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any other household appliances burn up when plugged into that outlet? It could be a wiring issue

I've never had flames but I've had MANY a hair dryer gimme the stop, snap, crackle, pop followed by the burning smell. Most of them have been Conairs ...

Since you need a new one anyway, buy a pricier one, it might even be better on your hair....
I always kill my sister's blowdryers when I am at her apartment, she buys the ones from cvs, and doesn't really use them a lot, whereas I take about 20 minutes to blow out my hair....the money is worth it!
Good thing it didn't singe your hair....

Was it this one?



I've had bad luck with that particular one.

I splurged and got this one which has worked well so far. I got it on Amazon for $40, but considering how quickly I went through other brands it was worth the price.

Do you hold the dryer right up to your hair? That also causes malfunctions.

i go through 1-2 hair dryers a year

they are just not made for long term

maybe you have to clean out the vent thing?

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Posted by CJStein

I too, had that problem, so I stopped buying the cheap ones at CVS. I invested in a Solano, and can bring it back to the store I bought it at for service... It was pricey, but well worth it, AND it cut my drying time in half.

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Me too!!!!!! This is exactly what I was going to write. They're super-expensive (DH almost dropped dead when I told him how much I had spent) but over time it's totally worth it since a) it's a lot better for your hair and b) you're spending it 1 time. They're made for professional use (up to 10 blow outs a day for 10 years) so you should pretty much be set for the next 10-15 years with it. You do have to clean out the vent about 1x/month to keep it working perfectly but that takes all of 2 minutes. I highly recommend it.

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Posted by MonkeyLuv
All right, I'm still incredulous, but I'll give it a whirl. Besides Solano, what are some other professional brands that are reliable and not prone to bursting into flames.

ETA: and where can I find them?

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ULTA is the best place to go...(I think)

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Posted by MonkeyLuv

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Posted by eogara

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Posted by CJStein

I too, had that problem, so I stopped buying the cheap ones at CVS. I invested in a Solano, and can bring it back to the store I bought it at for service... It was pricey, but well worth it, AND it cut my drying time in half.

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Me too!!!!!! This is exactly what I was going to write. They're super-expensive (DH almost dropped dead when I told him how much I had spent) but over time it's totally worth it since a) it's a lot better for your hair and b) you're spending it 1 time. They're made for professional use (up to 10 blow outs a day for 10 years) so you should pretty much be set for the next 10-15 years with it. You do have to clean out the vent about 1x/month to keep it working perfectly but that takes all of 2 minutes. I highly recommend it.

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All right, I'm still incredulous, but I'll give it a whirl. Besides Solano, what are some other professional brands that are reliable and not prone to bursting into flames.

ETA: and where can I find them?

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I bought mine at Ricky's in NYC. Check out the ULTA website for other high end brands. Or, you can ask your hairstylist what she/he uses.

Eogara-my FH does NOT know how much I spent, he would kill me if he knew!

ETA: Folica.com has a better selection than Ulta.

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Posted by LFitzy79

Since you need a new one anyway, buy a pricier one, it might even be better on your hair....

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Better yet, have Mr Boots buy you one for your -1 year anniversary!!!

Maybe it's just you