Why do some buyers call it powerful and others say it lacks power?
Because power in a hair dryer is really two things. Wattage measures the heating element; airflow measures how much air the fan moves, and airflow is what actually dries hair. Revlon rates this dryer at 1875 watts, but people with different hair and different expectations can feel the airflow very differently, which is why two owners can honestly disagree. Separately, some find the heat perfect and others say it does not get hot enough, which is a third, unrelated question.
My dryer keeps cutting out mid-use. What is happening?
On most hair dryers, the usual cause is a clogged air intake. Air is drawn in at the back, behind a fan spinning in a bathroom full of loose hair and product. Over months lint builds up across the intake and chokes the airflow, so less air passes over the heating element, the element runs hotter, and the safety cut-out trips. Cutting out and restarting once it cools is the classic warning sign. If cleaning the intake does not help, check Revlon's warranty terms in the manual.
How do I clean the filter?
Unplug the dryer and let it cool, then look at the air intake at the back. If the cover comes off, remove it; otherwise work from the outside. Pull the matted lint off with your fingers, clean the mesh with an old toothbrush or a vacuum nozzle, and refit the cover. Do it every few weeks. Never run the dryer without the intake cover in place, since the mesh is also what stops long hair being drawn into the fan.
Is this good for curly hair?
Yes, and owners with curly and wavy hair specifically say so. Use the diffuser on a low speed and a medium heat, cup sections of hair into the bowl and lift towards the scalp, hold rather than move, and resist raking fingers through it while it dries. The ionic function helps for the same reason: it neutralises the static charge that makes strands separate, which is what frizz physically is.
Will the ionic function suit fine or flat hair?
Less well. Reducing static also reduces volume, so the same technology that calms frizz-prone hair can leave fine hair looking limp. If your complaint about your hair is lack of body rather than frizz, an ionic dryer is working against you.
What is the cool shot button actually for?
It is the most underused feature on any dryer. A blast of cold air at the end of a section sets the hair cuticle and locks the shape in, and it is the single thing that makes a home blow-dry hold like a salon one. Use it after each section rather than once at the end.
