Andis 82005 1875 Watt Professional Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer, Black Chrome

Customer Reviews

Andis on the run

2008-05-20
This is an excellent hair dryer that out-performs the cheezy and inexpensive brands out there. Do not get cross minded when choosing this hair dryer because it get the job done right. Some people complain about how heavy this thing is and I can only tell you that any professional hair dryer is going to pretty close to this weight. Overall, this hair dryer is the best you can get for the money and it will perform as described.

Heavy, unwieldy

2008-05-13
Heavy and unwieldy. Only 2 speeds, low & high. Low blows my hair all over--it's too high. Don't want to think about what "high" speed would do.

BUYER BEWARE!

2008-04-22
I purchased the ANDIS-black chrome ceramic ionic hair dryer on January 10 2008 and it arrived promptly a few days later. The noise level is exceptionally loud especially on the high setting! The stylish chrome finish began to peel off after about a week of use. Then it failed to operate in the low setting permanently on April 16. I have never owned any other hair dryer that failed so soon...after only 12 weeks. The Andis Company has to know about the peeling finish and the noise level! I will never purchase another ANDIS dryer ever.

Great hair dryer

2008-04-22
I got this dryer for Christmas 2006. Last week, it stopped heating up and I needed to purchase a new one. I investigated dryers at Ulta and found that most decent ones were $100 or more. I figured I would check the price on this dryer on Amazon before I made a purchase. I was surprised to find that it was less than $40, because I assumed that it was a very expensive hair dryer.
So that said, I am repurchasing the dryer. I think it lasted a long time given the cost, and it straightened my hair better than any other dryer I have ever used.
If you blow dry your hair straight, this is a great model because it has the straightening attachment, is very hot at 1875 watts, has ceramic ions, and the price is right.

Andis Professional Dryer

2008-03-30
The first one I purchased had to be returned the same week. We noticed that although it was turned off (but plugged in) it was extremely hot to the touch. We had no problems whatsoever returning the product to Amazon. I have received a replacement in the mail; however, I am a little afraid to use it and will be very certain to unplug it after usage.

Ceramic Blow Dryer

2007-12-05
Not nearly as good as the other Andis with the retractable cord and it is double the price. Don't waste your money.

Buy this! Great mid-range dryer.

2007-11-19
I am really very happy with this hair dryer. I bought it after reading about what a dream ceramic/ionic dryers are and researching here on Amazon.com.
The only reason I give this 4 instead of 5 is for noise. I had hoped that new dryers (my last one is at least 7 years old) might have quiter motors in them.
This does what it says. My hair dried to styling point within 3 minutes instead of 8. My frizzies were reduced by at least 75% without the use of any syling products or leave-in conditioners. That alone is amazing and worth the price.
Another reviewer mentioned that this was heavy, making it hard to use. I don't notice a weight difference between this and my older Conair. I do notice that the nozzle is about an inch longer, so every now and again I'll bump myself on the head, but that's simply user error. :D
I've never been particularly handy with the attachments, but they're there. It has two directional nozzles (one plastic, one metal that scratches the dryers finish) and one directional with 1 1/2" picks coming off of it.

All-in-all this is an awesome machine that gets the job done in way less time and with great results.

**UPDATE**
After owning this for most of a month I am still very satisfied. My rating would stay the same. I am very slightly disappointed because the finish is already starting to chip off around the nozzle. I wondered how I had gotten glitter all over my hair and face... it is the shiny finish flaking away. Glitter isn't the end of the world, and I don't care what my dryer looks like so long as it works properly. Just a note in case others consider looks/finish when purchasing hair dryers.

Do Not Buy - Keep Looking

2007-11-13
This hair dryer burns my hair every morning. The settings are either warm and too low or high and too hot. It is extremely loud, too. I travel a lot and use hair dryers in many hotels, all which leave my hair looking more natural and shiny - some are even the andis brand. Avoid this one.

Great Product-Wife Loves It-Dries Hair Quickly

2007-11-10
Great product that works as advertised. Dropped my wife's original one on a tile floor and it shattered. Not a good scene. She can't live without it. Great for curly hair-No frizz

Good Dryer but Nothing Special

2007-10-22
It's a nice dryer, but it's nothing too snazy. A really nice long cord. Sort of heavy, but I dont mind it much. Adds nice volume to my hair. I have no complaints!