 Great deal for the money |
| Review Date: October 29, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Christina B. Erickson, Dallas, TX |
| I think this dryer is a great deal for the money, especially with the added features of the retractable cord, folding handle and multiple speed settings. This was my first ionic/ceramic hair dryer and I was not disappointed. There is a real difference from the old style dryers - namely the air coming out is not as hot yet it dries in about the same amount of time or less. While I haven't tried it yet during the humid summer months when my hair frizzes out, right now my hair is unbelievably smooth after drying. I like to use this dryer with my Solia straightener which is also takes away every ounce of frizz. Where were these amazing hair products when I was a teenager?? |
Best hair dryer for the money
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| Review Date: December 2, 2006 |
| Reviewer: hexe983, Atlanta, GA United States |
I recently got to try this hair dryer in a Marriott hotel and was pleasantly surprised. At home I had the Sharper image 1875W quiet Ionic hair dryer and this is what I am comparing it to. I went thru two of the Sharper images ones (first one broke) which are much more expensive and my biggest complaint always was that it scorched my head.
Problems gone since I bought this. It is an awesome hair dryer. It lays in your hands comfortably, is sturdy and stores away in a breeze as it folds in the middle, plus you can retract the cord. On top of that it does not scorch or burn your head and also has the cool air feature (same as the Sharper Image) and my hair comes out nice, soft and never frizzy. At a price between $18 and $22 this is the hair dryer to buy. I did, and only wish I had known about this hair dryer earlier. I highly recommend it.
Update on 9/26/2009: Almost 3 years later we're still on the same hair dryer. The cord needs a little help to retract but nothing has given up on it yet. It has been dropped a few times too. For the price that is excellent and we have purchased a second unit for our other bathroom. Much better than the Sharper image version which is way more expensive, scorches your head and won't last long. |
Great hair dryer!
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| Review Date: December 23, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Oxford J., |
Like others who bought this, I discovered it in a hotel suite. It's fabulous! Lightwight, easy to use, leaves my hair looking shiny and wonderful. (I replaced my expensive Sharper Image dryer with this one.)
Andis has a great reputation for quality and customer service. I've owned their products before - they come with a great warranty that is always honored. |
Great item!
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| Review Date: January 28, 2006 |
| Reviewer: A. Phillips, Dallas, Ga. |
I have used ionic hairdryers for the last couple of years. Ionic dryers do dryer faster, and with less heat so they are easier on your hair. This was the first one I have seen with a retractable cord, which is what first attracted me. Be careful not to pull the cord out to far or it doesn't retract well.
Over all this is a great little dryer, at a great price. I say two very enthusiastic thumbs up! |
Best blow-dryer I've ever bought
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| Review Date: April 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: A. Todd, Washington DC |
I have had many blow-dryers. I was looking to replace my earlier one because it was heavy, bulky and loud, but didn't seem to have much oomph. It was an ionic dryer but I never seemed to see much benefit from that, either.
What attracted me to the Andis was: compact size, foldable handle and retractable cord. I was also interested in trying a ceramic dryer to see if it made a difference in hair health/shine.
I have to say this blow-dryer is FANTASTIC. It has lots of power, more than my old full-size one. And it works FAST. I can totally dry my shoulder-length hair in about 3 minutes. My hair has lots of shine afterwards, too.
Hands down the best dryer I have ever had. I have a small counter space and this dryer doesn't take up a lot of room, but you sure get a lot of quality out of this little machine.
I had never heard of Andis before seeing the reviews on Amazon, but this dryer is just in a different league from the 'recognizable' brands. |
Silky, Shiny Hair
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| Review Date: May 5, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Anna Lue, Miami, FL |
| I came across this hairdryer when I stayed at a hotel. I fell in love with it after my first use. I found my hair was silky and smooth like I had used a serum and best of all, my hair dried so quickly. I really like the fact that it has a retractable cord and it folds up...really cool! I am very impressed with Andis. |
I love love LOVE this Hair Dryer
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| Review Date: July 16, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Jennet Sullivan, Austin,TX USA |
This is one of the best hair dryers I have found for the money I spent. I have pretty thick hair and this hair dryer does a great job of getting my hair dry FAST without making me feel like I'm scorching my head.
Excellent investment if you're like me: likes to dry her hair, doesn't like to burn her head.
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Dries Fast, Lightweight
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| Review Date: January 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: P. Kurt, |
| I used this same hairdryer at a resort and fell in love with it. Now I have my very own! It dries my hair quickly, yet the dryer is lightweight, The cord retracts well, and then the dryer folds in half to take up very little space in my cabinet. The three speeds and "cool" button provide sufficient versatility to make this my favorite hairdryer. |
Tough on my cat, but great on hair!
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| Review Date: January 13, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Rainiercat, West Seattle, WA, USA |
| I bought this when my Conair travel dryer finally gave up after nearly a decade. I purchased this specific dryer because of the retractable cord, and love it! The added benefit is that it dries my hair so quickly, but it was the cord feature that sold me. Warning: as the previous reviewer mentioned, cats don't like this dryer. When the cord retracts it must sound like the retracting cord on my vacuum cleaner because my 13 year old cat flies off the bathroom counter as soon as I pull the cord to plug it in. Otherwise, it's a great little dryer. |
The Best!
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| Review Date: September 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: T. Andrews, |
| It's so powerful. It doesn't weigh a ton, and it packs smaller than less powerful blow driers. What is not to love? |
Blows other dryers away!
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| Review Date: February 6, 2006 |
| Reviewer: J. MacLaurin, |
| Amazing performance. Sleek design. Comfortable to handle. Convenient retractable cord and folding handle for storage. A perfect little dryer for a GREAT price. |
Hair wonder!
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| Review Date: March 8, 2007 |
| Reviewer: alt, New York |
| After having the opportunity of using the Andis 80020 Ionic at a Marriott, I decided to hunt it down. It is amazing. Lightweight, compact and dries my hair in no time. It folds which makes it a plus for vacation travel. I am very happy with my purchase! |
Works Well and Inexpensive
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| Review Date: June 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Carr, Michigan |
I really like retractable cords for my hair dryers. It makes them so much easier to use. I have been using a Conair 1875 model for many, many years and got great use out of them. I decided to try this one due to the great reviews and price. It's been a great decision.
I've had this Andis model for 6 months now and I can safely say that it is a bit better because it is quieter. I have had no problems with it so far. My wife and daughters have been using it everyday and it works well. It stores easily in a cabinet under the bathroom sink with no hassles of a tangled cord when it travels from one room to another. It seems to be holding up well and the price is inexpensive. |
Super dryer with great features and easy on the hair.
