Hot Tools Professional 800 Watt Ionic Soft Bonnet Hair Dryer
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Hot Tools Professional 800 Watt Ionic Soft Bonnet Hair Dryer Details
Manufacturer: Hot Tools ProfessionalBrand: Hot Tools
Release Date: 2009-09-14
Model: 1051
Color: White
Product features:
- 800 watts of power, the most of any soft bonnet dryer
- Long flexible hose
- 3 speed/ heat settings including cool shot
- Large bonnet fits all roller sizes
- Storage compartment for hose and bonnet
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Customer Reviews of Hot Tools Professional 800 Watt Ionic Soft Bonnet Hair Dryer
Customer Review: I'll go back to buying vintage ones on Ebay
Summary: 2 Stars
I had high hopes for this dryer, since my previous experiences with bonnet dryers were with ones from the 1960s and 70s that I found used. I've bought several old ones for around $6-$8 over the past several years, and have ended up giving some away to friends who liked them, and using others until they died. In general, I've been really happy with the performance of the old ones, but I figured getting one new could only be better. Wrong.
I respect the opinion of the other person who wrote a review, but I have to differ on several points-- the dryer is neither particularly quiet nor powerful. True, it's quieter than a regular hair dryer, but the air output is absolutely lousy. Even on the highest setting, it can't fully inflate the bonnet, even after I made sure the plastic wasn't sticking to itself. I found because of the weak airflow, the front of my head gets getting absolutely NO air. The plastic is just flat against it. I've tried rearranging it, and finally have found that the only way to dry my hair on all sides is to rotate the bonnet regularly, defeating any "convenience" this product might have had.
The other point I must disagree with is about the length of the tube. It's simply not long enough unless you're sitting up aginst the unit and not moving.
Pros - Despite the fact that I overall don't care for this unit, there are some positive things about it. The cord, tube, and bonnet store inside the actual unit. The tube is sturdy. Also, the unit kicks out a decent amount of heat.
Cons - Weak airflow and short tube. Not worth the price. Also, the dryer is not very tall, but has a really large footprint. It takes up about a square foot of space on my counter. It's larger than any of the even the clunkiest vintage dryers I've had.
I highly recommend finding a vintage bonnet dryer in a thrift store or on Ebay. I've owned several, and have never been disappointed in the settings, airflow, or performance. Those things are workhorses, and they come with really neat "hatbox" type cases for storage. Plus they're so cheap that if you do get a bum unit, you can afford to replace it easily.
Description of Hot Tools Professional 800 Watt Ionic Soft Bonnet Hair Dryer
Exclusive, patented Direct Ionic Technology for injects a high volume of ions into the airstream. depositing them directly onto hair to break apart water molecules for easier absorption and faster drying. Great for processing roller sets, chemical treatments, conditioning, finger waves, wigs and hair pieces.Hair Dryers
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