I had no idea there even WERE $300 hair dyers. We have a 3-speed, 3-heat setting Conair that is so old I don’t even remember when I got it. Until older D moved out a few years back, 2 long-haired people used it regularly and I with my short hair use it daily. It’s at least 10 years old, but probably closer to 15. The one I had before this one was a Conair that I’d had since college. I don’t see the need to spend all kinds of money when a Target/Walmart brand can hold up so well.
I just recently (after much research) bought a BaByliss PRO Nano Titanium Mid-Size Hair Dryer. Was able to get a very good price from jet.com. It works really well.
I like that Dyson has a few patent applications pending.
B-) Tested the “hair care appliance” at the local Needless Markup today. It is awesome.
I wonder if some of us use our dryers differently than others. I have bought the Conairs at Target for years and they last a year or maybe two before they burn out.
I try to clean the filter cover regularly but perhaps having long thick hair, my usage shortens the life of the unit compared to everyone who says they just use a $20 dryer for years. Obviously if I could do that I would.
I saw a babyliss in Ulta today on sale and it was so light! That is one of my top requirements now I realize.
My Conair is ready to kick the bucket… It is 18 years old. I doubt they make them like this anymore!
Anyone try the Croc Greenion? A stylist friend swears by it for reducing frizz and end damage. I’m wondering about trying it, though their return policies are strict and their prices high.
How do you know that a $100 plus hair dryer will last longer than the $20-$30 ones.
Just saying!
@lglooo
No, they are not all the same. Brands like T3, Drybar, Babyliss, dry your hair much faster, are quieter, and even though they are powerful, there is less damage to the hair due to the technology like tourmaline or ionic.
@thumper1 Oh believe me I have had that thought! Probably why I’ve stuck to the cheap dryers. It’s tempting to say that higher prices imply better quality.
I do think that a professional dryer has to be built to last. The question is, are these professional quality?
My Rusk dryer is more expensive than the drug-store variety, but not as expensive as some others. I still have our drug-store dryer (a Revlon). We’ve had our Rusk for 2 years now, and it’s fabulous. I HATE using the Revlon, or the in-room hair dryers when I travel. Huge difference. The Rusk is so much faster, and dries my hair better. With the other dryers, my hair doesn’t quite dry all the way, which means my thick hair gets puffy/frizzy from the moisture.
I’m currently using a Babyliss bought at TJ Maxx for $29. I like it better than the Conair/Revlon variety I usually buy. I don’t think I’ve ever had a dryer last more than 2-3 years. I’m very intrigued by the Dyson. If you use Ebates I noticed Dyson is one the companies offering 15% cash back plus they have free shipping.
@college_query I was killing time in Ulta yesterday before an appointment and I thought the Rusk models there were very heavy. That was my only objection to them.
^^They’re definitely on the heavy side. I think they’re made for salon use and are sturdy.
My previous cheap made-in-PRC hair dryer started smoking one morning and I smelled burning plastic. I replaced it with an Elchim 3900, made in Italy, that dries much faster. Due to RC problems, I don’t do much with my hair and only use the dryer on it for about 5 minutes then let it finish air drying. The blow dryer is useful, especially in hot weather, to finish drying all over after a shower (using the cool button) before powdering.