T3 Aire IQ Evaluation: A Nice Hair Dryer, in Principle

I’ve at all times had fluffy hair. It’s diverse in texture all through my life as I put it by way of the wringer of bleaching it, dyeing it neon colours, heat-styling it, re-nourishing it, and repeating the method yet again. It’s normally a mixture of curl varieties 2A to 3A, and I very not often heat-style it. However this 12 months I began utilizing diffusers regularly, and I used to be excited to attempt the T3 Aire IQ blow dryer—and its diffuser attachment.

And I weirdly ended up liking the diffuser attachment the least.

The T3 Aire IQ seems implausible on a toilet counter. The little hair dryer is available in White or Satin Blush, and it features a heavy magnetic stand the place it could possibly relaxation. It’s acquired a gentle brushed casing that appears fashionable with out being too showy, and the stand has built-in storage for 2 of the three attachments—the Fast Dry and Fashion attachments. The diffuser doesn’t have a devoted storage spot. You’ll be able to retailer the diffuser on the stand, however then you definitely’ll have to discover a place to retailer the opposite two. This aggravated me a bit of. I do just like the look of the general package deal, although—displaying hair instruments may be cumbersome and so they typically change into a little bit of an eyesore. The T3 Aire IQ manages to take up a small quantity of house in a classy means (not like some a lot bulkier dryers I’ve examined, which get chucked into a toilet cupboard when not in use).

Good to Warmth You

If you first activate the dryer, the little show lights up and says “Hiya.” Select your language (English or French). Select your hair texture (high quality, medium, or coarse), after which join an attachment. The device will routinely begin on a predetermined warmth and velocity setting. And it’ll bear in mind your hair sort, so these changes will routinely change as you join completely different attachments. (Word that the dryer doesn’t work with out an attachment related.) You can even choose the settings manually. You’ll be able to set the dryer down or press the middle button to pause airflow (the set-down function lowers the airflow however doesn’t flip it off fully, and you’ll activate or off the set-down pausing within the settings). You’ll be able to select amongst three velocity settings and 5 warmth settings, and switch the ions on or off. There’s a chilly shot swap that you may flip on or off—no button-holding vital. The dryer will even remind you when it’s time to scrub the filter (by eradicating it from the dryer and wiping away mud).

The dryer weighs 2 kilos (concerning the weight of a hammer), and it didn’t really feel too heavy whereas I used to be utilizing it in comparison with different dryers I’ve tried. Fortunately, even for those who’re not gifted within the biceps division, the know-how means you gained’t be holding it for too lengthy, since your hair will dry so rapidly. It’s additionally fairly quiet—I used to be ready to make use of it in my en-suite rest room whereas my associate slept, a feat I haven’t managed with different dryers.

{Photograph}: Louryn Strampe