Paul Mitchell Dry Lightweight Professional Hair Dryer, Multiple Heat + Speed Settings, for Salon-Level Blowouts, Black

Editor's Take: The Paul Mitchell Dry Lightweight Professional Hair Dryer is built around portability and easy handling, weighing about 0.75 pounds while offering three heat settings, three speed settings, a cold-shot button, and diffuser and concentrator attachments. The Wall Street Journal found it compact, comfortable to hold, and particularly easy to use during everyday styling. Its settings lock also helps prevent accidental changes while blow-drying.

Amazon reviewers praise the dryer’s light weight, gentle heat, ease of handling, and ability to create smooth styles and defined curls. The Wall Street Journal’s testers found that the concentrator produced a sleek blowout on fine, straight hair in about 10 minutes, though the dryer was slower than more powerful models on higher settings. That balance makes it appealing for shoppers who value comfort and portability over maximum airflow.

Feedback is not universally positive. Amazon review summaries include complaints about weak heat, slower drying, attachment fit, and units failing after several months. The Wall Street Journal likewise notes that it is less powerful than premium competitors, while customer ratings show a meaningful minority of low-star reviews alongside strong overall approval. Consider it a lightweight, versatile option for fine to medium hair and routine styling, but shoppers with very thick hair or those prioritizing the fastest possible dry time may prefer a more powerful dryer.