Infiniti by Conair BC173 Professional Tourmaline Ceramic Wet Dry Straightening Hot Air Styler
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Customer Reviews of Infiniti by Conair BC173 Professional Tourmaline Ceramic Wet Dry Straightening Hot Air Styler
Customer Review: Simply doesn't do what it claims to.
Summary: 1 Stars
This is the first time in my life I have been inspired to come online and write a review of a product.
When I first saw the ad for this on TV, I thought it sounded like just what I needed. I rushed to the store, but it wasn't even on sale yet. Finally I found it yesterday at walgreen's- and I hate to say- it stinks!
I have just below shoulder length curly hair. I generally throw in some gel and let it air dry- I hate spending a lot of time on my hair. But once in a while I straighten it- which involves blow dry with a round brush, and then using a ceramic flatiron to finish. I am not very good with a hair dryer, and it takes me a long time and I find it awkward managing the brush and the dryer, and I don't do a very good job. Plus then I need to use the iron too, and it takes me a good 30-45 min total.
So I thought this product would be great. All in one! A time-saver! Easier to use!
Well, I was wrong.
First of all, it took about twice as long just to dry my hair as it would with my hairdryer. It's not very powerful. Next, it was barely straight! Even on the "4" setting, there wasn't much tension at all. It left my hair puffy and frizzy and barely straight. So after an hour, I had hair that was not as straight as if I had just dried it alone- and I still needed to use the flatiron.
Don't be fooled. It will NOT give you the flat sleek hair that they picture on the box.
I just hope I can return it.
Guess I will stick with my CHI iron for now.
I *might* try the "long hair" version of this dryer to see if that's any better.
Customer Review: My Holy Grail hair appliance!
Summary: 5 Stars
I LOVE this hair dryer. First, months ago I had bought the larger Infiniti styler and hated it ~ it burned me, was difficult to use, and I ended up returning it. I have used hot air brushes in the past, though, and because it takes me so long to dry my hair I decided to try this Infiniti hot air brush to see if it would make my routine easier. I was very skeptical based on my experience with the other styler, but this one is well worth every penny, and more! When I blow dry my hair using a normal hair dryer I end up looking like Bozo the Clown ~ poofy, frizzy hair that I then need to spend 15 minutes taming with my CHI hot iron. With this Infiniti, all that has changed. It is incredibly easy to use, quiet, and leaves my hair straight and not frizzy or poofy. First, I will say this takes longer than my quick-dry Revlon tourmaline dryer, but I usually let my hair air dry a little while I do my makeup and get dressed. Then I section my hair ~ I use a clip to put all but the lower part of my hair and then use the styler on a 1" piece at a time, running it over and then under the hair. Once the lower section is done I let down the middle section of my hair, and then finally the top. When I'm done my hair is soft, shiny, and straight. I do go over it with my CHI to "seal" the hair and make it extra-straight and frizz-free. That part only takes about 5 minutes. All in all, this appliance has made drying my hair (something I used to absolutely DREAD) much, much easier ~ it's as easy as brushing your hair, and the results are wonderful.Customer Review: Finally, a product for thick, frizzy, coarse hair!
Summary: 5 Stars
POSITIVE: I got this as a gift last year for Christmas. I have had the product for 1 year. I do agree with the negatives about not drying quickly; thus, I left my hair air dry most of the way. I then use the appliance to finish drying and straightening my hair. It does get rid of the hair going OUT vs. down, and most frizz. Honestly, it isn't super smooth, but it is WAY better than before. I have tried TONS of products and appliances on my hair, with no luck. This is the only thing that has helped my hair situation.
Try using a de-frizzing product in your hair, air drying, and then finishing off with the straightener appliance. Works for me!
NEGATIVE: My appliance just went out last week. Con-Air was not going to do anything for me as I don't have the original receipt. I waited 25 minutes to speak with the supervisor. I honestly just got this last year for Christmas, and it has a 36 month warranty with receipt or 36 months from manufactured date. My straightener was manufactured 2 years before it was purchased, which voided the warranty even though the straightener is just shy of 1 year old. They are replacing it, but it is disappointing considering I know my mother spent a lot of money on this item (though I see it has come down in price quite a bit since last year). I am curious if others have had a problem with the item going out?
Customer Review: It really works!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have frizzy curly dry UGLY troublesome thick hair. Have tried so very many products and gadgets - just $$ incredible $$. Then came the Conair Hot Air Styler. Took just a couple of times to get used to it but now I can't live without it! NOTHING has ever "wet to dry" straightened my hair the way this little baby did. Even hair stylists can't blow my hair straight yet they all claim they can HAH! Both of my kids tend to walk off with it too. One has very thin straight hair and uses it to fluff and shape. The other (male) has fairly short hair with a bit of a wave and uses it to straighten and style.
It does take a bit of work but it is definitely worth it. It is probably a little bit quicker than using just a flat iron. Yet the overall effect is so much better than just the flat iron. Family and co-workers noticed something different; something good.
As for my tricks: I use Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide Protective Smoother mixed with another oil product on wet hair. Definitely section off and do small parts at a time. After I do several sections, I finish it off with a large flat iron. I'm good for SEVERAL DAYS! For me, it's amazing. Nothing has worked this well nor lasted this long.
BTW, this is my first review; I felt that strong about raving on this product.
Customer Review: Great Product!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have thin, limp hair that is very prone to damage/split ends. I never straightened my hair, and if I did, I would wait for it to air-dry first. I NEVER used hair dryers because they always made my hair really dry, dull, and frizzy. My problem with straightening my hair was that it would be flat as a pancake on my head after i straightened it. I couldn't win; I had to choose between volume and frizziness/dullness, or straight and shiny but flat. Time was also an issue. I have no patience for styling my hair, so this process got old. I resorted to wearing my hair up every single day.
This product is fantastic for my hair type-thin, lifeless, prone to damage. I would definitely reccomend it to anyone with my hair type and lack of patience. It only takes me about 20 minutes to use, whereas before, I would wait about 30 min. for my hair to air-dry then take another 30 min to straighten it. This product also makes my hair really smooth and shiny, and also adds volume. I wouldnt necessarily recomend this product for girls with really long curly hair, only because those girls may not like the extra volume.
Just to let you know, I used Organix Vanilla silk blow-dry creme in conjunction with this product, and it is also fantastic. I reccomend this product as well.
I hope this helps!!