I showed my mom (A beautician for 63 years now.) the Laifen dryer in one of your videos last year. She bought me it for Christmas. It is the best dryer that I have ever tried on my hair. I am her worst customer/biggest challenge. I have thin/fine hair and I love it! Thanks for sharing this product.
I have had a Laifen hairdryer for a year and a half now. I absolutely love it! My hair gets dried without feeling fried. I had a blowout with a Dyson, and I think the Laifen is just as good. The feature I like the most is the one that cycles through the 3 heat levels without having to do anything! I love the color, the look, the weight, and the ease of use.
Bought the Laifen Swift 6 months ago based on this video. Worked great until it died last week. Customer service was great and they are shipping me a new one. If this dies again, I don’t plan to buy another one. I am just glad I didn’t get rid of my regular hair dryer which is my backup.
You know I love my Laifen! I love that the Laifen used less heat. Less damage on my dry, color treated hair. I didn't know about cleaning the filter so thanks for that tip!
Hi, thank you for the great video! I just had one question- Will some hair types benefit from the higher max heat from the Dyson? i.e. would a blowout last longer? I'm very new to these dryers. I tried the Dyson very recently when I visited my mom for Thanksgiving and it was mindblowing. I just want to see if max temp matters for longevity. I have fine thick wavy/curly hair, medium length, and the dyson really impressed me. Thank you!
I have done the Dyson Laifen comparison too. I have 2 Dysons, the main one I use and the 2nd is a spare for guests. Well, the first time I saw the Laifen talked about on your channel I went to their site and bought my pink one. I loved it so much that I bought a second one in white. Personally I think the Laifen is better than the Dyson. I love the LED lights to show temperature, the magnetic cap on the filter, the great choice of colors (I'm shallow! 😂), the price even without a discount (I got both with discounts), and the way my 73 yr old hair actually shines after use! I've been telling everyone about this dryer including my hair stylist. 👍🏻 (By the way, I'm selling my Dysons! 😊)
I didn't even know my Laifen would switch between hot/cold if I kept the button pressed.... I learned something today! I have to say, I really love my Laifen - it's way quieter than my previous hairdryer and my dog is thankful for it because he's scared of hairdryers...
I thank you for your comparison video on Laifen vs Dyson it certainly gives me a lot to think about Thank you also for your honesty which I find so refreshing.
Hi Justin, I bought the Laifen swift hairdryer. Ive wanted a Dyson, but was not going to spend that kinda of money for a blow dryer. I’ve used it 3 xs now. I can’t believe the difference in my hair. I have a medium Bob, course slightly curly hair. I can get it straight and not need my straightener, and NO frizz! I really love it
Had my hair cut today in a pixie cut. Booked in for a 6 week appt with my hairdresser. Something I’ve never done before but I took note of the things to consider before getting this haircut. AND I’ve ordered my Laifen hair dryer tonight. From the European website. I’m in UK so I also made sure I ordered the correct 240v option. It’s on the online order form for anyone thinking of ordering one from UK. My hairdresser has actually got a similar hairdryer I was surprised to see today. She’s having discomfort in her wrist and has opted for a lighter hairdryer for her salon. She likes the Laifen and wants to see mine when get it. Thanks Jason for some good advice I feel great and even put some make up on as I feel good. I’m in my late 60s and needed a change of style. Even letting my blonde grow out, my grey is now free to be seen. 🥳🥳
My Laifen hairdryer arrived today. Pale blue. I’ve tried it and love it. The cord is the right length for my dressing table plug and I’m loving the weight and how it feels to handle. So glad I saw this video. My hair is sorted .
Never thought I would spend that much money on a hairdryer. Bought the Laifen for a bit more than $115.00. Love it!!! So quiet and light! Also started using a mousse again per your advise. Huge difference in my hair!❤ will be getting dryer for Christmas gifts.
After purchasing both, I'm recommending Laifen, for me it was waaaay better results than the Dyson, and it's lighter. I returned the Dyson. Btw I got the Laifen pro on black Friday for 150€ so 50% discount. I'm Soo happy with this blow dryer. And I like the color functionality that shows what heat set you're on. Laifen aaal the way
Hi Justin, thanks for this comparison video. I bought the Laifen based on your previous video and it works like a dream! My hair dries so much faster than with my old standard dryer and is less frizzy. I still use a standard brush dryer to straighten my hair (trying to use a dryer and brush is a disaster for me). Hopefully Laifen will develop a brush dryer in the future.
Thank you Justin for this very honest review … I’ve been going crazy trying to find the right hairdryer for me. Having long hair the thought of blowdrying has always been the special treat I left for the visits with my stylist but I realize now it’s just improper tools at home that make the job so awful! I’m sold on the Laifen Swift! Thank you ❤
Great video as always! You were unbiased in your analysis of both the pros & cons of each dryer. I am assuming that Dyson came out with their dryer first followed by the other. Please correct me if I'm wrong. If this is indeed the case then Dyson spent buckets of R&D $$$$$$$$ on developing their product which in turn added to the hefty price tag! If the other company took several ideas from the Dyson dryer, tweeked it so there were no patent issues - I have no doubt that their product is priced less! They didn't "fund" the R&D - DYSON DID!
