Ceramic technology provides hair protection during drying with an anti-frizz and anti-dryness effect, while the curls booster system gently dries and enhances the shape and elasticity of curls through the combined action of the perforated grid and 12 long fingers. For the price, I’d have preferred a more sleek, well-balanced design, while the gold coloring cheapens the dryer somewhat; nevertheless, the performance makes it easy to put these minor points to one side. The combined action of the perforated grid and the 12 long fingers gently dry and enhance the shape and elasticity of the curls One of my favorite things about this hair dryer is the fact that you can switch between hot and cold air without having to manually hold down the Cold Shot button, as is the case with most other dryers. This spares you an aching finger and ensures that the air actually cools, and remains cool, for the length of time you need it to. You can also see, at a glance, which temperature setting you’re on. If you’re in Hot mode, a red LED light glows around the Hot button. If you’re in Cold mode, there’s a ring of Blue light around the Cool Shot button. I welcomed that it dries the section of hair you’re working on without sending other sections flying in all directions. This is a particular problem for me with my fine hair when using rival dryers, and is a major cause of frizz and knots.

As a result, the Creativity 4 You dryer falls a little short for design – a selection of excellent features is let down by some poor choices elsewhere. The Dry Care System ensures delicate drying for bouncy, frizz-free curls, while the ergonomic design allows for optimal handling and easy use on your entire head. Smooth & Delicate: this concentrator features a micro-perforated grid that helps minimize frizz and reduce hair damage; Even though Bellissima also launched an upgrade version of the Diffon DF1 5000 – Diffon Supreme Ionic XL, which comes with multiple separate settings and a cool button, the drying power is still not that strong because of the limit of its motor.

With its diffuser, the Dyson Supersonic is many hairdressers' go-to for drying curly hair, including Jonny Eagland, senior stylist at John Frieda Salons, whose advice would be to go for it if your budget allows. “The airflow is so gentle and it has three different heat and speed settings, but it’s also super lightweight, so it won’t stress your shoulders when holding for a fair amount of time,” he says. If hair health is a huge priority for you and your curls, this could be just the thing when combined with hair repair products (our K18 review is an ideal treatment for fragile curls). Hand shaped diffusers: Zendaya seems to swear by this kind of diffuser. Popularised by DevaCurl, the brand says that this funky-looking diffuser gets right to the roots for a speedier drying time. The ergonomic hand shape also allows you to scrunch your curls during the drying process, rather than in-between. I have medium to long hair and the 700W power is ok for me. Drying my hair doesn’t take much longer than with my older hair dryer. It’s really light, and much easier to move around my scalp than a conventional hair dryer.

Cup diffuser: A classic design, and the one you’ll find is the most common. It’s ideal for those with medium-to-long hair. As a 2-in-1 styler + dryer, the Bellissima Diffon did a pretty good job to my hair ends where the ringlets are. The diffuser with an easy-to-hold base, which helps your hand to hold the dryer firmly, is effortless to lift your curls and waves up and add more volume to them while blow drying, giving your hair a healthy and vibrant look. Since the Bellissima Diffon dryer is only designed for drying curls, there’re some difficulties that you need to overcome when you use this hair tool. Unlike regular dryers that direct airflow to your hair roots, the Bellissima Diffon dryer requires extra work to dry your hair roots without weighing them down. The diffuser can’t go into your hair deeply and it’s not that comfortable to adjust the angle precisely to style a certain part. Pretty costly I’ve been using the Bellissima Diffon diffuser for while now and it’s been a game changer. My curls are really defined and look great. One of my least favorite things about this dryer is its weight and balance. It tips the scales at 2.1lbs/950g, making it almost twice the weight of the Dyson Supersonic, and three times as heavy as mdlondon’s Blow’s dryer. In fact, its weight was one of the first things I noticed on taking the dryer out of its box, and my arm was aching within seconds of using the dryer. So much so, that when I’m blow-drying my hair with a barrel brush, I have to take breaks. Adding to the discomfort is that the bulk of the weight feels like it’s sitting behind the handle, towards the rear of the barrel. This causes it to pull on your wrist, mid-style.Unlike the more premium Shark and Dyson devices, the Air Wonder has a far more manageable 3m cord, and the included bag makes it super-easy to store away. Note that during the course of reviewing the Creativity 4 You hair dryer, I regularly burned my scalp, even when using the device on a lower speed and temperature setting. Bellissima does advise people to hold the dryer away from their heads during drying, and I tried. However, this is the first hair dryer with which I’ve experienced as many problems as I did with dryer heat. Overall, the Creativity 4 You is a high-performing hair dryer that offers a huge amount of versatility for all hair types and styles. It falls a little short in terms of design, and needs to be used with caution. However, even with these criticisms, I’d still opt to use this dryer over many others I’ve tried and tested. Creativity 4 You review: price and availability This smooth and sleek finish was amplified with the use of the concentrator nozzle and was even noticeable when I used the “Curly” diffuser to enhance my natural waves. The diffuser is large enough to hold large amounts of hair, but not too large that you lose precision.