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| Review Date: January 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Smartbuyer, Timonium, MD |
| This dryer's retractable cord is wonderful for keeping clutter out of the bathroom or wherever you store your dryer when not in use. The heat settings are high-medium-low, plus there's a cool button for a shot of cool air when you're styling. But what I like best is the low setting which is fantastic for my fine hair. It's warm enough to dry the hair but minimizes the stress and damage that the heat of most dryers inflicts. Word to the wise to prolong the life of the cord, it's easy enough to quide it gently with the other hand when you press the retract button - keeps it from snaping back. Overall an excellent choice for an all-purpose dryer and the price can't be beat. |
Hairdryer
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| Review Date: July 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Peggy S. Burnette, Nashville, TN |
We used a hairdryer like this in a hotel. It was so powerful that we came home and ordered one. We love it. It cuts the drying time in half.
It folds for traveling and has a retractable cord. We love it! |
Does the job, for it's size...[updated]
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| Review Date: August 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: E. polus, San Francisco, CA |
Taking into account that this is a travel hair dryer, I have no complaints. It's been used for 5 to 10 minutes every other day for the past couple months and so far not a problem at all. There is only one tiny design complaint I have, and that is I figured the retractable cord would be completely hidden when fully retracted but theres a stopper which allows a good 10 inches of chord to remain...I wouldve preferred it to retract completely to the plug, but fine. I expected something different and this is what I got, so four and a half stars. Otherwise, so far a great product for the unbeatable price. For its size it dries fairly quickly, and does indeed fold up into a nice little package (however you'll end up winding the rest of the chord around it anyway). And the folding handle makes a fair amount of cracking noise when you fold it...not the smoothest mechanism but fine. Once again, not perfect, but for size it's as good as it gets.
UPDATE: It's now been a good 6 months or so, and the usage has gone up to 5-10 minutes almost every day. It's fallen off the counter 3 to 4 times, and still works like a charm. The other day however, the button to retract the chord flew off (with spring) while the chord was furiously being pulled out. I tried to reattach but now it doesn't retract. Fine, now it's a regular drier. Although I do have to admit it's definitely very powerful for its size. Still works like a charm. |
good, convenient, affordable hair dryer
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| Review Date: February 25, 2007 |
| Reviewer: anonymous, Terrestrial, Earth |
this dryer is so much better than the two revlons i used before. it's just a hair dryer - how much does quality really matter? well, this may not be the most powerful dryer on the market, but i highly recommend it because:
- it doesn't seem to make my hair as frizzy and full of flyaways (though it's been moist where i'm at).
- the loudness doesn't hurt my ears like my old ones.
- the retractable cord is very handy since you should not leave your dryer plugged in.
- it folds up for compact storage and possibly travel, though it's larger than a true travel-sized dryer.
- (this is the best part.) I used to have such problem with the back/motor part of my old dryer sucking in my hair that got tangled and finally burned out the motor, but this dryer does not suck my hair in!! i don't have to yank my hair out, and no more burning smell!!
and the price is excellent. i hope your experience is as positive as mine. |
Perfect
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| Review Date: April 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Christina Davenport, Burlington, VT |
| I dropped my last full-sized ionic hair dryer in the toilet, so I have been using the Andis on a daily basis now. It works just as well or better and leaves my hair feeling silky and shiny. I highly recommend it, if for nothing other than the low price! |
great
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| Review Date: May 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: MEG Clark, Broken Arrow, OK |
| I used this hairdryer in a hotel and fell in love. It is light and drys thick hair quickly. It cut my drying time in half. Way cool! |
Excellent Deal
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| Review Date: August 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Hunter, San Francisco, CA USA |
| This hair dryer was recommended to me by a coworker after I commented on how nice her hair looks. Sturdy construction, retractable cord, great price, and my hair looks much better with this blow dryer than others in the same price range. |
Economical & effective!
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| Review Date: September 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Rupa, St Louis, MO USA |
| I've been using this dryer regularly for 8 months now and it is a great deal for the money. The retractable cord and folding handle work fine. This is my first ionic/ceramic hair dryer and I am not at all disappointed with this purchase! |
Ceramic Blow dryer
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| Review Date: December 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: L. Ciesla, NJ |
The best, hands down! My long, thick, naturally curly hair dries in 3 minutes and is flawless and straight! I use this in conjuction with the revo styler, resolve or lavei shampoo. I also use sleek look or sleeking conditioner. Then I finish sparingly with my own version of Ojon oil.
Even other Andis blow dryers can't touch the performance of this one. Neither can the other way more expensive blow dryers. |
Love it!
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| Review Date: March 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Cassie G, Milwaukee, WI |
| Used this hairdryer in a hotel on vacation and loved it so much I had to order one for home as soon as I got back! Doesn't have a separate selector for temperature, and seems to be hotter on the higher setting that the lower ones, but it works just great for me. Would definitely recommend. |
Excellent!
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| Review Date: June 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: CBUCKD, Jefferson, LA USA |
| I got this Andis dryer to take on a trip. It is larger than I expected, but with the handle folded, it fit nicely in my luggage. This dryer doesn't get very hot but it dries my hair very quickly and with less damage to my hair. It is great and I would buy it again and recommend it to anyone. :) |
Love this hair dryer!
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| Review Date: August 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Huber, Louisville, KY |
| I purchased this hair dryer after using on on a trip and it was the hair dryer that was supplied by the hotel. I love the way it doesn't use a lot of heat. I also loved the way my hair looked after using this product, the ends of my hair did not look fried. After seaching the internet, I found that Amazon had, what I determined, to be the most reasonable price. |
great dryer
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| Review Date: August 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Dr. J, Coral Springs, FL |
| Like others, I discovered this dryer in a hotel and had to purchase it. It dries my thick hair quickly and I have less frizz. Great price, too! |
Great Dryer
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| Review Date: October 31, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Judth A. Drllevich, Ravensdale,WA |
| I have been using my new hair dryer for a few months now. I bought it because of the folding handle and retractable cord ( neither of which has caused me any trouble) but what most impresses me is how quickly it dries my hair, even my daughter who has enough hair for 10 people was impressed with it's speed of drying her hair. |
Great dryer and love the folding handle!
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| Review Date: November 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Denise, Missouri, USA |
This is a great hair dryer. I love the retractable cord and the folding handle -- makes it great for travel. The 1875 watts of power dry the wet hair quickly and I don't have any frizz problems. Other hair dryers don't seem to put out as much hot air so I really like this one for the nice blast of heated air. I've not had any problems with the cord and it's lightweight and easy to maneuver.
Recommended! |
Love This Dryer!!!
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| Review Date: March 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. Arnwine, Knoxville, TN United States |
| I researched hair dryers prior to making my purchase because this is something I rely on very seriously and need it to work and do a good job. I was replacing a very cheap and extremely annoying hair dryer I have had as a back up. I have not been disappointed. It has a nice feel, is not annoyingly noisy and does a great job. I recommend this to anyone looking for a quality dryer. |
Awesome Hairdryer!!!
