Of course, as The Beauty Warehouse offers top-of-the-line versions of both of these products, we refuse to take a side in this debate! We know better than anyone how unique each individual’s hair type and hair needs are, and what works for one user may not be particularly suitable for another. For instance, while our Croc IC Digital Hair Dryer (click here) is a customer favorite, we’ve seen an equally enthusiastic response for our BaByliss PRO Ceramic 1-1/4" Hot Air Styler (click here)! That being said, we want to break down the key differences between the two products, highlighting areas where each product excels, and allow for you to make your own informed choice.
Styling Time
When it comes to styling time, this is one area where the BaByliss PRO Ceramic 1-1/4" Hot Air Styler (click here) can’t be beat. By being able to combine the hair drying, detangling, and curling or straightening processes all in one, the entire hairstyling experience is dramatically condensed. Although the powerful motor of the Croc IC Digital Hair Dryer (click here) also allows users an extremely rapid styling time, nothing can beat the versatility of the BaByliss PRO Ceramic 1-1/4" Hot Air Styler (click here) when it comes to being able to actually cut out steps from the styling process.
Drying Time
As the name suggests, a hair dryer is designed to literally dry your hair, and as expected, this is an area where the Croc IC Digital Hair Dryer (click here) shines. Although the BaByliss PRO Ceramic 1-1/4" Hot Air Styler (click here) feature powerful motors that allow for quick, efficient hair drying, today’s hair dryers utilize infrared and ionic technology that heats the hair from the inside out, which not only evenly and gently heats the hair, but also does it in a much quicker time! If you’re simply looking to dry your hair, then the clear winner is the Croc IC Digital Hair Dryer (click here).
Ease of Use
In terms of making the styling process as easy and user-friendly as possible, we’re going to have to give the point to the BaByliss PRO Ceramic 1-1/4" Hot Air Styler (click here). While many hair enthusiasts likely know how to use their round brush and blow dryer in tandem with their eyes closed, it often takes weeks, if not months, for users to nail this process. On the other hand, because the hot air brush takes the extra tool out of the equation and frees up an additional hand, users have been known to master the hot air brush in little to no time!
Hair Type Compatibility
While both tools are more than ideal for all hair types, it is the customizable ability of the blow dryer that makes it a truly universal hair tool. For instance, the Croc IC Digital Hair Dryer (click here) features numerous speed and heat settings, as well as included attachments like the speed nozzle and diffuser to tailor the experience to your particular hair type. Ionic technology allows for a gentle, regenerative heating process for dry and damaged hair. Additionally, for hair that is incredibly fragile or brittle, users may want to temporarily avoid any sort of brushing with a heated air brush.