Is it worth spending money on a good hairdryer?

lisa_eire

I'm considering buying a new hairdryer and i'm wondering if its worth spending money on a good one such as a parlux?

Larianne

Yes, 100%.

Rayne

I think a good hair dryer is better/more important that a good hair straightner!

Do it!!!!!

addictedtoshoes

Without a doubt!!! Parlux are great and last for years and years.

sillysocks

Definitely agree with the others. I got one for Christmas and the difference is unreal. I got mine in Peter Mark and it was 55 eur so not _too_ expensive, esp compared to the straighteners!

MissFlitworth

Do fancy hairdryers cut down on fuzz or something? I always just thought they were simply a means of blasting the wet out of your hair (and as I have hair with it's own evil personality it's something I'd be very interested in indeedy)

ha-ya-said-what

sillysocks wrote: »

Definitely agree with the others. I got one for Christmas and the difference is unreal. I got mine in Peter Mark and it was 55 eur so not _too_ expensive, esp compared to the straighteners!

I'm going to have a nosey in there next time I'm near one!:)

Larianne

I guess, they are more powerful than regular hairdryers so blast out hot air at a higher strength. Thus not letting the pesky hairs have time to fuzz/curl etc.

(just my guess there now)

ntlbell

Larianne wrote: »

I guess, they are more powerful than regular hairdryers so blast out hot air at a higher strength. Thus not letting the pesky hairs have time to fuzz/curl etc.

(just my guess there now)

I thought it was more to do with ionic jobby removing the static.

I'm a siwwy boi tho

Larianne

Yeah that too, I guess. ( I dunno, talking outta me hat here. )

MissFlitworth

Larianne wrote: »

I guess, they are more powerful than regular hairdryers so blast out hot air at a higher strength. Thus not letting the pesky hairs have time to fuzz/curl etc.

(just my guess there now)

Woop That's my next present-to-myself-that-I-technically-can't-afford sorted!

Larianne

MissFlitworth wrote: »

Woop That's my next present-to-myself-that-I-technically-can't-afford sorted!

I've one nearly two years and they are brilliant. And if you have very thick hair, it helps dry it much quicker.

MissFlitworth

ntlbell wrote: »

I thought it was more to do with ionic jobby removing the static.

I'm a siwwy boi tho

I kinda thought that ionic stuff was marketing gonads

http://www.badscience.net/2003/11/because-youre-worth-it/

I could be wrong but I'd definitely more believe that it's the power of the more expensive hairdryer versus ionic action leaving you with shinier hair (must admit though, I only have the vaguest understanding of the sciency bit)

ntlbell

MissFlitworth wrote: »

I kinda thought that ionic stuff was marketing gonads

http://www.badscience.net/2003/11/because-youre-worth-it/

I could be wrong but I'd definitely more believe that it's the power of the more expensive hairdryer versus ionic action leaving you with shinier hair (must admit though, I only have the vaguest understanding of the sciency bit)

Oh it very well could be.

If so, I swallowed it hook line and sinker

Stheno

Larianne wrote: »

Yes, 100%.

Agreed I got the Peter Mark 2000w one that they use in the salons about a year ago, can't believe the difference in how quickly my hair dries, how straight I can get it without a straightener and how my hair holds it's shape during the day.

Definitely worth spending money on.

sillysocks

Not sure the reason but it definitely makes my hair silkier and less frizzy than the old one I had. And it keeps its shape much better during the day too.

If you're in Peter Mark ask for the one with the shorter nozzle - its not any less powerful but IMO much easier to use than the ones with a longer nozzle.

eth0_

Ionic hairdryers definitely make your hair smoother. I used to have a 'fro before I bought my ionic hairdryer!

Magenta

lisa_eire wrote: »

I'm considering buying a new hairdryer and i'm wondering if its worth spending money on a good one such as a parlux?

Yes yes yes yes yes x 100

Ionic ones are the best! My hair used to resemble that of a Poodle. It's more Afghan Hound now :pac:

Jwacqui

Worth the investment!! Definitely!! I have thick thick fuzzy hair!

My little brother bought me a PARLUX hairdryer for xmas, think it was €65, it's great. It makes my hair much smoother!! Even if I just blast it dry without trying my hair is smoother and in much better condition!

I love it!!

It also dries my hair much quicker! I now honestly could never go back to another hairdryer!

detoxkid

Does anyone know where the cheapest place to get a parlux is?

eth0_

detoxkid wrote: »

Does anyone know where the cheapest place to get a parlux is?

eBay by the looks of it. Around £50-55 seems to be the cheapest.

kitkat1

Definitely parlux hairdryer is well worth getting if you want smooth and silk hair

Luna01

Yes, of course, it is worth spending money on a good hairdryer, but i want to say, we should to use hairdryer as less as possible, because it's more or less harmful for our hair.

chocolate_cat

i got one in boots a few years ago, its a boots one and cost 30 euro. the only thing its good for is warming up my scalp!!! when i use it my wavy hair turns to sideshow bob hair (and my hair is never that bad!!!) Has anyone got the ghd special offer advertised in peter marks? ghd black straighteners and travel hairdryer for 170 euro? is it worth it? is the drier any good? i dont mean to hijack the threat but i thought it could be shared relevent info

Pipsie Pie

Hi Chocolate cat,

The time I bought my GHD (about 3 years ago) it came with a travel folding hairdryer.
I honestly though the hairdryer was crap, like above - only seemed to burn my scalp! :mad:
Bought a parlux hairdryer shortly after for about €60 euro and it was one of the best investments ever....:D don't even use the ghd anymore except for the very odd time for curls.

