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Review by T. Needle "T Needle" : Great dryer!

I just got the Pibbs dryer about 5 weeks ago. I had a cheaper dryer that took me 1 and 1/2 hours to dry my hair and even then it still wouldn't be completely dry. This Pibbs dryer completely dries my hair in half the time and my hair is shiny! I just love it. I haven't gone to my hair dresser for a roller set since I got it. Well worth the money.

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Review by Mondo Dismo : Great dryer, but it's a double-edged sword...

...and by "double-edged sword" I mean the very thing that makes it worth purchasing is the very reason why I don't like it. Let me explain why I bought it. I am an inch and a half shy of being 6 feet tall. I have a long torso, and it has been very difficult for me to find a dryer that I can sit under and not have to squirm. I was also tired of using conditioning caps that required me to smush my afro textured hair down in order to use them [the conditioning caps]. The Pibbs 514 was the only dryer that I found that seemed like a trustworthy product, and also extended to an acceptable height (btw, I almost have to fully extend it in order to sit comfortably under it-it's excellent for that purpose). Now, I am not the type of woman who rollersets her hair. I am a deep conditioner, and I like to do it once a week.

This dryer is not suited for that purpose. Although I have not used it to rollerset my hair, I can tell it would be excellent for that purpose. The reason why is because the air circulates as opposed to blowing straight down on my head. That is why people have left rave reviews of quicker drying times.

However, the circulation creates a suction that pulls at any plastic conditioning cap I've used (hence the double-edged sword). I have to hold down my plastic cap in order to keep it from being pulled off my head. Also, the circulation pushes air beneath the plastic conditioning cap. This results in portions of my hair being dried as opposed to having a steaming (conditioning) effect as a result of the heat and wet hair.

The only viable solution I've come up with is to wear a thin headband (sort of like the Goody Ouchless ones) over my plastic cap. However, that can be really uncomfortable because the headband has to be of a certain "tightness" in order to hold the plastic cap on my head. It has me worried about damage to my hair. It's also really difficult to move my hair away from the edge of the plastic cap while trying to fit the headband on the edge of the cap.

I'm kind of frustrated right now. I bought this in September after waiting three years to purchase it. Yes, I did wait three years to buy this thing. It's very expensive, and I didn't want to waste my money. However, I don't think I made a wise decision.

Now, don't think that I am putting this dryer down because I do think it's an excellent dryer. It's just not suited for deep conditioning. This is a dryer that is made for rollersetting. If you are thinking of using it for that purpose, do not hesitate to purchase it.

To summarize....

Some positives:

Extremely easy to assemble (took less than five minutes)
Temperature regulation going all the way up to 70 degrees F.
Timer up to 1 hour
Ample amount of space for rollers
Height extends up to six feet
Easy to move around the house


Some negatives:

Takes a long time to heat up-almost 20 mins.
The timer is really loud-it's like you have the 60 minutes theme stuck in your ear
Can barely hear anything outside of the air and timer when sitting under the dryer
Requires a lot of storage space
Expensive

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Review by M. Alfsen "Graymomma" : Great Hair Dryer

I got this dryer as a Christmas gift from my husband. This was the best gift I ever got!!!!!! It was very easy to put together and I did it myself. I love my hair dryer, it gets my very thick natural shoulder length hair dry in no time at all. I use it all the time, to deep condition my hair and dry it. I can get the best roller sets now, everything comes out so nice and shiny. Be careful because it gets really hot. The air flow is very good and I can roll it all over the house. I have gone through so many table top hair dryers and it would take forever to get my hair dry. Don't waste your money on junk and just get this, you won't be sorry.

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Review by Angela "gela" : Completed Satisfied

I wanted a bonnet dryer that would significantly cut my drying time from 90 minutes to half the time I take to do my weekly hair regiment and also give me that superb salon experience.After reading the reviews, I decided to invest in the Phibbs dryer. I also delayed writing this review, because I wanted to be very careful that I was not singing the praises, for a product what would make me regret my actions. After using the dryer, I must say that,my drying time is significantly reduced from 90 to 40 minutes. It also has great features such as a timer and good heat and air flow that allows the user to comfortable sit under. I would not be true to this review if I did not have a con - It does spark, when plugged into an outlet if the timer and heat is set before. However, if the user is careful and follows safety directions, this will not occur. I absolutely love my Phibbs dryer and will have many relaxing and enjoyable times using this product.

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Review by Tsehai Lewis : Amazing hair dryer

This is the same dryer used at my Domincan Hair salon. It has temperature and a timer control. It dries my hair evenly and does not fry my hair and leave in brittle. You need to purchase a hair net to use it, and I would recommend ear coverings. Now I dont have to leave my house to get a fabulous wash and set. Its expensive but it really works well.

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Review by L. Bodine : Wash n' Set No problem

I just did my first wash n' set with this and it was just like my Dominican stylist does. I have long 3c type hair and it only took about 35 mins to dry my hair. I am glad I caught this on sale and definitely recommend this...don't let the cost deter you because it will pay for itself!

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Review by Rachel Good : Super Dryer

Cut my drying time in half. And now I can read or check my email or something while my hair dries rather than have to physically dry it with a blow dryer. Incredible. Just one thing - the air is circulated from within the bonnet so you MUST wear a hair net (one is included) otherwise your hair will be pulled up into the fan and fried. And this thing gets super hot, so avoid wearing metal jewelry that can also heat up and burn you.

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Review by Blkjaq : Pibbs 514 Hair Dryer

The purchase of the Pibbs 514 was worth the cost I paid for it. Far better than table top dryers in drying my hair faster and evenly. Initially, I was going to buy another table top dryer, but after reading a review on Amazon about Pibbs 514, I decided to give it a try, so I ordered it. I am very glad I did.Pibbs 514 Kwik Dri Dryer Big Sale!

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Review by Iloveshoes97 : I heart this Dryer

My hubby got this dryer for me for Christmas 2010 and I absolutely Love it! It does great roller sets nice and shiny. I also sit under the dryer with conditioner. The trick to this dryer is using a hair net. My dryer came with one so when I use a plastic cap to deep condition I put the small hair net on so the plastic cap does not come off...Also When I rollerset I use a large triangle hair net and ear protectors because this baby gets hot. It is a great investment plus I am a little over 2 years post relaxer so it helps me a great deal so I do not have to use a bunch of direct heat. If you are looking for a sturdy easy to use anywhere and sit anywhere dryer that cuts drying time in more than half... This is the dryer for you. I am actaully writing this review sitting under the dryer. Also when deep conditioning you do not need the dryer on super hot heat go medium heat you only want to steam the hair not dry it. I hope this helps someone to make the best decision ever about a dryer. I HEART THIS DRYER!

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Review by KeKe : THE BEST DRYER IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!

Omg. I love love love this dryer. I have been eyeing it for a while now and it is used in the dominican salon i go to. Since I got some extra money I decided to invest in this lovely dryer. I have APL hair and love to do rollersets. Omg is all I have to say. It usually takes me around 90 min to dry my hair. With this dryer it only took 50 minutes. It is so awesome and powerful. You definitely have to wear something to hold the plastic cap on your hair if you decide to do a deep condition because it will pull it off easily but other than that please go and purchase this dryer.