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Travel hair dryer? Do I need one?

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Mynameisspiral · 01/09/2024 23:46

I'm going away next week for 5 nights. I will likely wash my hair before I go. I will likely wash my hair again mid way during my break away.

I love haircare and caring for my hair. I am very particular about my hair and haircare routine. It's just for years I never had time for my hair and it really showed. I changed so much about haircare.

Last time I was away was in January and I used the hotel hairdryer. I don't feel comfortable using the hotel hairdryer. I think they can get rik hot quickly and easily.

I am wondering if I need a travel hairdryer so that I can continue looking after my hair.

I am looking at the shark flex style but I am not too sure either.

What do you guys think.

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YouLookLikeStevieNicks · 01/09/2024 23:50

I don't think using a hotel hairdryer as a one off will damage your hair

TheClawDecides · 01/09/2024 23:52

Just bring your normal hairdryer if you really don't want to use the hotel one.

Stirmish · 01/09/2024 23:54

Just take your normal hairdryer unless it's a Dyson or something expensive like that

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Mynameisspiral · 01/09/2024 23:57

Stirmish · 01/09/2024 23:54

Just take your normal hairdryer unless it's a Dyson or something expensive like that

I have a big parlux hair dryer. It's too big for the 10kg bag allowance and carry on.

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YouLookLikeStevieNicks · 02/09/2024 00:06

Sorry I've just looked, the Shark Flex Style seems to be £270? That seems insane just to use on holiday!

The only issue I've ever had with hairdryers in hotels is that they aren't as powerful and they take longer to dry your hair. Can't say it would bother me enough to buy and take a travel one, but I mostly use my Revlon blow dry brush now anyway and I take that away with me.

If you really don't like the hotel one when you get there, why not just book yourself in to a hairdressers for a blow dry half way through your trip?

SwedishEdith · 02/09/2024 00:11

I always take mine as the ones in hotels and Airbnbs are often not powerful enough. But mine's a Parlux as well and heavy. I see they do a travel one for around £100.

SwedishEdith · 02/09/2024 00:13

Babyliss do one for £20 - pretty good value.

BleachedJumper · 02/09/2024 00:17

Honestly, I would suggest taking your preferred heat protection/oil/serum and using the hotel dryer.

But I also echo a pp of using a local salon for a wash and blow dry, a nice morning treat.

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Mynameisspiral · 02/09/2024 00:20

Fantastic idea for a wash and blowdry on holidays although I will probably pack my olaplex oil and mini shampoo and conditioner and hair turban just in case I dont.

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JC03745 · 02/09/2024 00:29

Where are you travelling? Within the UK or abroad? Do you have an adaptor if abroad and take your own? Ask on tripadvisor or via the hotel directly which hair driers are in the rooms or available to borrow.

Sorry, but you seem almost obsessed by the hairdryer OP! Would going to a salon locally be an option, rather than carry about the dryer within only 10kg of luggage?

JumpstartMondays · 02/09/2024 00:31

SwedishEdith · 02/09/2024 00:13

Babyliss do one for £20 - pretty good value.

This is my regular hairdryer at home. Works fine. Dries hair.

IhateHPSDeaneCnt · 02/09/2024 01:24

You are being ridiculous. If that bothered buy a £400 Dyson at the airport and discard it at the hotel; consider it a tip for the chamber maid. Otherwise, shell out for a couple of blow drys. You must be a bundle of fun to travel with.

Bjorkdidit · 02/09/2024 07:11

What is your question? Do you need a travel hair dryer or are you 'allowed' to spend close to £300 on a fancy hair drying system?

A travel hair dryer is a good idea because many hotel hair dryers are pretty rubbish, but you don't need to spend anywhere near £300 on one.

Like a PP, I used a basic travel hair dryer as my regular dryer for years because it was better than my old big proper hair dryer - dried faster, with better results.

It broke recently so I was looking for replacements on Amazon and there are loads with good reviews for about £20, eg

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0056FXFRO/?coliid=I1BTDLMM09D717&colid=3GN1FS7KDN7GI&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

In the end, I didn't buy one because I went to a repair cafe and got it fixed for the price of a cup of tea and it lives on.

But if you want the Shark kit and can afford it, buy it. I tried a 'drying brush' thing but couldn't get on with it, but I'm not someone who 'enjoys' doing my hair, it's a necessary evil to look remotely presentable when I go out in public.

itsgoingtobeabumpyride · 02/09/2024 07:24

I bought a travel hairdryer from Boots, the handle folds so it's small in your bag.
It was approx £10, it's fab, I've got really thick hair.

Aussieland · 02/09/2024 07:27

Can you genuinely just not use the hotel hairdryer on a lower setting? Or maybe (gasp) not blow dry your hair?!

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