Anyone have a parlux hairdryer ?

[Mercedesbenz2022]

I used my friends parlux hairdryer and I really liked it , but as I only used it once I don’t know if I was having ‘ a good hair day ‘ anyway.
Does anyone have one ? And would you recommend ?

( not interested in a dyson , out of budget )

thanks in advance

[JustJustWhy]

Using my hair dryer and straighteners (unless going to an event) is one of the first things I've cancelled now I'm out of my fixed rate electricity contract.

[Bridewel1]

Which Parlux model do yo have please?

[Bridewel1]

Which Parlux model do you have and is it ionic or not please?

[Mercedesbenz2022]

Thanks for everyone s replies
! I will get the compact too , I have fine hair but lots of it so after hearing about the Dysons excessive power ( which is out of budget anyway ) I think the parlex is the one , in racing car red

[WeedGardener]

Love mine. I brought it when my old cheap hairdryer broke and I did a lot of research. I tried a GHD one and a friend’s Dyson but just liked the Parlux best. It’s not that heavy, dries fast and gets excellent volume into my thin frizzy hair, making it much smoother.

[IndigoApple]

Yes I asked for it for Christmas 2011 after a recommendation on here and it’s still going strong. Before that I always had cheaper hairdryers from Boots etc that lasted about 3 years. It dries my thick hair quickly, I’d like to try a Dyson though.

[il0vew1ne]

Yes, I have had one for around 8 years, no problems I love it.
I relented at Christmas and got a dyson, it was awful for my hair and gave it to my daughter in law.
love my parlux.

[dolphinsarentcommon]

My hairdresser uses them and got me one from their supplier because they're excellent.

[TheOGCCL]

I've got one, fell for all the colours.
Mine is solid, reliable, gets the job done and I miss it when I'm away. It is on the heavy side. I've had mine about 9 or 9 years.

[NewYorkLassie]

Love mine and it’s lasted significantly longer than the dyson I had. It’s also significantly better than the ghd ones at my gym.

Dries a lot quicker and less frizz. I’ve managed to almost completely ditch the straighteners.

[MrsPelligrinoPetrichor]

@NoNoNoooo

Yes I have one, it’s fab. I’ve heard good things about the dyson too but parlus is way cheaper plus I have very fine, flyaway hair so needed a gentle hairdryer.

I used a Dyson when I was away for a week and it was rubbish in comparison to my Parlux .

[LoobyDop]

I have a Parlux Alyon. I really like it- it’s significantly lighter, quieter and faster than my old Babyliss, and when you’ve got long, thick hair everything makes a difference.

[NoNoNoooo]

Yes I have one, it’s fab. I’ve heard good things about the dyson too but parlus is way cheaper plus I have very fine, flyaway hair so needed a gentle hairdryer.

[wibblewobbleball]

I've had mine for about 6 years. It's awesome. Dries my hair quickly and easily, v powerful, long cord and seems indestructible.

[MargotChateau]

I have the Compact 3500 and it is incredible. My hairdresser uses a combo of the GHD and Parlux but recommended I get the Parlux. I have extremely thick, very curly and long hair which I blow dry either straight or into loose waves. My hair is damaged by bleach, but this hair dryer gives a finish that belies that.
I bought it for a milestone birthday for a friend who loves it too, she has different hair from mine. The longer power lead is one of the extra bits I love about too, but the power is the best, I’ve halved my blow dry time.

[AmbushedByCake1]

I have one, I love it. I much prefer it to the dyson which I find blasts all the body out of my hair.

[Decidualcast]

My Parlux was an MN purchase. It’s ok. Not amazing. I guess better than my cheapo £10 Boots one. It’s dries hair quicker and heat isn’t as intense.

[FormerlySpeckledyHen]

I have a very light one and love it. Had it for 10 years and would replace with same without question when it eventually dies. Used everyday, sometimes twice.

[KnottyKnitting]

I had one. Cost over£100 and lasted 5 years .repair was£70 so bought a new hairdryer- different make for £35.

[MiddleParking]

I have one. It’s fine, good, not life-changing because I have difficult hair that takes a long time to dry and requires more than just a good hairdryer to look alright, and my technique isn’t great. I think how a hairdryer works for you depends mostly on your hair rather than the dryer.

[QuantumWeatherButterfly]

I loved mine. I had it for several years. I got rid of it because when I flicked the switch to turn it on, I could see blue sparks inside through the join in the handle! But as I say, it was years old by then, it lasted way longer than any other hairdryer I have had before, and it was very, very good.

I have a Dyson now that I was bought as a gift. I like it, but mostly because it's short barelled and weighted differently to other brands - it isn't any quicker than the Parlux. I definitely noticed how fast the Parlux was when I got it.

I'm not sure what I'll do when the Dyson goes to meet its maker. I would definitely consider a Parlux again, but I'd go for one of the lighter weight models.

[catblanket]

I love mine. It's really lightweight and it dries my shoulder length hair in less than 3 minutes.

[Mercedesbenz2022]

For those saying heavy , I have looked at their super light and quiet one I think it’s called compact 3500.
I have a faithful workhorse by Nicky Clarke and it’s been great , but it’s heavy and sounds like a jet taking off , so was looking for something else with power but lighter

thanks for all your replies , I am reading them all , if not replying individually

[IllDoItButOnlyForTheAttention]

@QuebecBagnet

Me. Dries hair really quick but still have frizz. But I suspect that may be a combination of my hair and technique and lack of products.

Same. But I don't know if it's just because I have crap hair and never got the hang of the hairdresser drying technique.

[BellaVita]

Yes I have one.

Probably had it 10 years - still going strong.