Elevate by Andis 80405 Professional Lightweight Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic 1875 Watts Hair Dryer

Comment: Purchased this item because I'm needing to transition from no-lye relaxed 4b or 4c hair to natural hair. As stated, by many hair professionals of African American hair studies, that grade 4b or 4c hair is prone to dryness and needs plenty of moisture. So, I was looking to wash my hair then press it, but my hair takes hours to air dry; though, it appears dried once I towel dry it... it still retains water. Dampness effects my press iron, if my shafts are not free from vapor; therally. Well, I will be using and have used this dryer to quick dry my hair and afterwards press it. Both heat tools that I have now are of tourmaline and ceramic technology...I believe this system is better because they will ensure least harsh heat on my hair shafts. Glad that it adds shine to my hair and I look forward to continuous usage in the future. Yes, it's light weight and it's filter is easy to change.

I give it 4 stars so far and leave off one because it's loud when set on high, but it's not bothersome (as with all dryers).

Comment: Very light-weight. Dries my shoulder length THICK hair very fast - almost half the time my old hair dryer. The red color is cool! Discovered the Andis brand while staying in a Marriott recently and really liked that one. This is an upgraded version. I've read that some people think that it's loud but I don't notice it. Sounds just like the ones in the salon to me!

Comment: This is very good. I like it. I can select strong, wild, hot and cool style. awesome!

Comment: I purchased this hair dryer on 18 June 2008, used it only three to four times per week and thought it worked very well. My hair dried quickly and was left soft and smooth. Then only 21 days after the one year warranty expired it quit. No warning, no apparent problems, nothing to lead me to believe it wouldn't last a long time. It just stopped working and would not start again. The dryer still looks new, no scratches, no lint in the air intake screen, no kinks in the cord, but is doesn't work. Before it quit, I would have given it four stars (deducting one for being rather loud), the fact that it lasted barely more than one year makes me want to give it zero stars. I'll compromise and offer two stars and wish you good luck if you decide to purchase this hair dryer.

Comment: I bought this to replace a similar Andis dryer that I bought 2 years ago that konked out. This one looked similar, but was much louder. The old one was billed as being "quiet;" this one was not. A quiet hairdryer is the most important quality for me, so now I am off to find one...