Hair Dryers: Reviews

Updated November 2009

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Best ionic hair dryer

The 1,875-watt Revlon RV544 Tourmaline Ionic hair dryer uses two drying technologies -- ionic and tourmaline -- and it's far less expensive than other tourmaline models (which claim to dry hair faster and with less heat… damage than other dryers). Professional tests and owner-written reviews reveal the Revlon is quiet, lightweight and reliable, with quick drying speeds. This hair dryer also includes two heat/speed settings, an ion indicator light (which lights up when ions are emitted) and a diffuser attachment. Some reviews say that it works great for those with thick long hair, drying hair quickly, but others indicate this product may be too powerful for those who have a finer hair.

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ConsumerReports.org: Editors of ConsumerReports.org test 10 hair dryers for ease of use, noise, features and overall drying time. Although the Revlon ...

Good Housekeeping: The Revlon RV544 Tourmaline Ionic hair dryer receives a higher overall score than both the T3 Tourmaline Professional ...

Amazon.com: Almost 150 consumers at Amazon.com give the Revlon RV544 Tourmaline Ionic hair dryer a high overall score. Owner reviewers praise ...

TotalBeauty.com: More than 40 owners at TotalBeauty.com, a beauty website that allows users to review beauty products, give the Revlon RV544 ...

MakeupAlley.com: Contributors at MakeupAlley.com, a website that collects user reviews for beauty products, give the Revlon RV544 an above-average ...

Drugstore.com: Reviews at Drugstore.com are mostly positive for the Revlon RV544. Uses praise it for being lightweight and easy to use.

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Best travel hair dryer

Andis 1875 Ionic Ceramic Folding Dryer

*Est. $20 Compare Prices

The Andis 1875 Ionic Ceramic Folding Dryer uses ionic technology and a heat-regulating ceramic coil to protect hair from damage. It has three heat/air settings, a cool-shot button and a retractable cord. This folding… model fits conveniently in any suitcase, and reviewers say it works just as well as a full-size dryer. However, while this dryer receives excellent reviews overall, some users complain its cord retractor can break down and the dryer can be uncomfortable to hold for a long time. The Andis dryer is also not a dual-voltage model, so it's not compatible overseas without a voltage adaptor.

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Good Housekeeping: Editors test an unspecified number of travel dryers to see if they work as well as full-size dryers. Dryers are evaluated for dry ...

StyleList.com: In this brief product roundup, Melissa Goldberg says the Andis 1875 Ionic Ceramic Folding Dryer is as powerful as full-size ...

Amazon.com: More than 100 owner-reviews give the Andis 1875 Ionic Ceramic Folding Dryer hair dryer, an above-average rating. Several say they ...

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for $19.99

UnbeatableS- ale, Inc.

for $41.67

eCOST.com

for $26.99

Professional hair dryer

T3 Tourmaline Professional Featherweight

*Est. $200 Compare Prices

This high-end model is dryer of choice among several women's magazines and consumer-review websites. Its motor is infused with crushed tourmaline (a mineral which is said to emit more quick-drying ions). It's also an… ionic dryer with a ceramic heater coil, and it weigh in at less than a pound. However, this hair dryer has a high price tag, and its four-year warranty is only honored when this product is purchased from an authorized reseller. Our advice: Verify a seller's status prior to purchase by calling T3's official customer service line at (866) 376-8880.

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ConsumerReports.org: Editors of ConsumerReports.org test 10 hair dryers for ease of use, noise, features and overall drying time. The T3 Featherweight ...

InStyle: Editors of InStyle magazine test hair dryers for drying time, performance and noise levels. The T3 Tourmaline Featherweight is ...

Good Housekeeping: The T3 Tourmaline Featherweight is preferred over the T3 Tourmaline Evolution by almost all testers at Good Housekeeping ...

The Early Show: Stylist David Evangelista discusses the various types of hair dryers and recommends the T3 Tourmaline Professional Featherweight ...

About.com: Julyne Derrick, About.com's beauty guide, calls the T3 Tourmaline Featherweight the "granddaddy of hair-dryers" and says that it ...

Amazon.com: Owners posting to Amazon.com give the T3 Tourmaline Professional Featherweight an above average rating. They praise it for ...

TotalBeauty.com: The T3 Tourmaline Professional Featherweight is one of the highest-rated blow dryers at TotalBeauty.com. Owner reviewers posting ...

MakeupAlley.com: Reviewers at MakeupAlley.com give the T3 Tourmaline Featherweight hair dryer good marks, with many claiming that it dries hair ...

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for $109.99

Infiniti Professional by Conair Tourmaline Ionic Styler 213X *Est. $30

4 picks by top review sites.

CHI Nano *Est. $140

3 picks by top review sites.

T3 Bespoke Evolution *Est. $300

3 picks by top review sites.

CHI Rocket *Est. $135

2 picks by top review sites.

Conair Ion Shine Travel Ionic Styler 162 *Est. $25

2 picks including: About.com, Amazon.com…

CHI Pro GF1505 Ceramic Anion Infrared Low EMF *Est. $75

2 picks by top review sites.

Remington Airwave Style System *Est. $30

2 picks by top review sites.


	Conair 213X Infiniti Professional Tourmaline Ceramic Technology Ionic Styler, Black from Amazon.com New: $34.99 In Stock. Average Customer Review:


	CHI Nano Ceramic Hair Dryer, Model GF3000N 1 ea from Amazon.com New: $199.99 $99.99 In Stock. Average Customer Review:


	T3 Bespoke Labs 83888-SE Special Edition Evolution Professional Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Hair Dryer from Amazon.com New: $300.00 $100.50 In Stock. Average Customer Review:


	CHI Rocket Hair Dryer Ceramic 1800 Watt Farouk Dryer GF2100 from Amazon.com New: $134.95 In Stock. Average Customer Review:


	Conair 162 ION Shine Travel Ionic Styler from Amazon.com New: Average Customer Review:


	CHI PRO LOW EMF CERAMIC HAIR DRYER GF1505 from Amazon.com New: $74.95 In Stock. Average Customer Review:


	Remington Emi Airwave Anti-Static Style System from Amazon.com New: $22.99 In Stock. Average Customer Review:

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