What To Look For
According to Consumer Reports, all hair dryers dry hair in the same amount of time, so you need to take other factors into consideration when selecting a hair dryer. Certain brands are known for their reliability, ease of use and low noise level. These are all important features to look for in a hair dryer. As far as brands go, Revlon rates high with Consumer Reports and Good Housekeeping. The T3 Tourmaline Professional Featherweight gets top honors from Allure and InStyle magazines.
Common Pitfalls
When it comes to hair dryers, otherwise known as blow dryers, cost is not always an indication of quality. In fact, The Good Housekeeping Institute recommends the inexpensive Revlon Tourmaline Ionic 1875 Watt Dryer over the T3 hair dryers they tested with the same specs.
Where To Buy
Beauty supply stores and big box retailers offer the most selection and best prices when it comes to buying a hair dryer. Stores like Wal-mart and Target carry the Revlon Tourmaline Iconic dryer and Higher end retailers like Bloomingdales carry the T3 Tourmaline Professional Featherweight. That said, the T3 dryer is often less expensive when it is purchased from online retailers like Amazon or Drugstore.com.
Cost
The manufacturer's retail price for the T3 Tourmaline Professional Featherweight hair dryer is $200. However, many online retailers sell it for under $150. The suggested manufacturer's price for the Revlon Tourmaline Iconic dryer is $29.99, but this dryer can often be found for as low as $19.99 at stores like Wal-Mart and Target.
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