Suited to anyone drying and styling their own hair who wants more heat and airflow control than a basic single-speed dryer, including people with thicker or coarser hair that takes longer to dry, and people who diffuse curls or waves and don't want to frizz them out while drying. The two-speed motor and cool-shot button also make it workable for salon professionals doing quick blowouts, though it is not a heavy-duty, all-day commercial dryer.

The 1875W DC motor paired with only two speed settings means the dryer is built to run hot at low airflow, giving salon-level heat without the high-speed roar of a typical dryer. The separate ion-generator switch and tourmaline/ceramic grid work on frizz and shine independently of the heat setting, and the included diffuser lets you dry curls or waves without disturbing their shape, so one unit covers both straight blow-drying and diffused styling.

Attach the diffuser or one of the two concentrator nozzles to the barrel depending on the style being done. Turn the dryer on and choose one of the two speed settings together with one of the three heat settings — lower speed with higher heat gives a quieter, high-heat dry, while the higher speed gives faster airflow. Switch on the built-in ion generator separately at its own on/off switch to reduce static and add shine while drying. Once hair is dry, press and hold the cool-shot button to set the style with cool air before further styling.

Pros:

• 1875W DC motor delivers high heat even on the lower, quieter speed setting
• Separate ion-generator switch adds an anti-frizz/shine function independent of the heat settings
• Diffuser and two concentrator nozzles are included, so no separate attachment purchase is needed
• Cool-shot button locks in a style without switching the dryer off

Cons:

• Only two speed settings, so airflow control is coarser than dryers with three or more speeds
• The ion generator only runs while the dryer is plugged in and on — it is not a standalone battery feature
• At 1875W it draws more current than a basic dryer, so it should be run on a properly rated household circuit