Shame about the lack of ionic technology, 25 Sept. 2015

This hairdryer looks and feels like 'professional' level appliance: sleek design, coated in a rubberised material which makes it easier to grip, and complete with a hook to hang it from like they do in salons. It has a variety of settings and it's very powerful, and as a result, it will dry your hair in a nano-second, and if you're not careful you'll scorch yourself. So far, so good.But compared to another hairdryer that I have recently tested from a rival brand, this Tony & Guy device does't score well, for two reasons:1- It's pretty heavy, and after a while my arm was aching;2- It doesn't have that 'ionic technology' that is all the rage in hair styling devices these days and say what you will, but it does make a difference.So although this is a perfectly adequate (and very powerful) hairdryer, if you care about frizz-free hair I'd choose a different model with ionic technology instead.

This review is from: Toni & Guy TGDR5370 Salon Professional Compact AC Power Dryer (Personal Care)

A top-notch hairdrier; professional grade product and professional results in the right hands, 18 Sept. 2015

The Toni & Guy TGDR5370 Salon Professional Compact AC Power Dryer is claimed to be a product much in favour with salon professionals and stylists. It may well be but isn't easily confirmed although it is said to be often found used backstage at many fashion shows. Its fishtail concentrator will concentrate its airflow into a very narrow area which will help with styling and also when drying. Even if the concentrator is not always used, the dryer's neck is slightly narrowed and semi-concentrated. Most other hair dryers have either a far larger circular or oval outlet, may not include a detachable concentrator and require a larger and perhaps heavier motor to provide a similar level of airflow.

Other than being relatively small and lightweight for a professional hairdryer, it is also therefore easier to manipulate and less strenuous on the wrist when in use. It also comes with a conveniently long 3m mains lead (although another 'professional' brand claim a 5m lead for theirs)...

This review is from: Toni & Guy TGDR5370 Salon Professional Compact AC Power Dryer (Personal Care)

Loud, quite heavy, very hot, but very good., 21 Sept. 2015

Since I don't have any hair, this was for Marla (my significant other who met me at a very strange time in my life). Marla says....This is a really great hair dryer that made me feel like I was really in a salon. There was a slight hot rubbery smell when I first used it. It has a good grip because of the rubberised material it's coated with, which you need because it is quite heavy but with a very solid feel. You have 2 speeds and 3 heat settings of cold, hot and scorching. You need to be about a foot away on the hottest setting because it's very hot but it also has a handy button where a trigger would be which you can hold in for cold. This is a hold to activate button only, it does not click on and off. The case of the unit does not get that hot when the dryer is on its hottest setting which is reassuring from a safety point of view. It is a very loud dryer but they are all as load as this these days. You also get the slot nozzle which was quite a tight fit, push on then twist a...

This review is from: Toni & Guy TGDR5370 Salon Professional Compact AC Power Dryer (Personal Care)