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| Review Date: April 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ethan's Mom, Maple Valley, WA |
| Dries your hair a lot quicker, hair is super smooth and less frizzy! Love it!!!! |
Excellent hair dryer
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| Review Date: August 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Judith, Sagamore Hills, OH |
| I tried this in a recent hotel stay and had to order one for myself at home. The dryer has a retractable cord which is nice and it drys your hair quickly and without frizz. |
Great Price, Great Hairdryer
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| Review Date: October 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: K. Mahon, cleveland, OH |
| Sooo I went to Colorado Springs and stayed at the Broadmoor... This hairdryer was in the rooms. Its Ion technology dries my hair so quickly! Its also great because it makes my hair appear to be shiny-- not dry and dull like the rest of the hairdryers I have used. In addition, its retractable cord and folding style is great for taking on the go!! Totally recommend this product! |
Ionic Hair dryer
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| Review Date: October 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sadie Jo, Los Angeles |
| This is a great hair dryer. It is light and on the quiet side. The retractable cord is great. My hair has not looked better from drying with this product. I would recommend it. |
Well Worth the $$$$
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| Review Date: June 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Diane Santiago, |
I was traveling on business and came across this hair dryer at the hotel!
I literally ordered one from my hotel room, immediately after using the dryer.
Works really well! Love the fact that it folds up and has a retractable cord.
Great space saver. |
the BEST hairdryer--EVER!!!!!
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| Review Date: August 20, 2006 |
| Reviewer: R. ciok, |
| I USED THIS HAIRDRYER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A HYATT HOTEL IN DENVER COLORADO, AND THE RESULTS WERE UNBELIEVABLE!! THE AMOUNT OF TIME TO BLOW DRY MY LONG HAIR WAS APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES !MY HAIR WAS SO FULL OF BODY AND SHINY--I DIDN'T CARE WHAT THE PRICE WAS TO GET ONE (AND FIGURING THE HYATT USED IT, I WAS READY FOR STICKER SHOCK!) I COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT I FOUND IT ON AMAZON FOR $19.00. IT IS SO WORTH EVERY DOLLAR--I HAVE TOLD AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE (AND THEY LOOK AT ME LIKE I'M CRAZY!)THE ADDED BONUS IS THE RETRACTABLE CORD AND FOLDING HANDLE--I HAVE HIT THE LOTTERY! |
Love this hair dryer!
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| Review Date: April 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Linda A. Miller, Eugene, OR United States |
| Okay, I haven't owned a new hair dryer for over 25 years, but I must say, this one is exactly perfect and has everything I would ever want in a hair dryer. It has a retractible chord and is and dries my hair quickly, leaving it soft and frizz-free. I highly recommend this product. |
Very happy
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| Review Date: May 6, 2007 |
| Reviewer: N. Marks, USA |
| Great hair dryer. I tried it in on of hotels, liked a lot and bought 5 for each room in the apartment. Powerful, nice grip, light and not too noisy. Great price, too. |
Powerful and convenient
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| Review Date: May 22, 2007 |
| Reviewer: T. Woodrow, Honolulu, HI |
| I love my ANDIS Ionic Ceramic Hair dryer, I throw it in my travel bag, it has all the power of a bigger, heavier dryer. I love the retracting cord and folding feature, it stores neatly at home as well. Awesome product. |
Power for the price
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| Review Date: May 31, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Leslie Dock, New York, NY USA |
| Great price for so much power. The retractable cord is a helpful feature. Easily straightens my hair. |
Hair Dryer Andis 80020Ionic 1875W
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| Review Date: June 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Patricia L. Carder, Birmingham, AL |
| I like the retractable cord the most and the folding handle. The product has a nice drying speed and heat. |
One of the best I've owned.
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| Review Date: May 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer: SL Golphin, Wilson, NC |
| We got this for a trip and it was great because it had a folding handle and retractable cord. Made packing super easy. It got real hot and I recommend it for anybody that needs a great dryer. |
Works great!
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| Review Date: May 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Homeschool Mom, Beavercreek, OH |
| I ordered this after using an Andis hair dryer at a Hilton Hotel. While this ended up being a slightly different model, I still am very happy with it. It dries my hair very quickly and leaves it more manageable than my old hair dryer. (It was neither Ionic or Ceramic, so maybe it has something to do with that). Definitely worth the money! |
Really, a great hairdryer!
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| Review Date: June 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Judith A. Degand, |
It's a nice hairdryer. The cord is longer than I thought it would be. Dries hair quickly and since I am use to hairdryers being a bit loud, this one was not bad at all. Compact, nice fold up handle.
Would buy it again! |
Great hair dryer!!
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| Review Date: August 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: StephieJo, Northern Virginia |
| I am very happy with this dryer; it is light, strong, and the retractable cord works much better than the last one I had. It is also not overly bulky. I highly recommend it, especially for the very reasonable price. |
Dries quickly and what shiny beautiful hair
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| Review Date: August 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Conforti, Oregon USA |
Got one for my brother for his birthday also! Two for the price of one on Amazon!!
We are amazed and awed with the improvement in texture and shine of our hair. IT travels GREAT also!
Thanks Andis for such a wonderful product! |
Andis Ionic Hair Dryer
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| Review Date: August 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: A. Rankin, Isle of Wight, VA |
| We used this hair dryer in the hotel in New Mexico and fell in love with it! Retractable cord and it folds, even though it is full size and full power. There is also a hook for easy storage all around. 3 speed settings and the "cool" button make this the best hair dryer we've ever used. Great price here on Amazon as well! |
Excellent Travel Dryer!
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| Review Date: November 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Tracie D. Dodson, Loganville, GA |
| This dryer is perfect for travel. It is not tiny, like some travel dryers, but is smaller than the normal hair dryer. The pullout cord is extra long, the handle folds for packing, it is powerful, AND uses the ionic technology. It is perfect for me. I love that it is black and silver with the black part having a rubbery coating that keeps it from sliding off the countertop. Excellent product! |
Andis Ionic 1875 Retractable Cord Hair Dryer
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| Review Date: November 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Cheryl A. Hogan, Weymouth, MA |
| This is the second time I have purchased this hair dryer. I have a small bathroom and the fact that folds and has a retractable cord makes it easy to store in a small space. The hair dryer itself is lightweight yet delivers a powerful performance. Well worth purchasing! |
excellent
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| Review Date: December 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Cherie Giddens, |
| I used this product in a hotel on vacation. I loved it so much, that is why I purchased this one. It is a fabulous hair dryer. |
Nice full-sized dryer, also folds for travel
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| Review Date: January 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Altmed, California United States |
| VERY nice dryer. Larger sized travel. Nice power & doesn't frizz my hair like my old dryer did. Happier with a full-sized travel than the compact ones... dries hair faster & without the frizz! |
Hairdryer
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| Review Date: January 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Laureen L. Hess, The Woodlands, TX |
| Much quieter than the old one we had. My husband loves it, especially the retractable cord. |
Love it.
