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Need advice on Professional Grade Hair Dryers (ionic/tourmaline)
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Anonymous
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OK, I have had it with buying a new blow dryer at Traget every 6 months to a year. I am taking the plunge and buying a professional blow dryer. I have long (very) straight hair that isnt frizzy but can get flat. I have a lot of hair and its takes a "regular" hairdryer a long time to dry (hence why tey burn out every 6 months to a year) but my hair can easily looks flat and thin in humidity. Also, I am always sweating by the time I am done blowing it dry so have to wait to apply make-up.
I have done a little research on-line. I'd rather not spend over $150 (so a T3 is out) so if its lasts 3 years I will have spent my money wisely, but there are lots of great ones under that that I have seen on-line. I found one site that reviews them and one site, www.folica.com where they list their top 10 sellers with reviews. Sounds like Babyliss, Sedu, Solia, and Chi are some of the best. Still, I'd rather rely on you all than unknown site reviewers who could be company reps for all I know. 
So, ladies, who has a professional style blow dryer? Which one? Where did you buy it (prefer on-line)? Like and dislike why? |
Anonymous
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I have a Babyliss Pro Carrera that I bought at Folica for $60 three years ago. I was looking to upgrade my Revlon but to not spend more than $100. I can really tell the difference between the two. I have wavy/curly hair down to the middle of my back that I straighten in the winter, the dryer does wonders.
I love the cold shot button, it really does deliver cold air. I love the way it feels, it's covered in something so it does not look or feel plasticky. The buttons are located in a spot where one can easily turn the dryer off accidentally, it took some getting used to but I finally managed to learn how to avoid that. The nozzle falls off easily, I put a piece of postcard around the dryer to fasten it better. Other than that, it was money well spent. |
Anonymous
| I have an Elchin. I have no idea how much it costs, but its worth every penny. I've had it for about two years and haven't noticed any difference in the power it puts out. I also have dropped it at least 20 times with no ill effect. If its under $150, I would definitely recommend it for you. |
Anonymous
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I know this is a bit of a tangent, but have you tried a special hair towel? I use Aquis towels and they really do reduce the drying time. DD has one, too, as she hates the noise of a dryer. On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Aquis-Microfiber-Towel-Lisse-39-Inches/dp/B000AM82GM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1264017558&sr=8-1
I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who breaks a sweat drying her hair! |
Anonymous
OP here. Thanks for the two recs. I will look at both. Last PP - Yes, I use the special ultra absorbent towel. Have done so for years. I really do have thinck hair and do everything I can to hurry the drying process. The towel helps but not a ton. The dryness of the winter air helps too.
Funny, my DD (6) hates having her hair dried as well,both noise and heat, too but she wants long hair. I told her choose - short hair and no blow drying or long hair and deal with the blow drier. She picked the torture of the blow dryer. Hmmm... guess she is going to be a "suffer for beauty" type.
Yes, the blow dryer makes me so darn hot!! I run "hot" anyway regardless of my weight, the time of year, what I am wearing... I have to blow dry either nude or in undies only. I hate if I am too rushed because make-up will melt off AS I am applying it and I have to wash my hair every day or it looks greasy (its blond). I do use the dry shampoos sometimes but generally like to shower every morning. I hear the better dryers really help with the heat issue. |
Anonymous
| Another thing you want to look at is getting a quiet dryer, especially for your daughter. At 36 I have the hearing of a 50 year old, and I'm sure that years of hair dryers probably didn't help. |
Anonymous
| I had the FHI hair dryer for about 18 months before it blew up. It did dry my hair much faster but after a year of use my hairdresser was mad because my hair was too dried out. Now I have the CHI which I bought on Amazon for around $75. Drying time seems about the same but it doesn't feel as hot. I guess we'll see after a few months if my hair is still dry. |
Anonymous
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I had the same problem with my hair and decided on a CHI blowdryer about a year ago. My stylist told me hers has lasted forever, despite daily use and dropping it numerous times. Like you, I got tired of buying a new 2x/year at Target too!
I love mine, also got it at Amazon.com for around $80. You can find better CHIs for more, but this was about one up from the base model (it's black, not red). I have never had it overheat, it dries my thick hair faster than any other dryer came close, and it is great for smoothing my hair. I style using the blow dryer and a bristle brush, so it's doubly important to me to have a great hair dryer. I haven't regretted the $80 a bit! Good luck! |
Anonymous
| I have a Solis that I have used since 2006 or 2007. They last a few years. |
Anonymous
| I have a black CHI that works well. I bought it at ULTA for around $100. |
Anonymous
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I got sick of Conair dryers dying, but was too much of a cheapskate to buy an expensive dryer. I therefore bought a Remington brand dryer based on consumer reviews.
That was two years ago and I've been very happy with it. It has good power and I like it much more than all those Conairs. |
Anonymous
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I bought a T3 Bespoke Tourmaline dryer brand new, in box, on ebay for $100. I like it a LOT. There were tons of them on ebay - lots of beauty supply type store on there, oddly - so check it out.
The hot is CRAZY hot but the medium and cool and cold shot work well. I think it dries faster than my old Conair and it's MUCH quieter. I also don't feel so hot and sweaty I think my hair looks better but it coul dbe all in my mind... |