Helen of Troy R 1875W Full Size Hair Dryer Reviews

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I've traditionally purchased Conair brand hair dryers (most recently, the Conair Eco Hair Dryer, which no longer appears to be available). I needed to purchase a new one quickly, saw this one in a local store, and picked it up.

This dryer has several very nice features. First, it has three HEAT settings (hot, warm, cool) PLUS two STRENGTH settings (low and high). In addition, you have the option of boost the air flow with the "turbo" button and also using the "cool shot" button to set your style. I have found that what works best for me is to mostly dry my hair on the high heat-high power setting, then go down to the low power for a minute or two of styling. Using this method, I am able to complete my overall drying time significantly more quickly than with my old hair dryer. This dryer's nozzle is a bit longer than that of my old dryer, meaning that I bumped my head the first few times I used it, but I quickly got used to this. For a larger dryer, I find it to be relatively lightweight and relatively quiet as well.

Another feature of this dryer is the removable back to allow you to clean the lint screen; although I was attracted to this concept, I am unable to get the back off! Perhaps we just have a dud, but it simply does not move. Also, I should mention that the attachment is HUGE. I hadn't really planned on using it anyway, but when I did try to snap it on to the dryer, I could not get it on easily.

Overall, I have have been quite happy with this hair dryer--I just wish the back would come off. My final rating is 4 1/2 stars.

Edited 4/1/13: Good news--I was able to get the back off this morning! It seems like it just suddenly came unstuck when I tried it again (after many tries). I was able to clean the filter and put the back back on, and now it comes off easily with a slight turn clockwise. Still very happy with this hair dryer!

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While staying in a motel I used this and fell in love! My hair comes out smoother.. love the multiple settings.. this works so well I purchased a second for when my new one wears out!!! Good blow dryers are hard to come by.

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My hair dried in about 3 minutes, which was great. However, if you have curly hair, you definitely have to keep it on the low setting to begin the drying process (with the diffuser), or else the curl won't hold (because of how fast/hard the air blows on the high setting). I really like this hair drier!

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I bought one for myself. My mom used it and was amazed. So I got her one also. It really makes a difference. I dye my hair a lot, and this dryer doesn't make my hair look like hay.

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Returned this as the hot was lukewarm at best. I then bought a Conair Infinit Pro at a local store which seems much better heat wise.

edited May 19, 2013: Returned the Infiniti Pro as well and bought a Remington D3020 Volume and Shine Hair Dryer. As I posted in my review for the Remington (which I didn't buy on Amazon but was so happy with it I wanted to write a review about it):

"I bought this hair dryer locally after 2 strikeouts on other dryers. First I had purchased the Revlon Matte Chrome Full-Size Turbo Hair Dryer RV473V1 on Amazon, but sent it back as it only got lukewarm. Then I bought a Conair Infiniti which I also returned because even on low the intensity was so strong my shoulder length hair kept getting all snarled and knotted. I figured it was because the opening of the nozzle was too big, so I set out to find one that was narrower. This dryer works perfectly. Doesn't get too hot, has 3 temps and 2 speeds and a cool blast if you need it. Good attachments, lightweight, not really loud, removable filter. Ionic/ceramic. The color is not my favorite, but what matters is it works."