Conair 213XP Infiniti Professional Tourmaline Ceramic Technology Ionic Styler, Black
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Customer Reviews of Conair 213XP Infiniti Professional Tourmaline Ceramic Technology Ionic Styler, Black
Customer Review: Very Disappointed
Summary: 2 Stars
Here's the story of my experience with this dryer.
I have long, wavy, coarse, fine hair that is often a styling nightmare. I need to build volume AND fight frizz, so it's an on-going battle at times. Honestly, I was crusing along just fine with my myriad of hair products, my round brush and my good old regular 1875 watt dryer until about a month ago when my stylist told me the top layer of my hair looked burned. She concluded in was my dryer and promptly told me to go out and by a CHI.
Of couse I was distressed by the news and figued I should begin the quest for a new dryer. In my research, I contemplated the CHI and the T3s but decided that maybe I should start with this one, since the price point was much lower, the tecnology was similar and the reviews were mostly positive.
So.....I was very excited when it showed up and was hoping to have the glorious results that other have shared here. Alas for me, that was not the case.
On the day of my new dryer's debut, I made sure to do all my usual hair ministrations and regualr routine so that I could do an honest comparison. The first thing I noticed was the the dryer did not produce much heat at all, which made me think it would indeed cause less damage, but made me worry if it would be able to put shape and style in. To the dryer's credit, it did seem to be drying my hair faster despite the lack of heat.
My next issues was that the dryer produced a rather odd oder...and not a pleasant one. I would have to equate to GARLIC. I have nothing against garlic, but it is hardly the aromatic experience I am after while blow drying my hair.
So, when the drying process was complete, my hair did look a bit less frizzy, but it was also very flat at the crown and had kind of a strange poufy, fluffy texture throughout. It is difficult to describe, but I can assure you it was not a look that anyone would covet.
I was worried about styling due to the lack of heat and I was correct to be concerned. Trying to put any shape or volume in was nearly impossible. My bangs were particularly awful. To make sure it wasn't just a random Bad Bang Day that no mechanical device could hope to conquer, I wet my bangs down again and used my old dryer and they turned out much better.
Anyway...with the clock ticking and my hair looking utterly awful, I was forced to make an emergency plan involving hot rollers. I hoped they would at least add a little style and volume so I could get out the door. At first...it seemed to have worked and when the rollers came out my hair looked halfway decent. Unfortunately, within an hour the volume and wave had compeltely fallen out and I was left with the fluffy, shapless mess I had started with. To make matters worse, my hair retained the faint garlic-y aroma that the dryer produced nearly all day.
So, In summation my use of this dryer left me flat, fluffy, shapeless and giving off a garlic smell. I can harldy give this my endoresement! I'm glad that people have had success with this product, but my experience was not a good one.
Customer Review: Dries fast!
Summary: 4 Stars
My old hair dryer finally died. It was very old and this whole tourmaline thing seemed like a giant hoax to me but I figured I'd give it a try anyway.
I've read some reviewers that mention that this dryer doesn't get very hot and from what I've read about the tourmaline, that's the point. This dryer does not get nearly as hot as my old Vidal Sassoon one did but it did dry my hair twice as fast. My hair was also wetter than usual which made the faster drying time even more impressive to me. Less heat, less heat damage although I do spray my hair with a heat damage reducer before I dry it. I'm convinced that the tourmaline does live up to the faster drying claims. As for the shiny/more sleek claims? I'm not so sure. My hair doesn't seem more shiny or sleek or anything like that. EDIT: I have now dried my hair several days in a row without any sort of product in it (just after washing and conditioning). My hair does not seem to be any more shiny than it was before nor do there seem to be fewer flyaways. It does however feel VERY different to the touch. It feels much smoother and much softer than it did before. It also appears to have more bounce.
My old dryer sounded like a plane. This one is extremely quiet. If you have roommates, it probably wouldn't disturb them if you closed the bathroom door. I have not tried the attachments yet so I won't comment on those. The cord on this dryer is also longer than any other hair dryer I've ever owned which for me is a big plus as I tend to hold the dryer far away from my head and very high up as I dry.
Now for the negatives. I dislike the sliding on and off switch and sliding heat control switches but that's just my personal preference and it's a minor annoyance since I tend to have trouble sliding the switches. The biggest disadvantage to this dryer is the weight. I find it very heavy. It weighs almost twice as much as my old dryer. Since my main use is to just quickly dry my hair, the weight really isn't enough for me to return it. But if you use your hair dryer for long periods of styling, you may want to look at another model.
Overall, I think this is a great dryer. Aside from the weight, I really like it.
