The Neuro by Paul Mitchell Metaltech Grip is a 1875-watt professional hair dryer distinguished by its handle-free design: instead of a protruding handle, the dryer's body is flattened and compact enough to be held directly in the palm, which Paul Mitchell positions as giving more control and closer access to the head during a blowout. It weighs approximately one pound, noticeably lighter than most handled dryers in its power class.
Heat and airflow are controlled independently rather than through combined preset modes, with 3 heat levels and 3 speed settings that can be mixed to match hair type and drying stage — higher heat and speed for rough-drying wet hair, lower combinations for finishing and detail work. A cool-shot setting is included to set the finished style with a blast of cool air. The flattened housing also lets the dryer stand upright on its own, which Paul Mitchell notes is meant to make it easier to store on a counter or in a drawer between uses.
To use it, choose a heat and speed combination on the dryer's separate controls, attach the nozzle for smooth, directional drying or the diffuser for scrunching and diffusing curls, and dry hair in sections, finishing with the cool-shot setting to lock the style in place. Both attachments heat up during use, so let them cool before removing or handling them. Because the dryer is held by its flattened body rather than a traditional handle, the grip feels different from a standard dryer at first; most users adjust within the first few uses.
It's suited to stylists and at-home users who blow-dry frequently and want a lighter, more maneuverable high-wattage dryer, though the unconventional handle-free grip may take some getting used to for anyone accustomed to a standard pistol-grip dryer.
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