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| Review Date: August 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kim from New York, Marlboro, NY United States |
| Read the reviews before purchasing but figured for [...] bucks how can you get hurt. It drys just fine, retracts as it's supposed to and takes up less space which is the point, isn't it? Am going to buy another one for travel. |
Compact and Powerful
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| Review Date: October 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. E. Foley, Boston, MA |
I bought this blow dryer so I'd have to stop depending on hotels and people I stay with. I tried it out in my apartment and it is really great. Almost good enough to replace my actual blow dryer (which to be fair is about 3 years old).
Very compact, perfect for travel. |
Works wonderfully
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| Review Date: November 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jade, |
| I was amazed at how fast this blow dryer works. I can get my entire head done in almost less than 5 minutes. The retractable cord is great for storage as well. My sister-in-law used it once and she was impressed as well. I would recommend this product to anyone. |
fastest blow dryer ever!
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| Review Date: December 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. Gillett, Washington, DC. |
I have very long, thick blonde hair. Usually I don't have the patience to blow-dry my hair. I have been using the same hot pink Conair blow-dryer for about 3 years and it takes at least 20 mins to get my hair completely dry. I used this Andis product at a hotel I stayed in in NYC and loved it! It dried my hair in less than 10 minutes. I wrote down the brand name of the blow-dryer and bought it on amazon.com the day I got home from my trip.
I have already recommended it to all of my girlfriends! |
Awesome for Curly Hair!!
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| Review Date: January 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Monica J. Winston, |
| I discovered this hair dryer when I stayed at the Hyatt and I found it online. That was about 4 years ago and I have not seperated with it since. This is the only blow dryer that does not make my hair frizzy and makes it soooo soft! I highly recommend it for curly-hair individuals. |
Awesome Product
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| Review Date: February 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Robyn K. Mohring, usa |
OMG you have to get this hair dryer it is a god send I have very wavy thick hair and I can never get it dry it can take up to 7 hours if I let it dry natually.
Most hair dryers do not have enough power to get it dry but the Andis is so much more plus it has a couple features that really sold me on it , 1st it's the retractable cord that in it's self is a value , 2nd there is a cool button that cools your hair down no matter what setting you have it on, and 3rd it has a foldable handle who could ask for more..
For me this is the best hair dryer I have ever bought this is a great deal so don't pass it up. |
Great hairdryer
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| Review Date: March 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ms. Marilyn Aguilar, Bronx, NY |
| This is my second Andis, it worked so well when it gave out I ordered another one this past February. Hopefully it'll last as long as the first one. A great deal for the price. |
Best hair dryer I've ever owned!
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| Review Date: March 26, 2010 |
| Reviewer: B. Wright, Shelton, WA, US |
| I was using an ionic dryer before this and was used to just average performance. I used the dryer the first time and my hair felt like silk! I had no hair product on my hair, just freshly shampooed. I was amazed! I love this dryer! The cord retraction has to be "helped" right at the end, but that's not an issue for me. The folding handle is more important to me because of the limited storage space in my small bathroom. I'll never buy a different dryer in the future - always an Andis Ionic Ceramic! |
great buy!
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| Review Date: April 30, 2010 |
| Reviewer: bebe2011, Ohio, USA |
| I bought this to take on Spring Break and it was great! It was very humid in Cancun and it dried my hair very fast. I have shoulder length hair and it dried it in about 3 minutes. It is great that it folds up, it makes it nice and small to fit in my tiny bathroom drawer. The cord retracts correctly MOST of the time, but can be pushed in manually. I keep this dryer in my bathroom and my gigantic, expensive one in my bedroom, I much prefer this one! |
Great dryer!
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| Review Date: May 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: LG, |
| Lightweight, works well, inexpensive ... and my first one lasted three years with virtually daily use. Personally I'd rather spend my money on a high-end flat iron and salon products. |
Great "Small" Dryer
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| Review Date: May 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: V. Tsai, San Diego, CA United States |
Today, I decided to start write reviews for Items I've bought and used, because I want to thank the people that have helped me made the right buying decisions and would like to give back by writting reviews which I hope would benefit the next person.
I got the this blow drywer for my wife. I've read some reviews saying how loud or not powerful or easily broken this is...They are only partly true...so here is my view.
Loudness, Power, Weight: Before I got this unit, I bought one from Save-On with the exact same spec but a different brand. I returned it because my wife said it was too loud, heavy and does not dry her hair. So I got this one for her to try(Praise to Amazon return policy), and my wife loves it. It was alot quiter and dries her hair in half the time, and lighter.
So here is what I think, you need to know that this is a 'small' dryer, and it will be louder and less powerful then a full sized dryer, but it is very useable for its "small" size. It fits our small bathroom perfectly and create a neat organized drawer with the retractable cord.
Someone said its does not last long as the ones that cost $100+, well, if it did break, I'll just grab another one for $20. And I will conider the a large full sized dryer when I get a larger restroom.
There is definetely room for improvement, but consider its price, I think this is excellent unit. However I do wish for a slimmer/lighter aluminum frame blower with ultra quite and powerful motor, and a smooth retractable frame mechanism, using variable heat/speed adjustment. |
works as promised
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| Review Date: May 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: DMN, Los Angeles, CA United States |
| I used this in a health club so I bought one. It is excellent although I can't explain why. |
Wife Loves It
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| Review Date: July 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Richard Wagoner, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA USA |
| Not too much to say; it works well and is powerful. Retractable cord is great. Highly recommended. |
Works Great!
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| Review Date: March 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: ACE-W, Missouri |
| I bought this for my wife and so far she likes it fine. The price was right and it is compact which she loves! I would recommend it for the price! |
This item arrived a lot sooner than stated and in excellent condition
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| Review Date: December 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Patricia M. Brodfuehrer, |
| The item purchased arrived a whole lot sooner then stated and in excellent condition |
Good
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| Review Date: August 28, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Peng Shao, MI |
| I don't have any reason to say this one isn't value for buy. Actually, I very like it. |
Great product and the only ceramic, ionic blow dryer with a retractable cord
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| Review Date: September 15, 2005 |
| Reviewer: D. Wysin, |
| This is the only ceramic, ionic blow dryer with a retractable cord that I could find on the market and I am very pleased with it. My fiance loves it because the cord doesn't get tangled or clutter up the bathroom counter. I love it because it's a great size and performs well-- drying hair very quickly. The only reason I hesitated from giving it 5 stars is that it is a bit heavy (because of the ceramic core, I suppose). Lastly I think the product could be improved with a more ergonomic handle. |
Good dryer
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| Review Date: February 17, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Queenie, Gainesville, FL United States |
| All in all, it's a good little hair dryer. It doesn't blow as hot as my older dryers, but it dries my hair fast and with less sweating on my part!! The retractable cord is kind of sluggish & doesn't retract all the way. But it's still an improvement over regular cords that were always getting tangled up with my curling iron cord. The folding handle definitely makes it easier to pack. I'm not real sure if I notice much difference with frizz. Maybe a little better. The only negative comment I can make is that it's very LOUD! |
i like it
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| Review Date: February 24, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Ann, |
| this is a good product, especially for the price - quite powerful, i like the folding handle and retractable cord and it doesn't eat my hair. My only complaint is it has shut off once or twice on its own. It came back on after a minute, but it makes me wonder about its longevity. |
Ionic Ceramic Hair Dryer with Design Improvements
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| Review Date: January 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Juliette White, Pittsburgh, PA USA |
My old hair dryer was eight years old - it got very hot, but it still didn't dry my hair very well, and I could smell burning hair when I used it. I decided to try the ionic/ceramic technology to see if it would work better and be less damaging.
