Who doesn’t love the feel of a professional blow out? There is nothing better than the bounce in your hair and your step when you walk out of the salon feeling and looking like a million bucks.
In those few fleeting moments, we are fabulous. And then we come home, try to do it ourselves and fail miserably. Over the years I’ve gotten pretty okay at it, but I’ve never been able to master the process.
That’s why we love, L.O.V.E the Revlon Hair Dryer & Volumizing Styler. Today, it’s on sale on Amazon, so if you’ve been on the fence now is the time to pick it up.
It’s Our Favorite
Of all the products we love and recommend, it’s our most favorites and also the most affordable. I’ve invested in better tools (still love my T3 Hairdryer), use the right products, and follow a few simple yet necessary steps. The challenge is, how much time it takes.
I end up losing patience and opt instead to rough dry and use my curling iron. So when my friend Lauren told me how much she was liking the Revlon Hair Dryer & Volumizing Styler I decided to give it a try.
Why We Love Revlon Hair Dryer & Volumizing Styler
Revlon Hair Dryer & Volumizing Styler, $45 On Sale
Here’s what you need to know about Lauren. She’s like a walking Consumer Reports. She might be the most well-researched person I know.
When I found out I was expecting Vivian, a full eight years after having Ava, I went into a little panic about having to figure out all the new baby gear we would need.
I should have known not to worry since a day later there was a spreadsheet in my email listing all of her favorite products, with prices, where to buy and why she loves them. When the girl says to buy it, you buy it.
It’s been over a year since I started using this ,and I can happily say it’s deserving of the hype and cult like following. It works best on medium (shoulder length) or longer hair. The barrel is large so anything too short won’t catch. It’s not perfect but it’s close.
To help you figure out if this is something that would make your life easier, I broke down my likes and dislikes.
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Dislikes
It’s (a little) heavy.
Given how lightweight everything has gotten these days, I was surprised by its weight. It’s not terrible, but if you have arthritis or bad shoulders, it might not be for you. The good news is because it’s so effective, you move quickly through the process.
Watch for burns.
The brush only has one heat setting, which some beauty bloggers knock in their reviews. That doesn’t bother me so much, since when I blow dry my hair, I blast it on the highest setting to save time. (#notabeautyblogger)
What I would call out is that as you learn how to use it, you’ll burn the tips of your fingers. Once you get used to it, you won’t, there’s just a learning curve.
Likes
Professional Results
If you’re used to going to places like Drybar, you’re not going to get those kinds of results. You also won’t have someone providing unlimited mimosas. What you will get is straight, shiny, smooth hair, with a good amount of volume and an elegant bend at your ends.
Time Saver
If my T3 cut my getting ready time in half, this gizmo cuts it in half again. I can be out the door with dry and styled hair in 15 minutes.
Travels Well
I used to pack my T3 hairdryer and curling wand when I traveled. Now, I bring this and a few velcro curlers to keep the hair along my crown up while I do my makeup to maintain volume. So much easier.
No More Tangles
Simultaneously using a hairdryer and brush always leads to getting your hair caught up in the bristles, or sucked into the drier. No matter how well I detangled beforehand, something inevitably got mangled somewhere. I don’t know how it works, but I have had no issue with knots or tangles when using this brush. Hallelujah.
Bottom line?
The Revlon Hair Dryer & Volumizing Styler by Revlon leaves me one happy camper. I use it on most days because I save time and my hair looks finished. It’s 100% worth the rave reviews and cult like following.
Originally published on 8/21/2018. Update 8/20/2019
Thank goodness Lauren does all the research and thank goodness you post about it – I pretty much just buy what the two of you suggest and don’t have to do any research myself. Keen to try this one. Thank you for sharing
I have very thick curly hair and dread the inevitable blow dry every two or three days. Since every tool in my cabinet cost me in excess of $200, after I read this post I figured what did I have to lose and ordered it immediately. Once I received it, I let it sit in the box for almost a week before I finally broke it out. This is a life changer for me! I watched an instructional online video where they suggested using a regular blow dryer to do an initial rough dry (which I do anyway) and showed how to section off and use this Revlon dryer. I’m not sure I’ve ever had a professional blowout that made me as happy as the results I got with this dryer. Even better, no flat iron was necessary … which I am guilty of massive overuse. I immediately texted my sister and she just ordered it too. Thank you Megan and Lauren!
Also, I haven’t had a facial in at least 10 years and was able to get in for a HydraFacial this morning. WOW! Then I gave myself a Megan pedicure and manicure.
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WOW!! Sue you might win best comment ever. I’m so thrilled the dryer works so well and SUPER impressed with how fast you got in for a facial. They are really incredible.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for your kind words, it makes this all worth it! xx
Just received an Ulta catalog this week with daily deals starting 9/30 and on 10/7 this dryer is the deal for $29.99. I already purchased after this post and love it, but if someone is still considering they can’t get a better deal than 50% off.
I bought the Revlon Hair Dryer & Volumizing Styler a few months ago and for the first time in years, I am no longer in a battle with my hair. I love this product and I now love my hair – I think I do a better job styling it than my stylist because of this hairdryer. I have a business trip in Austin next week and the Revlon dryer is going with me – I even bought it its own travel case so the bristles don’t get damaged. That’s true love!
Would this be worth it (though inexpensive, I know) for shorter hair? I have chin (or slightly longer) length but do find that if I don’t blow dry the ends turn up.
I’ve had one of these stylers for a couple of years – but of all the tools I’ve tried so tame my wavy (but not all over wavy – just where it fancies being wavy) hair I can honestly that even at full price it’s worth it. My hair is slightly shorter than shoulder length and I section it off to dry it and on the days I do it – it gets noticed! That probably means when I wash and go, I probably look like I should have my hair in a Scrunchie instead! Ladies in the UK, you can get these stylers in Boots, or Amazon.
Now about this Hydrafacial – how have I missed this?!
I got one for Christmas, I have frizzy hair, it is the most amazing thing. I feel like I went to a salon for a blow out every time. I love it.
Just purchased this! With 2 small children, I dread the wash, blow dry, flat iron routine so much that I just pile on the dry shampoo ??♀️ This tool sounds like something need, lol! Can’t wait to try it! ??
I love this too! I use it constantly- it gives my hair a great, professional-ready look without spending tons of time or money. Hallelujah, indeed!
I bought this a few posts ago when my hair was about shoulder length and loved it pretty much from the start. Burnt fingers and all. Since then I cut my hair to about chin length and still use it with great results. Many people comment on my bouncy hair and it only takes me about 5 minutes to do. Thanks for sharing this great styler. It’s really shortened my time in getting ready.
Purchased!