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This is an OK hair dryer. It is durable and the material is quality. It did not get as hot as I would like. My hair is thick and long and it needs heat to really give it a smooth silky look. I don't like to use a flat iron after I blow my hair, so I rely on the dryer to do all of my hair straightening. This dryer will straighten it but the roots look a little puffy. I've had the dryer for a couple of months now and am considering buying a new drier with higher watts. After doing a little research on the internet, I found that the higher the watts the hotter it dryer. The Turbo Power 1500 is only 1300 watts and other dryers like the Twin Turbo 2800 or Twin Turbo 3200 watts are around 1800. Bottom line, if you have fine hair this is a good drier. If you're going to use something like a flat iron after you blow dry your hair, then this is a good dryer. If your hair is thick and/or coarse and you're looking for this dryer to really straighten your hair, then you're going to have to spend more for a dryer with higher watts.
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I have been researching hair dryers and came upon this dryer which my mother owns (and I still borrow). I'm looking to buy my own for convenience. My mother originally bought this dryer because it was used in a lot of Dominican salons and the fact that she's had it over 10 years I think speaks for itself. We didn't buy it on Amazon but, at a local beauty supply for about $60 then. I wanted to leave a review because I felt that a lot of reviews I've seen for different dryers were left by people with hair types that could be dried well even without a hair dryer. Not so for me.
My hair:
Thick
Coarse
Long (past the middle of my back)
Dominican (if that helps)
Cannot air dry it (it would dry very puffy and frizzy if so)
Has been relaxed (I relax it 2-4 times a year)
Retains water (humid weather wreaks havoc)
What seems to be most people's hair types in hair dryer reviews overall (not just this one):
Able to dry with minimal effort (no brushing or able to point the dryer generally and have their hair still dry straight)
Hair that can dry in 5-20 minutes with minimal effort
"Thick" (though I think some people are confused as to their actual hair type)
I was surprised to learn that this hair dryer is only 1300 watts. After reading many dryer reviews, I thought I'd need something that was 2000 watts. Now, I'm rethinking that because this still does a good job at 1300. I think some people who leave dryer reviews don't know their actual hair type and/or how to properly blow dry their hair for a smooth, lasting, straight finish. Sometimes it's not the dryer's fault but, HOW people attempt to dry their hair. My mother does hair very well (if you've ever gone to a Dominican salon, you know that Dominican salons tend to do hair well). Some people at other salons tend to dry all hair types as if they are the same and dry the same and that isn't the case, leaving me (or others I know with similar hair) with terrible results. These have been my experiences and obviously don't apply to everyone. I don't like going to salons and haven't gone in years. Using this dryer, I have always received compliments on how nice and straight my hair looks.
When I first tried to do my own hair (without really knowing how to) using someone's John Frieda 1875 watt hair dryer. I did a horrible job that took me a very long time and ended with puffy hair, not smooth at all but at least dry. If you don't use a blow dryer on a hot enough setting, it will not dry well, it only gets the water out of your hair is all. My mother, using the same dryer, did a much better job similar to the results with this dryer. You have to use a brush of some type (round or straight) to pull and straighten the hair for a smooth finish. You should also dry only small sections at a time for better results and always point the dryer down and in the direction of the hair shaft using the concentrator nozzle. I use a thermal protector as well as other products for shine so, I can't comment on the dryer's efficacy on those things.
PROS about this dryer:
Takes my hair only about 40 minutes to fully dry (after just squeezing out excess water with a towel, parting, clipping and drying small sections at a time. Compare this to salons where I have to sit under a hooded dryer for well over an hour and have them still blow dry my hair straight after, which takes another 20 minutes or so for a total of almost two hours.)
Dries smoothly and straightens well (no need to use a flat iron after)
Gets very hot
Strong air flow
Good weight (not too heavy)
Buttons are well placed (don't accidentally press anything)
Long cord length (Haven't measured it exactly but, it is at least 6 feet, probably more and has never been an issue)
Removable filter (can easily clean for a longer life)
Durable (has been owned for at least 10 years and still works well, using it several times a week on 2-3 people with similar hair types to my own)
Comes with a concentrator nozzle (Stays put and after years of accidental drops has never broken)
Could go for up to a week without having to redo hair
CONS:
Brand name rubbed off after many years (I don't care but, may be a con for some)
Gets very hot (have to protect my ears sometimes and cannot leave it close to my scalp for long. Good that it gets that hot but, you have to be careful so it's a pro and con)
Loud (I think most dryers are. In terms of hearing conservation, I would recommend using ear plugs with dryers since they are so close to your head/ears and are very loud for a long period of time. This could eventually result in some amount of noise-induced hearing loss. Not specifically with just this dryer but, any dryer.)
Only has a hot and cool setting (each with different strengths. The cool setting isn't that cool, it is warm although I've only used it after using hot for over 30 minutes. This is only a con if you're looking for a dryer with a cool shot.)
Somewhat expensive (there are many dryers available for half this price so it is an investment)
Not compact (If you're looking for something like that. I have had bad experiences with hotel dryers that leave my hair a big puffy mess so I will still pack and use this, even though it is a full size hair dryer. It's that good.)
I would recommend this product but, I am not personally buying it for myself because it is over my budget. I am looking for a dryer that is less than $40-50 and available through prime. This dryer is not available with prime shipping and the beauty supply store has jacked up the price over the years. If you can afford to spend that amount on a dryer, it is a good investment. I'd prefer not to if I can find something that works as well as this one for less money. If I do find something like that, I will definitely share that (I'm researching and will try) but, at least I have this dryer as a backup if anything.
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