Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I scooped up the Conair 259 Infiniti Pro from Amazon's Vine program even though I did not need a new hair dryer because I thought either my wife, sister, or mother would want to try it. My mother had been using the same old-school dryer for over a decade and declined to try the Conair 259. My wife and sister however, were rather excited to try a combination ionic and ceramic hair dryer. The last hair dryer I purchased broke within 3 years so they certainly don't make them like they used to. Do they?
PROS:
Ionic
Ceramic
Powerful 1875 watts
2 styling attachments
Attractive orange
Built like a tank
Durable heavy-duty AC motor
4 Year Warranty
Good value
CONS:
Heavy
Cool setting still warm
HAIR DRYING
If you're like my mother and haven't used or looked for a hair dryer in the last 10 years, then you probably have no idea what an ionic or ceramic hair dryer is. The ionic feature works by emitting negative ions and is supposed to address frizzing, enhance overall shine and even promote healthy hair. It is also supposed to lock in moisture and reduce static. The ceramic feature is supposed to help by providing even heat distribution to reduce drying times, thus decreasing heat exposure to your hair. Mind you, neither of these features are unique to Conair. Many modern hair dryers implement one or both technologies. Simply put, the features help, a lot. My sister swears by ionic hair dryers and the Conair 259 was her first combo unit she has tried and she really liked it. Her straight hair is typically down past her shoulder blades. My wife also enjoyed using it and her hair is wavy/curly and just past the top of her shoulders. The odd thing was that the "Cool" setting on the dryer was still pretty warm and the only way to get actual cool air was to use the blue cold-shot button.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
I found the balance to be quite good and it felt natural in my hands. My wife and sister both agreed. We also all agreed that it was heavy. It wouldn't prevent us from buying it or using it, but I would not describe this hair dryer as being light in any way.
DURABILITY
As I mentioned previously, it doesn't seem to appear that they make hair dryers as durable as they once did, but the Conair 295 Infiniti Pro might just well buck that trend. It is built like a tank. It not only feels hefty, but entire unit feels solid and well made. The rocker switches operate smoothly as well and the removable filter ensures further durability.
NOISE
If you were envisioning drying your hair at night without disturbing others in the household, I have to pop that bubble for you. I have no idea how Conair's marketers could in good conscience use, "whisper-quiet" to describe this dryer. It may be slightly quieter than some models, but to most, it's probably as loud as any other dryer.
CONCLUSION
The Conair 259 Infiniti Pro would not have been tops on my list of hair dryers, but now that I have had a chance to use it, I'm not sure what hair dryer could top it for the price. A good value and recommended.
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I was going to buy the Conair 213XP but was concerned about the reviews pertaining to its weight, as I have some arthritis. Then I saw this dryer. It only had 3 reviews but they were all excellent ones. Since my previous dryer had died that morning, I checked to see if any stores sold it and found it at Target. Well, I am so pleased with this purchase. It works just as well (maybe better) as the $100+ one I had a few years back that died after only 6 months. My hair is fine, and with other dryers, the warm setting is usually not warm enough and the hot setting feels like its frying it. This dryer has hot, warm, and cool settings, which are actually hot, warm, and cool. The airflow has 2 speeds, with both speeds being useful. The higher flow really puts out the air. and the "cool" shot is amazing. It actually gets "cool" within about 2 seconds. None of my other dryers have ever gotten that cool. After I'm finished drying my whole hair, I also use the "cool" shot to completely cool it off. My hair looks and feels soft and shiny, and I'm almost 60 years old. As far as the noise, it has the same sound as the dryer my hairstylist uses. I will definitely buy this dryer again when this one goes.
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Three words: BUY THIS DRYER!
In the market for a newer, more efficient dryer, I researched several brands and was surprised to learn Conair offered some highly rated options. While I would love to own the $200+ model my hair stylist uses, my budget simply does not allow me to shell out that kind of money for something to blow hot air through my hair. After careful consideration, it came down to two different options--this model and a Conair model that retracted its cord after use. While a handy feature, I thought it would be just another thing that would wear the dryer down over time, so I opted for this model instead. I'M SO GLAD I DID! This dryer is light, dries your hair quickly, and most importantly to me, leaves you with virtually NO FLYAWAYS. I use one of the two concentrators included with the dryer and my hair is smooth and shiny all day. Honestly, my hair ends up looking as good as it looks after being dried with my hair stylist's high end salon dryer.
If you're looking for a fantastic dryer at a very reasonable cost, definitely check this model out. IT'S IN FOXY METALLIC ORANGE, TOO!
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program When I buy a new hair dryer, one thing is always a must ceramic. That feature is the first thing that caught my eye when I looked at the Conair 259 Infiniti Pro. The fact that it has 1875 watts didn't hurt either. Top that off with a brand name I have had nothing but good experiences with, and my decision was made.
The first thing I noticed about the Conair when I began using it is that it is a nice weight not so light it feels flimsy, but light enough to be easy to wield as you style your hair from all directions especially the back of the head. I have pretty long hair, so this is always a plus for me. If the hair dryer is too heavy, my arms tire too quickly. I had no such issue with this hair dryer.
The next thing I loved was the long cord. This comes in very handy for those of us who flip our head upside down to dry our hair. There is nothing worse than fighting a too-short cord when working with your hair dryer.
One thing I was initially concerned about was that the Conair 259 Infinity Pro did not feel as hot as my old dryer. I needn't have worried it actually dried my hair in less time than my old one did!
The Conair 259 Infinity Pro comes with two diffusers, and this is the only thing I could get nitpicky about. The instruction sheet mentions the two different diffusers, but doesn't explain what each does different from the other. It's nice they are there, but I'm really not sure why I need two different ones.
If Amazon allowed half star ratings, the skimpy instruction sheet would cause me to rate it only 4.5 stars, but I don't think it deserves to be only 4 stars, so I am rating it with a 5. The dryer really works very well, and I would definitely recommend it.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I have an 1875 watt Conair Dryer that I bought about a 5 or 6 years ago. The last time I used it last week it smelled really hot and I was concerned, so this dryer sounded like a great solution to my concerns. And it is!
This dryer is lightweight and easy to use. The buttons are far smoother to use with one hand than my old one. There were a few differences I was really pleased with. 1) There's a filter on the back that can be cleaned so that the lint doesn't accumulate on the dryer.
2) The fan blade inside looks different--I can only presume that it's an improvement over my older one since this dryer is much quieter.
3) The dryer is light and has a handle that can be held easily in your hand.
I read the one 2-star review of this dryer and I was surprised by it. I found all of the things the reviewer said not to be true of the dryer I received. I know that once in a great while any product can be a dud. That's what I think could have happened in that case.
One last note--in the directions there is a chart about the heat settings you should use for what type of hair you have. I was surprised that for my hair I am supposed to use a cool or warm setting. It did work and do a good job on my hair. If you buy this dryer, make sure to read the directions (I almost always don't!)
