seam more reliable, not just scorching/cold. They’re better about directing air and preventing hair from being sucked in. IME, they do work quickly and induce less frizz, but perhaps that’s imagined. The one I have is GHD, not their top of the line, but cost something like $100. We were replacing a $30 drug store model, and have been pleased with the performance in comparison. I use it with a paddle brush.

That Revlon thing definitely damages hair. Hot air is too close to the hair, and the bristles pull too much. The bristles also melt and bend if the hot brush is set down. Then the brush yanks hair even worse.

Anyone use the Revlon hair brush on low heat? I know it takes longer.

The most important thing to remember when using this tool is to first dry your hair 80-90% (air dry or blow dryer), then use the revlon hair brush as a finishing tool otherwise it will fry your hair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's definitely a difference, and you do get what you pay for. The cheaper dryers destroy your hair.

I have BaByliss Pro https://babylisspro.com/dryers

HOW?

I'm curious as well. Any dryer is just a heating element and a fan, what does a cheap one do that destroys you hair vs an expensive one?

I’m sure there’s no shortage of hooey about ionization that could be relayed, but I do think the expensive ones work better. Their heat settings seam more reliable, not just scorching/cold. They’re better about directing air and preventing hair from being sucked in. IME, they do work quickly and induce less frizz, but perhaps that’s imagined. The one I have is GHD, not their top of the line, but cost something like $100. We were replacing a $30 drug store model, and have been pleased with the performance in comparison. I use it with a paddle brush.

I would LOVE to see a study on this. In my opinion there are only a few variables in hair dryers: 1) Temperature, 2) Air Velocity, 3) Flow (i.e. laminar vs. turbulent). I suspect that better hair dryers have more accurate temperature and air velocity settings as well as air flow that tends to be more laminar (flows predictably in one direction). The last one I bet is really key for what people claim gives them less frizz. All the stuff about ions/ ceramic / tourmaline... is generally hogwash unless they contribute in some way to the control of the 3 major variables.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's definitely a difference, and you do get what you pay for. The cheaper dryers destroy your hair.

I have BaByliss Pro https://babylisspro.com/dryers

HOW?

I'm curious as well. Any dryer is just a heating element and a fan, what does a cheap one do that destroys you hair vs an expensive one?

I’m sure there’s no shortage of hooey about ionization that could be relayed, but I do think the expensive ones work better. Their heat settings seam more reliable, not just scorching/cold. They’re better about directing air and preventing hair from being sucked in. IME, they do work quickly and induce less frizz, but perhaps that’s imagined. The one I have is GHD, not their top of the line, but cost something like $100. We were replacing a $30 drug store model, and have been pleased with the performance in comparison. I use it with a paddle brush.

I would LOVE to see a study on this. In my opinion there are only a few variables in hair dryers: 1) Temperature, 2) Air Velocity, 3) Flow (i.e. laminar vs. turbulent). I suspect that better hair dryers have more accurate temperature and air velocity settings as well as air flow that tends to be more laminar (flows predictably in one direction). The last one I bet is really key for what people claim gives them less frizz. All the stuff about ions/ ceramic / tourmaline... is generally hogwash unless they contribute in some way to the control of the 3 major variables.

Agree, but I doubt we'll ever see a study. With small electric appliances, there's just always some junk out there. Like the hand mixer I bought in desperation at one point. It had a dial with speed settings, but they were all really fast, so in practice it was too fast or off. I doubt the cost of a cheap hairdryer has changed in the last twenty years, which can only mean the quality has gone down.

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I am sure there is a difference between a $25-30 hair dryer and $100=150 (like T3 etc).

The quality feels better. I am sure Dyson hair dryer is great and they have name recognition
but $400 seems steep to be 4 times better for just a hair dryer.
At least the Airwrap has a dryer and other tools if you use them.

[Anonymous]

LOL at the people recommending Babyliss, those are the exact same dryers as Conair, just repackaged into something prettier!

I have a Rusk W8less and love it, I also really liked the T3 when I had it, but the Rusk was significantly cheaper.

Do NOT get the Revlon thing, it will fry the hell out of your hair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's definitely a difference, and you do get what you pay for. The cheaper dryers destroy your hair.

I have BaByliss Pro https://babylisspro.com/dryers

HOW?

I'm curious as well. Any dryer is just a heating element and a fan, what does a cheap one do that destroys you hair vs an expensive one?

I’m sure there’s no shortage of hooey about ionization that could be relayed, but I do think the expensive ones work better. Their heat settings seam more reliable, not just scorching/cold. They’re better about directing air and preventing hair from being sucked in. IME, they do work quickly and induce less frizz, but perhaps that’s imagined. The one I have is GHD, not their top of the line, but cost something like $100. We were replacing a $30 drug store model, and have been pleased with the performance in comparison. I use it with a paddle brush.

That Revlon thing definitely damages hair. Hot air is too close to the hair, and the bristles pull too much. The bristles also melt and bend if the hot brush is set down. Then the brush yanks hair even worse.

Anyone use the Revlon hair brush on low heat? I know it takes longer.

It takes FOREVER on low.

[Anonymous]

I like my Chi compact hair dryer. It is lightweight, quiet, and fast. It is so much easier to blow out my hair with a compact dryer. I have small hands.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LOL at the people recommending Babyliss, those are the exact same dryers as Conair, just repackaged into something prettier!

I have a Rusk W8less and love it, I also really liked the T3 when I had it, but the Rusk was significantly cheaper.

Do NOT get the Revlon thing, it will fry the hell out of your hair.

Looks like the T3 on sale and Rusk W8less can be close to the same price. Not sure Rusk W8less goes on sale but it does have good reviews.