CONGRATULATIONS: compact size, easy switching modes.
CONDITIONS: wide concentrator.
VENUE OF PRODUCTION: CHINA.
POWER: 1700-2100 Watt at 220-240 V .
OPERATION MODES: 3 heating modes cold gentle high temperature , 2 speed airflow soft strong , a total of 6 combinations, 2 keys step switching.
COLD AIR: Press and release button to activate
IONIZATION: Yes, with on/off switch and light indicator.
Air nozzle: removable, with metal gauze.
HANDS: concentrator length 9,3 cm width ! 1.6 cm .
WEIGHT: 725 with wire g. WEIGHT: 3m. |
DIMENSIONS: 17,5×27,0 cm.COLOR: gray.
WARRANTY: 2 years.
Ergonomics
GENERAL IMPRESSION. Small and warm – there’s no better word for what a hairdryer looks like. Here is a humble craftsman who doesn’t have time or need to embellish himself: the main thing is the case, and not the bright colors. This hair dryer is a minimalist: gray body, black buttons, laconic in every detail. Nice that the powerful heart is hidden in a compact package – BEAUTIFUL.
CHANGE. The concentrator is easy enough to put on, but it is not easy to take off. Apparently, the manufacturers have taken care that the nozzle does not accidentally fall off during operation, and since it comes with one, it will have to remove it very rarely. But I wish it would not take so much effort for a simple action – OK.
As a pro, the concentrator easily rotates in all directions.
SWITCHING MODES. The buttons are located under each other on the inside of the handle. This arrangement is considered by professionals the most successful, as it allows you to easily switch modes while the hair dryer, and the fingers do not get tired – BEAUTIFUL.
Cold air blowing. Activated at the touch of a button – GOOD.
CARE. The air inlet grille is easy to remove and put back in place.
The main thing is to fit the special tabs on the grid into the special slots on the casing. To prevent the grille from falling out, it must be slightly turned clockwise, and counterclockwise to remove it. Special pattern tells you where to turn – GOOD.
SCHOOL. The three-metre cord makes it easy to use, even when you are far away from the socket. Two-core cord, 1 mm2 cross section – AWESOME.
BETWEEN. The classic round loop makes it easy to hang the hair dryer on the hook – OK.
Peculiarities of the construction
This hair dryer, like all professional hair dryers, has a long-lasting AC motor. The manufacturers emphasize that this model has a ceramic heating element, which emits infrared waves.
Approximate noise level – 84 dB A , which corresponds to the accepted norms, To remove the air intake grid turn it counter-clockwise, to install it in place – clockwise.
Special modes
The hair dryer has an air ionization system. According to the manufacturer, the ionization prevents tangling, removes static electricity, makes hair shinier and smoother. The slide switch on the back of the handle lets you activate this function.
The blue Ionizer light comes on when the ionizer is running. Manufacturer warns of a possibly strong smell when ionization is on. During our tests, we did not detect any odor at all.
Features of the work
Everything you need for a true professional, with no unnecessary accessories. The concentrator in the kit can not be called really narrow, it has a rather large width. Such nozzles, according to experts, rather gentle to the hair, as not too narrow the flow of hot air, so hair and scalp are protected from burns.
But it’s hard to style fine strands with a hair dryer of this type, because the hair around the concentrator is drying at the same time. This headset is a must-have for anyone with thick locks of hair because it lets you blow-dry your locks quickly and efficiently.
The diffuser is not present in the complete set, and the real professionals practically do not use this head, preferring to work with a brush and a concentrator.
Six speed/temperature combinations
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the gold standard of our time. That’s what most professional hair dryers do.
The cold air blowing works flawlessly: in whichever mode you select and after pressing the activation button the cold air blows for just a few seconds, allowing you to “fix” your style – BEAUTIFUL.
Safety
1.The hot air feature automatically shuts off when the unit overheats, but the unit stays on. You need to unplug it and let it cool for a few minutes. Our hair dryer worked for an hour at maximum speed at maximum temperature and did not overheat.
2. There is a warning sign on the side of the hair dryer that you do not want to use it near water, but it is shown in gray on gray, so it is not clearly visible. The Philips hair dryer’s instructions give you all the advice you need for safe use. This includes the need to unplug the hair dryer after use and the recommendation to install a residual current limiter.
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