Could I suggest you splurge on a parlux hairdryer, and maybe buy a cheaper straightener?

chocolate_cat

Got paid today so shall be investing in one of those snazzy hairdryers, will skip the straighteners for the time being. Thanks for that tip!!

KatiexKOUTURE--

Well, I used to use an expensive hairdryer and now I have one that I got in boots for €11, and I think that theres not much difference.. That said, I only use mine to dry my hair not style it (I leave that to my trusty GHDs ) .

shanagarry

Another Parlux fan here! I got the Parlux 3200 (ceramic/ionic) for christmas 2008 and I adore it. It's so much quicker to dry my hair and it turns out so much sleeker.

The one thing I would suggest is to get a compact version - they're designed for hairdressers so the full sized ones can be very heavy if you're drying your hair yourself.

kkcatlou

How much should I expect to pay for a good hairdryer like a Parlux?

mylittlepony

Hi anyone recommend a good compact hairdryer for fine hair?
Not too heavy to hold.
Thanks

Linguo

I've never really thought about buying an expensive hairdryer but the parlux one certainly sounds the business!:)

I have a lightweight one I got in Argos, it's decent and have no problems with it but I suppose it depends on what type of hair you have and the results you're after

cc-offe

Definitely, I bought a T3 Bespoke labs tourmaline hairdryer around 3 years ago, "the rolls royce of hairdryers" apparently hehe, anyway it's still going strong, there is a filter you can clean easily, it dries using infrared technology so dries very quickly, My hair has never been in better condition, oh yea one other thing this guy I knew who ran a garage once bought an expensive salon infrared hair dryer to dry out small paint jobs on cars here's a link to the dryer I have http://www.hairtrader.co.uk/Bespoke-Labs-T3-Evolution-Hair-dryer/p-290-1181/

random10

I bought a Parlux hairdryer a year ago, it was expensive 90euro I think but best thing I ever did. Hair dries faster, and hair is smoother, don't use GHD now maybe once every 6 weeks coz with little effort i get smooth straight hair. I've really long, thick hair and had to dry my hair at night because it took a long time now I can do it in the morning

banshee_bones

Larianne wrote: »

I've one nearly two years and they are brilliant. And if you have very thick hair, it helps dry it much quicker.

See, this is the only thing I thought they were good for! Never knew there was a frizz-reduction element to them. was going to buy one couple of years back but was put off by the price.

Have to say my Lidl hairdryer is great! I use my straighteners much less since buying it about a year ago

veruca salt

Absolutely worth it!

irelandese

i think a hair dryer isnt that important , get one that does the job and is cheap after that go through with a straightener . an expensive straightener is better because its the final step in giving you the perfect hair

Asphyxia

A good hairdryer means less straighting, I like using mine to straighten my hair it's so much healthier I've got a Nicky Clarke one I got for less than 30 quid and it's great make sure when you are purchasing it has a good nozzle it makes a huge difference

deelite

I bought a Mark Hill hairdryer last week paid 30 euro in boots for it - haven't used it yet. Does anybody have any views on it.

cc-offe

deelite wrote: »

I bought a Mark Hill hairdryer last week paid 30 euro in boots for it - haven't used it yet. Does anybody have any views on it.

Check the boots uk website, they have reviews for nearly everything they sell

D e e

I don't really see the point on splashing a lot of money on a hairdryer to be honest. I paid about 90 euros for mine last year and I have one that cost 6.99 about 10 years ago and that one gets way more use! I always dry my hair so it's 3/4 of the way dry then leave the rest to dry naturally then straighten it.

deelite

D e e wrote: »

I don't really see the point on splashing a lot of money on a hairdryer to be honest. I paid about 90 euros for mine last year and I have one that cost 6.99 about 10 years ago and that one gets way more use! I always dry my hair so it's 3/4 of the way dry then leave the rest to dry naturally then straighten it.

Funny you should say that - when I let my hair dry naturally I'm often asked what shampoo/conditioner I use - as it's so shiny looking (I don't notice it myself tbh).

E.T.

I bought an Il Futuro hairdryer in Peter Marks 3 years ago and love it. I've fine hair which I never leave dry naturally - it just turns into a ball of frizz with flat roots, no matter what products I use in it. It takes less than 5 mins to dry my hair with this hairdryer, maybe 10 mins if I'm going out and want to add extra volume or style it more. I usually GHD the front and a few kinks but that's it. I think if your hair dries well naturally it doesn't make much difference which hairdryer you use, but if it frizzes/kinks, then a good hairdryer is worth investing in.