I appreciate the time you spent on this. I wasn't even considering the Dyson, but did want a real review on the Laifen, which I ended up buying. Love the detail in your review.
I got the Dyson for the attachments. I have lots of thin wavy/frizzy hair with lots of flyaways and their attachments make a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE for my hair type. I know you mentioned most people won't use them but really I use them all and they are amazing. One of them even lowers the temperature by 20 degrees but still has the power to dry quick which makes it also great to blow dry my dog (we live in a wet environment).
I’m a hairstylist since 1996. Been through my share of hair dryers! I love my Laifen. I’m hoping it lasts longer than my last two I purchased. Thank You for all this great info! ~~Kendra~~
My Dyson is dying so here I am looking for an alternative. A lot of things have come into the market since the Dyson first came out, and this is one of them! With Black Friday sales the price is even lower! I’m going to give it a shot. I end up only using the concentrator on my Dyson and you are right, I can’t imagine going back after having magnetic attachments!
Thanks! I recently ordered a Dyson and it’s out for delivery right now. I got a great deal at $329 however after watching your video I also ordered a Laifen, I will see which one I keep! Great video as usual!
I bought 4 Laifen hair dryers and 2 of them died within a year or two. Influencers making money off products that don't last is terrible. I don't know what happened to the company but they no longer sell on Amazon or maybe they were kicked out. I bought theur toothbrush recently and it's actually very good but I'm not sure how long that will last. Buyer beware.
Getting sponsored by the thing you're reviewing seems like it would really compromise the integrity of the review. You're being paid to say positive things about it. How are we supposed to trust that it's an "honest opinion"?
That’s a really good question and a totally valid point!! I can’t speak for every creator but I can say that I ONLY accept sponsorships from products that I like and would recommend. This channel has been built on the trust of my audience. Without that, I have no channel. The trust of this community is worth WAY more than any sponsorship, and I don’t need them to survive financially. With all that said, I think you should always do a bit of research on products and don’t just take my, or any creators, opinions on them as your ONLY source of recommendations. We can just be a part of that research.
@@justinhickox I definitely understand what you're saying. To be completely honest, I just now found your channel and so far have only seen this one video of yours while doing just that: researching. I have no reason to doubt that you're being honest, and I didn't mean anything bad by what I said. As someone who views all sorts of content on RUclips, I'm very weary of any sponsored products, cause I've learned many things that content creators are paid to promote are not that great when you look beyond the surface level of the product/service they're promoting. With that being said, as you're a salon owner in addition to a YT creator, it definitely wouldn't make sense if you promoted something you didn't believe in. At the end of the day, I do think the Laifen Swift will be the one I pick up. It'll be a nice upgrade over my $15 Conair hair dryer. Thank you for taking the time to respond!
@@PrimeN7 I totally hear you. Definitely no disrespect taken at all. I would think the exact same thing as you! Try it and make sure to come back and let me know what you think.
Your review has helped me understand the difference, Justin. I hope you could do a video on how to use attachments both with Laifen and Dyson hair dryers. I am a newbie when it comes to this and having your expertise would shine a better light on how to properly use it given your credentials.
Thank you for this review! I'm just waiting for my BaByliss to crap out on me so I can justify buying the Laifen!!! I've been wanting one ever since you first reviewed it! And you are so right about cleaning this thing! Oh and how about the plastic attachment that flies off the nozzle in the middle of drying! 😮 My birthday is in a few weeks, and my husband is fishing for ideas, so I'm going to drop a major hint by sending him this link! 😂
I loved my laifen until I had it for a little over a year and the heating coil went out on it. Customer service sent me a new one and a bit less than a year later it went out again. They wouldn’t replace. Every barber in my shop has the same thing happen. Even the clients I referred to laifens stopped blowing hot air. Would never recommend them to anyone again
You use the hair dryer all day long at your salon. You tell us it lasts about a year. Perfect, I use it less than 5 minutes a day so it will last me at least 5 years! Thanks a lot!
I bought the Laifen after watching your videos. I really like it! I thought I wanted the Dyson but I just couldn’t justify the cost. So glad I got the Laifen. It is great!
Love my Dyson but would probably have happily spent less money if I had known there was a comparable alternative. Yes, it is a huge splurge/indulgence but makes such a big difference in time spent on my hair, less time, less heat means healthier hair and happier head!
You didn't check durability of these two. Many of reviews on amazon give Laifen 1-2 stars because it stopped to heat. I have been using laifen 1.5 year at work(I'm stylist) and today it have broken, doesn't heat.. So I found video about disassemble laifen and spend 3 hours to get to heating element, it was not easy, but I found burned segment and fix it with soldering iron. Hope it helps it to work more.
The reason for the failure of the heating element is probably too long a period of use. On the website, the recommended usage time is 10 minutes, so that the product will last for several years. Which also makes sense if you paid enough attention in physics class.
Thank you for the great information about these two dryers! Two questions for anyone who knows the answer: -- 1.) Has anyone found that the Laifen has the same reliability (lasts as long) as the Dyson? I'm a new cosmetologist and would like to get the longest life I can out of an appliance, since it is a business investment. 2.) I've heard that the cord is noticeably shorter on the Laifen than on the Dyson. As a stylist I would think this would get in the way of working all the way around the client's head without hitting them with the cord. What do you think about this? -- Thanks for your advice!
