[unpaid/sample] Let me start with the bare fact that any hair dryer will dry your hair. A super swishy one isn’t one of life’s essentials but if you’re in the mood to upgrade, Dyson has competition. I am a die-hard Dyson fan, having fully expected this expensive upstart to be just like any other in performance albeit with a slightly different shape but that’s not the case. It’s quiet, it’s fast and I genuinely do think it helps to keep my hair in better condition. It’s lasted six years with no sign of falling silent and was £299 back then (it was a sample).
The MDLondon Blow is the first one of this newer, more ergonomically shaped breed that has come under my radar but it’s by no means the only one. This is the new shape and a quick Google of ‘newest hair dryers’ will bring up a whole host of similarly shaped designs. Hersheson’s has just brought out an incredibly similar version to the MDLondon – in fact, it’s hard for the lay person to know what might be different not least because their measuring metrics are slightly different. Hersheson’s is £295, MDLondon Blow is £195 and the former is slightly lighter. Both are far less weighty than a ‘normal’ dryer.
The MDLondon Blow is much quieter than your regular hair dryer – it’s on a par with Dyson, perhaps a little quieter but ‘sings’ at a slightly higher pitch. Neither are what you would call noisy so there isn’t really a comparison with the usual jet take-off sound that comes from many dryers. The speed and weight is what swings it for me – this is so light (and small, smaller than a Dyson by some way) which makes it eminently packable for when you know the hotel dryer won’t do. You can breeze this around your head without the familiar shoulder ache setting in and that makes it advantageous for mobility issues where holding heavy things, and holding them up, is very difficult. I would give it room in my carry-on whereas I never take my Dyson away because that space is needed for another pair of shoes.
Although it feels like a crazy price for a hair dryer, the fact is that dryers have gone super luxe and got better at the same time. It’s not just a question of a nice colour or shape – performance is certainly enhanced. The MDLondon Blow Hair Dryer has three heat settings, 1600w for speed, a three year guarantee, two smoothing nozzles and three air flow settings (I’ve never been on anything less than full!). The diffuser attachment is £25 extra (Hersheson’s comes within the set). The timing is great for the Christmas market – these will be all over TikTok and Instagram like a rash so I’d expect high demand. There are two shades – khaki and blue – which again, I like – they’re more interior shades than gadget shades and if you’ve got a perfectly serviceable dryer that you love, you won’t ‘need’ this. But if you adore gadgets and ergonomic tools, it’s hard to resist. You can find it HERE.
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Oh that looks tempting! I’ve just followed your link to the MD London website and watched the video, and realised who the hairdresser behind the brand is as I’ve seen him many times on The One Show. I don’t “need” a new hairdryer as the one I have is less than 5 years old and is a Parlux, so very well made and powerful. However, I am developing arthritis in my right thumb and I’m right handed. The Parlux is heavy and so I’m thinking maybe I should invest in a new lightweight dryer … can I convince myself it’s justified to spend £195 though? Probably ….
It’s certainly very much lighter than a Parlux but I hear you – it’s a lot to lay out on a dryer.
I rarely dry my hair as I can’t be bothered to take the time or endure the heat. If this makes me actually do it it might be worth the cost…..!
It’s such a chore I agree!
Hold on, £200 plus for a hair dryer, I use my Bathroom wall-mounted Glen heater, which dries me off in a couple of minutes!
Perfect, then! You’re right that nobody ‘needs’ a £200 hair dryer – every hair dryer will dry your hair! But, I work across all budgets here for variety and because not all budgets are the same.
For daily use I obviously have the need to use hair. Specially, in this winter no one can keep their hair wet for long. For everyday use I use this dryer “Dyson – Supersonic Hair Dryer – Iron/Iron/Fuchsia” and this hair dryer is really so amazing, also smooth to use.
I have the Dyson dryer and love it.
Hi Jane
I’m wondering about this. I bought a Dyson a few years ago when they came out but didn’t like it as much as my Parlux, as it didn’t have the ‘oomph’ I like to rough dry my hair before I style it. I love my Parlux, but it is heavy and is a nightmare to take away anywhere because of this!
In your opinion, where does this drier (or the Hersheson) sit in terms of power? Is it in the smae camp as the Dyson?
Yes, it’s more in the Dyson than Parlux camp. I just don’t think you can get the oomph without the heavier componentary required. Is there a mini Parlux?
I’ve looked into this on his website and am looking in to investing in a new hairdryer. I’ve currently got the Dyson, which is great but i need something lighter. I’m looking for one with a good size diffuse, would this fit the bill? Also it doesn’t give any info on whether it has negative ions, heat temperatures (I’m wanting something with a low as heat as possible, as even the Dyson gets too hot on the lowest heat)
Do you have any of this information?
Thank you! X
It’s got a cool shot button but not a general cool option and the drier negative ion generating. The heat settings are 100, 80 and 60 degrees. I’ve held both in my hand about half an hour ago and I think it is marginally lighter than the Dyson 🙂
MD