ok that one only runs on cold air when used as a cordless, for heat you need to be plugged in. only 1250w which is less than useless for my hair, as it would be quicker to use a towel and then go au natural (wind) if i was in that much of rush then it would be sit in the car with the blowers on resulting in much quicker drying
So you have a lovely hot shower & then freeze your head by blowing cold air on it? Can’t see the appeal. Expensive too, compared to a wee travel hairdryer.
From a technical point of view (my background) when it comes to battery powered devices and heating, especially anything considered hand holdable, something has to give! Heating consumes LOTS of power, so either it's not going to heat up much, or it's only going to heat for a VERY short time is the bottom line, or worst case, both!
You might be interested in this review of some dryers on the market, https://ukbeautyroom.com/cordless-hair-dryer-uk/ , my reaction to it was HOW MUCH!!!!!! ..... and all for pretty low performance, certainly not what you would get from a typical home mains powered one and what you might expect. At best I think you are looking at a lukewarm draft, or a cool breeze! Have you ever tried a mains powered 'travel' hairdryer? .... they are about 3x or 4x more powerful than these and performance can be pretty mediocre!
Manufacturers claims on performance are usually tested in ideal laboratory conditions, in the real world, performance and battery life will almost certainly be less.
As the above article mentions, why are none of the big names tapping into a large and lucrative market? ..... because they would sully their good reputations with very poor performing products! What is on the market, obscure (no doubt Chinese) brands with no reputation to loose! Think that says a lot!
Personally, camped in some pretty harsh conditions in the long gone days when I had lush flowing locks, always got by OK with just a towel.
PS try reading the reviews on Amazon about the model you considered!
PPS seem to recall a similar post request a while ago, may be worth looking that up and see responses.
It’s for the wife who has curly/wavy hair and says she’d look like Susan Boyle if she didn’t address her Barnet ,trying to use more off grid sites where there’s no EHU
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Quote: Originally posted by Big Brian 56 on 13/4/2022
It’s for the wife who has curly/wavy hair and says she’d look like Susan Boyle if she didn’t address her Barnet ,trying to use more off grid sites where there’s no EHU
my hair is very thick and has a mind of its own too. keeping it wrapped in the towel for as long as possible helps and only use fingers not a brush to pull thr the hair, spray in conditioners help weight the hair down and only washing in the morning to give it all day to dry naturally. hairdryers for caravanning/camping have never been a good idea, but if im really stuck i have been known to use the hand dryers in the shower blocks too aswell as the car vents
Quote: Originally posted by Mrs. Bonce on 13/4/2022
Never need or use one, I have fine hair which dries quickly.
Same here! My hair is very fine too, what's left of it. A quick towelling and it's usually practically dry by the time I get to the bottom of the stairs at home.
Seriously though, as others have said, battery powered hair driers are generally next to useless. My wife, who has much more hair than me, never bothers with one. If she uses anything other than a towel, it is generally whatever is available in the shower block. A hand dryer if necessary.
Almost every site with a shower has a hair dryer of some sort: the ineffective hotel wand type (but it’s free), a coin operated one, sometimes a big efficient one that’s free to use. Or there’s a 3 pin socket for your own dryer (& handy for recharging the phone if you’re off EHU).
I find the newer hand dryers keep cutting out because they don’t sense hands in the right place directly underneath. The older hand dryers had a swivel vent that rotated up & was brilliant for blasting your hair into a wild mop.
Look, this cold air / battery operated hair dryer won’t break the bank, so just buy it, and let us know how your good lady rates it.
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Topic: Cordless hair driers
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