Hair Dryers: Reviews

The Revlon RV544 1875 Watt Tourmaline Ionic Hair Dryer blends two drying technologies -- ionic and tourmaline -- and it is far less expensive than most other tourmaline models (which help dry hair quicker with less… damage). According to professional tests and owner-written reviews, the Revlon hair dryer is quiet, lightweight and reliable, with quick drying speeds. Features include two heat/speed settings, an ion indicator light, a quiet motor and a diffuser attachment. Some reviews say that it works great for those with thick long hair, but may be too powerful for those with fine hair.

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The Andis 1875-watt travel dryer has a ceramic coil to regulate heat and ionic technology to prevent hair damage. Reviews say this compact folding travel dryer works as well as a full-size dryer, with three heat/air… settings, a "cool shot" button and a retractable cord. This travel dryer gets excellent reviews overall, but some say it's too small to use comfortably as your daily dryer, and some say the cord retractor eventually stops working. Be aware that the Andis dryer is not a dual-voltage model, so if you want to use it overseas, you'll need to use a voltage converter.

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This high-end model from T3 is the "it" dryer in women's magazines and consumer review websites for several reasons: its motor is made of crushed tourmaline gemstones (which are said to emit more ions than other… minerals), and it is an ionic dryer with a true ceramic heater coil. The T3 Featherweight hair dryer is also lightweight, at less than a pound. The four-year manufacturer's warranty helps ease the sting of this professional dryer's high price, but the warranty is only honored when the dryer is purchased from an authorized reseller.

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