OAKSKY Hair Dryer with Diffuser,160,000 RPM Professional High Speed Blow Dryer,500M Negative Ionic Fast Drying Low Noise for Women Curly or Straight Hair

I got this OAKSKY high speed hair dryer because my ancient drugstore dryer was loud enough to wake up my entire house at 6 AM. I have thick, wavy hair that usually takes 20 minutes to dry, and I was tired of the noise, the heat damage, and my arms getting tired from holding a heavy brick. The 160,000 RPM claim sounded impressive but I was skeptical. The first thing I noticed when I pulled it out of the box is how compact it is. The motor is in the handle, not in the barrel, so the whole thing is balanced differently than a traditional dryer. It feels lighter than my old one, maybe by half. The matte finish looks nice and doesn't show fingerprints. The magnetic nozzle clicked on with a satisfying snap. Turning it on for the first time, I was shocked by the noise level. Or lack of it. It has a high pitched whir instead of a roaring hum. My old dryer was measured at maybe 85 decibels. This one is quiet enough that I could hear the TV in the next room while drying my hair. My cat didn't even run away. The drying speed is no joke. I timed myself. My shoulder length, thick hair went from soaking wet to 90 percent dry in six minutes and twenty seconds. That is less than a third of my old time. On the highest heat and speed setting, the air flow is intense but not violent. It didn't tangle my hair or blow it into a knotted mess. The negative ionic claim seems real. My hair dried smoother and shinier than usual with significantly less frizz. I have natural waves that usually go poofy and undefined after blow drying. This dryer left my waves looking soft and separated, not like a dandelion that exploded. I didn't need to use any finishing oil or anti frizz spray afterward. The diffuser attachment is what made me pick this dryer over others. It fits securely with the magnetic connection and has those little prongs that distribute air evenly. I used it on low speed and medium heat, scrunching my curls as I dried. My waves came out bouncy and defined with almost no frizz. The diffuser doesn't get screaming hot like my old one did. Here is my honest complaint. The buttons are on the front of the handle and I accidentally hit the cold shot button constantly while drying. The placement is just awkward for my grip. Also, the cord could be longer. It's maybe five feet, which is fine for a bathroom outlet but not great if your outlet is far from your mirror. The dryer gets warm on the outside after a few minutes of continuous use. Not burning hot, but noticeably warm. I haven't had it overheat or shut off on me. I'm hoping the motor lasts. High speed dryers like this are relatively new and I've read mixed things about longevity. Good for anyone who wants fast drying, low noise, and less frizz without spending salon money. My hair is dry, my cat is calm, and my ears are ringing no more