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Mabsy
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Thu Jun 24, 2004 7:05 am  |
I should stay away from appliance shops because I love all sorts of gadgets and stuff and end up buying stuff way too often. Tonight I came home with an ionic hairdryer. I would have come home with more stuff but my other half got there just in time to pry the face steamer and battery operated manicure set from my greedy hands before we made it to the checkout counter  Anyways, that aside, the premise is that the hairdryer generates negative ions which means that your hair dries faster PLUS you have less fly-aways and frizz as well.
Does anyone actually have one of these or has anyone read any reviews about it? I don't actually use a hairdryer all that often (I can count on my fingers the number of times I have used my about to be ex-hairdryer) so I'm not quite sure if I'll see any differences.
Sounded good at the time though 
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Fri Jun 25, 2004 7:01 am |
I bought a cheapie ionic dryer (I think it was vidal sassoon or something like that - $26 CDN) and I have found it makes quite a difference. I am guessing the more expensive brands are even gentler. After using it, my hair has a "fresh from the hairdresser" texture to it. Drying time is significantly less as well. I'm sure you're going to love it!  |
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Mabsy
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Sat Jun 26, 2004 1:45 am |
Well, I used mine for the first time this morning. I have to say that I don't think that the claims about reducing fly-aways etc are true (at least not in my case) but it did dry my hair super quick!
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Mon Jun 28, 2004 5:46 am |
Mabsy, I have been using an Ionic hairdryer for about 7 or 8 months now and I haven't noticed any difference whatsoever in my hair. I'm only using it now because it's the only one I have. If it ever breaks down I will not buy another one because I just can't see any change in my hair. It's still unmanageable  |
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Mabsy
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Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:33 am |
Hi Leeleedeedee,
I agree on the (un)manageability front :s I was hoping that it would make my hair softer and less frizzy than normal hairdryers do (one of the reasons that I don't usually use them) but I see no difference. But my hairdryer is the same wattage as my previous one and does dry faster - so at least that's an improvement.
I must admit that I did expect a lot more than it delivered.
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Sat Jul 17, 2004 7:50 am |
Hi Mabsy.
I'm enjoying your humor & great advice in topics on these forums.
About 4 mths ago I was in a rush getting ready to go out (is there any other way to get ready  ) drying my hair with a cheap dryer that would usually cut-out half way through the job & if turned off would not turn back on AND had an out of reach cd player that insisted on skipping at the same time. I wents nuts unable to decide whether to endure the mind-numbing blaring cd or risk a 1/2 dried head 
Consequently I went shopping the next day  (thats my excuse anyways)
I saw the ionic hair dryers, but also had not heard much about them so bought the "recommended" Aria dryer. I also bought a new ceramic slimline straightener, which I swear by now, (+ a few other "necessities"  )
Not sure what sort of styling you wanted your dryer for but this one is GREAT for straighening & V quick drying. "worth every cent" !  |
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Mabsy
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Sun Jul 18, 2004 3:42 am |
Hi DebL,
Well I wanted the ionic drier because I was hoping it would magically style my hair for me and make it smooth and manageable and not frizzy I think I *might* have asked for too much there
I have short hair at the moment (trying to grow it out ) so I guess I didn't really NEED it at all. I don't usually use a drier but the idea of the ionic one making my hair soft and maneagable was too much for this product junkie to resist 
Btw, what brand ceramic straightener do you have? And if you don't mind me asking how many cents is it worth exactly?  |
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Sun Jul 18, 2004 6:06 pm |
I was looking for another brand, but could not find it anywhere.
A gf of mine was given the Remington one as a gift & loved it, so thought I would give it a go. - have had no probs whatsoever & it is great.
As I said I use it pretty much every day. It heats up very quickly so no time constraints in the a.m.
It was only about $40.
The only thing that may be a bit better is a new ceramic one that is also teflon coated. You are MEANT to have just washed & dried hair when you use it (which of course I don't every time) so the plates aren't really white anymore, but doesn't effect anything really. Maybe the teflon one won't mark as much as isn't white plates. (if you worry about that sort of thing...?). |
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Sun Jul 18, 2004 7:15 pm |
Hi Everyone,
I have been using an ionic hairdryer for the past 2 years. The brand is National - a Japanese brand - and it cost about 100 CAD. Before using this I couldn't wash my hair and go out right away - my hair would be too *wide*. I used to wash it at night, then by morning it would be flat enough to go out. It does work, now my hair is more smooth and less frizzy immediately after washing.
I also use a flat iron. Mine is called Isinis Ceramix which has ceramic plates (gold). I got it from my hairdresser for about 85CAD. It's AMAZING!! It can work on my hair when it's curly, or I sometimes use it to smooth the top layer of my hair after I dry it.
I'd say the flat iron is more beneficial than the ionic dryer. |
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Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:26 pm |
| leeleedeedee wrote: |
| Mabsy, I have been using an Ionic hairdryer for about 7 or 8 months now and I haven't noticed any difference whatsoever in my hair. I'm only using it now because it's the only one I have. If it ever breaks down I will not buy another one because I just can't see any change in my hair. It's still unmanageable |
I agree with leeleedeedee - on my thick long hair - the ionic haridryer does nothing. Maybe it would work better on short hair. And I tried twice. First time I ordered and IGEA off of TV, when that fried itself I bought a better model at ULTA. Same poor result. Now I buy the cheapest hairdryer I can - I burn through them to quickly. |
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Tue Aug 10, 2004 8:49 pm |
I used an Igia ionic hair dryer for about 3 years until it died the other day. I think it's supposed to dry your hair with less damage from heat because it can dry in the same time or less with cooler air. Mine seemed to help with the crazy hair. Mine is ultra thick and course.
The ceramic (gold) hair straightener has been a life (or hair) saver for me. I find the key is to do it in very thin sections. When I do that, it's silky, straight and looks fab.
My hairdresser also recommended a ceramic brush for blowdrying and I find it helps a lot in taming the hair.
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:13 pm |
| I love all ionic hair appliances. They do make your hair shine and smooth. Do not feel guilty as long as you always use them after you buy them. |
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:25 pm |
| I bought one a few years ago in place of my regular dryer. It seems to dry my hair a lot faster or it could be all in my head though. |
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:45 pm |
I have an ionic one - Parlux.
I like it but I don't think it's anything super special. |
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