Question about pricey hair dryers ?

What makes a fancy and pricey hair dryer worth it? It's all just hot air, right?

I always buy cheapo dryers and need a new one.
I'd love a dryer that dries my hair quick and makes it smooth. I don't have curly hair - a little wavy - but it's long.

Is it worth it for me to invest in a good one?
What would you recc?

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I always buy the cheapie ones, too. I did use a relative's babyliss when I was in Ireland and didn't have my own with me. It was soo good. I don't know the model number or anything, but it dried my hair CRAZY fast and no frizz.

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Thanks for asking this. I've been wondering the same thing. And debating buying the Rusk Speed Freak on a recommendation from my hair dresser.

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I have a babyliss...and love it! First got one back in 2006...lasted me 7 years (actually still works but makes the squeaking sound in the beginning). I have thick thick hair and it dries my hair really fast!

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But besides drying fast, it's still worth it?
I know that's a selling point, but I can do without it unless my hair will be shiny and amazing too

I still don't get how a cheap dyer can be any different - I have to google.

My hair is getting so long it's just a pain.

But some of the prices - wow! Then again you do use it daily.. And have it awhile. .. Hmm.

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Posted by EatingMyVeggies

But besides drying fast, it's still worth it?
I know that's a selling point, but I can do without it unless my hair will be shiny and amazing too

I still don't get how a cheap dyer can be any different - I have to google.

My hair is getting so long it's just a pain.

But some of the prices - wow! Then again you do use it daily.. And have it awhile. .. Hmm.

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There are definitely differences between the cheapie $10 dryers and the ones that cost more. I have about 5 different dryers that I've accumulated in my life (I am big into styling my hair), and I love using the ones from Vidal Sasoon and high end brands.

Differences are (1) speed & intensity at which they spew the hot air, (2) longevity (the cheapest dryer simply stopped blowing hot air after only 1 year of regular use! ). (3) special features (my VS one comes with a separate diffuser attachment for more body), and extra heat settings or longer cords on the more expensive models. Some also are quieter than others.

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Does the Porcelain Ceramic make a difference?

My hair is on the thinner side. So it already dries fast. I just want something that helps smooth it.

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My hair is healthier, shinier, less frizzy, and so much less damaged now that I use a pro dryer as opposed to a cheap Conair from Target. Mine wasn't too expensive either. Folica.com has some great ones and they always have a sale going on.

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Posted by Lola64

Posted by EatingMyVeggies

But besides drying fast, it's still worth it?
I know that's a selling point, but I can do without it unless my hair will be shiny and amazing too

I still don't get how a cheap dyer can be any different - I have to google.

My hair is getting so long it's just a pain.

But some of the prices - wow! Then again you do use it daily.. And have it awhile. .. Hmm.

Here is the dryer I use...Babyliss Carrera I don't think it's really expensive ($50 will last me at least 5 years). There are some reviews at the bottom. I never realized the difference in my hair from hair dryer to hair dryer so I'm not the best judge of that.

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Thanks all!

My cheapo is about to die. It's starting to smell like it's burning
No good. I am calling out sick the day that I wake up and it doesn't work - because I can't air dry my hair without looking like medusa. I must act quick!

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Thanks all!

My cheapo is about to die. It's starting to smell like it's burning
No good. I am calling out sick the day that I wake up and it doesn't work - because I can't air dry my hair without looking like medusa. I must act quick!

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I had a Chi for about 6 years and it died in July. I bought a Conair from CVS that morning because I was there and I needed it.

The next morning I tried to blow out my hair and the difference was clear! I have slightly wavy hair and it frizzed like crazy and took forever to dry. I bought a Babyliss that afternoon. No cheapies for me ever again!!

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My cheapie one also just died (I always buy Conair and Revlon from drugstore) and due to recommendations I decided to try a Babyliss to see what the fuss was about. I didn't go super expensive to start. I bought one in the $50-75 range. It doesn't dry my hair as fast as my cheapie but I feel like it isn't burning my hair. I don't smell my hair burning anymore - good thing! My hair has been smoother and less frizzy. I have natural frizz waves hair and blow it out everyday straight. I am hooked! : )

Question about pricey hair dryers ?

I guess I can try a babybliss or something at ulta and then if I don't like it, I can return it.

thanks for all the reccs!

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I think bed bath carries babybliss, use a 20% off coupon

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FWIW I bought a Chi hairdryer because my old Conair one shorted out (after 10 years). It lasted 1 year!!!! It shorted and never blew hot air again. No warranty would cover it so I was SOL. I bought a Revlon hairdryer for $25 to replace it and 3 years later its still going strong. I never saw ANY difference in my hair from the more expensive dryer.

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Yes it's so worth it! I had a babyliss pro for over 7 yrs. I just bought a Rusk, 2000 watt. The difference in wattage is incredible also. My hair is wavy and fine, but I have a lot of it. 2000 watt ionic hair dryers make it so smooth and frizz free.

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I just bought the Babyliss and I def notice a difference between that and the cheapy hair dryers. Not only does it dry my hair a lot faster it's frizz free and smoother. I felt that the cheaper dryers left my hair frizzy!

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I use the revlon dryer (purple and silver) it breaks every 1-2 yrs but its under $30. I bought a travel baby bliss for my trip last week and it broke the second day. I'm returning it back to BBB!

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I have the perfect solution for you! Bed Bath and Beyond sells Babyliss. They also do price match. The Babyliss dryers on Amazon sell for cheap. Just do a price match. If you have an amazon app on your phone, you can just scan the barcode of the one you want! I sent my cousin there, and she bought a $100 dryer for like $44. They don't let you combine the 20% coupons, and the price match though..that's just getting greedy, lolol!

Question about pricey hair dryers ?

I have a $20 Conair that was discontinued and love it. When I knew it was discontinued I went on their website and bought like 10 of them lol