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AIBU to spend £300 on a hairdryer!?

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lalaland1985 · 22/07/2016 20:49

I am lusting over the dyson hairdryer. I do have long hair that I have to wash and blow dry daily so if i calculated it as cost per use im sure its economical! (can you tell im trying to convince myself)

Has anyone bought one? Is it worth the extra money? Will i notice a huge difference from my babyliss one? Its my birthday soon and i keep leaving the page open on the John Lewis website for DH to see!

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QueenLaBeefah · 23/07/2016 13:08

If I had the money I would definitely buy it.

I have insanely thick hair and use a parlux but anything that would save me drying time would be greatly appreciated.

EatsShitAndLeaves · 23/07/2016 13:59

Fan questions as requested Space.

I didn't know the model off hand but the label on the bottom says AM09.

My lounge is 5m x 4m and if I put it in the far corner on the high setting it's capable of cooling the room. Standing 2m away (I just tested it for you) it was still blowing my maxi dress skirt through my legs - a bit weird sorry but I was trying to think of a way to describe the power.

I don't think it actively cools the air (obv it does heat it) in the way an air conditioning unit would but due to the high output it feels like it does iyswm.

nanetterose · 23/07/2016 14:12

Sometimes, buying an expensive tool to use yourself, is actually a saving.
If you actually like how your hair turns out (in the morning) you are less likely to make numerous trips to the hairdresser. You won't waste so much money on styling aids/ creams/ serums etc...
The people buying this type of expensive dryer probably have ' hard work ' hair. like me

EatsShitAndLeaves · 23/07/2016 14:12

Sorry another fan question I missed.

It is much quieter than a normal fan but it's not by any means silent.

I have no trouble sleeping with it on - to me it's a bit like a soothing white noise - but I'm not sure that would be the case for everyone.

SpaceKablooie · 23/07/2016 14:17

Thanks Eats! / opens all the windows

EatsShitAndLeaves · 23/07/2016 14:27

Yes Nane Grin

I have "hard work" hair! It's long, thick and very wavy (but not attractively so - it needs to be "tamed").

DSD's hair is naturally beautifully straight Envyand she can blow dry in in any direction with her fingers (rather than the massive paddle brush and round brush I have keep switching between) and it just falls into place.

What I have found is that because the Dyson is so powerful (with the smoothing nozzle) it seems to coax and almost "set" my hair straighter with much less time, effort and heat.

DSD likes using it as it's so fast, but it wouldn't be something she would prioritise spending £300 on.

For me it's a really efficient tool that is used every day that makes the chore of hair drying if not a pleasure, then not the dreaded arm aching task it once was.

For me that's worth £300 - but its absolutely not going to have the same value for everyone else - and that's fine. It doesn't however make anyone whose bought one or wants to get one immoral.

Mycatsabastard · 23/07/2016 14:32

I had no idea there was a hairdryer that cost £300.

I love the colour of the op's hair, it's stunning.

Sammysquiz · 23/07/2016 14:47

I have a Parlux which cost around £100 and is v good. So if I was you I'd buy one of those & spend the £200 you've "saved" on something else lovely!😀

Sn0tnose · 23/07/2016 14:57

OP, I bloody love your hair colour!

I think if you've paid your bills, you've got food in the cupboard and shoes on your feet, then buy it! Otherwise, what's the point in working more hours than it takes to pay the bills etc?

Heatherbell1978 · 23/07/2016 20:26

I have a parlux and I'm still definitely buying this hairdryer. Yes it is very expensive but if I think unless you have thick, unruly hair that takes a significant amount of your life to dry, you're probably going to think it's unreasonable. If my hair dried perfectly by itself or took 5 minutes with a parlux I wouldn't be considering this.

camelfinger · 23/07/2016 20:40

I remember 14 years ago some friends poo-poohed my £80 straighteners, saying that cheaper one did the job perfectly well. Now, it's no big deal at all to have expensive straighteners so why should hair dryers be any different? I do still have my 14 year old GHDs! So if it was anything like that I'd go for it.

FasterThanASnakeAndAMongoose · 23/07/2016 20:41

Thank you Heather. Derailing again I know, sorry, but with the keratin, could I do it at home to avoid the salon prices? I am very excited!

squoosh · 23/07/2016 20:42

My GHDs are 14 this year too! They've grown up so fast.

Still going strong too. I believe the quality of GHD has nosedived dramatically since then though.

WaitrosePigeon · 23/07/2016 22:37

It has Squoosh. The current ones I have are crap.

The ones I had 10 years ago were completely faultless.

Heatherbell1978 · 24/07/2016 09:37

Hi Faster yes there is one I've used that I bought on Amazon. By Keratin Kits I think. Results were good but not as good as salon because I have so much hair I didn't spend the time I should have separating my hair into chunks and applying the lotion. It stinks too....stung my eyes a wee bit which salon one didn't. But if it wasn't for me being pregnant id be using it again as so much cheaper!

Madbengalmum · 24/07/2016 09:40

I have very long hair and use a Parlux which is excellent.
I am always happy to spend money on things that i think are worth the money. However, i just think £300 is ludicrous and i genuinely dont think it can be that much better than a parlux. Plus i cant stand Dyson!

Loulou0 · 24/07/2016 14:27

I've just been into John Lewis and ordered one! Picking it up tomorrow. I have frizzy, thick curly hair that looks horrible unless it is blow dried. A proper job takes me 40 minutes. I'm really excited to see if it helps with time and frizz. The man who served me said if I wasn't happy with it to just return it, even if I've used it. I'll post a verdict after I've tried it tomorrow Smile

spinyffud · 24/07/2016 15:20

Sunday times style magazine; India knight says 'if you can afford to blow £300 on a hairdryer, please do so at once - it's the best I've ever used by a million miles'.

JuanTime · 24/07/2016 15:30

If you can afford it,yes buy it.

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lalaland1985 · 24/07/2016 15:31

I will be getting one for my birthday which is the beginning of next month. Don't feel it's like it's such a big deal if it's for an occasion!

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JuanTime · 24/07/2016 15:42

Come back and review it. I'd be interested to know the results,ease of use. you don't have to justify your expenditure if you're financially solvent and prudent. Nor does one have to live frugally,buy cheaper goods in order to make a charitable donation.

Heatherbell1978 · 24/07/2016 18:25

loulou your hair sounds like mine. Keen to hear a review!! Good to hear that John Lewis will refund if not happy as I'd hate to buy to find that it didn't work as I'd hoped!!

2kids2dogsnosense · 24/07/2016 18:50

Effing hell! I wouldn't pay that much for an entire HEAD!

BolshierAryaStark · 24/07/2016 19:57

Hmmmm I was actually amazed when I googled it & saw the price...
As for the Dyson fan, I don't own one but my mate was most annoyed at how shit his was & took it back.

Sallystyle · 24/07/2016 20:32

I wouldn't buy it personally, however if you can afford it go for it. Life is far too short not to treat yourself every now and then.

I am probably going to spend the same on a pedigree ferret... so....

I hope you enjoy it :)

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