I like that it does make my less frizzy than my previous hair dryer due to the warm heat setting. (Has hot and warm settings.) But the cord is too short - only 5 feet long. Not a "professional length cord" as stated in the description. The motor definitely is not quiet either. It has a loud, hollow sound to it. It is full-sized so it is quite bulky and takes up a lot of counter real estate. I was disappointed so ended up returning it.

Well, I just do not like the ionizer hairdryers because they do something to my hair that makes my bangs flat and my hair fly away. The force of the hairdryer is half what it used to be. PLEASE Conair, make one that is not an ionizer.

Definitely a good product and I believe in conair quality and realiability. But this hair dryer is little bulkier, otherwise it works great.

Bought this because my TINY hair dryer of 15 years died. I like this one, but its big, again, my other dryer was TINY. So this was an adjustment. I haven't noticed any major differences in my hair, but its less static-y.

My kids like it because of the warm setting, its perfect for them. They also like the cool button...I don't really use it myself.

Overall, does a great job...price was right...I'd buy it again

I ordered this as an inexpensive "back up" to have on hand as I split my time between two houses for work and sometimes forget to pack my dryer. This is a good dryer with variable heat/speed and works well. However, it is just a little on the heavy side.

This is my first ion dryer. My hair does not seem any shinier than when I used my old non-ion dryer.But Amazon's price can't be beat, I only paid $17 for it. It is fast; I dry my hair in aobut 15 minutes. The cool setting option is nice.

It is okay. It doesn't get hot enough and the buttons are located where you hit them with your fingers. I am not crazy about it and certainly would want more heat fromit

Everyone LOVES my hair dryer - which is funny because of how inexpensive it was. Every girl's weekend I am told I HAVE to bring it - and now my sister wants one after staying with me the other weekend...and I love it too. It's a great weight, dries well, has a good heat/air strength mix (various mixes), is relatively quiet...Totally recommend it.

I was really surprised when I gotr this hair dryer. It was way better than what I expected for the price. I was really thrilled and I am really satisfied with this product

My hair gets dry and brittle very easily. Since I was younger I've avoided using hair dryers, except for in the winter, because they would make my hair so dry it would look gray. I decided to purchase this hair dryer due to its advertised features. I was not disappointed. I have had long hair (down to mid-thigh) all my life and it takes only 10-15 minutes to dry with this dryer. I was so happy with the dryer I decided to buy one for my Mom (who also has long hair) for Christmas. I would recommend this hair dryer to anyone who has long, or light colored hair that gets frizzy or looks overly-dry easily... especially in the winter months if you live in the north - like I do. The filter works well and is easily cleaned. The dryer itself is quieter than any other hair dryer that I've owned. Great buy. Very Happy.

i'll be honest, the only hairdryer i've consistently used (other than borrowing friend's and such) is my mom's crazy 20 year old one. and i was looking to get a hairdryer for college, especially since i didn't want to be caught out in the cold with wet hair with the temperatures dropping.

So I researched a little, saw that this one got pretty good reviews, and bought it. It's a decent price, not too heavy, and after less than 10 minutes, my thick, below the shoulder, layered hair was completely dry. And it looked like i'd just come back from getting my hair done. Amazing. My hair feels soft and silky. I had no problems with accidentally turning the switches on or off (honestly I don't see how you could unless your fingers wrap all the way around the handle), my arm didn't get tired (you're only holding it for less than ten minutes, when does it have time to get tired?!), and air stream is pretty strong.

My only problem is that my hair looked a little dry, and the dryer didn't look THAT professional, but those are minor issues.

Overall, I'm a fan.

I'm on my second one of these. For the price, it's unbeatable. It does its job well, doesn't burn my hair, and dries my fine hair. A great and cheap alternative.

great except that it's bulky (not good if you need to carry your hairdryer when traveling).

I have owned this hair dryer since 2000, and I have enjoyed it thoroughly. This blowdryer is super quiet. I did not notice that it took any longer to dry my hair with this dryer versus my older 1875 watt dryer. I bought it primarily because it advertised the quiet motor.