I no longer smell burning hair, but the speed at which my hair dries is only minimally faster. My favorite part of this dryer is the design for compact storage - not only does the handle fold in, but the cord retracts - especiallly nice if you are constantly stuffing your dryer in a small drawer. |
I Recommend It
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| Review Date: March 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: RP, |
| This is a very good hair dryer although a bit heavy. The retractable cord and folding handle are real plusses. I take it to the gym several days a week, and I have no trouble fitting it into my bag. It also seems not to dry out my hair but to leave it fuller. |
Pleased with power and price
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| Review Date: September 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: pennie h., Santa Rosa, CA |
| The retractable cord and folding feature along with the power this dryer produces, make it a great deal. My hair dries in record time and is very silky. The only downside is the heat/speed settings. I find the medium and low settings to lack the heat, and sometimes want to finish my hair with lower fan speed with more heat. For the money, this is a great purchase! |
Had to have it.
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| Review Date: October 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Domino, Luling, LA United States |
| The Lowes Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville puts these in their rooms. After using it, I had to have one so came home and immediately ordered it. It is easy to use and leaves my hair shiny. The cord does require a couple of trys to retract sometimes. |
A Retractable Hair-Dryer?
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| Review Date: January 18, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mr. Y. A. Wang, |
| The hair-dryer cord comes in handy. Now I don't need to make sure the cord isn't touched by water. The hair-dryer has a softer sound to it, so it doesn't disturb any one in the house. |
product good
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| Review Date: March 10, 2007 |
| Reviewer: leelee, Louisiana |
retractable cord doesn't always retract but I didn't buy it for that.
Very happy with the way it dries my hair. |
Good product, but heavy
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| Review Date: April 5, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Barbara Geluda, USA |
| The product is really good, the hair becomes shine and soft. The only problem (which is a big one for me, since I have a lot of hair) is that it is heavier than I exoected and I get really tired when I dry all my hair. |
Andis 80020 Ionic 1875W Ceramic Hair Dryer with Folding Handle and Retractable Cord
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| Review Date: May 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Jeffrey Foss, |
This is a great looking and functioning item that is essential in every home--especially ones with smaller bathrooms. I gave it four stars instead of five because the cord does not retract all the way. But that does not present much of a problem. Shipping was fast and we are very satisfied overall.
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Almost perfect
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| Review Date: July 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Aida, Washington, DC USA |
| Searched for this dryer after trying it in a hotel and loving how great my hair looked. Still happy with the way it dries my hair, but have found the same problem others have with the retractable cord. It worked great for a month and now will not retract. A bit of a nuisance that spoils overall satisfaction, but still worth buying. |
Love this blowdryer despite problematic cord
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| Review Date: May 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: kat, Arlington, VA United States |
This blowdryer is everything I was looking for; affordable, compactable (but beware, it's not a dinky little thing), durable and of course, good at drying hair.
The one problem I had with it was the retractable cord (the only reason it doesn't get all 5 stars from me). The first model I received stopped retracting the cord within a day. I returned it and Amazon sent me a new one. I've had it for several months now and the cord still retracts (most of the way, but not quite all the way). The blowdryer still works great though.
I like the different settings, and the high setting it very effective.
I don't use the cool setting very often but if I did I would want there to be different levels (high it the only option).
My previous folding dryer was a little smaller, which was nice, but it didn't have nearly as much power; I'll take the power over the space, thank you. I suppose it all depends on what you're looking for in a dryer, but I would say overall, this is a great buy. You'd be hard-pressed to beat the price.
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decent hairdryer
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| Review Date: June 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Wendy Lee, Malad, Idaho |
but it is not as compact as it seems.
I wanted to replace my huge hairdryer with something
smaller and this ended up being the same size as the one I had.
Also, it's Ionic and supposed to not leave your hair frizzy but
I did not notice any difference. |
BEST FOLDING HANDLE, RETRACTABLE CORD DRYER
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| Review Date: June 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Dory, NEW YORK, NY |
I USED ANOTHER BRAND FOR YEARS...AND I REPLACED THEM EVERY FEW MONTHS...NEVER HELD UP. I HAVE LIMITED SPACE IN THE BATHROOM AND LOVE THE RETRACTABLE CORD AND FOLDING HANDLE STYLES FOR THAT REASON.
I DISCOVERED THIS ANDIS BRAND VERSION AT A HOTEL (FIVE STAR) AND SEARCHED IT OUT AND FOUND IT AT AMAZON.
I'M VERY HAPPY WITH IT ... IT HAS ALREADY OUTLASTED THE CONAIR VERSIONS...ONLY REASON I DIDN'T GIVE IT FIVE STARS IS FOR A CERAMIC IONIC DRYER...IT LEAVES HAIR QUITE FRIZZY!
IF YOU NEED THE COMPACTEDNESS OF THIS DRYER....IT'S THE BEST ONE AROUND. |
Very good hairdryer
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| Review Date: July 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jeanette L. Hamilton, Little Rock, AR United States |
| I must be the last human being on earth to discover that the ceramic, ionic technology is available on low and moderate-priced hair dryers. I used one of these dryers on a recent business trip to Phoenix. When my old Revlon finally bit the dust, I started my online hair dryer research and was amazed to learn that this great hair dryer was available at such a low price. I've had it about 6 weeks and it has completely lived up to my expectations. It keeps my thick medium-length slightly wavy frizzy hair looking sleek and sassy in 5-10 minutes. I still have to use a flatiron to get a really "finished" look most days, but I think that's just due to my hair's particular quirks and not because the hairdryer is inadequate. My only complaint is that it is rather heavy; I didn't notice it in the hotel, but now at home it does seem a bit weighty. Other than that, it's an exceptional dryer for the money. |
Great travel dryer at a great price
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| Review Date: December 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: SoCal Gal, Valencia, CA |
| I bought this dryer about a month ago exclusively for travel, but I like it so well that I've been using it for my regular one. I like that the retractable cord keeps my counter looking uncluttered, but it doesn't always retract as easily as it should. I sometimes have to coax the cord back in the handle, but to me, it's a tolerable hassle (especially for the price point). The dryer is very powerful. I have a ton of hair and the wattage really minimizes the time it takes me to get my hair dry. The ceramic element also minimizes the static I experience with most other hair dryers. Overall, it has a few flaws, but for $19.99 it's a heck of a dryer. |
Not Quite What I Wanted But A Good Dryer
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| Review Date: December 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. FIELD, northwest Washington |
| I guess I wasn't reading the description quite right when I ordered this dryer, I was hoping it had 2 levels of power plus 3 temps. But at low temp the dryer blows less air, and at high temp it blasts my hair making it hard to style. So I just use the medium setting - medium heat/medium air flow. I do really like the folding feature and retractable cord. They make it so much easier to store in a bathroom vanity drawer. It is not lightweight so don't buy it if you are looking for a lightweight travel dryer. It's more of a space-saver in the bathroom rather than the suitcase! I do like the Andis brand, not sure if I would buy this particular one again because of the temp/air flow issue, but it is definitely well made and worth the money. |
Works great - but I'm a bit nervous...
