hair dryer help

[shorelines]

Hi all. I'm in need of a hair dryer to attempt to start blow drying my hair. I have no idea where to start or what I would need out of a hair dryer. Does anyone have any suggestions or a brand/model you use to blow dry your hair? Any help much appreciated as I am sooo clueless about these things. :confused: I know I'd need a nozzle because that's what the hair dresser used.

(don't get me started on make-up, I can just about manage mascara tho I end up looking panda like sometimes....)

[mrscb]

Asda were doing a Vidal Sassoon drier for a fiver ...not sure if still on though...I can never dry my hair like the hairdresser does it:rolleyes:

[Nile]

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[RightyTightyLeftyLoosey]

Sassoon dryers are quite good, I use an 2000w one that I got from Argos last summer. It gives pretty good results and I am useless at getting it to style like my hairdresser does!

Just looked on the Argos website and they are doing a Sassoon one for £9.99, which is less than I paid last year. Before that I was using a cheapie from Argos, which was only about 7 or 8 quid, that was fine but I get better results from my new one.

[suki1964]

You need one that you find comfortable to use. Too big and heavy for you and you will never manage.

I have the boots own brand cheepo - and now I have dead straight hair :D My clairol big shot is at the bottom of the cupboard - too awkward for me to handle

[tigerlily]

I use a babyliss one with ceramic straightening "combs" on it. It was from argos and is still available. I have NEVER had any success with blow drying my hair with any other hairdryer but this one is fantastic. It took probably two goes to get the hang of it and I can now blow dry my below shoulder length hair without it becoming a ball of frizz and ready to go out of the door in 10-15 mins!!

Its currently half price at £14.99.
Cat number; 442/9962

[Bronnie]

I would be looking for a fair bit of power and importantly not too heavy. I don't think you need to spend a lot of money.

[melancholly]

what kind of power would be good? i know the ones at the hairdresser are usually stronger than the ones you buy at home, but i have no grasp of what the numbers actually mean!

[Bronnie]

It's quite tricky really, because often you can't really tell until you've used them a few times, by which time it's too late to learn that it doesn't suit you.
I've had numerous over the years, often asked for them as presents and spent ages choosing, only to find it's too heavy, buttons are in the wrong place and I keep accidentally knocking them etc. Maybe ask or try your friends if poss.
I think around 2000w is as good as you need. I wouldn't worry too much about what hairdressers use. I think most of use would agree it's the techniques hairdressers use for blow drying that give the fab results, not the hairdryer and I'm sure most of us can't achieve the same results ourselves.

Weight is important though, IMO. My daughter has a basic Sassoon 2000w, which I use. However I also have a powerful little travel hairdryer with a nozzle and get good results from that. I don't know whether you've got long or short hair but if you have a good haircut in the first place and use some product, blow drying should be easier. Practice helps too!

[shorelines]

wow, thanks for all the help. It's a minefield out there! Usually I just let my hair air dry but I made the mistake of getting my hair done for a wedding and now the OH keeps hinting about how nice it looked - what was wrong with it damp and straight?? :rotfl: Oh well, I guess 5+ years is time for a change..

It's been enlightening - I'll get myself down argos armed with your suggestions. You're a really nice bunch of people! (sorry long time reader, almost first time poster) :D

[suki1964]

wow, thanks for all the help. It's a minefield out there! Usually I just let my hair air dry but I made the mistake of getting my hair done for a wedding and now the OH keeps hinting about how nice it looked - what was wrong with it damp and straight?? :rotfl: Oh well, I guess 5+ years is time for a change..

It's been enlightening - I'll get myself down argos armed with your suggestions. You're a really nice bunch of people! (sorry long time reader, almost first time poster) :D



Dont go to argos, go to a department store where they have them on display so you can handle them. Then go to argos to buy the one of choice if its cheaper :D


But tbh if you are new to hair drying, cheap and cheerful is the way to start. Boots do a good selection. The boots own brand I have has variable controls (heat and power) andhas a cool blast setting which helps set the style. Its nice and light, controls easy used. My only bug bear is the nozzle can drop off sometimes, esp when twisting it around to another angle for the other side of the head

[melancholly]

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[blonde_rocks]

I have found all revlon hairdryers, dry your hair super fast!

for volume blowdry (on hot) going against the natural direction of your hair, chuck your head upside down, CAREFUL not to get hair caught in hairdryer! once dry use the cold setting on where you just did. Do not start brushing hair until it is damp, then brush GENTLY!

[abra cadabra]

I use a 2000w hairdryer - anything else takes an age to dry my hair because it's so thick. I have no idea what brand it is, but it came from superdrug.

I agree with the posters who say check the weight and how comfortable it is to hold. You won't get far if you can't hold it for long :)

Hi,
i personally use Carmen Hair Lightweight 2000w Hairdryer for my hairs. It helps me to get my desired look for a long time. Every body in my family and friends group have started using this dryer to get a new hair style every day. I got this dryer online from !!!!!!!!!!!!!.co.uk as they offer a great discount on all of their products.
Funny how both of your posts are about that particular online shop :think::rolleyes:

[Julian123]

abra cadabra - I thought exactly the same as you about rayders comments!

[suki1964]

abra cadabra - I thought exactly the same as you about rayders comments!


And this from a poster who has all 18 of his post about that particular online shop :eek::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[suki1964]

Yes - I do have all 18 post about that shop, but I say how rubbsih they are! I don't praise them and sound exactly like an advert for them do I? I suggest you read posts before you make comments about them.

If you cant see the irony of your post perhaps you need to get out more?

And was there really any need to pm me about this as well as post here and hijack a thread about hair-dryers?

[marshallka]

Parlux or T3, they do cost a bit more but well worth it. ;)