Recommend a new hairdryer?

happyandcontented

My old faithful hairdryer blew up this morning, literally went up in a flash and clouds of smoke.

I need to buy a new one.  I did buy one with lots of attachments ages ago and I hated it. I couldn't be bothered with all the bits and it didn't feel robust enough in my hand. I want one with variable speeds and heats and one that has a bit of weight to it.

Any recommendations?

donnac2558

boots own brand hairdryers are just as good as all the expensive ones. 

No doubt someone will come along and tell you a Dyson one at £299.00 is the greatest thing since sliced bread.   Don't be fooled.

serena9

Can't recommend this enough, pro standard, very hardwearing and looks good and not silly money, I've had my white one for about 6 years and it's like new I use it every day, dd has had a pink one for about 4 years and the same story, I think you can shop around and prices vary but i buy direct.
http://www.etidryers.co.uk/eti-turbo-dryer-2000.html

suki1964

I also swear by boots own brand. I think the one Im using right now is their cheapest bog standard one. Its so lightweight. Whilst I have short hair, its very very thick and takes a lot of drying time so lightweight is my number one priority 

lurkylurky

I’m currently using this:
https://www.boots.com/babyliss-5344bu-2000w-travel-hair-dryer-10130605
It’s a travel hairdryer but I use it all the time and love it.  It cost £15.99.

Kim_kim

donnac2558 said:

boots own brand hairdryers are just as good as all the expensive ones. 

No doubt someone will come along and tell you a Dyson one at £299.00 is the greatest thing since sliced bread.   Don't be fooled.

I've got a dyson one, it’s not life changing, but it is the best hairdryer I’ve owned.  

happyandcontented

serena9 said:

Can't recommend this enough, pro standard, very hardwearing and looks good and not silly money, I've had my white one for about 6 years and it's like new I use it every day, dd has had a pink one for about 4 years and the same story, I think you can shop around and prices vary but i buy direct.
http://www.etidryers.co.uk/eti-turbo-dryer-2000.html

I did actually buy this one, but unfortunately, I am returning it. For me, the two-speed settings were both too fast for precision drying, It blew my fringe around too much whilst I was trying to dry it, and I also found it a bit too heavy. I suppose I was so used to my old one that I never considered what it was that made me happy using it.

I am back to the drawing board!

Thanks for the recommendations though, they were all useful and I will check them all out again now.

barbiedoll

I’ve just bought a Tresemme “Fast dry 2000” hairdryer in Asda, and it’s fab. Lightweight, but not flimsy, it’s hot enough to dry my hair quickly, but not hot enough to burn toast (unlike my Nicky Clarke one, which I had to throw out after two months of frazzled hair). It has 3 heat/speed settings and a cool shot button.
Best of all, it cost just £12.00, and it comes with a 3 year guarantee, which you don’t have to register, you just need to keep your receipt. An absolute bargain, and the best hairdryer that I’ve had for ages!