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| Review Date: March 8, 2006 |
| Reviewer: crazybrit, |
| I'm nervous because even though this hair dryer dried my hair faster (you should blot before using it though), better and softer than the "typical" one that I'd been using, other reviewers have mentioned their ones shutting off and overheating, and I'm wondering how long mine will last. But I'll buy another one, should mine act up. |
Wonderful...
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| Review Date: December 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Tina C., Northern California |
| I too bought this after using one in an upscale hotel. I have very thick, wavy/curly hair that dries out if I blow-dry it everyday. This dryer doesn't dry out my hair like the others and it folds up real nice for packing and storing in the drawer. The only concern I have is the retractable cord has a couple of times gotten hung up and not retracted properly. I've only had it about 6 weeks now and so far, so good, but that one little glitch is what prompted me to give it 4 instead of 5 stars. |
Does an excellent job
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| Review Date: February 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: drebbles, Arlington, MA USA |
The Andis RC-Z Ionic 1875W Ceramic Hair Dryer with Folding Handle and Retractable Cord features ceramic technology that preserves natural oils and seals in moisture for shiny, silky, healthy hair. The Ionic Dryer breaks water molecule clusters into micro fine particles, while penetrating the hair shaft, which renews and repairs hair. Your hair is revitalized for a softer, smoother, shinier finish.
The Andis Ionic Hair Dryer lives up to its promise. The first time I used it people asked me if I had gotten a haircut (I hadn't). The Dryer has several safety features: it has a polarized plug that fits into a polarized outlet only one way (I thought this would be an issue since my outlet also has a switch to turn the fan on, but it fit perfectly). It also has a safety plug that will shut off the Dryer if necessary (like if the Dryer falls into water) - you need to test this each time you use the dryer, but the test only takes a matter of seconds. The Dryer has three heat choices: low, medium, and high plus a "cool shot" button to lock in curls for longer-lasting style (you concentrate the cool feature on the desired curl until the curl is set). I found the temperature settings to be perfect and the hot setting was just hot enough, not too hot like I've found in other dryers. While I initially bought the Dryer might be too heavy because of the ceramic feature it really isn't - it feels nice and comfortable while I use it. Finally, the Dryer has two features that make for easy storage: the retractable cord feature is very easy to use and eliminates the cord being tangled; and the Dryer folds in half - it fits perfectly in a drawer in a cabinet in my bathroom.
The Andis Ionic Hair Dryer does an excellent job and is a great deal at a low price.
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Good hairdryer, retractable cord could be better
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| Review Date: June 8, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Aimee C, Virginia USA |
| This hairdryer is relatively quiet. However, the cord does not retract all the way that it should. I have had other retractable hair dryers that did not have a problem retracting (until I broke off the button...) It's better than not retracting, but there's a good 8 inches left after its retracted. |
Almost perfect.
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| Review Date: June 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: dyindon, |
I purchased this hair dryer after using one on a trip. The hair dryer works well so far as the drying aspect of it, but the retractable cord only retracts some of the time. This does not impact its use, its just annoying.
I would recommend this dryer for someone who wants a compact, easy to use hair dryer. |
Loud,but it works
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| Review Date: July 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: W. Blaise, Abilene,TX. |
| Yep, its loud, but it works, and it works good. It dries your hair fast and the cool feature is nice. No problems to speak of, other than noisy. |
Works great
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| Review Date: March 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Sue T, Philly, PA USA |
| I really like this hair dryer. It dries quickly, not real noisy, and the retractable cord is a great convenience in my tiny bathroom. |
Easy to use
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| Review Date: May 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Lynnae Kunkel, Minneapolis MN |
| I like the hair dryer very much. The only thing is the retractable cord does need help to go in. |
Andis hairdryer
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| Review Date: January 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Larae A. Grotzinger, |
| It came in a timely manner. The box that the dryer was in was bent and broken, but the dryer was in good condition and worked well. |
Good ... and not so good
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| Review Date: May 28, 2006 |
| Reviewer: N.W.H., Sunny So. Cal |
Pros:
1. This blow dryer is great for the price. Just don't expect a $100+ ionic dryer. You get a nice $18 dryer for $18 - simple.
2. Nice looking, sleek design, with retractable cord. This is not a compact dryer for travel - it should be considered more of a "mid-size".
Cons:
1. Retractable cord is quite short, which could be a problem if your outlet is not very close by.
2. Very loud! I saw others complain about this, and now I know what they mean. It's loud.
3. The retractable cord failed to retract after a couple of uses. This is disappointing considering it was a major factor in my purchase.
Bottom Line:
Does it dry hair quickly and make it smooth and silky?? No more than any other dryer. It's a nice, inexpensive, blow dryer, but I personally would not purchase it again.
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Good power, way too big..
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| Review Date: September 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: David Cabrejos, |
This item I bought for my girlfriend... She liked it a lot, however after some usage, the retractable cord stopped working (so you will have the wire hanging outside), but its power was really good compared to the price.. Once I bought, I have seen that this product is bigger than what it looks like, so if you are thinking on buying it for traveling purposes, DON'T!!
This is to be kept at your own bathroom, but otherwise it is really good... =D |
Blow dryer winded
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| Review Date: November 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Liann Freedman, bellmore ny |
| The blow dryer works fine but unfortunitely the diffuser attachment cracked off already. Called customer service for a replacement and I was told I had to send back the entire blow dryer - hassle! So, holding it together with tape. |
Why Can't This Work?
