34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
FINALLY!, Nov 5 2006
By Femina Invicta "Hair Styling Connoiseur" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Remington D2012BCDN Tstudio Titanium Tourmaline Hair Dryer (Health and Beauty)
A dryer that meets all your styling needs. It's not often that you can find one that is suited for both curly and straight styles. The air diffusing attachment is perfect for creating soft, frizz free curls while the concentrator nozzle (more narrow and therefore a better conductor of air than most models with this feature) allows you to direct air exactly where you want it. The dryer itself features two speed (low and high) and three heat settings (cool, warm and hot), as well as a cold shot button to lock in style. For the highest heat setting, simply put the dryer on high speed and the hottest setting (careful, though...this is only recommended for hair that's UBER curly, like mine). Additionally, the 9 foot long cord (complete with a loop that will allow you to hook it onto something in your bathroom or wherever else you store it) makes it really easy to use. Another bonus: even on the highest setting, the dryer is considerably more quiet than other ones on the market that are similarly priced (you can easily hold a conversation while speaking in a normal tone of voice).
According to the information that's included with the product, the dryer is made with a combination pink tourmaline/ceramic technology that allows for a special emission of ions (these are important for eliminating static electricity). I found that after use, my hair actually was a lot smoother even than when I used previous hair dryers with ionic technology; I used it to style my hair both in its naturally curly state and after setting it in rollers to blow dry it straight. If your hair is really curly like mine, however, you might still want to use a flatiron to get that pin-straight look. But for less curly hair or hair that's less prone to frizz, that probably won't be necessary.
Although this is by far my favorite hair dryer I've ever owned, I do agree with the previous comment on this product: it really would be the perfect dryer if it had a folding handle. But this is only a tiny flaw, as it more than makes up for that missing feature with its humidity resisting technology. Well done, Remington. An invaluable product for any styling arsenal.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
I'm buying it... again., Jan 13 2008
By A. Catanzaro - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Remington D2012BCDN Tstudio Titanium Tourmaline Hair Dryer (Health and Beauty)
I purchased this dryer almost 2 years ago. Just yesterday the switch broke-- it was a very sad day. After trying out at least 5 other dryers, I found this to be BY FAR the best for the money. It is relatively quiet for the airflow it produces- no hi-pitched whine like some other models. And it is VERY POWERFUL! It is heavier than others, but I don't mind getting a little extra muscle tone. It doesn't have a shiny plastic finish and can withstand being dropped many times on a tile bathroom floor-- trust me.
I have long, fine hair that will get unruly and curly against my wishes unless dried a certain way. The high blower setting with medium heat works great for me, plus I use the cold shot and a big roller brush to create volume. It is very versatile, with two blower settings and three heat settings.
Wish the one I had would have lasted, but I'm not taking any chances with another dryer. This works as well as any $100 dryer as far as I'm concerned. Only gripes are 1) the switch breaking and 2) the cord is long (great) but it tends to get all twisted up on itself even though it was designed not to. For these reasons it fell just short of 5 stars
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I wanted, Sep 27 2007
By pebblepuppy - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Remington D2012BCDN Tstudio Titanium Tourmaline Hair Dryer (Health and Beauty)
I bought a cheaper "lightweight" dryer and took it back because it felt like a toy, and didn't have a warm setting like it said. Just hot and fry.
I ordered this one based on Amazon reviews. I really like it. It's feels like a pro dryer. It's comfortable to hold. It maybe a tad heavy, but it works so fast, it's not an issue for me. I wanted something that would last and work well. It has a true cool setting. My hair is soft and well behaved for a change. Since I've gotten older my hair has gotten more delicate and I almost quit using a hairdryer because it was so hard on my hair. I thought I'd try again because sometimes I want my hair sleek instead of curly.
Like the matte finish. Only thing I don't like is the attachments are hard to get on and off. But, hey, at least they don't fall off while I'm using them like some dryers I've had. I'm a little concerned that they might break at some point while changing them, but so far so good.