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Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:23 am  |
...is lightweight
...is quiet (has a low decibel level)
...is ionic
...accommodates a diffuser attachment
...has low, med, high temp options
...has a cold shot
Is it?
(any recommendations???  )
The other day I saw a hair dryer that automatically shut off when it was set down (i.e., when the hand was removed from the handle). Pretty cool, eh? |
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Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:36 am |
The only one that I know of that meets all of those requirements is the T3, provided you use the T3 diffuser (my hairdresser tried using a non-T3 diffuser with me when hers cracked and it kept falling off and clunking me in the head, until she got another T3 one).
I don't think the Featherweight model has the 3 temp settings, but maybe the Evolution does?
The deal-breaker for me is the high price for what would only be occasional use, and that you have to hold the cold shot button down while using it. I like to use cold for a longer time, so I don't want to have to hold the button for a few minutes.
I've checked out other ionic dryers and they are all much heavier than the T3's. I will be curious to see what other recs you get on this. |
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Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:33 am |
| I just googled the T3 dryers after reading this - they really do look fab! Not inexpensive though - do they last a long time? |
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Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:28 am |
I'd been on the lookout for a dryer after my current dryer had died on me. First, I thought I'd go the cheap route and buy a hair dryer from the drugstore. BIG MISTAKE!! It was so loud that I couldn't stand it!! So, I went to a local salon and found an ionic one (I was also interested in the T3, but it was just so expensive) from BaByliss. I LOVE it! It's very quiet, sturdy yet not heavy and has all the options you're looking for. However, it doesn't come with a diffuser, only one of the attachments to direct the air.
I think I found that same one online.
http://www.amazon.com/Babyliss-Tourmaline-Hair-Dryer-BABTM5585/dp/B000I2QE1O/sr=8-33/qid=1167849153/ref=sr_1_33/105-7250226-3269232?ie=UTF8&s=hpc
Mine was a little over $100 CAD and that was last summer when I bought it I think. It looks like they have come down in price now. Anyway, I have been totally happy with this model.
HTH! |
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Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:43 am |
| Moonstarr, that babyliss one looks perfect! However, I have a question for ladies who have used ionic dryers. See, my hair is long and fine, so when I blow dry I use mousse at the roots to try to get as much volume injected as possible--- do you notice that you get less volume with an ionic dryer, or is it the same? TIA! |
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Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:53 am |
| manslayerliz wrote: |
| Moonstarr, that babyliss one looks perfect! However, I have a question for ladies who have used ionic dryers. See, my hair is long and fine, so when I blow dry I use mousse at the roots to try to get as much volume injected as possible--- do you notice that you get less volume with an ionic dryer, or is it the same? TIA! |
I think I get about the same, BUT I've never been an expert at blowdrying my hair nicely.  No matter what, I can never achieve the results like they do in the salon (maybe if I could unscrew my head and do it like that!  ). But on my "good" days, I am able to get the volume and it looks pretty good! So I think they are just as good in that area. |
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Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:58 am |
If price were not an issue - T3.
I have an older model and like it a lot. It is over a year, and used daily. |
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Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:54 pm |
| Thats great ! I was just looking to buy a new hair dryer ! Did anyone tried Rusk ??? |
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Katya, 30, Shiny disco ball prone to breakout,not sensitive, fair skin ,still try to find the perfect skincare routine. |
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Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:50 am |
| I had not heard of T3 so had a quick look on the web. I also had not heard of ionic dryers. Can someone tell me why ionic is so good and how can it make your hair softer and healthier? |
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Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:29 am |
| bushy wrote: |
| I had not heard of T3 so had a quick look on the web. I also had not heard of ionic dryers. Can someone tell me why ionic is so good and how can it make your hair softer and healthier? |
I'm not an expert, but I believe it's supposed to dry your hair faster, which means less time being damaged by the heat (less split ends, dried hair, frizzies, etc.).
