Revlon RVDR5005 Ion Select 1875 Watt Compact Travel Dryer

2009-11-26 Reviewer: Tina S, from Tennessee
From the start I wasn't totally happy with this hair drier, but decided to make do anyway. (Too much hassle to return it.) The toggle switch was difficult to use and when I wanted curls in my hair, for some reason I couldn't make it work as well with this one. (Do the ion driers straighten the hair?) The higher speed/temperature is too hot, but the lower one takes too long to dry my hair.

The worst of it started about two months ago when it started slowing down after a minute or so of use. I didn't think much about it other than realizing I'd probably need to replace it soon. Then this morning as I was drying my hair, I happened to see it in the mirror as it slowed down. It was throwing sparks when it slowed! I was lucky my hair hadn't caught fire! Needless to say it has been discarded, and today (Thanksgiving Day) I have one more thing for which to be thankful - I was protected from a fire.

2009-11-30 Reviewer: Mary from California
I bought this after visiting the home of a friend - there was no hair dryer. I wanted something inexpensive, but also powerful and I like the little attachment that directs the air so there is more control. Not sure what you call that but it's the little attachment you see in the picture.

So I picked this up at a local drug store. I opened the package to find the dryer neatly folded in half with the cord stowed in a nice bundle. The attachment was wrapped separately.

Using the dryer: I plugged it in and the dryer would not turn on. I had to push the test button on the dryer plug to get it to turn on. And I have had to do that every subsequent time. It's not a big deal but it is annoying. Anyway I used the dryer. It is indeed powerful. So much so that it burned a few of my hairs. I recommend not using this dryer with the air directly on a paddle or round brush or other styling tool. It will burn your hair or your scalp. When I went to shut the dryer off it switched to low. When I tried to shut it off from low, it switched to high. I had to use two hands to shut the dryer off. Kind of silly, don't you think?

Overall, I would not buy this again. I think that you get what you pay for with most hair dryers. I did not pay much for this one.

2010-02-12 Reviewer: Jackie from Chicago
Ever since I got this dryer I noticed the handle got REALLY hot. Ive had it for about 3 months now, and one spot on the handle is so hot I couldn't even hold it properly.

Today, I was using it and all of a sudden black plumes of smoke started coming out of the handle, it was like the monster on Lost coming out of this dryer. Then it started sparking and died. This is a products liability lawsuit waiting to happen. This thing is down right dangerous, and a complete waste of [...].

What kind of crap is Revlon making???

2010-03-03 Reviewer: Alexandra Litwak from Washington, DC
I was looking for a compact travel dryer to keep at work for those days when I have to leave the house before my hair is completely dry. Torn between this and a dual voltage/international dryer, I went with the Revlon based on my positive experiences with their products in the past. Great decision! When I opened the box, I got quite the pleasant surprise--this dryer has a dual voltage switch (it can operate on US-standard 110V or 220V systems, which you find in most of Europe and throughout the world). I hadn't seen anything about this feature on the product page, so I wanted to get the word out for anyone considering this dryer. It's powerful for a compact/travel dryer with 1875W and it dries my heavy hair impressively quickly. This dryer has suited my needs perfectly; I highly recommend it!!

2010-03-15 Reviewer: annie from LA
I bought this dryer to bring on an overseas trip -- used it once at home to try it and I'm glad I did. Save your money -- don't buy this dryer unless you want to be extremely disappointed. I have used travel dryers in the past, but this one is worthless.