Testing Hair Dryers At 4 Price Levels | How Much Should I Spend?
A perfect, sleek at-home blowout is impossible to achieve without a great hair dryer. But in a world with seemingly endless blow-dryer options, how do you know which will leave your hair shiny and frizz-free? Producer Natalie Fennell went on the hunt for the perfect hair dryer. After testing out hair dryers from Revlon, Remington, BaByliss, Drybar, and Dyson, she found the perfect hair dryer that dries her hair quickly, has multiple heat settings (including the all-important cool-shot button), and is super easy to use.
Hair dryers used in this video:
Revlon 1875W Compact & Lightweight Hair Dryer, $10 amzn.to/38XYas8
Remington D3190 Damage Protection Hair Dryer, $20 amzn.to/2PJHCfW
BaBylissPRO Ceramix Xtreme Dryer, $60
amzn.to/391M416 Drybar Buttercup Blow-Dryer, $195
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Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, $400
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Testing Hair Dryers At 4 Price Levels | How Much Should I Spend?
7 minutes to dry your hair? How nice. Mine takes at least 40 minutes even with the best hair dryer
What really?
Really Rapunzel?
I have super long (down to my butt) super thick, wavy hair it takes forever to dry
without any help on a really really really hot day, mind takes houra
*hours
The nozzles make a massive difference to how hair dryers work and the finish you get. All these especially the Dyson should have been used with the nozzle to get a better finish.
she clearly said the rest didn't even come with any nozzles.
@@ravenswood118 She said one of the blow dryers didn't have an attachment. She wanted to use just the blow dryer to be fair.
A $400 hairdryer should still be decent without any attachments.
@@Bean990Jilly IMHO, I think it’s more fair to compare those as a full package. It’s like you would not compare a supercar’s hauling capability with a truck.
Also for 400 it should be able to do as it claims: dry hair faster, if it can’t do that in its basic form then they should change their claim.
People: *spending $100 and even more on hair dryers* Me: *using my towel or just standing in broad daylight*
Same girl same 😂
Me too😂
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Yeah I just let the sun bake me Lol
Nice for the summer. In the winter you need a hairdryer unless you want your hair to freeze
Thank you so much for the informative video! ❤️ but I do think you should have tested the blow dryers without knowing the price. That way you could judge them for their work 🙂
*I feel like
Thank you for the comment. Makes me not waste my time watching.
Kinda hard since prices are generally known especially the more expensive brands
@@Bean990Jilly I agree but sometimes some consumers don’t know the price until it has been said, either way it was informative 👍🏻❤️
I think she was judging them for their work, but then the ultimate decision at the end was factoring in price. I suppose ideally she wouldn't have known the price until the end, just in case that coloured her perception. Ultimately she did go with the $20 one though.
The nozzles matter 🤦♀️ they concentrate the airflow towards one direction which helps your hair dry faster. Specially with higher end blow dryers that stylist use because the nozzle and tension from the brush work together to style and control frizz. With the way you dried your hair you could’ve easily flipped over and dried it that way and then brushed it.
Jhoanna Lucas right? Stupid chick doesn’t recommend it when she didn’t even use it correctly. Dyson didn’t spend all that money into research for you to use it like your other blow dryers
@@terrierlover stop being so rude everywhere? You could have just pointed out her mistake and left it there for everyone to see, instead of literally just calling her names. She hasn't done anything to affect you.
@@terrierlover these comments are so toxic lmao what is wrong with you people
@@elbowsbuns1896 GTFO of here with your rude ass comment.
@@elbowsbuns1896 sensitive dem
I bought my first Remington in 1995😂 It’s been the best hairdryer I’ve ever owned. Cheers from the U.K.
They should try this on black women's hair cuz they have good thick hair and I'm sure it'll be harder to find the best blow dryer. I have boring straight hair so it doesn't really matter what I use cus everything works.
A 50% discount on hair dryers. The link sellercentral.amazon.com/promotions/view?promotionId=A2AMHMT527PS6H
They literally had the dominican girl with thicker curly hair sitting right there but they went with the white woman with thin ass hair
Here we go again.. They should try the product on who thé want to. Everyone can have nice thick hair, not just black ppl... idiot
@@ye23. so what? Who said they weren’t allows to use the white person?????
