I'm a Canadian living in England which gives me an odd view on things sometimes. Live in Norfolk wit...
I'm a Canadian living in England which gives me an odd view on things sometimes. Live in Norfolk with my husband and am waterlilly on dooyoo.
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Yesterday morning my hair dryer made a funny noise causing me momentary panic. Taking the time (for once) to remove the back and de-lint my dryer and shaking it once or twice was about all I could think to do. Upon reflection I've had the hair dryer for about three years and if memory serves the guarantee (if I had a clue where that was, may need to go through some files) was for three years. These evening I went to use my hair dryer again (yes, I over dry my hair) and was pleased to find that everything seemed to be back to normal. Having had all sorts of issues with hair dryers straighteners in the past I've become quite fond of my sturdy Bablyiss Elegance hair dryer.
I apologise for being slightly light on details of the packaging of the hair dryer. I bought it upon my arrival in England about three years ago. It was in a box and came with the usual information and warnings (are there still people who might think it was a good idea to dry their hair while still in the shower?) and an attachment for focusing air direction. Mine was not a part of the accessories set which is currently available on Amazon. The dryer is a classy bronze colour with black cord and metal detailing exactly as shown in the photo. The cord is about 3 metres long; I can't currently find the exact length on the internet and am not about to get out a measuring tape. I've always found the length satisfactory! Three years ago I believe it cost me just over £20 as I would not have paid anymore and was purchased at Boots. A quick search of the internet reveals that you can find the dryer from £10 if you're willing to look around, but is generally listed as closer to £20. Even at £25 the BaByliss Elegance is well worth the money, comparing admirably to dryers of twice the cost.
The 2000w dryer has three heat settings and two speeds. I find that I prefer the middle heat setting as the lower is quite cool and the higher can burn my scalp if pointed at the same place for too long! As with many dryers this one comes with a cool shot button. I've never really found a use for such a thing in my day to day life, but nice to know it is available if I'm ever in the mood. My hair is currently about chin length but around the time of our wedding was over half way down my back. The dryer coped with the long hair beautifully. I spend a lot less time drying my hair when I have my dryer than when I've been borrowing my mother-in-law or mother's hair dryers on trips to their respective homes.
This dryer is also proud of ionic technology which I found very interesting when I was considering the dryer. This is supposed to stop the dryer from drying your hair out and therefore limit the amount of frizz. I have hair that frizzes if I read that there might be wet weather sometime in the next month so I really wouldn't expect any sort of ionic technology to completely eliminate frizz and it doesn't. My hair still frizzes. However, my hair is certainly less frizzy with drying than when I don't dry it or when I use the afore mentioned borrowed hair dryers. I'm always sceptical about the jargon that companies use to sell their products in order to convince us that we're not actually damaging our hair. Hair dryers are never going to be good for hair nor are straighteners, but this one seems less damaging than some I've run into in the past.
I've had three years of using my hair dryer at least three times a week, usually with more regularity. I've found it to be consistent and have never had a problem with it until that little noise yesterday. I'm hoping that noise was a fluke and I'll get a bit more use out of it yet!
2100W for ultra fast drying Ceramic, ionic technology for frizz-free, shiny hair 2 speed ... more
settings, 3 heat settings and cool shot Slim salon concentrator nozzle with smooth airflow vents for a sleek finish Includes a cushion brush for smoothing and shaping
High fashion Blueberry straightener, with ultra fast heat up & heat recovery. Multi ... more
voltage for worldwide use. Up to 230 degree C Advanced Ceramics TM for ultra fast heat up & heat recovery 3 temperature settings 1" Nano titanium ceramic plates Ionic technology for frizz free high shine 25% longer plates Multi voltage for worldwide use Heat ready indicator On / Off switch 3m Salon length swivel cord Luxury heat proof pouch 4 Sectioning clips 5 Year guarantee Luxury heat proof pouch 4 sectioning clips
The Babyliss Pro 230 Elegance Hair Straighteners is the super stylish hair straightener ... more
that not only looks great, but they also give you a great salon-style performance too -leaving your sleek, straightened hair looking better than ever!Heating your straighteners up to 230 celsius for a silky smooth finish on all hair types, these funky hair straighteners have advanced ceramics to heat up your straighteners in the space of just 15 seconds.
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In a funky blueberry finish, the BaByliss 5560CU Elegance hairdryer boasts a powerful high ... more
torque motor and advanced fan technology for ultra fast drying. Clever ionic conditioning eliminates frizz and leave hair smooth and shiny, and it includes a vent brush and hinged rear filter for easy maintenance too. With slim concentrator nozzle.
Postage & Packaging:Free standard delivery on all orders over £30 Availability:In Stock
The perfect combination of substance and style, the Pro 230 Elegance matches a ... more
professional performance with stunning looks. It heats up in just 30 seconds to 230ºC for salon performance - and recovers quickly too, so it retains its temperature whilst youre using it. There are 3 heat settings for different hair types and ionic conditioning for a frizz-free shine. The Pro 230 Elegance also has nano titanium-ceramic plates which are 25% longer than an average straightener, meaning fast straightening on larger sections of your hair. It comes with a faux-leather storage pouch and heat protection matt in matching bronze. With 3m rubber swivel cord.
BaByliss Elegance 5560U Bronze Hair Dryer 2000W Top performing 2000W state-of-the-art ... more
hairdryer with all the latest features and great styling, the Elegance 2000 dryer has a high torque lightweight motor that gives 2 x the air pressure of an ordinary dryer for fastest drying. The dryer also features a unqiue swivel cord. BaByliss is the leading manufacturer of electrical personal care appliances from hairdryers, straighteners, tongs, and crimpers to hair clippers and trimmers, women's hair removal products and beauty appliances. BaByliss products are used in Hair and Beauty salons and we use this expertise to create top performance products that are designed to help you achieve a salon finish at home. All our products use the latest technology and are thoroughly tested to give the best performance and results at home. Box Contents 1 x Dryer 1 x Nozzle
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2000W with powerful high torque motor for 2x the air pressure of a normal dryer to give a ... more
penetrating airflow for fast drying even on thicker hair.Ionic conditioning for frizz-free shine.Heat balancing tourmaline-ceramic technology for the ultimate smooth finish.
Postage & Packaging:free Super Saver Delivery Availability:Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
Advantages: Good looking product, Great straight hair which lasts! Disadvantages: Less sturdy feel, the writing on them came off, Handle gets quite warm
Jul 2nd, 2009
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