T3 Featherweight 2 Dryer

1. ConsumerReports.org

Editors at ConsumerReports.org say there's no need to pay high-end prices for an effective hair dryer. However, when noise and other features are factored in, price may be a better indicator of quality. While all models tested used ionic technology, some dryers featured ceramic or tourmaline heating elements. Editors don't say whether these factors had any impact at all. Finally, the dryers were rated on how easy they were to use, sound level and how satisfied the testers were with the results.

Review: Hair Dryers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, March 2012

2. Allure

Allure.com includes a review on its site for each product featured in the magazine. The page on the T3 Featherweight 2 Dryer says it was last included in a list of editors' favorite products of the week in January 2013. The review says the tourmaline in this dryer helps cut down drying time and leaves hair feeling smooth. Devine also points out the Featherweight 2 is lightweight and features a cool-shot button. However, she does note you need to watch how you hold the handle, as it's easy to accidentally press the cool-shot button.

Review: T3 Featherweight 2 Dryer, Catherine Devine, Jan. 14, 2013

3. Amazon.com

At Amazon.com, the T3 Featherweight 2 is reviewed about 40 times, but reviewers are generally very positive, giving the dryer an average score of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Many reviewers say the T3 Featherweight dries their hair rapidly and leaves it shiny and voluminous. One reviewer notes that the handle can be a bit slippery and difficult to manage. A couple reviewers point out that it's a bit heavier than they expected, given the name. The only negative review says that the dryer simply isn't good enough for the price.

Review: T3 Featherweight 2 Retaining Moisture Hair Dryer, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of May 2013

4. TotalBeauty.com

TotalBeauty.com rounds up the top-rated blow dryers according to their users' reviews. Sarah Carrillo also provides some input on what makes these models best, though it's still difficult to distinguish the benefits. The T3 Featherweight doesn't break through the top five, but it is listed and averages 9 stars. Many owners love this dryer, and one says it cut her drying time in half. However, one owner says her dryer malfunctioned and it's difficult to redeem the product warranty if it hasn't been properly registered.

Review: 10 Best Hair Dryers, Sarah Carrillo, July 21, 2009

5. Harper's Bazaar

Harper's Bazaar lists 10 blow dryers recommended by pro stylists. The T3 Featherweight 2 is listed second, though it's not clear whether this designates any sort of ranking. Celebrity stylist Mark Townsend praises the multiple heat settings, which makes this dryer appropriate for most hair types. Another says the light weight means users are more likely to finish drying their hair 100 percent before giving up.

Review: Hot Tools: The Top 10 Blowdryers for Fall, Kari Molvar, Not dated

6. Self Magazine

In this Self.com blog post, editors explain what many blow dryer buzz words mean and then recommend a few of their favorite models. They select the T3 Featherweight (now called the Featherweight 2) as the best lightweight dryer and say that it improves the health of your hair.

Review: The 5 Best Blow Dryers, Editors of Self magazine, Nov. 16, 2010

7. Folica.com

Folica.com contributors often offer hundreds of reviews for each hair dryer model, but the T3 Featherweight 2 is reviewed fewer than five times -- likely due to the relative newness of the model under this name. Two reviewers give this dryer a full 5 out of 5 stars, though one notes that it is a bit heavy; the other says it dries her thick hair in just 10 minutes. A third reviewer gives the Featherweight 2 only 1 star and complains it's no better than a drugstore dryer. Overall this dryer gets just 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Review: T3 Featherweight 2 Dryer, Contributors to Folica.com, As of May 2013

8. About.com

Derrick selects 11 dryers as the best on the market, but doesn't explain how she selected them or whether they were tested. She says that Conair is the best cheap brand and T3 is the best expensive brand, yet she recommends models from a slew of other manufacturers. She specifically mentions the T3 Featherweight, and cites its numerous recommendations in beauty magazines. She adds, "You'll love the 9 foot cord... It will last many, many years."

Review: Top 11 Blow Dryers, Julyne Derrick, Not dated

9. Apartment Therapy.com

ApartmentTherapy.com, though not a typical resource for beauty product reviews, offers a fairly detailed review of the T3 Featherweight. The reviewer, Emily Ho, doesn't buy into the product's claims but says the Featherweight did cut drying time down by about 40 to 50 percent. She points out that though this is a high-wattage dryer, the decrease in drying time makes the Featherweight a relatively environmentally friendly option.

Review: Re(al)view: T3 Bespoke Featherweight Hair Dryer, Emily Ho, Sept. 23, 2009