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| Review Date: December 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Show Me Quality, Appleton, WI |
| Disappointed in the retracting cord. Why can't engineers build enough horsepower in the retractor to always allow the cord to retract fully? Where's the safety factor? Charge the extra $3 per unit and upgrade the retract mechanism. How many of you have wives and daughters that have to sit there and play with the darn thing to get the cord all the way in? Otherwise, the unit must dry their hair sufficiently. |
NIce but Cumbersome
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| Review Date: March 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. D. Crimmins, Jacksonville, Florida |
| This item was larger than expected. Length & height were as represented, but the blower itself was "fat". My wife is the one who uses it the most, and she found it to be large and cumbersome. Having said that, it appears to be well made. The noise level is less than other hairdryers, and we believe the Andis brand will give us long trouble free performance. But, this is not a travel hair dryer... home duty only. |
Andis 80020
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| Review Date: December 2, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Jersey Girl, New Jersey |
| The first one I received was broken and had to be returned. The second arrived ok but the cord stopped retracting after 4mths and now I am back to having the same type of hairdryers I used to have. Not impressed with the dryer at all. |
Disappointment
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| Review Date: May 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: , |
| I was very disaapointed in my hair dryer. After two weeks of usage the button for the retractable cord broke and NOW THE CORD DOES NOT RETRACT. This is the main reason I bought this hair dryer. I am very DISAPPOINTED in the product. Linda Slocum |
Great until it broke
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| Review Date: June 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Hair Dryer-less, ARLINGTON, VA USA |
| This hair dryer was awesome until it broke after only about a year of use. Still a pretty good price, but I won't buy the same item for fear that it will break again. |
My Andis failed this morning....
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| Review Date: February 22, 2010 |
| Reviewer: CBellaBlue, New York city |
Purshased in May 2008 and has been reliable until this morning when the motor gave out. Did not even last two years which seems like a short life span. I noticed it seemed to be running hotter than usual until it just stopped while in middle of drying my hair.
I liked the folding feature of the dryer which takes up less space than others.
I gave up on using the retractable cord not long after I purchased it for fear that it would get stuck while retracted into the dryer which started to happen.
I'm not sure I would purchase again.
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not even a year and the cord stopped retracting
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| Review Date: April 22, 2010 |
| Reviewer: jerie, |
| I bought this for the retractable cord, used it barely three times a month since I got it, and the cord stopped retracting. Still a decent buy if you get it on sale, since it works as an ionic dryer should. Would have been perfect if it came with a diffuser and the retractable cord hadn't stopped retracting in less than a year with limited use. |
It does the job, but I wouldn't buy it again.
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| Review Date: May 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Susi Farmer, Walnut Creek, CA USA |
I read all the reviews before purchasing this hairdryer and have to say they were all spot-on. I had been using a travel hairdryer and liked that it was compact, yet powerful enough to get the job done quickly.
On the pro side, I find the Andis RC-2 hairdryer is not as harsh as my old one was when drying my hair. My hair doesn't seem as dry/frayed looking. The air seems "softer", which also means that it takes a little longer to dry.
On the con side, the hairdryer is bulky and heavier than my old one. The retractable cord component works most times, but does need some help and has gotten stuck a couple of times (I've had the hairdryer a month now). The handle is square, which I thought wasn't a big deal when I read the other reviews, but it isn't as comfortable as my old one.
It'll do for now, but I wouldn't buy it again. |
Some convenient features, average peformance
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| Review Date: October 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Bargain Addict, Minnesota |
I chose this model hair dryer because it was one of just a couple of models with a retractable cord AND a hook for hanging. I've had it for just over 1 month. The other models that retract and have a hook were designed for the hotel industry and not available to the general public other than on ebay or in lots of 12! It seems hair dryer manufacturers must presume if yout want a cord that retracts, you intend to store the hair dryer in a drawer. In my case, I have a hook inside the vanity cabinet with an electrical outlet in the cabinet. I want to remove excess cord when not in use. Also, I did not need a folding handle and I am afraid that feature may weaken its integrity, but I haven't had any problems so far.
The airflow is moderate but not great and the settings are limited to basically high and medium with a cool shot. I do not notice any better performance due to the ceramic feature and I have noticed less static and frizz with other ceramic models. The noise is average, but could be quieter. I hate that the back does not remove for cleaning the screen and expect this will also shorten the hairdryer's life.
All in all it drys hair and stores conveniently and was not very expensive, but its not the perfect dryer by any means. |
Great air flow but too loud!
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| Review Date: March 23, 2006 |
| Reviewer: P. Bell, New Jersey |
The retractable cord is wonderful. The air power is good and it does a nice job drying your hair. As mentioned by others, it is heavy. The handle is also clumsy to hold, especially for someone with small hands.
My main objection is that it is much too loud and for that reason alone I would not buy it again. |
Disappointed
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| Review Date: June 22, 2006 |
| Reviewer: windchaser, Virginia |
I found this hair dryer to be much bigger then anticipated. The cord does not retract completely and has to be pushed in by hand
for the last few inches. It is heavy and the handle is very bulky. |
Great until...
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| Review Date: March 12, 2006 |
| Reviewer: L. Stewart, |
| I have very thick hair that's hard to dry. This blow dryer dries my hair quickly and I loved the retractable cord. It was a great blow dryer till it stopped working 3 months after I bought it. Now what? |
Good dryer except for the warranty
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| Review Date: November 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Eric Orkin, |
| The dryer does a good job as a dryer. The retracting feature on the cord failed within a couple of months. Andis warranty requires that the buyer pays for shipping it in, plus $6.50 to cover their handling. That should come to about the cost of buying a new one. Which I won't. I will go with another brand that really backs their products. |
disappointed
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| Review Date: May 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: D. Kellner, Connecticut |
I bought this hair dryer after using one at a Marriott hotel. Ordering online was great and I received the hair dryer within one week which was perfect since I was going on vacation and wanted to take it with me. I love the retractable cord and that the dryer folds in half.
Unfortunately, within two weeks of receiving it, and the night before I went away, the switch on the dryer stopped working properly. It only works in the low position. Needless to say, I couldn't bring it on vacation and have been so busy since returning, haven't had a chance to follow up on it. Great idea, just wish it worked out better. |
Great...when it runs
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| Review Date: January 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: L. Baxter, Minneapolis MN |
I have to admit, I really wanted this to be a good review. Now on my second Andis RC-2, there's no way that's possible without a serious caveat factored in.
My first unit was purchased in April, before traveling to China for two weeks. It overheated the first day (in spite of the proper converter and adapter), so it didn't get used again until returning to the states. For seven months, it ran great---so great that I took it out of the carry on and began using it in place of my usual blow dryer. Then, POOF! One day, it just quit. The motor hums, but that's all.
In December, I decided to buy another one for my carry on---same make and model, figuring the first one died early because of the China experience. Imagine my surprise when the new one worked exactly five times...then quit. Same problem. The motor makes a quiet humming sound, but that's it.
Maybe it's unrealistic, but I believe a blow dryer should work for more than a few months, especially if the first four months' worth of use are limited to time on the road. It's a nice little dryer when it works, but my experience has been that "when it works" can be iffy at best.
