Remington D5010 Hair Dryer

I've used inexpensive blow-dryers for decades (my two most recent are a philips and a compact panasonic, both 1875 watts) but upon using this model, I'm a convert to you-get-what-you-pay-for.

This Remington is the standard professional shape (not collapsible), with the standard heat options (cool, warm, hot; plus a button for a burst of cold), airflow options (medium and high; the enclosed concentrator and diffuser can be attached to further customize the airflow), and 2000 watts.

But that's the end of "standard." This model is slightly heavier than my other dryers, the weight being a sturdier motor that's warranted for 4 years. The motor makes it the first dryer with enough oomph that I can hold it the recommended 8-inches away from my head and still get great heat and airflow to my hair. (And it's the first time the tips of my thumb and index finger are healing; they were constantly dry and cracked from needing to hold my old blow-dryers too close to my hand that holds the styling brush.) It has a fabulous surface -- a sort of velvety-smooth composite that creates just the slightest bit of drag so the dryer doesn't slide around or off a countertop. And the best? It's the quietest blow-dryer I've heard, made even

I wondered whether it would be worth the money when I purchased this blow dryer a few years ago. However, it didn't take me long to learn how superior this blow dryer is to all of the others I have used. It dries my hair faster than any other blow dryer. I'm not sure how, but my hair looks nicer too. It doesn't make that high pitched engine sound like other driers. You put it down and it stays where ever you put it. When I go on a trip and have to use the hotel's driers, I am instantly reminded of how much better the Remington is. The only thing that is a little bit of a negative is that it is heavier than other blow dryers. But, it is hardly worth the mention. This drier is well worth the extra money.