Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

See my review on the other top hot air brush contender here, Infinitipro Spin Air Rotating Styler, Black: http://www.amazon.com/review/ROMGY956S8H6L/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004INUWX0&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag= I'm no beginner when it comes to hair tools but I've never been able to master the art of a blow dryer and a round brush. Randomly I ran across this product as well as the Conair Infinitipro styler. Initially I thought this rotated like the Conair version but it does not. Turns out what I thought I wanted doesn't work like I expected and the John Frieda version is much, much better. If you don't want to read the whole review the bottom line is this: For a true salon quality looking blow out, go with the John Frieda device and NOT the Conair rotating hair brush. ---- After several comments, I'd like to add that your mileage will probably vary according to your hair type. I have long (mid-back), semi-thick wavy hair. This may have something to do with why the different stylers had such different results. The Conair just couldn't get through my hair---- I did a (literal) side by side comparison of the Infinitipro Spin Air Rotating Styler, Black and the John Frieda JFHA5 Hot Air Brush, 1.5 inch. Let's just say after 30 minutes or so on one side with the Infinitipro brush, I gave up. That was even on the side that I typically find easier to style. The side that's more difficult I tackled with the John Frieda brush and then went back to fix what the Infinitipro just couldn't do. I did all that in the time it took me to get less than mediocre results with the one side of the Infinitipro brush. Anywho, the overall summary of the John Frieda device: Pros: - The hair dryer actually does a decent job of drying while it styles - The bristles are sturdy and add shine but also allows for more precision in defining layers and getting the curl right where you want it - No tangles! - Controls frizz and makes it easy to avoid the weird waves and curls that occur near the roots with traditional hair drying. Even easy to get the back of your head! - Can easily maneuver different sections of hair without having to put the brush down. Although this sounds really basic and a bit silly, I didn't appreciate it until I tried the Conair rotating brush where I had to put it down then very carefully section out hair so random hairs wouldn't get caught in the spinning frenzy. - I have long, naturally wavy hair that is fine but there's lots of it. Unlike most tools, brushes, etc. the JF brush had no problem managing the layers and truly making it look like the beautiful end curling that you get in a true blow out. I went back and fixed the frizzy mess the Conair did to my hair with the JF brush. - Light and easy to maneuver. Cons: - The tip on the top gets very hot. Although I don't need it often, it would be nice if this was some sort of heat resistant or silicon coated topper so when I need to hold it for certain angles, I can. - I wish the actual brush area was a little bit longer- just a smidge. It does the job though Why the John Frieda brush is better than the Conair Infinitipro rotating brush: - Easy to handle, easy to maneuver, and fits in your hand. The Infinitipro is clunky, large, and more often than not, I found myself hitting the wrong darn button and creating a crazy unexpected rat's nest - It's pretty darn fast whereas the Conair took FOREVER and didn't even do a good job. Like I said above, I used the JF to fix the frizz & limp looking curls caused by the Conair - Brush bristles are stiffer but still do not tangle. The more rigid bristles allow for better defined curls & layers as well as more control over the angles and getting the smooth, straight look of a blow out - Although the hair dryer probably won't replace the power of your typical hair dryer, the John Frieda is leaps and bounds better than the Conair. Parts of my hair, especially near the roots, was still slightly damp after using the Infinitipro for nearly 30 minutes on only one side. The JF brush took care of that in a few minutes. All in all, don't waste your time wondering about the Infinitipro, just go with the John Frieda brush. It is leaps and bounds better.