I bought this hair dryer to replace my T3 Tourmaline that shorted out, so I will not compare this to my $200 hair dryer I had. I purchased this at Target for $40.00 not only for the price, but because of the Bed Head name.
This is a very heavy hair dryer. Where they put the ion indicator switch is very bothersome. My finger always hits it and turns the negative ions off when drying hair. If it wasn't for the blue light going off, I would never know that I accidentally turned it off. I have long thick hair and I don't notice any difference at all with my hair being dried faster than if I was using a $20.00 hair dryer.
Also, the hair dryer does shut itself off about 3 minutes into using it. This happens 90% of the time when using it. There is a big tag on the cord stating if the hair dryer shuts itself off then unplug it and wait 5 minutes to cool and use again. I use a hair dryer to get my hair dried and fast. I don't want to wait 5 minutes after I've already started drying my hair to resume drying again.
This hair dryer is going back to the store when my new T3 gets shipped.
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The price cannot be beat, considering that the hair dryer is tourmaline ionic and of the Bed Head line. With the promotional discount, I got this originally priced at $114.99 dryer for less than $40. The fiber optic indicator lights really make the dryer look cool and fun. And the negative ionic setting truly helps to quicken the drying process. I use the dryer on the lower heat setting and can finish drying my hair in less than 10 minutes. Not really a hair fanatic and I admit that while my mom is a hair stylist, this is my first hair dryer. But I have used professional hair "stuff" and this is right in line with those. Get it today!
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I received this dryer about 2 months ago but it was hot weather then so it didn't get too much use until recently, now that cooler temperatures have arrived. My first impression was that it is a lot bigger than I thought it would be. No big deal, I can get used to that. The switches are located in an awkward spot and have to be careful not to change from low to high, warm to hot or ionizing settings. Also, the cold shot button is hard to press. Now for the bad....I've mainly been using the low and warm settings. The other day I was in a hurry and wanted to dry my "below shoulder-length" hair asap so turned it up to high. It had plenty of power and was drying my hair fast and my hair felt very soft. After only a few minutes on high, suddenly the power slowed down to low. I thought I accidentally hit the switch from high to low, but when I checked it was still on high. When I switched to low, it barely blows any air at all. Now it intermittently goes from full power to low power. This is unacceptable as I have not used this dryer very much. It does have a "limited 36 monthy warranty" which I am now going to use. All things considered, the changing color lights are cool, the tourmaline technology does seem to do what it claims, but I would not recommend this because it does seem to have some design and electrical flaws and I would rather have a dryer thats a little smaller and simpler, less to go wrong.
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I bought this dryer from target. It is lightweight and the ions really smooth my hair. Not to quiet but the decreased drying time makes it worth it. I was looking at the Bespoke T3 dryer but couldn't justify the cost (300.00). I think this is a good choice
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Pros:
1) Inexpensive
2) Short drying time
3) Futuristic look
Cons:
1) There is a big tag on the cord that warns of this dryer shutting off, and that you need to leave it off for 5 minutes if this happens. TRUST ME, IT HAPPENS. About 10-15 min. into drying, it will shut off and trigger the circuit breaker. Unless I take a break to let the dryer cool when I am halfway through, I have to reset the circuit breaker and reprogram my alarm clock. It actually caused two light bulbs in my apartment to burn out yesterday.
2) The attachments that come with the dryer do not work well. The concentrator nozzle does not stay attached. As I am pressing the nozzle against my hair (with a brush underneath) I will knock the nozzle off at least 5 times per drying session. It will go flying across the room and it is extremely hot to pick up. The diffuser attachment is also piece of **** it doesn't work properly.
3) The ion button is poorly placed. As another reviewer noted, if it wasn't for the blue light, I would have no idea that I accidentally turned off the negative ions. If you decide to purchase this dryer, I recommend leaving the ions on negative your hair will just look poofy/frizzy with the other settings.
4) It is on the heavy side and an odd bulky shape this makes it hard to maneuver, especially with a big round brush in your other hand.
I've put up with this dryer for over a year. I've had enough and I'm going to cough up the extra cash for a proper dryer despite the recession and despite the fact that I just lost my job in the financial crisis. It will pay for itself by eliminating my blown out light bulb expense...
