Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I was debating for years getting one of these tools and was about to shell out the $400+ for a dyson when this gizmo crossed my online shopping path. I watched some very convincing youtube videos praising it (most notably Malibu's "THE BEST DRUGSTORE HAIR DRYER" video) and trusted them enough to try. At least I would get the sense that I'd actually USE such a tool prior to shelling out the $$ for the dyson air wrap (very similar type of styler). PROS: It is exactly as advertised and ideal for the medium-length, lazy hair styler like me. I always loved the salon round brush + hairdryer blow out look, but could never get the hang of doing it to myself. This items fixes the convoluted acrobatics one would usually have to pull. I love that the tip is cool enough to hold so that I use both hands to roll and pull the brush down and it is light enough that, even after doing my whole head in three layers, 4 sections each, my arms aren't tired! Hazaah! CONS: That being said, I can see the two major complaints that lead me to giving 4 instead of 5 stars. 1. there is a huge risk of damaging your hair if you're not careful because it gets seriously hot (see suggestions below) and 2. it's obviously not of the highest quality parts and I won't be surprised if it breaks apart soon. Number 2, I cannot do anything about, just be as careful as I can. Number 1, I have some tips & tricks gleaned from the wise old internet, trials and common sense. SUGGESTIONS: - do NOT use the heat options at all if you have super, super fine, delicate hair. Sorry :(. The "cool" option may work for you for styling nearly already dry hair, but it's a bit of an expensive gamble. - Always use a heat protector balm or spray. I'm loving the Bumble and Bumble Thickening Great Body Blow Dry Creme. This will keep split ends from excessively drying out and becoming more splitty (not a word, I know) - Even with my thick hair, I decided right away NEVER USE THE HIGH HEAT SETTING. It's just too ridiculously hot and I could tell it was damaging + I couldn't bring it anywhere near my scalp. - It is so much safer to wait for your hair to air dry 80% and then use this tool on the low heat setting to finish off styling. I could tell the "high" was created for fast drying with soaking wet hair, but it is not worth the lasting damage or scalding your scalp, my friends. I still hope to find the ideal tool soon, with a wider array of heat adjustment options and made to last decades. Until then, I am super grateful to Revlon for showing me that I CAN have a salon-style blow dry at home. I have about 4 weddings coming up this year and except for the one where I'll need a bridesmaid's updo, I now trust myself with this tool to style my own hair well enough to be special-event worthy :).