The Laifen is making my thin hair TOO smooth, silky and flat. There’s no volume! I bought it because my Chi dryer is too hot. Can you recommend anything else?
Hoping you see this comment. I just purchased the Laifen Swift Premium. I used it for the first time and the low setting seems to blow out almost as fast as the high setting. Is this what you found in your test? My hair was blowing all over the place even with the concentrater attachment. My hair is dried quickly and seems a little smoother. I just had issues with keeping the air flow to the section I was drying. Just curious. Thanks!
I considered buying a Laifen but a lot of reviews have the same issue: The hair dryer stops blowing hot air after a short period of time. So, I used my credit card points and my Sephora loyalty perks and bought the Dyson. Fabulous hair dryer for my wavy/curly hair. But yes, not going to lie, it is freaking expensive. I did want a blow dryer for travel, though, and don't want to drag along said expensive hair dryer...so I'm risking a Laifen now, anyway, as someone sold an open box item on eBay. Got it for a steal so, if the worst *does* happen, I won't be too angry financial wise. Waiting for its arrival. We'll see. If Laifen can improve upon the issue of the heating coil going and extend the cord (another minor complaint I've read), it seems Laifen really could be a relatively cheaper (relatively, as a new unit is still over $100!) option for those wanting a Dyson but not willing to pay such a steep cost for one.
The first time you reviewed the Laifen hairdryer, I went to their website to check it out. I joined their mailing list and from time to time, they have specials and drop the price even lower. I do have a question. I have very thick and wavy hair. Have you tried the Laifen on thick, coarse hair? That highest temperature setting feels a little wimpy for my type of hair. Curious what you think! Great video!
Great question! And yes, it works fantastic. The heat setting is lower like you mentioned, however, the amount of air pressure offsets it. I think you’d love it!
I have thick coarse hair and the Laifen does great at drying it. It isn't so much the heat, but the air that is moved and it is so nice not having the bathroom heat up (along with me) while I dry my hair. I got mine last November and love it.
@@howellomaha Thank you... Yes, I can overheat simply blowing out my hair. I keep the bathroom door closed for the noise, but then I can't breathe. And the men in my household don't understand why it takes so long to dry my hair and why I have to heat up the whole house...
On 7-28-23, this hairdryer is on sale through their web site!!! 🎉 So I got it. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for the review. I love Dyson products but think they are over priced.
Thanks creating this video. My dyson broken outside of warranty. They told me they will not fix and Dyson corporate won't give their repair department the parts to fix it. They want me to spend another $350 on new one. I think I am going to get laifen instead. Do they Dyson attachments work with Laifen?
I got a Laifen from an earlier video of yours. I love it! I got the attachments also. It is so fast. I think you are paying for the Dyson name as with all their products.
Thank you so much for the trust! I agree, Dyson is very innovative, and their products are top-notch, and a little bit of that price comes for their name I think.
SE and Swift are very similar in drying time, sound, heat temperature, features, power, etc. The Swift is just slightly better at everything with a metal construction whereas the SE has some rubber/plastic hybrid, although it has nicer colors available. Premium is more powerful.
I don't know safa blow dryers lol but I follow another channel that was promoting the laifen so I decided to pick it up for my girlfriend who's never had a fancy blow dryer before.. Seems like I made a solid move excited for her to receive it especially after the one she did have went out on her (was old but not fancy)
Hi Justin, thanks for your thoughts on this topic! I‘ve just purchased the Laifen. I am a little bit disappointed to find out that even on the lowest speed, it‘s still very high speed, which makes drying/styling my baby bangs nearly impossible. Do you have any suggestions how to style short hair with high speed hair dryers? Thank you!
But are the attachments interchangeable?? I own a Kaiden and need a concentrator… I can’t find it sold separately, but I can find Dyson ones. Will they fit??
I think the final verdict is biased, becuase the logic doesn't make sense. Does Laifen sponser your channel? Saying the Laifen wins because its highest heat is only 176 while the dyson can do that same heat on medium while offering a higher heat if you want it. Also the hair looked better on the Dyson side of her head. Now, saying Laifen wins because it does a similar job for cheaper is certainly a win.
I hear ya. While Laifen wouldn’t allow me to say this in that video, in my tests I found that it dried the hair faster than the Dyson with less heat. IMO having a dryer get hotter doesn’t make it a better dryer. It simply means it has the option for people who aren’t familiar with how heat affects hair to damage their hair easier. Don’t get me wrong, I love Dyson as well. They make amazing products. In this case, as you mentioned, the Laifen dried hair faster with less heat and a quieter experience. It did that at less than 1/2 the price. You are correct though, Laifen did sponsor this video but I’ve been talking about them even when they aren’t sponsoring and using this dryer for years now. BUT, definitely don’t just take my word for it, or anyone else’s. Do a bunch of research and make the best choice for you. Thanks for checking out the video.
Had I known about the Laifen before, I might have gone with it for the cost benefit 🤑 but overall I am pretty happy with the supersonic and hope it will be the last hairdryer I ever have to buy. I often use the comb attachment to help smooth my hair.
