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Original poster

My hairdryer is only blowing cold air and I need a new one! Whats your favourite?

27 replies

frumpygrumpy · 14/04/2008 20:08

Just that........

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brimfull · 14/04/2008 21:48

Am bumping this as I need a new one as well.

Original poster
frumpygrumpy · 15/04/2008 10:23

Thanks ggirl, are you having bad hair days too?

Bumping......

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WanderingTrolley · 15/04/2008 10:26

Boots ionic hairdryer.

Which is not an ironic hairdryer, not that I misread the box in the shop, you understand.

The science is probably hooey, but it left my hair slightly less mad and frizzy than its Babyliss predecessor.

CountessDracula · 15/04/2008 10:26

Toni & Guy one is fab if you have thick long hair

lulalullabye · 15/04/2008 10:29

Phillips/ Treseme hairdryer is fab, about 25 quid and worth every penny. i have curly and very thick hair and it dries in no time.

AllwaysDoingSomething · 15/04/2008 10:32

I'm using this one [[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vidal-Sassoon-Ionic-2000W-VS5114/dp/B000TD0SGE/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=perso nal&qid=1208251489&sr=1-14]
which has very slim concentrator nozzle and long cable (my top 2 requirements for a hairdryer.) Bouggt mine from Boots, but can't find a link to it there. I use mine almost every day and usually get through one a year and I'm quite happy with this one and would even buy it again. I can spend hours shopping for a new one, mostly becuase the nozzles' aren't usually slim enough.

TheBlonde · 15/04/2008 19:03

revlon or remington big shot
2000W and a long cord

barking · 15/04/2008 19:22

if you have short/bob hair I would recommend babyliss beliss just got one and no longer need hairdryer
dries really quick

zippitippitoes · 15/04/2008 19:26

well i use the boots travel one which was afair under a tenner

but i doubt that will satisfy you but it does fold up tofit in a case unless you are too sheapskate to [ay to put abag in thehold on ryanair and then dont take one away at all but i use it as my pon;ly hairdrier it is fine

Original poster
frumpygrumpy · 15/04/2008 22:21

Thank you all

zippi, I am currently using my Boots travel hairdryer as a stand in It could be why people are crossing the road when I approach.......

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zippitippitoes · 15/04/2008 22:22

well you dont need one then do you lol

what difference does it make

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frumpygrumpy · 16/04/2008 19:56

lol!

Boots one makes me look like Jo Brands mum.

Old one made me look like Jo Brand.

Subtle I know. But important.

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MaloryTowersTraditionalist · 16/04/2008 19:58

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barking · 18/04/2008 18:02

Still no new purchase?
What kind of hair have you got Frumpy? If shoulder length or above I promise you the Babyliss is brilliant, it gives you the shiny salon finish, I've even used it on the children!

frumpygrumpyhasnofaceon · 19/04/2008 20:29

I'm still with travel hairdryer

I still have no friends

I went shopping today but went late and Boots was shut so I may do an internet purchase. Is it really that good? I have shoulder length, untidy and unloved as hell, mother of 3 hair

barking · 19/04/2008 20:46

Hi Frumpy
I had resisted buying it before as it looked like a sales gimmick but it really has made a difference. Iv'e got quite thick hair and it's starting to go a bit wiry and fuzzy in parts (yes like pubic hair!) and I was starting to look slightly feral, so desperate measures were needed. I think it must be the ceramic thing doing something as it leaves it very smooth, you don't have to have it poker straight, I can sort of style it with a slight cheeky flick! It lasts for about 3 days so I'm very happy with the results.
I'm feeding dc3 so hopes this makes sense.

barking · 19/04/2008 20:54

dc3 just fallen asleep so I can type unencumbered! also worth saying that it looks quite small in the box and I worried it wasn't going to be powerful enough to dry and style hair but it dries very quick (has 3 heat settings I think and a nob at the top which I haven't worked out what it does yet as the instructions have disappeared as most things do when they come to our house!

barking · 19/04/2008 20:56

Oh shock horror no full stops. But having 3 children one has to type and talk really fast these days

frumpygrumpyhasnofaceon · 20/04/2008 14:24

yes, never a full stop with 3 I will let you know..........atm I'm contemplating the Britney shave pmsl!

chopchopbusybusy · 20/04/2008 14:28

Nicky Clarke one from TKMaxx. Excellent. Was £14.

barabra16 · 09/02/2017 17:20

Get a Karmin hair dryer, I have been using it and works really well for my hair =)

CateGory8 · 09/02/2017 18:00

Parlux 385 is the best hairdryer I've ever had. I have really course hair and this dryer makes my hair lovely and smooth.

tickingthebox · 09/02/2017 18:04

I'm with the Parlux, anyone else hasn't tried one - unbelievable difference to my hair - No frizz whatsoever.

I was dubious at the £100 price tag, but will never go back! It is incredible

www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=parlux+385&tag=mumsnetforum-21

NomDePlumeReloaded · 09/02/2017 18:10

THIS IS A 2008 ZOMBIE Hmm, I suspect the OP has a dryer now

Botanicbaby · 09/02/2017 18:14

I've got a Diva 5000 which is brilliant. Dries my long ish hair in seconds, looks smooth. I'm working on the glossy.

Heard good things (on here) re: parlux don't know anyone IRL with one to try but I'd love to compare Smile