Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Iron/Fuchsia, 1200W

I'm calling this the first review of my purchase because I just got it delivered yesterday and I have only used it once but if the first time is any indication of how this hair dryer is going to perform then I have died and gone to hair dryer heaven!! The reason I am saying that this is my first review is because I want to reserve the right to return later and post updates in the event it really is too good to be true. I have read a few other reviewers that have said their hair dryer stopped working in a short amount of time. Also, I owned a Dyson vacuum cleaner and took very good care of it only to have it stop working shortly after a year of owning it and OF COURSE I couldn't find my warranty information so that was my loss. But I don't feel at the price one pays for Dyson products that they should stop working in such a short amount of time especially if proper care has been given. Hence I am reserving the right for later posts. Ok...moving along to the review of the hair dryer. Again, I am in hair dryer heaven!! I have read some reviews that the dryer wasn't worth the price but for me it was worth every single penny and then some!!! I have long hair (well below the shoulders) and I color it and put highlights in it and lately it had begun to frizz and look dull. After my first use it was like night and day. My hair was so soft and shiny with absolutely no frizz. It literally looked as though I had just had it professionally done. My typical dry time can take a little more than 10 minutes but with the Dyson it was about 5 minutes. And unlike other hair dryers that can make you hot I did not get heated at all!! I live in Florida and dreaded doing my hair in the summer because of the heat most hair dryers put out. This hair dryer doesn't do that. I am absolutely thrilled with this hair dryer and while I realize it is ridiculously expensive I am a firm believer in you-get-what-you-pay-for. This time I have registered my Dyson warranty (and yes you get a warranty even if you purchase it on Amazon) and put it in a safe place just in case. I am really hoping I won't need it but I'll let y'all know in a future post if I do. Otherwise, I highly recommend this purchase. It truly lives up to the hype!!!!!!

Be aware that this particular unit is coming from Japan and conforms to the Japanese market and power requirements. All the manuals and documentation and everything written on the box is in Kanji, so if your Japanese is rusty, you are going to have to figure it all out yourself. Also, the unit is NOT happy running on US 120V power even though the plug fits a standard US receptacle. The unit will quickly notice what it considers to be an overvoltage condition and shut itself down before you even get a chance to hold it up to your head. To get this to work reliably in the US, you will need a 120V to 100V converter or transformer rated at 1200 watts or higher. I can't even find such a thing on Amazon.....I did finally find a suitable transformer on Amazon (Search for the ACUPWR AJD-1400) which is not cheap but works perfectly and reliably. Once it is paired with an appropriate power source, the Dyson hairdryer is a joy to use. It is amazingly light and maneuverable. It is not exactly quiet, but easily only makes about half the level of sound that the average hairdryer puts out. You can hold a conversation with someone while using it without having to shout. The quality and engineering of the unit are truly amazing. It lives up to the hype, in my opinion. If you absolutely cannot wait until September to get your hands on one in the USA, this is your only option and it will cost you a pretty penny.

I live in a humid climate so drying my hair is a miserable sweaty experience! I often feel as if I have to wash and dry my hair so much to avoid the friz that I was worrying I was ruining my hair. I saw this at a store and mentioned to my husband that it would be a dream to have since all the other Dyson products we have are easy to use and do the job well. The dryer is lightweight, incredibly easy to hold (I have long hair), powerful, and quiet! There is a bit of a learning curve when using it for the first time, and the most important one is that it is powerful! I was so used to using the high heat setting on my old hair dryers (getting rid of friz!) that I just assumed I should with this one too. Not so. Once I turned down the heat and speed, I was thrilled with the results. My hair feels healthy and I can go many days without having to wash (remember humid climate so this is a big deal!). I work out often so my hair gets sweaty, but I have found that I can just dry my hair quickly to reset. It is really easy to clean and I don't get hair stuck in the intake.Now for the cons:Bulky Cord: The cord is pretty substantial and it is hard to store. Seriously, this part doesn't bother me (and I live in a small house!). The other hair dryers are large and cumbersome too. Eventually, Dyson will figure out how to have the cord plug in and charge like our phones.Cost: It is hard to justify this because only time will tell. This is new technology so I am assuming it will improve and become more mainstream, therefore, lowering the cost. BUT, right now, this item is worth it!