Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought this Conair Ion Shine dryer specifically to use with the xtava Black Orchid diffuser (also purchased on Amazon), after reading online that it fits this dryer. I was able to pop the diffuser on after removing the diffuser’s inner ring, though it’s a snug fit and took a little effort! I ordered the dryer in the glossy orange color, since that was the cheapest option ($22) and had Prime shipping. I wish there were more color options to choose from (black would be nice), though I do prefer this glossy finish to the “soft touch” versions since I find that the matte finish always ends up peeling off. The dryer came in a box with warranty information, directions/safety manual, an attachment that directs airflow for straightening, and a diffuser. I likely won’t use the attachments; you can see in the photo I included how much smaller and flatter the included diffuser is compared to the xtava. The dryer has 3 heat settings: cool, warm, and hot; and 2 speed settings: low and high. It also has a cool shot button. I find that in reality the cool shot button is more like room temperature, and the other settings are just varying levels of heat. It’s pretty lightweight without feeling cheap, and I like that the filter is removable. It does have a slight plastic-y smell when running that I hope will go away with repeated use. To diffuse my fine 2b wavy hair, I style it in the shower by scrunching with gel (aka, the “scrunch out the crunch” or SOTC method). After plopping in a t-shirt for 5 minutes and scrunching out some excess water, I use this dryer with the xtava diffuser on "cool" heat and low speed. They're pretty easy to switch between with one hand while drying. It dries fully in about 15-20 minutes, compared to 3 hours when I air dry. Then, I scrunch out the hard gel cast to reveal the waves. Overall, the dryer has served its purpose over the last couple months, and fit the diffuser. I’ll probably only use it about once or twice per week, so I hope it holds up for a long time!