Philips is a well-known electrical appliance company. The technique of this brand is distinguished by the quality of performance, reliability and durability. Let's see if Philips hair dryers meet these specifications. To do this, we have compiled a review of the best brands for 2019 and selected the pros and cons based on user reviews.
Best hair dryers
Philips BHD002 Essential Care Compact
The device is made in a stylish dark purple color scheme. It has compact dimensions 174x274x78 mm, a removable hub and a 1.8 m wire. It operates in three modes, supplies cold air. Power 1600 W.
Benefits:
- light;
- beautiful appearance;
- less noisy in comparison with analogues;
- even at maximum power does not emit foreign odors;
- suitable for daily drying and styling;
- there is a normal and gentle mode;
- low cost.
Disadvantages:
- for thick and long hair, there is little power;
- the cord is not very long;
- in cold air mode, it is warm.
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Philips BHD006 Essential Care Travel
Hair dryer in blue and white. Differs in smaller dimensions 125x245x80 mm. Has a transparent hub. The handle can be folded for easy storage. Works at three speeds, can supply a cold stream. Supplied with storage case. Power 1600 W.
Benefits:
- a light weight;
- nice design;
- suitable for thin or short hair;
- easy to transport and store;
- optimal choice in terms of price-quality ratio;
Disadvantages:
- power is not enough for thick hair;
- some users smell a burning smell when drying (mainly on first use).
Philips HP8230 Thermo Protect
Black hair dryer on a larger size 220x305x100 mm. Has three speeds and three heating controls. They are installed independently of each other. Equipped with hanging loop. Entered the TOP due to the presence of a rotating wire, which prevents twisting during use. Power is 2100 W.
Benefits:
- despite its large size, lightweight;
- comfortable handle;
- powerful, dries quickly;
- the back mesh is fine, hair does not get there;
- rotating wire;
- the case does not get very hot;
- there is overheating protection.
Disadvantages:
- switch buttons are under the fingers, you can accidentally change modes;
- no additional attachments;
- takes up a lot of space, is not convenient for travel;
- does not have a case.
Philips HP8233 Thermo Protect Ionic
The model in black and purple has not only a concentrator, but also a diffuser for creating hairstyles. There are two flow rates and three heats, which can be set independently. There is a cold air supply. Has an ionization function. Power 2200 W.
Benefits:
- powerful, quickly dries medium hair;
- simple control;
- comfortable handle;
- ionization, hair is not electrified;
- the cord is protected from kinking;
- turbo mode;
- diffuser nozzle.
Disadvantages:
- at maximum speed, automatic shutdown from overheating is quickly triggered;
- large enough and heavy for some users;
- there are negative reviews about the noise level of the device.
Philips BHD282 Dry Care
Nice dark purple model with a long cable (2 m). Temperature and flow rate are set by separate buttons. There is a turbo mode and cold air supply. There is ionization. Complete with concentrator and diffuser. Power 2300 W.
Benefits:
- nice design;
- light;
- comfortable handle;
- hair is not electrified;
- dries thin hair quickly enough;
- additional attachment for creating hairstyles;
- turbo mode.
Disadvantages:
- power is lower than declared, judging by the drying speed;
- the buttons are inconveniently located, it is easy to touch them when using;
- the body is scratched, the plastic is of poor quality;
- large dimensions.
Best hair dryers
Philips HP8660 Essential Care
The hair dryer combines drying and brushing. The 38 mm nozzle rotates automatically. The color of the device is white-pink. Cord 1.8 m. Power 650 W.
Benefits:
- design;
- comfortable handle;
- ease of installation;
- cheap segment.
Disadvantages:
- low power, not enough for all hair types;
- the cord is short for some women;
- some indicate in the reviews the lack of automatic rotation of the brush;
- there are cases of unpleasant smell when working.
Philips HP8662 Essential Care
The device is completed with a concentrator and a brush with a diameter of 38 mm, on which the teeth can be removed. Rotating wire, 1.8 m long. It has three operating modes, the ability to supply a cold stream. There is ionization. Has a hanging loop. Power 800 watts.
Benefits:
- light;
- nice view;
- comfortable in using;
- ergonomic handle;
- there is a nozzle for drying;
- simple styling machine;
- due to ionization does not electrify curls;
- low cost.
Disadvantages:
- low quality plastic;
- you can accidentally press the button for changing attachments (inconveniently located);
- drying power is low.
Philips HP8656 ProCare
The model in a pleasant dark purple color has 5 attachments, including a round and square brush, for curls, for volume at the roots, and a concentrator. You can remove the teeth on the comb. The coating of the nozzles is ceramic. It has three operating modes and provides a cold stream. Rotatable wire, 2 m. Has an ionization function. Supplied with storage case. Has a light bulb that lights up when turned on. Power 1000 W.
Benefits:
- beautiful view;
- lightweight;
- build quality;
- pleasant to the touch;
- dries quickly (powerful enough for a hair dryer);
- no smell when heated;
- ceramic coating protects against burning out;
- there is a gentle styling mode;
- optimal set of attachments for home use;
- high-quality attachment of nozzles;
- wide brush is convenient for straightening;
- does not electrify the strands;
- there is a bag for storage.
Disadvantages:
- the handle is not very comfortable, thick;
- noisy at maximum speed;
- not everyone understands how to use the nozzle for volume at the roots;
- switching to cold air is not very convenient;
- in cold air mode, warm air is supplied.
Philips HP8664 Volumebrush
The device is white and pink with ceramic coated tips. Supplied with two brushes with a diameter of 30 mm and 50 mm. They rotate automatically and are made of natural bristles. They can rotate in two directions. There is ionization. Swivel wire 1.8 m. Power 1000 W.
Benefits:
- convenient use;
- you can style your hair in a gentle mode, they do not dry out;
- there are no foreign smells;
- the wire does not get tangled;
- convenient buttons for switching modes;
- light;
- there is a case for the nozzle to prevent the bristles from wrinkling.
Disadvantages:
- the bristles are not natural;
- over time, the bristles lose their softness, do not allow you to create the desired hairstyle;
- not very effective for long hair;
- does not pull hair.
Philips HP8668 StyleCare
Almost a professional device that has several attachments: a concentrator, a 50 mm brush, a curling iron with a ceramic-keratin coating. The attachments rotate automatically. The wire rotates around its axis so as not to twist. There is ionization. Provides not only warm but also cold air. Power 800 watts.
Benefits:
- compact;
- comfortable handle;
- does not make noise;
- multifunctional: you can add volume, style, shape curls.
Disadvantages:
- there is not enough power for drying;
- not all women succeed in making curls;
- nozzles are fixed poorly, fly off;
- hair can get caught in gaps.
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