I always do my makeup first before I blowdry, so by the time I do, my hair is half dry already (it doesn't take that long to dry on it's own) so I can't comment on the quickness part of it. I bought one because I'd heard it was supposed to be healthier for you hair, but I haven't really noticed any difference on me between this one (my favourite thing about this new one is that it's so much quieter than my old one and feels good in my hand ... very well made) and my old regular dryer. I think if I actually took time to style my hair more with the blowdryer I might see more of a difference. |
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Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:08 pm |
Also, there's something about the ions that are supposed to condition and bring shine to the hair. And in terms of reducing drying time, there might also be something to the theory that the ions do something to the water molecule to speed up evaporation.
I can personally attest to the fact that an ionic dryed DOES reduce drying time. I also notice that it really DOES combat frizz and smooths my hair.
It's also important to use a medium heat rather than the highest setting to reduce drying time because when you use the higher setting you in a way "shock" the cuticle which then "seals" water into the core of the hair thus increasing drying time. Higher heat also increases the damage that occurs when blow drying. I have found this to be true as well. That's why I like a dryer with 3 temp settings. |
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early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:25 pm |
| anyone tried those infra red ones? They are really expensive but supposed to be very good for your hair |
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Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:35 pm |
| I have a Helen of Troy dryer with a diffuser connection. It is ionic as well. My hair has never looked better. I also have a Hot Tools one and that is ionic as well. |
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Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:27 am |
Since this topic is about hair and such I was wondering if anyone can clue me into some things. Now, not to go off subject, but I have a question or two for all you ladies that use those heated type rollers. Well actually, what are they?  I mean, I know what they are, but how long do they take to heat up, to put in, to curl hair, etc. I always used to use a curling iron daily to curl my hair. For the last few years though, I've just been doing so for special occasions and such. I've heard from 1 or 2 people that heated hair rollers are the new 'in' thing and are the way to go. Now, I miss the volume and shape I got from curling my hair, but with all of it, it took me 45-1hr to do the full head  . So, does anyone have any experience with heated hair rollers? Any thoughts/ recommendations? Sorry to go a bit off subject, but I didn't feel like this deserves its own separate topic to start a new thread with. |
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Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:03 am |
Girldelvov-
I don't use them that often but when I do I use my mom's old heated rollers. I think they are something like 30 years old! But they work nonetheless! I first pour about 3 Tbs of water into the base then I close the lid and turn it on. They take about 20 minutes to heat up (I am sure newer systems are much faster!) Once heated I roll my hair around them and secure them with wire "pins" (kind of U shaped little things). I leave them in my hair for about 15-20 minutes... once they are cool to touch. After I take them out I allow my hair to cool to set the curl. Then finger or brush comb depending upon how much curl I want. The whole process takes about 15-20 minutes (I think... it's actually been awhile since I've used them).
I've thought about purchasing a new set simply b/c they might work better and more efficiently but I just don't hot roller my hair often enough to justify a purchase. And as long as my mom's ole set still works, then I'll use it. I love the way hot rollers curl my hair... I wish I could get a perm to look the same (the last time I had my hair permed I was in the 6th grade... I looked like a poodle and I cried and cried for days following... never again! Actually, I bet the hair dresser misgaged the condition of my hair was since I was a year round swimmer...I bet it was the chlorine damage. All in all, a bad idea for me!) |
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early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:16 am |
lol amnis, I'm sorry to hear about your incident with perming 'back in the day'. Really though, I think today they do perms around such odd items (coke cans) that I wouldn't be surprised if you were able to find a stylist who would be able to perm your hair the way you like it. Just don't take my advice as I've never actually permed my hair, lol.
