Saw It On Social: The Dyson Hairdryer

Several years ago, I purchased the Harry Josh blowdryer during a Dermstore sale and never looked back.  The dryer cut my dry-time in half. It was lighter, quieter, and never scorched my hair.

Harry Josh was my one true love.  I even traveled with my dryer, because once you’ve experienced greatness, a bargain basement hotel dryer will not do.  And if I’m willing to sacrifice carry-on space, you know how deep my affection must be.

For years, ads for the Dyson blowdryer filled my Instagram, Facebook, and blog reader.  It seemed like every influencer was singing its praises.  But no amount of adulation could tempt me away from my beloved Harry.

Then, last week, Harry died.  Murdered by my husband who decided to use my top-of-the-line hair dryer to remove ancient contact paper from the cabinets, because the cheap Conair in the guest bathroom didn’t have that “nozzle thing” to make it easier. And just like that, I was plunged into mourning.

My first inclination was to rush to Dermstore to buy the Ultra Light Harry Josh dryer.  But, since there was a sale running at Sephora, I decided that this might be a good opportunity to try the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer that I had read so much about.   After all, my Dyson V10 Cyclone Stick Vacuum is the greatest thing I’ve ever purchased for myself, so it seemed only fair that I should give the Supersonic a try.

After all, if it didn’t work out, I could always return it and beg my replacement Harry to forgive my brief dalliance.

Reaching for the Dyson, I was impressed by how light it was.  And the design, which looks a bit wonky in photos, seemed to make blowdrying easier somehow.  My wrist, which is usually sore by the end of a blowout, was pain-free.  And maneuvering the dryer to achieve maximum volume seemed almost effortless.

For years, it took 7-minutes to blow-dry my hair.  I could set my watch by it.  Then, I got sew-in hair extensions for my wedding.  28-minutes, woof.  So when I finished my blow-dry in just 16-minutes, I was seriously impressed.

And as I stood there, looking in the mirror, I couldn’t deny that my hair seemed to have more volume.   That the right side–which is usually just a bit more deflated than the left due to being right handed–seemed just as lively as its twin.  Even the curl at the ends seemed bouncier, more alive.

My only reaction was, “Whoa.”

It’s been quite some time since an influencer-endorsed product delivered on its many promises.  Usually, I try the new hot thing and think, “meh” or “fine.”  But not the Dyson.

In just one blow-dry, I was a total convert.  And given the levels of adoration that I felt for my Harry Josh, that’s saying something.

I even kept the Dyson box because I was sure it was headed back to the store.  There was no way it could live up to the hype, and at $399, I wasn’t going to accept anything less.  Now, I’m wondering if Kyle will mind hanging it above our bed like a religious relic in hopes that it might imbue me with its epicness.

Bottom Line: The Dyson Supersonic is a marvel.  It is the second Dyson product that has changed my life.  So I don’t know what kind of witchcraft James Dyson is doing, but I am here for it.

I would buy this dryer again in a heartbeat.  I would buy it at full price.  I would give it as a gift to someone I really loved (like a lot).  And I would definitely recommend that you spend your money on it.  It’s not just hype.  It’s actually that good.

Like all Saw It On Social posts, I snapped up this Dyson blow dryer with my own money.  No sponsorships were solicited or accepted.  And if I’m willing to plonk down this kind of money on a hair dryer without even a tinge of regret, it must be amazing.  In fact, if James Dyson showed up at my house right now, and told me that I needed to give him more money in order to keep this dryer, my only response would be, “Who do I make my check out to?”

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