I bought 1 on the 30th and am having a horrible time receiving any responses from customer service regarding when it will ship. I cant even locate a phone number to call and talk with a person. i dont think it is good when customer service is bad.
Could you do the comparative of the CLIVIO Hairdryer and Laifen and DYSON, because i saw a person talking about these 3 saying that clivio is a great competitor but, is less heavier than dyson, i mean... i would like to have something that is not so heavy, but i need a more professional review.. and other perspective.
Just discovered your videos, thank you for all the info you share.As someone who can do the bear minimal to my hair is there a blowdryer or tool you recommend for fine but easy to work with hair? Im looking for a new one! Also is there a tool you would recommend for taking with on travels like to Europe for easy styling hair?THank you so much
I have fine, thin hair in a blixie-ish cut. I count on the hair dryer’s higher temp to give me volume and lift that doesn’t collapse in an hour (I rough dry it on high speed/medium temp, then style with a round brush using low speed/high temp). Have you tried the Laifen on hair like mine with success, or is it best suited to thick hair?
Great question. There's no comparison really. These dry hair faster, smooth it out better and are easier on the hair in most cases due being more efficient.
I regret buying a Dyson. It has a serious flaw. My first one cut out from overheating after a few months and my second one is starting to do the same after a couple of years. I won’t be buying a Dyson ever again.
Can you use the Dyson attachments in the Laifen dryer? I have Dyson for home and am getting the Laifen for my salon but I’d like to use the Dyson attachments. Just curious.
I bought the Laifen dryer at your recommendation. I contacted the company two days after it was delivered to let them know I wanted to return it. LAIFEN CUSTOMER SERVICE WOULD NOT LET ME RETURN THE DRYER! In fact, Lafein customer service would not answer my emails (the only way they can be contacted) once I notified them that I was not satisfied with the dryer.
I showed my mom (A beautician for 63 years now.) the Laifen dryer in one of your videos last year. She bought me it for Christmas. It is the best dryer that I have ever tried on my hair. I am her worst customer/biggest challenge. I have thin/fine hair and I love it! Thanks for sharing this product.
Oh thank goodness! I bought one before watching reviews. Then I started worrying that I made a mistake!
@@Upper_echelon_exotics how about now ? any issue with the hairdryer ?
I have had a Laifen hairdryer for a year and a half now. I absolutely love it! My hair gets dried without feeling fried. I had a blowout with a Dyson, and I think the Laifen is just as good. The feature I like the most is the one that cycles through the 3 heat levels without having to do anything! I love the color, the look, the weight, and the ease of use.
@@Upper_echelon_exotics
How old is your mom if she’s been a beautician for 63 years. I call 🧢
Bought the Laifen Swift 6 months ago based on this video. Worked great until it died last week. Customer service was great and they are shipping me a new one. If this dies again, I don’t plan to buy another one. I am just glad I didn’t get rid of my regular hair dryer which is my backup.
You know I love my Laifen! I love that the Laifen used less heat. Less damage on my dry, color treated hair. I didn't know about cleaning the filter so thanks for that tip!
Exactly! I totally agree. I’m glad that it’s working so well for you. Glad I could help with that filter point! It’s super important.
Hi, thank you for the great video! I just had one question-
Will some hair types benefit from the higher max heat from the Dyson? i.e. would a blowout last longer?
I'm very new to these dryers. I tried the Dyson very recently when I visited my mom for Thanksgiving and it was mindblowing. I just want to see if max temp matters for longevity. I have fine thick wavy/curly hair, medium length, and the dyson really impressed me.
Thank you!
I have done the Dyson Laifen comparison too. I have 2 Dysons, the main one I use and the 2nd is a spare for guests. Well, the first time I saw the Laifen talked about on your channel I went to their site and bought my pink one. I loved it so much that I bought a second one in white. Personally I think the Laifen is better than the Dyson. I love the LED lights to show temperature, the magnetic cap on the filter, the great choice of colors (I'm shallow! 😂), the price even without a discount (I got both with discounts), and the way my 73 yr old hair actually shines after use! I've been telling everyone about this dryer including my hair stylist. 👍🏻 (By the way, I'm selling my Dysons! 😊)
For how long have you been using Laifen now? As in terms of Durability, do they last as long as a Dyson? And for how much are you selling the dysons?
I didn't even know my Laifen would switch between hot/cold if I kept the button pressed.... I learned something today! I have to say, I really love my Laifen - it's way quieter than my previous hairdryer and my dog is thankful for it because he's scared of hairdryers...
I thank you for your comparison video on Laifen vs Dyson it certainly gives me a lot to think about Thank you also for your honesty which I find so refreshing.
I bought the Laifen after watching one of your videos, and I have to say it has been one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. I love it!
Hi Justin, I bought the Laifen swift hairdryer. Ive wanted a Dyson, but was not going to spend that kinda of money for a blow dryer. I’ve used it 3 xs now. I can’t believe the difference in my hair. I have a medium Bob, course slightly curly hair. I can get it straight and not need my straightener, and NO frizz! I really love it
That’s awesome! Yeah, I’m a big fan of them as well and I’m glad you’re getting great results!
Do you dry it on the highest heat setting?
