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I saw a presentation and thought it was a dupe for the Dyson. It’s now been reduced and 6 e/p.

 

Has anyone purchased it or have an opinion?

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@Shanus ,  only an opinion, a prejudice actually, against anything from the Calista brand. 

        Say no more.  🙊

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I purchased it but returned it within a week.  Even on the lowest air speed setting, the air flow was way too much for my type of hair.  My hair was a hot mess.   I have weird hair anyway.  Baby fine, natural body and wave.  I tried to dry just using my fingers, then tried a round brush, and then a flat paddle brush.  My hair was frizzy and dry looking.  Furthermore, every time I used the dryer the ceiling and accent lighting in our bathroom would dim and flicker. I don't know what the wattage is on the product, but my husband thought it best to return.  I've never had that happen with any other hair dryer I have ever used.  I'll stick with my $30 Conair dryer.  It isn't on clearance just a special event pricing.  I would not recommend.

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Re: CALISTA DRYER

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@Shanus  What I learned about hair dryers is that the brand is important but not that important.  What you want is a dryer that will not give you hair dryness.  This is always mentioned in good dryers like T3, BaByliss, etc.  There is something in the dryer that prevents dryness.  I own a travel T3 and it has really made a difference in the texture of my hair (no longer dry).   Cat Very Happy

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@Katcat1 wrote:

@Shanus  What I learned about hair dryers is that the brand is important but not that important.  What you want is a dryer that will not give you hair dryness.  This is always mentioned in good dryers like T3, BaByliss, etc.  There is something in the dryer that prevents dryness.  I own a travel T3 and it has really made a difference in the texture of my hair (no longer dry).   Cat Very Happy


 

Shanus, you'll want ceramic heat rather than the old coiled wire that gets glowing hot.

 

And you'll want a variable ionic feature.

Dial it up high for smooth styles & reduced frizz. Dial to lower ionic output for styles that need more volume.

 

I had a nice one, think it was from Conair or Revlon. Kept those ions dialled to max. I prefer digital technology, too. Fewer moving, breakable parts.

 

What I need is something that's ceramic, ionic, digital, lightweight and well balanced in the hand, with a huge diffuser with x-long fingers.

Let me know if you find one, please.

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