Customer Review: Quiet, efficient, well designed, sturdy
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this unit primarily out of concerns that my old hair dryer, which was EXTREMELY noisy (like many cheaper hair dryers), might eventually cause hearing loss. I had noticed that higher end hair dryers, such as those used in hair salons, tended to be much quieter and would dry hair faster then the little $25 hair dryer I'd had for several years. After a fair amount of online searching and reading of reviews, I settled on this model as the best reviewed model out there at a price I was comfortable with, and having the functionality I needed.
I must say that I am well pleased with my purchase. The unit works exactly as advertised, is much, MUCH quieter than my old unit, and dries my hair far faster. It worked fine right out of the box and has given me no problems in the several months I've been using it. It also feels much more "solid" compared to my old unit, and is very comfortable to hold and use, even though it is somewhat heavier.
I see that other reviewers have commented on the weight of the unit. While it is heavier than many hair dryers, I did not find that weight to be excessive. Also, the unit's designers paid attention to ergonomics (as opposed to cool looks or keeping down manufacturing cost) and that focus has done alot to alleviate concerns that many will have about the weight: the unit is both easy to hold and well balanced, with well placed controls.
My one negative - and it is very minor, is that the 7' power cord is - if anything - too long. Many will appreciate a cord of this length; but in my situation (where the electrical outlet is low on the wall near the vanity) the cord tends to drag a bit on the floor. This can be annoying when it gets tangled around things or you step on it. I suppose a rubber band would probably alleviate the concern, but have I found time to be bothered? Nah!
In summary, a unit that clearly benefits from much effort being put into designing a product that is very ergonomic and solid. Very definitely worthy of 5 stars!
Customer Review: Best dryer I have ever owned. Oh, so useful!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have gone through quite a number of hair dryers over the years, some good, some so-so, and others were, dare I use the word "yucky?" (I had another word to use there, but did not want to go around and around with the Amazon censers). Several of these dryers cost well over a hundred dollars. I can honestly say that I have been happier with this one than any of the others; event he more expensive models. I have had this Conair 213X Infiniti for over a year now and it has never missed a beat. It has been used on a daily basis, sometimes up to three and four times a day as I have quite a number of last minute sleepovers. It gets rave reviews from all who use it.
The two speeds are wonderful, and yes, you can actually tell the difference in the two, unlike so many I have tried. The cord is long enough, a fault I have found in many and it is light enough that it does not give your arm a full course in weight training every time you use it. Now I will admit that I work out with weights constantly, so perhaps I am a poor judge as to the weight of this thing. I have to admit that I have two of these wonderful little machines; keeping one in my locker at my club.
I am not into wasting a lot of time, simply because with my life I do not have all that much to spare, and this unit dries my hair quickly.
This dryer is also quite useful in drying my watercolors, softening up cold butter, drying my nail polish on my toes, teasing the cat and dog (they are terrified of it), unthawing the little tube on the ice making machine on the fridge, and melting your big, oh so judgmental sister's lipstick when the little pig leaves her stuff all over your bathroom counter when you are nice enough to let her crash at your place in the middle of the night with no warning what-so-ever.
This is a wonderful product and at the price, even if it goes croakers tomorrow, I have already gotten my monies worth and will certainly buy another.
Customer Review: Best Hair Dryer I've Ever Owned!
Summary: 5 Stars
The price was a little costly, but after seeing so many rave reviews over this particular model I decided to give it a try back in early April of '10. Well I've been using it religiously every morning after my shower and I haven't gone back since. This hair-dryer is top of the line, and the rave reviews are not all just fluff - the air is just warm enough, almost cool, to be able to get my hair fully dry in just under 15 minutes with enough time to get my hairstyle the way I like it.
The hair-dryer also comes with two wonderful attachments, the diffuser and the concentration cone. The diffuser is great for getting that wavy texture for special occasions and can even go curly if you're looking to put one of those fun hanging-bangs. The concentrator is great if you're in a rush to get out and cuts the total time down to an easy 6-7 minutes - your hair will still be a little damp, but it's really not too bad at all. A very small issue I had with the hair-dryer initially is that it was a bit cumbersome the first few times I used it - it's rather large with a bit of heft, but after about two weeks I hardly noticed it at all. In fact, I felt like my arm had become a little bit stronger (not by much mind you - but every little bit counts!).
Overall I have to say my experience and satisfaction with this product has been nothing less than wonderful. The only problem with using this hair-dryer is that it >will< spoil you, and using anything less will be bothersome and very noticeable. I always keep a spare in my car now, and even better is that once you have it there long enough, you'll find that its uses go far beyond just hair. You'd be surprised the sort of things you'd need to get dry on a bad day!