@@leonj103 no, on the low setting, which is pretty strong
@@justinhickoxPlease compare the Wahl Vanquish hairdryer to the Laifen
Had my hair cut today in a pixie cut. Booked in for a 6 week appt with my hairdresser. Something I’ve never done before but I took note of the things to consider before getting this haircut. AND I’ve ordered my Laifen hair dryer tonight. From the European website. I’m in UK so I also made sure I ordered the correct 240v option. It’s on the online order form for anyone thinking of ordering one from UK. My hairdresser has actually got a similar hairdryer I was surprised to see today. She’s having discomfort in her wrist and has opted for a lighter hairdryer for her salon. She likes the Laifen and wants to see mine when get it. Thanks Jason for some good advice I feel great and even put some make up on as I feel good. I’m in my late 60s and needed a change of style. Even letting my blonde grow out, my grey is now free to be seen. 🥳🥳
My Laifen hairdryer arrived today. Pale blue. I’ve tried it and love it. The cord is the right length for my dressing table plug and I’m loving the weight and how it feels to handle. So glad I saw this video. My hair is sorted .
Never thought I would spend that much money on a hairdryer. Bought the Laifen for a bit more than $115.00. Love it!!! So quiet and light! Also started using a mousse again per your advise. Huge difference in my hair!❤ will be getting dryer for Christmas gifts.
After purchasing both, I'm recommending Laifen, for me it was waaaay better results than the Dyson, and it's lighter.
I returned the Dyson.
Btw I got the Laifen pro on black Friday for 150€ so 50% discount.
I'm Soo happy with this blow dryer. And I like the color functionality that shows what heat set you're on.
Laifen aaal the way
Hi Justin, thanks for this comparison video. I bought the Laifen based on your previous video and it works like a dream! My hair dries so much faster than with my old standard dryer and is less frizzy. I still use a standard brush dryer to straighten my hair (trying to use a dryer and brush is a disaster for me). Hopefully Laifen will develop a brush dryer in the future.
That's so great to hear! Thanks so much for the trust! I'm really glad you're loving it!
Thank you Justin for this very honest review … I’ve been going crazy trying to find the right hairdryer for me. Having long hair the thought of blowdrying has always been the special treat I left for the visits with my stylist but I realize now it’s just improper tools at home that make the job so awful! I’m sold on the Laifen Swift! Thank you ❤
I honestly thought the Laifen side looked smoother. Thanks for a great video!
Great video as always! You were unbiased in your analysis of both the pros & cons of each dryer. I am assuming that Dyson came out with their dryer first followed by the other. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
If this is indeed the case then Dyson spent buckets of R&D $$$$$$$$ on developing their product which in turn added to the hefty price tag! If the other company took several ideas from the Dyson dryer, tweeked it so there were no patent issues - I have no doubt that their product is priced less! They didn't "fund" the R&D - DYSON DID!
I appreciate the time you spent on this. I wasn't even considering the Dyson, but did want a real review on the Laifen, which I ended up buying. Love the detail in your review.
Thank you! I have watched many of your videos and love your honesty.
I got the Dyson for the attachments. I have lots of thin wavy/frizzy hair with lots of flyaways and their attachments make a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE for my hair type. I know you mentioned most people won't use them but really I use them all and they are amazing. One of them even lowers the temperature by 20 degrees but still has the power to dry quick which makes it also great to blow dry my dog (we live in a wet environment).
which attachments do you use to reduce frizz?
@@kae2678they have a flyaway attachment. I haven’t tried Dyson tho, debating buying it. I have wavy frizzy hair so it might help
Amazing content! I was suffering from buying a new hairdryer and thanks to you I gave a chance to Laifen! Can't wait to have mine in hands 🥰
I’m a hairstylist since 1996. Been through my share of hair dryers! I love my Laifen. I’m hoping it lasts longer than my last two I purchased.
Thank You for all this great info!
~~Kendra~~
Are the cords long though?
Did it die super quick tho?
My Dyson is dying so here I am looking for an alternative. A lot of things have come into the market since the Dyson first came out, and this is one of them! With Black Friday sales the price is even lower! I’m going to give it a shot. I end up only using the concentrator on my Dyson and you are right, I can’t imagine going back after having magnetic attachments!
I have the Dyson but I bought it when it first came out about 6, 7 years ago. Still works. But when it doesn’t anymore I will get the Laifen. ❤
In your opinion,Laifen it’s better?
❤ I LOVE my Laifen!!! Thank you so much for introducing this dryer. It is a game changer 😊
Thank you for helping me finally make up my mind. I am getting the Laifen. It's a no brainer. :)
IMO - you will regret it. needs three speeds -
Thanks! I recently ordered a Dyson and it’s out for delivery right now. I got a great deal at $329 however after watching your video I also ordered a Laifen, I will see which one I keep! Great video as usual!
which one did you keep?
I have the Kaifeng and I love it! But didn’t know you could do the hot/ cold feature! Will be doing it on the morning for sure! Thanks Justin.
I bought 4 Laifen hair dryers and 2 of them died within a year or two. Influencers making money off products that don't last is terrible. I don't know what happened to the company but they no longer sell on Amazon or maybe they were kicked out. I bought theur toothbrush recently and it's actually very good but I'm not sure how long that will last. Buyer beware.