@@judethaddeus9856 I am pretty sure they meant the majority not that it's something exclusive to them
Proper review would have been to use the dryers with attachments and a proper blow-dry brush. The other reviews in Dyson is more insightful. I feel like the price already threw her off it before it was tried.
can't agree with you more
I agree. I have wavy curly hair and I have a cheap blow dryer and a 200.00 blow dryer. Both blow dryers blow out the definition of my curls. I started using a Dyson and my hair looks thicker and fuller and my curl definition has returned. I love it. ❤
If I pay $400 for a hairdryer it shouldn’t be essentially rendered useless without the attachments lol
Exactly
@@Bean990Jilly it's not useless. It comes with attachments for a reason. I litterally can't dry my hair to look presentable with any dryer out there WITHOUT the attachments because of my hair texture. Every hair dryer is useless without attachments.
The Dyson attachments are what cut the time. My hair is about your length and I can get it bone dry in three minutes.
‘Revlon took the longest one to dry!!’ wtf! it just took few more seconds than other!!! 😁
Just a correction, Wattage means how much energy being used to create heat and to blow the air, but good comparison, kudos!
Thank you for doing this review this is actually what I was looking for to make a blow dryer decision on if the dyson was even worth it, or something else. 😊 I have decided the dyson is not what I need for my thin curly hair. 😊
The dyson has a defuser attachment that youll yse if your hair is curly! As a professional hair stylist its my fav hair dryer
ive tried allot of dryers so far my favorite dryer is pro artist hot tools 2000w ac motor at ulta . its heavy but powerful . has a smooth and volume switch a cool shot and turbo shot. plus very pretty
1:46 I used to own that dryer. It is a nice dryer if you are in position to use a shorter cord. To use a comb attachment, one must be patient as it keeps coming off.
Thanks for the video! it just proves we dont need a $400 blowdryer :)
I bought a Dyson and I don't regret it a bit!!! I don't know why I didn't get it sooner. I have curly wavy hair. With using just a regular blow dryer, it blows out my waves. With the Dyson my hair looks fuller, and thicker
I would have liked both of you trying them, because you have very different hairtypes and that would probably have made a difference
Crazy ! I have the Remington $20 & I just bought the Babyliss pro one ! I’m assuming it’s a good upgrade right ?
Based on how her hair looked with the Babyliss it looked best.
@@jodric yes she has many split ends and she didn't even use attachments
I have the dyson hair dryer and it works way better with the attachments. I think its worth 500 dollars. It can define natural curls, they have attachments for sensitive scalp, its really worth it to me
I've had the cheapest version of the Remington Shine Therapy hair dryer for years and it's all I need. Make sure your hair dryer has different heat and speed settings and, please, use the attachments.
I’ve wondered about some of these
Expensive hair dryers are supposed to be less damaging. You can't really test thier value froma single usage or by just measuring how long it takes to dry your hair.
And I would also recommend reading the manual before use ☝🏻 so that you use it correctly unlike some people
could you make a video of the best styling creams for perfect curls? pls
the dyson is the best for longterm use. I have been using it for over 2 years and it also makes my hair look good. should have used the attachments with it. imo the dyson is not as harsh and its also very comfortable :)
Not really. I’m still using my 5 years old panasonic hair dryer and it works just fine now. For 1/10 of the price too :)
It's not worth $400. Not at all
@@mickeyxoxo5363 it is I’ve been using it for 5 years now and it’s amazing the air and the heat is literally perfect dries my knee length hair in 15 min with a normal hair dryer it took me an hour to dry because it was so slow and I get sick if I keep my hair wet for more than 20 min so it’s amazing for me
@@xrypro4080 yes it’s fine but dyson the hair and heat are just perfect for me
How many different hair dryers did you use long term to claim dyson is the best. Dyson represents the overengineering like many American products. So you pay 3-4 times more money to a device which blows hot hair. So you dont need space technology to blow hot air. You pay extra 300 dollars for a new engine design which doesnt offer high innovation. If I give 4 times more money to a hairdryer it means my brain was washed with advertisements or thisbl hairdryer wash dry and style my hair itself automatically. Advertisements persuade you that if you buy most expensive and high tech looking product you will feel precious. And you want to believe it so after long term usage you still try to convincr yourself for paying extra worth it. Actually wasting 300 dollars on a hairdryer and not kerp it in investment account or charity donation is not smart in long term life choices.
Me: letting my hair dry all by itself 😂
Noboy will see it anyways.
@@gurkensohn9401 yes for sure :)
Thank you for this review!!!
I'm a average guy but felt the need to research the topic. Thanks.
Girl, where are your nozzles??? Those are an absolute MUST for sleek, frizz free hair!!
Never ever use blowdryer without a concetrator. You burn your hair, and it will be less frizzy too
What is a concentrator?
