How does this compare to a traditional hair dryer with diffuser (what my husband calls my "ray gun") for curly hair?
766996
It is not as bulky, easier to handle, easier to pack and take with you and dries hair perfecty.
766997
This is a diffuser only. I use a traditional hair dryer for my bangs and dry the rest with the diffuser.
766998
It's been my experience that the diffuser attachment that you put on a traditional hair dryer will eventually start popping off, which can get really annoying. Also, traditional dryers seem to blow harder (they seem to be intended for straightening hair). This hair dryer seems to blow a little softer, which doesn't destroy your curls/waves.
766999
Personally, I prefer this type hair dryer. i was always "clunking" myself in the head with the "ray gun". I must say, however, this hair dryer does blow the hair more than a traditional dryer with diffuser. To account for that, I simply hold the dryer further away from my head.
767000
It's definitely lighter to hold than the "ray gun" is... haha....and easier to pack to take on a trip. As far as results, it may give the same as the dryer and diffuser...this doesn't have the same power and heat as the dryer does and I'd say it is more diffused air. I do prefer to use this dryer.
767001
Your arm doesn't need to be SO LOOONG. Picture this dryer, with the typical long nose, and then a 4" or so long adaptor/diffuser. Imagine how far from the back of your head that your hand would HAVE to be to get the flat side of the adaptor parallel with the surface of the back of your skull. I tried that once and preferred to have wet hair than try that again.
767002
It's a larger area, so the hot air is less focused and not as harsh (diffused). You can put it directly on your roots for more lift, and the blast of air won't straighten out your hair.
1677147
I am Frank's wife. He bought the dryer for me (No, not as a Christmas present). I also have fine short hair. I use the dryer when I use rollers because it has a wide opening so it covers a large area at one time. I have also used it as you describe with fairly good results but my hair won't hold a curl and has a lot of cowlicks. The prongs that came with it are heavy and my arms are weak so I have less success with that.
2232729
it does come with three, a big round diffuser for curly hair, a comb attachment for either curly or straight hair and then a thinner attachment for drying smaller sections at a time. I have not used any of the attachments to comment on how they work. The dryer works great though.
1188183
It comes with a concentrator but no diffuser. The dryer works quickly so the dry time is short- my hair ends up being very shiny, especially after washing my hair with soft water (I have a filter on my shower head).
1726278
I love mine. I have thick curly hair that takes hours and hours to dry naturally. This dries my hair in 10-15 min and does not frizz it out. Go for it.
314276
This blow dryer is amazing. It has the option to turn on or off the ionic blowing drying componet. When I use blow drying with the ions turned on I notice my hair has less frizz and it blow drys ALOT quicker. I live in hawaii and frizz is common with humidity. However this blow dryer takes care of that problem for me. It does come with two concentrator attachments. I did do a comparison of my old chi blowdryer (130.00) and this one. 2 diff days/ wet hair no product and the this one dried my whole head in under 10 mins but I spent almost 23 mins with my chi. Hope that helps
1590753
It is, and honestly, if you haven't purchased it, don't....I'm going to get the regular one as soon as I have a little extra to splurge. This one is sub par, and keeps turning off while drying because of the switch location. Which would be amusing, if I didn't have long hair and a job. Also, I realize it's not as strong(wattage) but basically, this is equivilant to a drugstore blowdryer.
1432090
Yes, this is a bonnet dryer similar to the ones in salons. I have fine high density very curly hair. This dryer is great even on days when I do wash- and- goes with heavy gels.
1154951
I have the V1 and love it. I like the longer nozzle for my hair type as I use the diffuser quite a bit as I have curly hair. My daughter has straight hair and uses the other attachment. She doesn't use her blow dryer anymore since I bought this one
438733
Really? It works for me, and I like it. It's like a blow dryer and curling iron in one. It would even work on really curly hair.
2018613
On the high setting, it is pretty powerful. I have short, med thick hair and I always use the low setting. Do no think it is as powerful as a full size hair dryer but it is way less heavy and takes up way less space. Hope this answers your question. Would I buy another one like this, yes I think I would. The only difference I would make would be a retractable cord, but that may make it heavier and bulky.
1545867
the one that i got did not have a diffuser or a concentrator. The blow dryer does work really well, but i wish it would not show those two things if they did not come with them
602478
This hair dryer is really small - much smaller than a normal hair dryer....it comes with a nozzle. However - I have a diffuser made of silicone (Ion) and it does fit the holder ok.
1237983
It has two attachments that "channel" the air to a specific area for blow drying sections of hair with a brush. I wouldn't necessarily consider them "diffusers."
1161015
Much less than one would expect from such a powerful dryer. My hair has NEVER come out better! Noice depends on what setting you have it on. I use the highest heat, then use the cool button and it sets my hair as if I had curlers in it. Beats using a curling iron! Good luck!
1292604
I think it is. I have wavy hair and I have used this hairdryer everyday since I purchased it. It allows me to go 'curly' or just leave my hair to fall into soft waves. I rarely have the frizz anymore ( I use DevaCurl hair products as well). Love all their products. Although it's a bit pricey - think what you'd spend on cuts (that don't address your curls), colour (that strips your hair of natural oils), deep conditioning treatments ( to counteract the cut and colour). This gives me more control over my hair. If anything were to happen to my hairdryer, I'd replace it without hesitation.
1209686
I have not taken the diffuer off so I attribute the performance of this hair dryer to the diffuser and the heat. This hair dryer gets hot enough to smooth my naturally curly hair so that means minimal straightening iron time. My hair salon uses FHI so that is why I made the purchase. Hope this helps.