Getting sponsored by the thing you're reviewing seems like it would really compromise the integrity of the review. You're being paid to say positive things about it. How are we supposed to trust that it's an "honest opinion"?
That’s a really good question and a totally valid point!! I can’t speak for every creator but I can say that I ONLY accept sponsorships from products that I like and would recommend. This channel has been built on the trust of my audience. Without that, I have no channel. The trust of this community is worth WAY more than any sponsorship, and I don’t need them to survive financially. With all that said, I think you should always do a bit of research on products and don’t just take my, or any creators, opinions on them as your ONLY source of recommendations. We can just be a part of that research.
@@justinhickox I definitely understand what you're saying. To be completely honest, I just now found your channel and so far have only seen this one video of yours while doing just that: researching. I have no reason to doubt that you're being honest, and I didn't mean anything bad by what I said. As someone who views all sorts of content on RUclips, I'm very weary of any sponsored products, cause I've learned many things that content creators are paid to promote are not that great when you look beyond the surface level of the product/service they're promoting. With that being said, as you're a salon owner in addition to a YT creator, it definitely wouldn't make sense if you promoted something you didn't believe in. At the end of the day, I do think the Laifen Swift will be the one I pick up. It'll be a nice upgrade over my $15 Conair hair dryer. Thank you for taking the time to respond!
@@PrimeN7 I totally hear you. Definitely no disrespect taken at all. I would think the exact same thing as you! Try it and make sure to come back and let me know what you think.
I am a hairstylist for 42 years and I absolutely love this blow dryer, it is the best leaves hair so shiny.
Your review has helped me understand the difference, Justin. I hope you could do a video on how to use attachments both with Laifen and Dyson hair dryers. I am a newbie when it comes to this and having your expertise would shine a better light on how to properly use it given your credentials.
Just received my Laifen today. Can’t wait to use it!!
Very informative, just ordered mine. Thank you!
Thank you for this review! I'm just waiting for my BaByliss to crap out on me so I can justify buying the Laifen!!! I've been wanting one ever since you first reviewed it! And you are so right about cleaning this thing! Oh and how about the plastic attachment that flies off the nozzle in the middle of drying! 😮 My birthday is in a few weeks, and my husband is fishing for ideas, so I'm going to drop a major hint by sending him this link! 😂
I loved my laifen until I had it for a little over a year and the heating coil went out on it. Customer service sent me a new one and a bit less than a year later it went out again. They wouldn’t replace. Every barber in my shop has the same thing happen. Even the clients I referred to laifens stopped blowing hot air. Would never recommend them to anyone again
You use the hair dryer all day long at your salon. You tell us it lasts about a year. Perfect, I use it less than 5 minutes a day so it will last me at least 5 years! Thanks a lot!
Same thing happened to me. I wasn’t using it in a salon. I didn’t replace it with another Laifen. I just purchased the Dyson.
@ good choice
I'm gonna buy the Laifen Swift! Thank you! Please make a review on ZUVI vs the new L'oreal hair dryers with light.
I just got my Laifen in today! I can’t wait to use it! Great review my friend! And yes, your wife IS beautiful!
That' awesome! Can't wait to hear how you love it! Thanks for the trust!
How you like it ?
@@karine8738 - I love it!
@@LoLoA89 Thanks!
Thank you so much for this very informative video. I went to the site and they’re have a sale I ordered mines 🤗🤗
Thank you for the video .. looking forward to purchasing the Laifen now ❤!
I bought the Laifen after watching your videos. I really like it! I thought I wanted the Dyson but I just couldn’t justify the cost. So glad I got the Laifen. It is great!
Great to hear! Thanks for the trust!
Love my Dyson but would probably have happily spent less money if I had known there was a comparable alternative. Yes, it is a huge splurge/indulgence but makes such a big difference in time spent on my hair, less time, less heat means healthier hair and happier head!
And now they are even cheaper!
The automatic hot/cold cycling sounds FANTASTIC!
It definitely makes things easy!
I have curly hair and I use this cycle to diffuse. .I love it. I can get closed to my scalp and I am not,afraid to burn my hair. I love my laifen
@@lb8822 me too! Curly girls unite!!!
I also have curly hair, and I love my Laifen dryer…the best hairdryer I have ever had!
You didn't check durability of these two. Many of reviews on amazon give Laifen 1-2 stars because it stopped to heat. I have been using laifen 1.5 year at work(I'm stylist) and today it have broken, doesn't heat..
So I found video about disassemble laifen and spend 3 hours to get to heating element, it was not easy, but I found burned segment and fix it with soldering iron. Hope it helps it to work more.
The reason for the failure of the heating element is probably too long a period of use. On the website, the recommended usage time is 10 minutes, so that the product will last for several years. Which also makes sense if you paid enough attention in physics class.
Thank you for the great information about these two dryers! Two questions for anyone who knows the answer:
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1.) Has anyone found that the Laifen has the same reliability (lasts as long) as the Dyson? I'm a new cosmetologist and would like to get the longest life I can out of an appliance, since it is a business investment. 2.) I've heard that the cord is noticeably shorter on the Laifen than on the Dyson. As a stylist I would think this would get in the way of working all the way around the client's head without hitting them with the cord. What do you think about this?