It is somewhat heavy, but once you get used to it, it is no big deal. I dropped this dryer probably a couple hundred times and it continued to work just fine.

Recently I noticed it was only blowing "cold" air and assumed that the heating element went out. I was going to throw it in the trash. Lucky for me, I didn't get around to it. It is the perfect sleep soother for my now 8 month old daughter. It was just loud enough to break her crying spree and get her focused on sleep, plus, since the heating element went out, we don't have to worry about her/us accidently touching a hot dryer. It is amazing, we turn it on and she immediately plops her head down on my chest and is out like a light in just a couple of minutes!! Wonderful, amazing on those rough days when nothing else seems to work.

I enjoyed this hair dryer so much that I have just purchased two more. A back up for my daughter's restless episodes and one just for me!

I highly recommend this hair dryer. I have very thick hair with slight wave, and for years I'd let it air dry just to avoid the excessive blowdrying time required and damage that ensued. My mother-in-law has this model at her summer cottage, so I'd use it when we were there. Typically, one doesn't put as much effort into "vacation" hairstyling, but despite that, my hair always turned out better while away than when at home. Though it's quiet to the point that I hadn't expected much power from it, I was pleasantly surprised to find it very efficient. It dries very fast, doesn't scorch your head, and adds a healthy shine, too. I'm replacing my current hair dryer with this model. I was hoping to make a trade with my mother-in-law, but she won't give it up!

I can't believe I'm writing a review for a hair dryer... So I won't. :)

It works as advertised, and for the price, it's WELL WORTH IT.

Buy it now, you can't go wrong!

With below the shoulder hair, I found this to dry it quickly and without burning. I have fine, thick hair so usually it takes 10 minutes or more to dry ... and other dryers run so hot that they burn if focused in one spot for more than a moment (to set a wave, for instance). This gets just hot enough to be safe and pleasant to use.

The finger-attachment might be useful if someone else is styling your hair, but my arms (I'm 5'9") aren't long enough to make its use practicable.

Two speeds, two heat settings (plus cold-shot button) actually give a very usable range for drying efficiently. Took me less time than with my previous dryer.

i've been using this for more than 6 months now. i haven't had any issues with it. I am not sure if the ION makes my hair shine. Frankly, I don't care.

When my Conair IonShine hairdryer broke two months ago, I tried to purchase the exact same model. I liked the way it made my hair look: soft, shiny and without frizz. Although this newer version of the Ion Shine hairdryer should have improved on the preceding models, it falls short of my older version. The switches, which respond to very little pressure, are placed directly where I want to put my hand and it is inevitable that I end up accidentally switching the hairdryer off or changing the heat setting. The hairdryer is also a bit unwieldy if one wants to use the extensions. On the plus side, it speedily dries my hair and leaves it as shiny as my previous Ion Shine.

This hair dryer takes forever to dry my hair and it also makes my head cold. I'm going to return it.

Not pleased with product.

Unit is too bulky and air speed is low on power. Hanging hook is not well designed.

I am considering replacing this with something else.

The initial reason for buying this hair dryer was to replace one that had died. My decision was based on price and product name and couldn't give a hoot about the ION feature. After a few weeks of use the woman who cuts my hair remarked that my hair felt smoother and was laying different. Good to know that it wasn't my imagination. Also, I found that the nozzle is a lot cooler than my old Conair dryer. It's so cool in fact that I don't hesitate putting it away immediately after use.

It is a very good hair dryer at a reasonable price. It is quiet and not overally hot, which results in doing a better job.

This is the first time I've reviewed an Amazon item, but this hair dryer was so disappointing, felt I had to. Sound is LOUD, shrill and high pitched. Way, way to much air and very little heat. I have short, thick, wavy hair which, after an hour of drying (timed) was still damp. Had to finish with my old hair dryer. Also the switches are placed on the handle right where fingers go, making it easy hit them accidentally.

good price for perfectly functioning hair dryer - ions seem to control frizziness somewhat

This hair dryer really dose make your hair softer, I have had it a month now and I use it only if I have wet hair before bed or going out and it only takes about 5 min to dry my hair (my older one took 30) I highly recimend it.