Same question
@@noeliafreilem9965 @G it is the nozzle on the end of the blowdryer
とても分かりやすく多くのヘアドライヤーを解説、実験してくれてありがとうございます！Wattなども追加で教えてくれたらもっと良かったのですが、まあ、自分で調べてみますし、それがなくてもすごく参考になりました。
use the attachments for the dyson. they make a huge difference in airflow, dry time and frizz.
If only they were blow drying properly.
How do you blow dry properly?
@@jillbroadhead3655 Great question! There's lots of tutorials on youtube for sure, but the right way is to blow dry in the direction of the cuticle, using a concentrator to better direct the flow of air. Without the concentrator, or proper direction, the hair can get frizzy and even cause breakage over time! If you go to a hairdresser I really recommend asking them to give you some pointers
@@ddinah yeah, she does say that she just didn't use nozzles because one blow-dryer didn't come with any. I'm just glad she used heat protectant. :)
@@jillbroadhead3655 which I think is ridiculous. The whole point of a more expensive hair dryer is that it will have more accessories, making it a better product. She did them dirty. Lol.
Can we use coconut oil as heat protectant??
Remington I love you 😍❤♥💗💓💕 I looooove my hairdryer ....not just for hair. Remington is the best
But did they put the blow dryers on hottest setting and the highest speed of air?
A narrow nozzle tip on even a $10 dryer makes a difference.
Watched this just for the Dyson dryer review and glad I did. I feel like I got a really good idea of it. Her response and review and thoughts concerning where the air comes from were my thoughts exactly and she's pretty funny in her reaction so great video lol thank you for the help on my blow dryer decision!
She used it incorrectly lol :D
Yeah she used it weong. They come with 3 attachments that help your hair dry faster by directing the air.
I actually finally purchased it this year and it was the best decision ever. The dryer is fast and the comb attachment NEVER comes off, unless you take it off. Seems from your picture, you are a sista, you should check out other videos from other women of color who reviewed this.
@@tweetybird1496 it took me longer to dry with it than without lol and also the sis broke the nozzles so I’m forced to use it just like that 😔
Nice job ladies.
tks girls for this useful review
Your hair looked best with the Babyliss
Literally so annoying how she dries her hair 🤦🏼♀️
Yes and her voice is unbearable. That inflection voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard
I agree
Literally so annoying how girls like you put "literally" in every sentence, not having any clue what it means
She doesn’t do it right lmao
Thank you for pointing out why NO attachment but I can't lie ive been going through blow dryers like crazy so ignore the comments cause my hair is super thick n TAKES LEAST 10 TO 14 MINUTES FROM DAMP! TO DRY! GIVES ME WHAT TO ACTUALLY LOOK FOR! IVE BEEN EVERYWHERE AND JUST GET "SOLD" IF THAT MAKES SENSE? EVEN SALLY'S
What's the deffrence between Ceramic Ionic dryers and Ceramic only dryer ? because every time i search for ceramic hair dryer only , i found that they use ionic techonlogy with it , and i don't want to have ionic in my next hair dryer purchase , because i have flat and fine hair , and ionic damaged my hair even worse , how should i deal with that ? i found it difficult to find only ceramic hair dryer here where i live
For me personally the dyson is worth the money just because the noise doesn't hurt my ears and because the weight is in the handle, not the head, so I don't have to fight leverage to keep it up. Also easier to store due to its shape. Regarding its drying performance, it's better than our old cheap ones and I'm happy with it.
if ur ears get hurt by hairdryer noise and u have issue with the weight of a hairdryer, i think u have other problems to worry about, and a $400 haridyer is not the solution for ur problems.
@@seamuslam what are you trying to say or achieve here? What are those problems?
@@dcngn_ i see u have a comprehension problem too.
@@seamuslam empty words, just as I thought. Bye.
Tbh I bought my daughter a Dyson and yes it great but not worth $400. My hair dryer just recently broke and I bought myself the Laifen hair dryer and it’s the same as the Dyson same magnetic attachments same noise level and works the same. And it’s $149 so yeah in my opinion I wouldn’t buy a Dyson again.
Good review
By the way.. I wish you guyz would have tested out all sorts of hair curling tongs....
To be fair your hair was already a frizzy dry barnet should have used the attachments. You would have got better results and yes I think most of us are gutted at the price of the Dyson and cant justify paying out for one ,however you still needed to test it properly .
I have a dyson one. In my country it costs 420 euros. Really sorry i spent all that money. No difference from cheaper blowers.