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Thanks for your advice!
The Laifen is making my thin hair TOO smooth, silky and flat. There’s no volume! I bought it because my Chi dryer is too hot. Can you recommend anything else?
Hoping you see this comment. I just purchased the Laifen Swift Premium. I used it for the first time and the low setting seems to blow out almost as fast as the high setting. Is this what you found in your test? My hair was blowing all over the place even with the concentrater attachment. My hair is dried quickly and seems a little smoother. I just had issues with keeping the air flow to the section I was drying. Just curious. Thanks!
Got the Laifen after your recommendation and love it. It does seem that my came without one of the flat attachments🤷🏻♀️.
can you use dyson attachments on the laifen?
I considered buying a Laifen but a lot of reviews have the same issue: The hair dryer stops blowing hot air after a short period of time.
So, I used my credit card points and my Sephora loyalty perks and bought the Dyson. Fabulous hair dryer for my wavy/curly hair. But yes, not going to lie, it is freaking expensive.
I did want a blow dryer for travel, though, and don't want to drag along said expensive hair dryer...so I'm risking a Laifen now, anyway, as someone sold an open box item on eBay. Got it for a steal so, if the worst *does* happen, I won't be too angry financial wise. Waiting for its arrival.
We'll see.
If Laifen can improve upon the issue of the heating coil going and extend the cord (another minor complaint I've read), it seems Laifen really could be a relatively cheaper (relatively, as a new unit is still over $100!) option for those wanting a Dyson but not willing to pay such a steep cost for one.
The first time you reviewed the Laifen hairdryer, I went to their website to check it out. I joined their mailing list and from time to time, they have specials and drop the price even lower. I do have a question. I have very thick and wavy hair. Have you tried the Laifen on thick, coarse hair? That highest temperature setting feels a little wimpy for my type of hair. Curious what you think! Great video!
Great question! And yes, it works fantastic. The heat setting is lower like you mentioned, however, the amount of air pressure offsets it. I think you’d love it!
I have thick coarse hair and the Laifen does great at drying it.
It isn't so much the heat, but the air that is moved and it is so nice not having the bathroom heat up (along with me) while I dry my hair.
I got mine last November and love it.
@@howellomaha Thank you... Yes, I can overheat simply blowing out my hair. I keep the bathroom door closed for the noise, but then I can't breathe. And the men in my household don't understand why it takes so long to dry my hair and why I have to heat up the whole house...
On 7-28-23, this hairdryer is on sale through their web site!!! 🎉 So I got it. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for the review. I love Dyson products but think they are over priced.
Thanks creating this video. My dyson broken outside of warranty. They told me they will not fix and Dyson corporate won't give their repair department the parts to fix it. They want me to spend another $350 on new one. I think I am going to get laifen instead. Do they Dyson attachments work with Laifen?
Thank for the unbiased review. Love your content.
So glad I stumbled upon this video. Thank you
I got a Laifen from an earlier video of yours. I love it! I got the attachments also. It is so fast. I think you are paying for the Dyson name as with all their products.
Thank you so much for the trust! I agree, Dyson is very innovative, and their products are top-notch, and a little bit of that price comes for their name I think.
Is there a noticeable difference between the blowing power of the laifen swift and laifen SE?
Hello sir. I have one question. What is the difference between the 3 types of laifen? Swift SE and swift premium?
SE and Swift are very similar in drying time, sound, heat temperature, features, power, etc. The Swift is just slightly better at everything with a metal construction whereas the SE has some rubber/plastic hybrid, although it has nicer colors available. Premium is more powerful.
I don't know safa blow dryers lol but I follow another channel that was promoting the laifen so I decided to pick it up for my girlfriend who's never had a fancy blow dryer before.. Seems like I made a solid move excited for her to receive it especially after the one she did have went out on her (was old but not fancy)
Is the dryer dual voltage?
Thanks for this video and explaining so nicely 👍
Hi , thanks for this review , which light and strong blow dryer out of all of them on the market , would you recommend for frizzy hair ? thanks
Just wondering does 1 have More EMF’s than the other . I am looking for the most current Low EMF .
Anyone know ?
Hi Justin, thanks for your thoughts on this topic! I‘ve just purchased the Laifen. I am a little bit disappointed to find out that even on the lowest speed, it‘s still very high speed, which makes drying/styling my baby bangs nearly impossible. Do you have any suggestions how to style short hair with high speed hair dryers?
Thank you!
But are the attachments interchangeable?? I own a Kaiden and need a concentrator… I can’t find it sold separately, but I can find Dyson ones. Will they fit??
Please do a review on Tymo hair dryer and compare to these 2....
What about curly hair? How well does the Laifen straighten the curl to achieve a blowout look con paired to the Dyson?
I'm thinking of buying it for a present for my mom and/or sister :D
What about the dreame hair glory? Do you have any opinions on that? I’m looking for a new hair dryer and I’m seeing a lot of that too!
Hey is it possible to put the acessories from the Dyson on the Laifen... do they match together?
They do not. I saw it on another video
Where can I buy this online in Australia? They don't accept international shipping. I'm so devastated. Would love to buy the laifen!