Forget about the price, this hairdryer would be great at three times the price. Light weight, quiet and all the options you need.

I have thick, not coarse, but not silky hair. I rarely blow dry my hair since it takes so long (maybe 7-10 minutes) with my old hair dryer, and I thought it made my hair coarser. I decided to give the ion thing a try though, and it was the best investment (in time) ever. It only takes two or three minutes on high speed, medium heat to dry an entire head of shoulder-length hair! (I don't blow until it's bone dry, just dry to the touch.) After the first time, my hair was super soft. After the second time, it got even softer and I thought it had more body too. I've only had it a week, so we'll see how it holds up, but the ions really do work. I'll probably never air dry again!

I was interested in the Conair Ion Shine hairdryer as a means to keep my hair healthier, plus, my older Conair dryer needed to be replaced. Since I have owned the Ion Shine (in the last 6 months) I've noticed that much more of my hair is breaking off near the scalp and I have a real problem with dryness and lack of body. (I haven't changed any other hair products.) The position of the ion switch is also a concern. I am a short lady so the weight of the dryer and the length of the barrel with the attachment is a problem as well. The dryer seems to run either too hot, or on warm is too cool to dry my fine hair in under 5-7 minutes. This is too long for me on work mornings.

i dont have much experience with dryers, but this one is pretty nice. high speed mode is pretty loud to me, but like i said i have never used any other dryers. i never use it on high speed. low speed and high heat is more than enough to dry my hair...very fast might i add. excellent hair dryer.

When I read reviews about this dryer stating that it takes longer to dry hair, I was a bit apprehensive about buying it as I have thick hair. However, given that it was not too expensive for a dryer promising features like shinier hair and lesser frizz, I decided to give it a shot anyway.
I have now owned the dryer for about a month and I love it! It is pretty quiet and when I dry my hair in sections, it takes just as long as (or slightly lesser than) a regular dryer. I also have noticed that there is lesser frizz and shinier hair (both more noticeable a day *after* I did the actual drying).
The one star I have docked off is for the position of the ionizer switch. Initially, I turned it off accidentally once or twice while drying my hair. But now I am used to it and it really isn't a problem any more.
I would certainly recommend this dryer.

Unlike many other reviewers here, I have exceptionally thin hair. I purchased this dryer with the intent to improve the condition. It does a FAIR job. I have had the dryer about 2 years and it hold up rather well considering the abuse I give it. The dryer has very little power and I would say that drying time probably takes about 2-3 minutes longer than with a regular blow dryer. If you have very frizzy or curly hair then you I probably would NOT recommend this just based on the power levels. If you have wavy hair then this dryer in combination with either a diffuser or the accompanying attachment should would well for you. It is a heavier hair dryer and isn't great to take on vacations. The position of the ion switch is lousy - you'll probably find yourself accidentally turning it off just based on it's location. Settings are either high or low and the same goes for speed. I happen to use high but if you like variety you may want to consider another model. A better buy is the Revlon Ion dryer if you feel like upgrading. The difference in price is perhaps 5 U.S. dollars at best....

For the most part, I like this hair drier. It works fine, and I can use it while my kids are sleeping because it's quiet and not high-pitched. But as others have remarked, it is awkward to hold because if you don't get it just right, you can keep turning it off accidentally. (It's especially a problem when I'm using a round brush because part of the control of the hand holding the blowdrier is given to the round brushing.) Really annoying.

I have really coarse, frizzy, and thick hair. Yes..a rat's nest. Haha. Anyway, I needed to get a new hairdryer and I had heard about the Conair Ion. I bought it. The price was good. The next day, I blew dry my hair and my hair was a complete frizz ball. It fealt like straw. I see this hairdryer is getting good reviews..that's why I'm saying it might just be MY hair that this dryer doesn't work for. But, yeah...just thought I'd put in my input.

What a let down! This dryer was very heavy and large (not good for travel), had a very weak fan (added considerably to drying time), and the on/off switches are positioned in a way that makes it all too easy to turn it off accidentally while trying to dry your hair. The ION technology did deliver softer, shiner, less frizzy hair, but over all the dryer was a disappointment.