Cool video :)
At 1:18 you mention your hair isn't color treated but at 7:07 I noticed highlights. If you have these highlights naturally bless you woman 😃
It could be natural. I used to put my hair up in a bun and then lay out in the sun and I would get natural highlights.
@@mytao2001 I am raven with dark brunette in it. The brunette is prolly as a result of in process of graying. ( I got some whites and some silvers )
Girl, your hair is wavy, did you style it before ?
To all the people commenting attachments should have been used: Does the claim state: blow dryer works better with attachments ? It does not, its claim is it dries faster than any other blow drier. She used the blow drier in truest form to see how it would perform. I think it was a fair assessment to see if it does what it claims... otherwise they should have said dries faster with attachments
The drybar one made her hair look the best im surprised she like thed 20 bucks one i guess because its affordable and gets the job done
7 MINUTES?! You must have the thinnest hair possible. It takes me at least 30 lmao
How’re you going to conclude a product isn’t worth the price when you ignore half of the product...
Because dysons claim is that it dries faster than any other blow dryer. Their claim isn’t “it’s better with attachments” or “for optimal performance use attachments.” A blow drier in its truest form is there to dry your hair. In this instance the dyson in its truest form did NOT dry faster
I love my Dyson… I am hoping this will be my last blow dryer!
WhErE iS iT cOmInG fRoM ahahahahh
Anyone else use the first one just because it's the cheapest? Just me ok.
Me too 😛😛
My hair is so thick that I have to wash my hair before bed for it to dry in time for school.
everyone love the dyson until a year later and it breaks and you know you had spend so much money on it for nothing. its fine if u just do it at home
Just had successfully made me not feel bad for not being able to own a Dyson. Very much appreciated. But that is alright, I do not want to spend more than $20. Though I will take exception to having to do double ( $40 ) on a soft bonnet dryer, as I got bad dominant shoulder, so I would do better sitting under one. Them, I got Seriously thick hair I am no longer chemically straightening. Or, pretty sure I won't be.
Wattage is how fast the air comes out… i couldn’t help but laugh at that one.
Dysin is expert at marketing, make something look akward and futuristic and charge 10x the money. Same with ventilators. But I guess it‘s a design choice, if that makes you want to pay the price, go for it.
6:53 she shouldn’t have included the blow dryer without the attachment in this video then
Yay, the winner is the hair dryer I have!
7 mins to dry?? Mine takes at least 20 mins and theres usually still some residual dampness
Same! I may have straight hair but it is long, thick and super dense. I have an undercut & people still say I have so much hair.
I will try it●_●
This is gonna sound wierd but i use the dyson hair dryer to warm up food.
Lol....I don't have a hair dryer...i simply sit infront of a fan after making my hair towel dry!!
Was expecting her to say the 5:40 Drybar Buttercup was her favourite...
I love how all of these comments are saying the Dyson is a great hairdryer and worth the $650 AUD. My hairdresser owns the dyson and it wouldn’t stop pausing on my hair, ladies with thick hair stay away!
No Braun? Panasonic?
Use the f***** nozzles please
Yes!!! Especially when she was using the dyson! My exact words were use the effing nozzle🤣
She explains that the reason she doesn't use the nozzles is one of the hair dryers didn't come with any, so she thought it would be a better comparison to not use nozzles
@@jillbroadhead3655 You can’t say a product isn’t worth the price when you ignore half the product though. That’s like me taking the rubber tips off some headphones to be fair to apple’s old ones and then saying they suck.
@@ImScaroused yeah, I get what you mean. After I thought about it I was thinking I'd like to know how the nozzles worked out
Weee wooo
Considering how damaged their hairs look like, i would advise them to take a looong break of hairdryer. And brushing their hairs while they are wet is one hell of a bad idea.
@bradmondo PLEASE LOOK AT THIS
I wish they's chosen someone with thicker hair, also I could never blow dry my hair with clothes on, I'd be sweating and dying of heat exhaust
honestly can't tell is this woman is 18 or 48...
Really? I think late 30s
Before you review do your homework . Perhaps interview a stylist with good blowout reviews . Ask them why they use the tool they purchased and what are the benefits. Ask them if they could buy any dryer what would it be. Google blow dryer technology and manufacturing or “How it’s made” . I think you would try a out totally different selection, properly pre treat and blow dry your hair ( with the direction of the cuticle to avoid frizz and create a nice shine is recommended) and above all your attitude and vocabulary will most likely sound much more knowledgeable about what you are reviewing. Careful what you demonstrate to impressionable human beings:)
7:47 I'm confused because the babyliss took. 6mins 52 seconds
It was painful seeing the end of the dryer pressed against the hair
Can we use coconut oil as heat protectant??