Sorry to have such a negative experience to share. Now...back to looking for a new dryer..... |
Just okay but STOPPED WORKING
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| Review Date: April 24, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Kimball, Southern Oregon, USA |
| We have a home full of blow dryers, every bathroom has one and we keep our travel bags stocked with them as well. This one performs as well as any of the other low cost models we've owned but it died 8 months into our use. |
Works well but only for a while
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| Review Date: November 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Rachel FW., NYC, NY |
| I bought this 5 months ago, and it croaked. Just like that,it starting to smell burned (w/o smoke) and then it stopped. It wasn't the socket, it was the dryer. Too bad--it was a good price and it when it worked, it worked well. The best part about it was the retractable cord....next! Go for a brand name like Conair or Sasson. Their dryers last. |
Iffy, At Best
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| Review Date: November 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Charlotte J. Stigler, |
In May 2008, I stayed at a nice hotel in Philly that had this hair dryer. I used it, loved it, came home & ordered it from Amazon. The "push to retract" did not work 100%, but I did not expect it to (dumb idea). Loved the dryer, did a great job on my hair. A few weeks ago I was using it when suddenly the barrel got bright orange like it was on fire. I turned the dryer off & unplugged it. Luckily I always have a "back up" hair dryer, so I dusted that off & used it. Plugged the Andis back in the next day, the switch was on "off", yet the dryer was running at full speed. Changing the switch setting did not make a difference, it continued to run at full speed. I had to unplug it to get it to stop running. Waited a few days, plugged it in, and it was fine.
Last week the barrel got bright orange like a flame thrower again and I had the same problem with it running on "high" even though the switch said "off."
Needless to say, the hair dryer is now in the trash, and I'm on the hunt yet AGAIN for a hair dryer that gets hot enough to straighten my naturally curly hair, but doesn't overheat itself or blow itself up. It's not rocket science. |
OK not great
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| Review Date: May 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mr. Chuck Surface, |
| The dryer works OK but I bought it for the retractable cord. It works some of the time and almost never fully retracts. |
It Broke!
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| Review Date: February 3, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Kara J. Sweeney, Roswell, GA United States |
| This hair dryer worked well for a few weeks, and I was impressed with the speed I could dry my hair and the softness from the Ionic stuff. However, after a few weeks of use it broke. It over-heated and then the off switch wouldn't work, so whenever it was plugged in, it was on! Very disappointed, as I was enjoying my new dryer! |
disappointing -- the feature I bought it for quit working
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| Review Date: August 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: datadame, TN United States |
I had a perfectly good hair dryer but got tired of coiling/wrapping the cord around the handle or something every time I put it away. I bought the Andis because it has not only the retracting cord but also the folding handle, and space is at a premium in my place.
The dryer itself does a good job. Not only is 1875 watts plenty hot but I use it on 'high' and the motor blows the air hard enough that I can dry my hair in only about 5-7 minutes which is good.
The disappointment is the cord retraction. It worked fine maybe the first half dozen times I used the dryer, and then suddenly it stopped short. It still retracts but stops with about 6" of what it used to retract, still out. Add that to the length that was never intended to be retracted, and voila, I'm dealing with cord again - the one reason I bought the thing to avoid!
Since the heater, motor, and handle still work, I'm keeping it till I can find something better. I had never heard of Andis before this and I wonder if it's just an off brand...? At any rate, do NOT buy this if the cord retraction is what's gotten your attention. |
Not as great as I thought it'd be
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| Review Date: February 5, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Sarah D, Saint Paul, MN |
After reading the other reviews for this product, I was sold on it. It sounded light and compact, and perfect as a Christmas gift for my mother. I knew immediately upon opening the package that I would not be able to give it to her. While it is not huge, it is not a small travel-sized blowdryer either.
So I kept it for myself because the size is comparable to other blowdryers I have used. The thing that annoys me the most is the handle which is square and not super comfortable. The Off/Low/Medium/High switch is fickle too. It has to be directly on one of the settings or the blowdryer won't work. It's not a big problem, but it is an annoyance. Although the blowdryer dries my hair just fine, I wouldn't buy it again. |
Short Life Span
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| Review Date: February 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: E. Belt, St. Louis, MO USA |
| As others have said, this works OK for a while but everything seems to break eventually. I used this product lightly, however the cord retractor broke after the button fell off and now the power switch doesn't operate properly so I have to unplug it to turn it off. Also, it is a bit loud. |
Great concept but exceedingly short shelf life
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| Review Date: April 1, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mediterranean Maven, Miami, Florida, USA |
| I eagerly snapped up this ionic hair dryer about over a year ago because of it's retractable cord and folding capabilities. Even the price was attractive. It really did take up little room in my bathroom drawer and the retractable cord was a plus. I thought I had the perfect blow dryer because it did what it was supposed to do and quickly. Now for the bad news: the retractable cord became chewed up and frayed after daily use and it became apparent that the cord was ultimately going to fray completely in due time. Then, the folding handle, low and behold, broke in half one morning. (Of course, the warranty had long expired). This dryer is too fragile to consider using on a daily basis and I consider myself a careful person when it comes to handling small appliances such as hair dryers. When I've replaced hair dryers in the past, it was been because they've simply reached the end of their lifespans and burned out. I'd caution anyone to consider this before buying because these 2 features alone, while very appealing, can shorten an otherwise good hairdryer's lifespan. I've now purchased a T3 Tourmaline (a featherweight, quiet hairdryer with no retractable cord or folding handle) which seems to work just fine and appears to have a much longer lifespan. |
Reconsider before buying this product
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| Review Date: May 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: DCconsumer, |
| Bought this one to replace a ConAir cord retractable, folding handle hairdryer that was purchased approximately 15 years ago. Disappointed to see the technology hasnt improved. Surprised to see the Andis is heavier, bulkier abd the cord doesnt retract as completely as the ConAir model. If I had held it, seen it....wouldnt have purchased it. Doubt it will give me the mileage that the ConAir model provided me. |
Disappointed Andis Purchaser
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| Review Date: November 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Denise M. Conrad, MI |
After 3 1/2 months after purchasing this hair dryer, the unit has burned out. This was not the first time I have experienced this same problem with this same dryer. A year ago I purchased the same dryer and the had the same problem. Would I ever buy another Andis product...NO!
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Breaks after a couple months
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| Review Date: April 19, 2007 |
| Reviewer: L. Borkin, Simi Valley, CA USA |
| Like another reviewer, I received this for Christmas 2006 and it stopped working the beginning of April. I really liked it but it just died. I'm finding out that this is a common problem. It would probably be best to spend a little more to get a better quality dryer than to replace this one a couple time a year. |
Not Good
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| Review Date: February 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. Fischer, Chicago, IL |
| Found this dryer to be very heavy and completely stopped working after 30 days. Amazon was nice enough to replace the dryer at no charge, just after the return policy expired. |
It Stopped Working
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| Review Date: April 19, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Chasing Nicky, Chicago, IL |
| I received this product as a Christmas gift in 2006 and unfortunately it broke in March 2007. I did like it for its small size, folding capability, and retractable cord, but I really was only able to use it for three months before it just wouldn't turn on any more. Also, It only comes with one attachment for straight hair but not for curly hair. I did like it ok for the time I had it, but since it stopped working completely, I can't give it a great review. |
Don't Buy It!
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| Review Date: August 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Barlow, Chicago, IL |
| The second time I used the hair dryer, it stopped mid-drying and never worked again! A total waste of money. |
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