Thanks for the advice on the rollers. I never knew they were water 'heated'. I just thought you plug 'em in and wait for them to heat up *magically*. You learn something new every day! lol. Do you know if putting mousse or spray to 'set' the curl while my hair would be on the rollers would create any issues? I remember that when I used a curling iron, my hair would stay perfect without any product. But when I put old fashioned rollers in my hair and sleep with them, they don't end up staying and holding the curl unless I put on product the night before. Ahh the things we do for beauty  |
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Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:33 am |
I have never seen a set of heated rollers that used water??? I have used heated rollers in the past and they have all had a red dot on the ends which turns black when they are sufficiently heated to use. Then you just leave them in your hair until the heat has gone.
I got rid of mine, tried a styling wand then ended up having perms which was just so much easier. I find the perms these days can be very conditioning on your hair so long as you have the right one. I have always stayed with salons that use Redken perming solutions. Your hair comes out feeling in better condition than when you went in. |
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Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:18 am |
I've owned my T3 for a year now and it does cut drying time with less frizzy ends. I blow dry my hair almost every day. My hair is shiny at the end. It is also very quiet compared to the other hair dryers I've used. It's also got a 4 year warranty which is good.
My previous dryer was a Babyliss ionic hair dryer which also gave me nice shiny hair. It was much noisier than my T3.
The T3 travel blowdryer was way too expensive so I opted for a Sharper Image ionic travel dryer for when I travel. It is strong and works much better than any blowdryer in a hotel. |
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Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:30 am |
| guapagirl wrote: |
| anyone tried those infra red ones? They are really expensive but supposed to be very good for your hair |
I bought an infra-red radiant heat Babyliss Colour and Curl hairdryer a while ago, guapagirl. It has a large, round outlet, rather than a nozzle and is fantastic for speeding up the drying time on my curly hair. On the lowest speed setting, there's hardly any airflow at all, just the radiant heat - this means that my hair isn't blown around, so it doesn't go all frizzy. I love it!
Only problems are:
It's reasonably bulky and heavy to cart around.
Can't take it abroad with me as the transformer needed to cope with the power of this thing would be both hugely expensive and probably enormous.
Used every day, it'd probably dry out and maybe damage hair, a bit like heat damage from straighteners.
http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/BaByliss_ColourandCurl_Hairdryer.html
If anyone knows of a smaller, more portable version, then please tell me! |
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Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:13 pm |
| bushy wrote: |
| I have used heated rollers in the past and they have all had a red dot on the ends which turns black when they are sufficiently heated to use. |
Those are the ones I have heard of. I'm one of those people who was born with straight hair that wanted curly for a while (always want what you cant have, huh ). How fast did your curlers heat up when you had them, bushy? And how fast did they cool down? Thanks for any info btw. |
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Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:42 pm |
| bushy wrote: |
I have never seen a set of heated rollers that used water??? I have used heated rollers in the past and they have all had a red dot on the ends which turns black when they are sufficiently heated to use. Then you just leave them in your hair until the heat has gone.
I got rid of mine, tried a styling wand then ended up having perms which was just so much easier. I find the perms these days can be very conditioning on your hair so long as you have the right one. I have always stayed with salons that use Redken perming solutions. Your hair comes out feeling in better condition than when you went in. |
Heating rollers that use water is different... guess it's a sign of the age of the roller set!
Hmm... Redken perms, eh? Now to find a stylist I can trust... Actually, I would rather spend money and get highlights (I really am nearing the point where the length of roots showing is almost embarrassing). At this point in my life I just don't know if I can afford both a perm and hi-lights. sigh. It probably wouldn't be good for my hair anyway!
Ever heard of the ISO semi-permanent perm? It supposed to wash out after like 20 shampoos and is supposedly suitable for highlighted hair. |
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early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:34 pm |
Bl**dy h*ll! That is pricey!
Still, it says it helps with muscular pain and stuff. Just the kind of thing you'd expect from a hairdryer, eh?
The worst thing is that I'm seriously thinking of checking it out in case it might be more portable than the one I've got and work for my frizzy hair. Heck, if you had my bird's nest bonce, you'd be prepared to pay that too! |
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