Well, i prefer air dry my hair 🤣 my hair is soft anyway & it takes one hour to fully air dry 😁 just use any good serum to while my hair is still damp as it adds shine and protects the hair from harmful UV lights
Jealous! Mine can sit alllll day and it might be dry at bed time. Keep in mind I can't go anywhere during that time looking like a drowned rat 😂
Some of these comments don't pass the vibe check
Mmmmm, on average, it was 7 mins to dry her hair. It takes me 20 since i have more hair, and it is thicker (although my hair is naturally kinda straight, so also i have an advantage there). Honestly, given her hair length, texture, and thickness, is it worth spending over 20 bucks for a hair dryer (even 10)? I really don't think so
2:30 What's that doing in there
God himself could hand you the world's most perfect hair dryer but it won't make a difference without the right technique/products.
Bruh. She used Dyson without changing the heat and the wind power .
Ok, is it just me or do these to remind me of Gina and Ashlyn from hsmtmts! I swear it is just me… 😭😭😂😅
"Neutralized ions" are not ions. Ions are ions because they have a charge.
Can the other girl use them this one has short and thin hair
Tbf the revlon is $10. And they make a ton of different models. I have a cheap Remington (the brand you chose) and it is one of their cheap weak travel models like the revlon you tested. It’s not good either. But agree the dysons are for suckers. Especially at half a thousand dollars. It’s insanity.
I think the blow dryer that is worth it depends on the individual. For example, the reviewer is this video clearly does not care about the health of her hair. She doesn't trim her extremely damaged ends and puts her hair directly on the opening of the hair dryers. Her cuticles are definitely lifting and flaking off even with the minimal heat protectant that she used. The Dyson definitely doesn't work for her because it's clearly a different type of hair dryer and doesn't work like the other ones due to shape and how the air blows out. Plus, for her hair drying method of completely blocking the opening of the hair dryer, the Dyson was not a good fit. You could tell before she even started talking that she was struggling with it and I knew she wouldn't like it. I think the dyson and dyson-type dryers are probably good for people who care about keeping their hair in good shape as well as people who don't have this type of blow-dry method which I've actually never seen before until watching this video.
Natalie, you didn't use the Dyson right had you used one of the nozzles that was for gentle drying your hair would have looked better. I have a hairdresser who has one and I actually bought one and I'm glad that I did it. And I also have a 200 dollar blow dryer and a cheepie, my Dyson works better that the cheap one and the chi 200.00 blow dryer. I only use salon pro tools because my mom was a hairdresser and taught beauty school.
Lol, concentrator gurllllllll. U r not suppose to use hair dryer, any hair dryer without the concentrator.
people criticizing Dyson hair dryer for its price while it's actually innovative than any other product, good in quality but they don't criticise apple for new versions of iPhone which have like nothing better to offer from previous ones and .To my knowledge Dyson products lasts longer sometimes upto a decade I think it's worth it.
That doesn’t make sense to not use the attachments for the ones that come with them. Or just subtract out the individual cost of attachments when saying the prices. Part of the appeal of hair dryers with attachments is that they COME with the attachments
Considering the amount we get after converting 400$ in my country's currency.. Thats a hell of a fortune... And even if they offer me a whole freakin kit dryer straightener curler blah blah with attachments n all... I would still not pay 400$...
I am alittlr trigger you didnt use the attachment for the dyson!! Its designed to use that xx the dyson will not work if yoy dont have it! Look up how the dyson works and you will see why that was a silly choice
If you want a really good and professional hair dryer there is this: amzn.to/38mAygW the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Portofino is absolutely perfect, even if a little pricey.
Surely having someone with proper technique review these products would've been the way to go, no? Painful watching her blow her hair wildly about and then make complaints regarding frizz. Additionally, _of course_ the Dyson isn't worth it to her; she clearly barely knows what she's doing with the hair on her head, so should likely stick to something sub $50. What a nightmare.
You took the words out of my mouth. I was concerned from the get go when she was only applying Product the the outside of her hair and not getting the product between the layers. And watching her dry with the air pointed up toward the hair shaft and not pointed down parallel with the hair was big cringe
@@roxanne4222 oh I know, I was bummed for the underside of her hair which received approximately 0.0036% of all applied product. 😅