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(More customer reviews)There were several things that attracted me to this hair dryer. First, because of an electrical wiring quirk in our master bath, we can't use a hair dryer that is any higher than 1600 watts. Unfortunately, 1600-watt dryers are getting harder and harder to find these days (most are 1875 or more), and even going that high is pushing the electrical load that our bathroom can take. Therefore, I was thrilled to find a hair dryer that is actually UNDER 1600 watts AND was being advertised as having just as much power as a dryer with a higher wattage. I was also attracted to the fact that this dryer is eco-friendly. Although I'm not always as "green" as I'd like to be, I do try to make an effort, and so I was pleased to see that this hair dryer is both made from 100% recyclable material PLUS uses less plastic and packaging--in addition to the energy-saving benefits. And of course, I just loved the look of it, with its cute green swirl (my favorite color--and my bathroom--both happen to be green!).
So, the big question--how does this hair dryer work? Well, when I first turned it on, I was literally blown away! Even on the low setting, this dryer has MUCH more air power than the previous hair dryer I was using, a 1600-watt Conair; in fact, I would say that it has more power than any hair dryer I have EVER used, which would include 1875-watt models. And obviously, on the high setting, the dryer is even more powerful, providing a VERY strong flow of air. What makes this hair dryer different, however, is the intensity of the heat. Even on high, this dryer does not produce nearly as much heat as I am used to from other hair dryers; I believe this is where the energy savings comes in. On the lower setting, I would describe the air flow as being "warm" at best, certainly not hot. However, I did notice that when I used the optional concentrator tool (which snaps snugly into the front of the dryer and removes easily), the air did FEEL hotter while on the lower setting.
Although I found that the lower heat levels of this hair dryer took a bit of getting used to, as this dryer works differently than any other dryer I have used in the past, ultimately, I did not find the reduced heat to be a problem for me (and I am sure that in addition to saving energy, the lower heat is also better for my hair!). The fact is that this hair dryer dries my hair, and it does so quickly and well. I generally have been using the dryer on the high setting for a very short period just to get the major wetness out of my hair; then I'll switch to the low setting for the remainder of the time to finish and style. (There is also a "cool shot" button to help further set your style if needed.) Although this is a full-size hair dryer, I find it small enough to be left out on my bathroom counter; it's also relatively lightweight and not too loud. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this dryer, although because some people might have issues with the lower heat, my final rating is 4 1/2 stars.
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