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To splurge this much on hairdryer?

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EmoIsntDead · 23/07/2024 18:07

I really need a new hairdryer and the Dyson is currently available in JL for £280. My hairdresser swears it has the best diffuser he’s ever used and I do have curly hair (although I never wear it curly because it goes so frizzy)

Is the Dyson really worth it? It’s just SO much money for a hairdryer, but I would use it almost every day so…?

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TurqoiseJasper · 05/08/2024 11:41

EmoIsntDead · 24/07/2024 22:03

I very nearly did buy a Laifen! But I saw some reviews online that said they shipped from China and took ages to arrive/didn’t arrive and that customer services were shit. What was your experience?

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I waited about 10 days for mine, yes it did ship from China I think.....BUT it's miraculously lightweight, powerful, quiet, the diffuser is amazing, my hair dries fluff free.
No regrets!

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 25/07/2024 19:46

Well, to throw a spanner in the works I've just taken delivery of a Diva drier which was £35 in the sale , £75 originally. My beloved Parlux of 9 years is falling to bits. I read the reviews and they were really good so I decided to risk it. It's brilliant! Can't tell the difference between it and the Parlux , it's slightly heavier by 100gms but that's it. Very pleased I didn't have to shell out £150 for a new Parlux.

spikeandbuffy · 25/07/2024 15:57

I have wavy long hair and a Dyson
It's good as it's not heavy but my hair still takes 40 mins to diffuse dry so not a huge change for me

Looblou72 · 25/07/2024 14:00

Best hairdryer I’ve ever had!

Penguinfeet24 · 25/07/2024 13:42

EmoIsntDead · 24/07/2024 13:55

Do you use the diffuser? Is it any good?

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I do indeed - I rarely straighten my hair so the diffuser is the main bit I use. It has prongs that you can move up or down, depending on your hair thickness/density etc which is amazing as I've not seen that on any other diffusers. Its just an all round brilliant diffuser.

snowgirl1 · 25/07/2024 13:40

I bought a Dyson hairdrier second-hand on ebay. Maybe you could try that and, if you decide it's not for you/ not worth the money, you could probably re-sell without losing too much?

CantHoldMeDown · 25/07/2024 13:35

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ReframeFeelings · 25/07/2024 13:31

Only on MN could an innocent question about an overpriced hairdryer descend into a row about Brexit.

CantHoldMeDown · 25/07/2024 13:29

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BobnLen · 25/07/2024 10:19

I got one when it was on offer on the eBay refurbished shop, Black Friday usually have offers, the one I got was brand new in the original cellophane and cost about £150-£160

HowIrresponsible · 25/07/2024 10:16

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Oh dear. The majority of the country supported brexit. That's why we left the EU.

May I suggest anger management seeing as it was 8 years ago now. In case you want to be violent to more than half the country or throw things out if windows. We've left the EU were not going back. Get over it.

Yes it's a hideous waste of money. I airdry my curly hair in all weather for free.

Martinohmygod · 25/07/2024 10:11

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So did I many years ago to be fair to me the bloody thing was on 🔥 Never would buy anything from them again.

lovelysunshine22 · 25/07/2024 10:07

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 24/07/2024 14:44

It's interesting that you don't see them in Salons, Parlux and GHD you do though. My stylist said a rep came out to do a demo at the salon but the generally consensus was 'meh.'

Its because they are quite heavy and expensive, thats why you don't see them in salons.

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EmoIsntDead · 24/07/2024 22:03

TurqoiseJasper · 24/07/2024 15:15

Go for a Laifen. As good as identical, loads cheaper, I have curly hair and I've just bought one. Fantastic!

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I very nearly did buy a Laifen! But I saw some reviews online that said they shipped from China and took ages to arrive/didn’t arrive and that customer services were shit. What was your experience?

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RichTea90 · 24/07/2024 15:46

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 24/07/2024 14:44

It's interesting that you don't see them in Salons, Parlux and GHD you do though. My stylist said a rep came out to do a demo at the salon but the generally consensus was 'meh.'

Very true.

I’d be inclined to go for a blow dry (or two!) at a salon and eye up what the professionals are using tbh.

I don’t think the Dyson is all it’s cracked up to be, and it’s an awful lot of money to spend…

TurqoiseJasper · 24/07/2024 15:15

frankie001 · 23/07/2024 20:52

@ReframeFeelings Do you have a link for this? Cannot afford a Dyson! Thanks

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Go for a Laifen. As good as identical, loads cheaper, I have curly hair and I've just bought one. Fantastic!

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 24/07/2024 14:44

It's interesting that you don't see them in Salons, Parlux and GHD you do though. My stylist said a rep came out to do a demo at the salon but the generally consensus was 'meh.'

TidyDancer · 24/07/2024 14:16

Just to throw another one out there, I have the Cloud 9 Airshot and it's brilliant. My hair isn't hugely thick but it is quite curly and it's been great with it. I think it's about £150ish.

lovelysunshine22 · 24/07/2024 14:03

I have a Dyson i would never use any other hairdryer now.

WhatALotOfAFussAboutNothing · 24/07/2024 13:56

100% worth the money!

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EmoIsntDead · 24/07/2024 13:55

Penguinfeet24 · 24/07/2024 13:19

Curly girl here - I have a Dyson hairdryer and a Shark hairdryer and I can tell you without a doubt that the Shark pisses all over the Dyson. I use my dryer every other day so they take some battering and the Shark is just the best.

Do you use the diffuser? Is it any good?

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CombatBarbie · 24/07/2024 13:24

Have you looked at the shark ones? I have one and can't fault it

MartinsSpareCalculator · 24/07/2024 13:22

I didn't like mine and switched to a GHD hairdryer instead, but I love my airwrap!

If you want it and can afford it then go for it!

Penguinfeet24 · 24/07/2024 13:19

Curly girl here - I have a Dyson hairdryer and a Shark hairdryer and I can tell you without a doubt that the Shark pisses all over the Dyson. I use my dryer every other day so they take some battering and the Shark is just the best.

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EmoIsntDead · 24/07/2024 13:06

RichTea90 · 24/07/2024 09:05

Go for the Shark. It is very similar and a lot cheaper (I have one) I’ve done lots of research, and some even say it’s superior to Dyson when it comes to drying your hair.

I’ve been using mine since May, and I love it - dries hair so fast and my hair is in much better condition

I hadn’t considered the shark. There’s too many options 🙈

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