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Think Slim
Price: $279 + shipping (total $321) Note: Pibbs sells the same dryer for $495
Size of hood: measured 14 inches wide (not complete circumference)
Drying time with old dryer: 1 hr 45 min
Drying time with 518: 1 hr 15 min
Initially I was very upset with this product, partially because of the vendor. I specifically asked if the product was
1. Pibbs. The vendor’s reply was affirmative. This dryer is currently made by Parlux, out of Italy, but Pibbs can get it from the manufacturer. The dryer that the vendor sent me does not say Pibbs - it says Parlux. So, either vendor can't read...or he was looking at outdated data.
2. Did it have a large hood – that is most definitely does
3. Is the product new (meaning in a box, with papers)? The vendor said it was new and still fell under the manufacturer’s warranty. The product is new, but appears to be a floor model. I’m not sure how I feel about this part yet.
4. Does it get hot – does NOT, but I’ll explain this part later
My first thought was the throw the dryer back in the box, call the vendor on Monday and let her rip, but my husband, Mr. Tooltyme, decided to put the dryer together.
The first interesting observation we both had is the weight. My previous dryer was pretty heavy, due to the huge motor, encased as the dryer base. The Superaria is surprisingly light; it is much easier to maneuver, despite the larger hood. It also has a longer electrical chord, which means that you don’t have to worry about using an extension chord, which can sometimes lead to current problems.
Next observation, (big-head ladies…this is for you) there is plenty of room in the hood. I use mostly gray rollers (2”) with black rollers on my crown (2.5”). I could get my head in my other hood, but it was already getting cramped. This was a clear indication that I was definitely going to run into problems when I moved up to mostly black. I was not looking forward to that. So the test came. I had my rollers in place and was ready to start drying. I easily fit under the hood and there is no doubt that I will be comfy with all black rollers.
Now for the big challenge, is it HOT! Er…um…NO. Now, I’m fuming at this point. I paid :cursing: much money, had this big bloke sent from Florida to Pennsylvania and it’s not HOT. Oh, I’m madder than a schizophrenic without their meds
To make matters worse, I’ve already given my old dryer to my mother. Over the new year’s weekend, it became my mother’s expensive towel warmer, ‘cause I know she’s not even gonna use it (but she’s still my girl
)
K, what am I going to do? No dryer; a lot of hair, it’s 5pm and I can’t sleep with these coke-cans. I decided to give this vintage spaceship looking contraption a go.
Ladies, I expected the worse, but I can’t tell you all how happy I am. The airflow of this dryer is awesome. It feels like you have a 747 propeller looming overhead. It’s quieter than my other dryer, but gives off a lot more air and I do mean A LOT MORE AIR.
Ultimately, this was definitely worth every penny. I was already dreading how long I would have to sit under the dryer once my hair reaches armpit length. It was a minimum of 2.5 hours when my hair was just at the shoulders in the past. Is it worth is if you are not a die-hard roller setter, probably not, but for those who only do roller sets, I’d have to say it’s a definite keeper.
Pros:
It’s not nearly as hot as the Pibbs 508, 514 but it has excellent air flow and force.
I got a great price on it, although it’s not in-the-box-new…heck, I’m happy with
almost $200 in savings.
It’s lighter than my previous dryer and it’s much more comfortable. The other dryer was not comfortable, because I used a regular chair, which was somewhat awkward, due to the large base.
Cons: This is very important. This is not so much a con, but more of a warning. For the ladies who use Penetraitt or use the dryer w/o a hair net, you MUST NOT DO THAT with this dryer. There is a fan directly above your head, which creates airflow that can pull your hair up into the hood. You must wear a net at ALL TIMES.
I was not happy with the vendor, but he sent the product promptly. Would I order from them again? I doubt it, only because I feel that the vendor should have disclosed that the product was OEM.