Great review! Thorough! Thanks!
You’re so welcome! I’m glad I could help.
I would buy the laifen but it doesnt have a comb attachment for curly/textured hair
I think the final verdict is biased, becuase the logic doesn't make sense. Does Laifen sponser your channel? Saying the Laifen wins because its highest heat is only 176 while the dyson can do that same heat on medium while offering a higher heat if you want it. Also the hair looked better on the Dyson side of her head. Now, saying Laifen wins because it does a similar job for cheaper is certainly a win.
I hear ya. While Laifen wouldn’t allow me to say this in that video, in my tests I found that it dried the hair faster than the Dyson with less heat. IMO having a dryer get hotter doesn’t make it a better dryer. It simply means it has the option for people who aren’t familiar with how heat affects hair to damage their hair easier. Don’t get me wrong, I love Dyson as well. They make amazing products. In this case, as you mentioned, the Laifen dried hair faster with less heat and a quieter experience. It did that at less than 1/2 the price. You are correct though, Laifen did sponsor this video but I’ve been talking about them even when they aren’t sponsoring and using this dryer for years now. BUT, definitely don’t just take my word for it, or anyone else’s. Do a bunch of research and make the best choice for you. Thanks for checking out the video.
Had I known about the Laifen before, I might have gone with it for the cost benefit 🤑 but overall I am pretty happy with the supersonic and hope it will be the last hairdryer I ever have to buy. I often use the comb attachment to help smooth my hair.
Mine died in 3 years. They don't offer repairs either 🫤
I hear really great things about the fly away attachment in the Dyson didn’t see it in the comparison?
So I bought a Dyson on sale at Costco, even came with a 89 dollar stand for 329. I love it. The smoothing attachments (I have both) are game changers
I never tried laifen. But this video make me curious to try it.
Do you think heat temp of 232 degrees Fahrenheit is too hot?
Wished it had a comb attachment, then it would be perfect
Well neither is in my budget my 30 dollar dryer will have to do for now anyway but appreciate the info
I hear ya! They definitely have sales on them that lower the price even more from time to time.
@@justinhickox thank you
Thank u. I will buy Laifen for sure ❤
Thanks for the comparison. I'd love to see a comparison to the new Dreame Gleam hairdryer. All the ones I've seen seem to be paid "reviews".
I bought 1 on the 30th and am having a horrible time receiving any responses from customer service regarding when it will ship. I cant even locate a phone number to call and talk with a person. i dont think it is good when customer service is bad.
*I have long thick curly hair, will the Lifen be good enough!? -Katarina*
Could you do the comparative of the CLIVIO Hairdryer and Laifen and DYSON, because i saw a person talking about these 3 saying that clivio is a great competitor but, is less heavier than dyson, i mean... i would like to have something that is not so heavy, but i need a more professional review.. and other perspective.
Are dyson attachments compatible with laifen drier?
With short pixi cut hair is the Dyson or ( Laifen ) hairdryer worth the price. My hair dries rapidly now
Great comparison test - thanks!
Just discovered your videos, thank you for all the info you share.As someone who can do the bear minimal to my hair is there a blowdryer or tool you recommend for fine but easy to work with hair? Im looking for a new one! Also is there a tool you would recommend for taking with on travels like to Europe for easy styling hair?THank you so much
Maybe it’s in the comments somewhere but is this dual voltage? I’d love to take it to Spain with me next month.
How does it handle really tight curly hair ?
Thank you. I've heard Dyson tends to break after 2 years of usage. I'd rather buy this than that
I've had mine since Feb 2020, still works.
Is it correct the price is now 152.99$
Aaaaaaand you get hit with the Laifen sponsorship gratitude at the end.
I have fine, thin hair in a blixie-ish cut. I count on the hair dryer’s higher temp to give me volume and lift that doesn’t collapse in an hour (I rough dry it on high speed/medium temp, then style with a round brush using low speed/high temp). Have you tried the Laifen on hair like mine with success, or is it best suited to thick hair?
Why are either of these better than a basic $40 Target hairdryer? I have straight, chin length hair.
Great question. There's no comparison really. These dry hair faster, smooth it out better and are easier on the hair in most cases due being more efficient.
Is there a difference between the Laifen blow dryers?
I regret buying a Dyson. It has a serious flaw. My first one cut out from overheating after a few months and my second one is starting to do the same after a couple of years. I won’t be buying a Dyson ever again.
That’s because you don’t clean your filter 😅
How is it on curly hair?
Dyson airwrap or shark??? Please help 🥺🥺
Which one lasts longer ? Dyson or laifen?
Thank you for this review!
Can you use the Dyson attachments in the Laifen dryer? I have Dyson for home and am getting the Laifen for my salon but I’d like to use the Dyson attachments. Just curious.
No
I bought the Laifen dryer at your recommendation. I contacted the company two days after it was delivered to let them know I wanted to return it. LAIFEN CUSTOMER SERVICE WOULD NOT LET ME RETURN THE DRYER! In fact, Lafein customer service would not answer my emails (the only way they can be contacted) once I notified them that I was not satisfied with the dryer.
You were doing great until the end where you thanked Liafen for sponsoring your video :(