This dryer is exactly what I’ve been looking for because of its low speed drying setting. Everything out there is geared toward massive airflow, but not all of us need or want that and I’ve had a really hard time finding a dryer that offers a truly low airflow option. If you have really long hair or thick hair, this may not be the dryer for you, but if you want the option of low speed with heat (even the cool shot maintains lower flow when used on that setting) this is a great option. The higher speed setting does kick it up and move the air like a typical dryer. The concentrator further speeds airflow, so I think this dryer will work well for most people. It uses ceramic/tourmaline tech to increase the drying speed and soften the hair. And yes, it’s lightweight and very quiet. I’m extremely happy Read more
This is the second Hot Tools I purchased. The last one only lasted about a year before the motor started making noise. But I was looking for something QUIET and this one is. It does not blow air as fast, but having medium length hair, it works for me. Does not dry my hair out. Read more
I bought this hair dryer almost 3 years ago and it has worked well. It’s not the most powerful but it dries my hair well and it really was decently quiet. It also wasn’t very heavy and is easy to hold. However, it suddenly started making a loud grating noise about a week ago and I’m afraid to continue using it. I can’t tell what happened but I feel that something broke inside and is moving around quickly whenever it is on. There’s a chance it can be fixed but who knows. So, I would have given it 5 stars if you’d asked me about this hair dryer in December 2025. However, I now want to give it 3 stars, possibly less. This was my first Hot Tools brand purchase, so I don’t know if this is a reflection of the brand or just this model. Read more
This is a nice hair dryer. It’s pretty quiet, has a cold shot button, and dries my hair quickly. It also doesn’t weigh very much, it’s super light and doesn’t tire my arm out. I’ve had the same hair dryer for a long time and that sucker was heavy. It’s not too expensive, either. Read more
<Edit> This dryer worked well until yesterday when, I assume, the heating element went out and now it only blows cool air. I've not even had it 6 months. I'm not pleased that I have to shop for a new dryer already. Definitely would NOT recommend. I'm really liking this dryer so far. It truly is very quiet. My old hair dryer was not only noisy but would make a higher-pitched noise that would drive my dogs to another part of the house. I like that the dryer has 3 speeds and heat settings. The hottest setting is so hot that I am using the medium setting. The bonus feature is how lightweight this dryer is. Its not bulky at all. Read more
This is just an okay blow dryer. It’s super sleek and cute, and it is really quiet. BUT… it’s just now powerful at all. It gets nice and hot, but it doesn’t even have enough air flow to do a prop or blowout. I have shoulder length, very fine thin hair and this take twice as long to dry my hair then my old one. I really wanted to like it, but it’s just now quick enough for me. Gave it to my mom and bought an actual professional dryer! Also, the attachments don’t stay on correctly and just continue to spin - they are hard to use. Read more
I was looking for a quieter hair dryer -- this one is quiet. It's also lower-pwered than others. AND had a burning smell and lost power after almost exactly one year. It was OK while it lasted. Read more
As someone with thick, multi-textured, multi-type wavy-curly hair who DOES NOT use a blow dryer for blow outs or straightening but rather for diffusing and supporting waves, most dryers today are overkill on force and heat. I searched high and low, in stores and online, for a solid blow dryer that offered options for TRUE low (but not too low) heat, and TRUE low-medium (but not too low) force of air. This one was the goldilocks. Hot enough without burning your scalp or frying your hair, and offers two good moderate-low wind speed options. I almost always use the diffuser option. Works great. A word to the wise don't throw it around, handle with care. I've read that the rubber diffuser teeth can fall out. Mine have not in 9 mos so far. I got one for my 11 year-old niece who also has curly hair. Read more