Other than that, I am tickled pink. (sorry this is so long)
Size of hood: measured 14 inches wide (not complete circumference)
Drying time with old dryer: 1 hr 45 min
Drying time with 518: 1 hr 15 min
Initially I was very upset with this product, partially because of the vendor. I specifically asked if the product was
1. Pibbs. The vendor’s reply was affirmative. This dryer is currently made by Parlux, out of Italy, but Pibbs can get it from the manufacturer. The dryer that the vendor sent me does not say Pibbs - it says Parlux. So, either vendor can't read...or he was looking at outdated data.
2. Did it have a large hood – that is most definitely does
3. Is the product new (meaning in a box, with papers)? The vendor said it was new and still fell under the manufacturer’s warranty. The product is new, but appears to be a floor model. I’m not sure how I feel about this part yet.
4. Does it get hot – does NOT, but I’ll explain this part later
My first thought was the throw the dryer back in the box, call the vendor on Monday and let her rip, but my husband, Mr. Tooltyme, decided to put the dryer together.
The first interesting observation we both had is the weight. My previous dryer was pretty heavy, due to the huge motor, encased as the dryer base. The Superaria is surprisingly light; it is much easier to maneuver, despite the larger hood. It also has a longer electrical chord, which means that you don’t have to worry about using an extension chord, which can sometimes lead to current problems.
Next observation, (big-head ladies…this is for you) there is plenty of room in the hood. I use mostly gray rollers (2”) with black rollers on my crown (2.5”). I could get my head in my other hood, but it was already getting cramped. This was a clear indication that I was definitely going to run into problems when I moved up to mostly black. I was not looking forward to that. So the test came. I had my rollers in place and was ready to start drying. I easily fit under the hood and there is no doubt that I will be comfy with all black rollers.
Now for the big challenge, is it HOT! Er…um…NO. Now, I’m fuming at this point. I paid :cursing: much money, had this big bloke sent from Florida to Pennsylvania and it’s not HOT. Oh, I’m madder than a schizophrenic without their meds
To make matters worse, I’ve already given my old dryer to my mother. Over the new year’s weekend, it became my mother’s expensive towel warmer, ‘cause I know she’s not even gonna use it (but she’s still my girl
) K, what am I going to do? No dryer; a lot of hair, it’s 5pm and I can’t sleep with these coke-cans. I decided to give this vintage spaceship looking contraption a go.
Ladies, I expected the worse, but I can’t tell you all how happy I am. The airflow of this dryer is awesome. It feels like you have a 747 propeller looming overhead. It’s quieter than my other dryer, but gives off a lot more air and I do mean A LOT MORE AIR.
Ultimately, this was definitely worth every penny. I was already dreading how long I would have to sit under the dryer once my hair reaches armpit length. It was a minimum of 2.5 hours when my hair was just at the shoulders in the past. Is it worth is if you are not a die-hard roller setter, probably not, but for those who only do roller sets, I’d have to say it’s a definite keeper.
Pros:
It’s not nearly as hot as the Pibbs 508, 514 but it has excellent air flow and force.
I got a great price on it, although it’s not in-the-box-new…heck, I’m happy with
almost $200 in savings.
It’s lighter than my previous dryer and it’s much more comfortable. The other dryer was not comfortable, because I used a regular chair, which was somewhat awkward, due to the large base.
Cons: This is very important. This is not so much a con, but more of a warning. For the ladies who use Penetraitt or use the dryer w/o a hair net, you MUST NOT DO THAT with this dryer. There is a fan directly above your head, which creates airflow that can pull your hair up into the hood. You must wear a net at ALL TIMES.
I was not happy with the vendor, but he sent the product promptly. Would I order from them again? I doubt it, only because I feel that the vendor should have disclosed that the product was OEM.
Other than that, I am tickled pink. (sorry this is so long)
I remember getting some great laughs when the ladies came from under those dryers looking like astronauts because fan lifted the processing caps about 6 inches in the air 
.... Thanks Webby!!!
