2 minute review
We’ve been reviewing the best hair dryers (and many other appliances and gadgets) for over a decade. In some cases, these gimmicks don’t work or you can’t shift the dial.
As a first impression, mdlondon Blow’s T-shaped design felt like a real gimmick. It’s a way to stand out, but it doesn’t really deliver in other aspects. However, after two weeks of daily use, we can admit we were wrong. It’s easy to take and comfortable in your hand. Provides space for adding a powerful motor in an amazingly lightweight and compact design. Additionally, the position of the handle and placement of the buttons make this hair dryer very intuitive.The matte finish and copper accents add to the overall aesthetic.
When it comes to performance, the results are even more mixed. The mdlondon Blow is not the fastest dryer we have used, nor is it suitable for rough drying hair. It made our hair frizzy and limp. But with a concentrator nozzle and a round blow he used a dry brush to create the kind of shine, volume, and elasticity you normally only get when you go to the salon. This was a rare and welcome surprise.
However, all this comes at a price. At $236 / £195 / AU$342, the mdlondon Blow is on the high end of the hair dryer spectrum, putting it out of reach for many. I understand.
I don’t think it’s worth spending $242 / £200 / AU$350 on a hair dryer with any features or capabilities, but given that’s the world we live in right now. , mdlondon Blow is at least a worthy investment.
mdlondon blow price and availability
- mdlondon Blow Hair Dryer: $236 / £195 / AU$342
- Only available in UK and ROI
The Blow hair dryer is priced at $236 / £195 / AU$342, is available in the UK and comes in two ROI colours: blue and green. Comes with two magnetic directional nozzles. A small, short nozzle for styling fringes, quiffs and short hair. Plus, a longer nozzle for a more controlled and refined blow-dry. The Magnetic Diffuser Attachment is sold separately for £30 / £25 / AU$44.
The closest hair dryer to mdlondon’s blow dryer in design, price and features is the Beauty Works Aeris at £180/$260/AU$315. Both Aeris and Blow are the debut dryers for their respective brands and feature the same boxy industrial outline. They’re travel-friendly and lightweight, and both promise a frizz-free finish in record time.
The Blow hairdryer sits in the same ballpark as hair giant Cloud Nine’s £199 / AU$399 Airshot Pro and is slightly more expensive than the £179 / $279 / AU$330 GHD Helios.
Value: 3/5
mdlondon blow design
- Lightweight and compact
- T-shaped design
- 3 heat settings and 2 speeds
dryer specifications
Here are the specs for mdlondon Blow:
Speed setting: three
Heating settings: three
Hanging loop: No
Cord length: 1.8m
Cool pictures: yes
weight: 0.79lbs/360g
Attachments: 2 concentration nozzles.Diffuser sold separately
Since the Dyson Supersonic changed the face of hair dryers, more and more brands have pushed the boundaries of their own designs. mdlondon Blow takes this one step further.
Placing the filter at the end of the long barrel instead of the handle (as in the Dyson Supersonic) or short barrel end (as found in Aeris and round dryers) is also a small but significant advantage. Prevents inadvertent blockage of airflow during styling and reduces accidental inhalation of hair. Weighted towards the nozzle. In the case of a blow, the front and back lengths are almost the same, creating a more uniform design. We like this symmetry because the mdlondon Blow is well-balanced, comfortable to use and easy to store and pack in a suitcase.
Placing the filter at the end of the long barrel rather than in the handle (as in the Dyson Supersonic) or at the end of the short barrel (as found in the Aeris and rounded dryers) is also a small but notable feature. Gives the effect it deserves. advantage. Prevents inadvertent blockage of airflow while styling and reduces accidental ingestion of hair.
The cool shot button sits on top of the Blow’s handle, under the T-shaped barrel, while the 3 heat and 2 airflow controls and the power button sit snugly on the side. This layout is intended to make it easier to toggle mid-style controls by placing the buttons where the thumb sits more naturally. The flash nature of the buttons makes it easy to grab the Blow’s handle and rotate your hand, eliminating the need to navigate chunky buttons and preventing accidental switching between modes. CoolShot can be comfortably pressed and held with your index finger.
Both barrel width and handle length are 7in/18cm. The barrel extends he to 9.5 inches (24 cm) with the magnetic nozzle installed, and the handle circumference he has is 4.25 inches (11 cm).
Weight wise, the Brow is refreshingly compact and very light. Weighing in at 0.79 lbs/360g without cables, it is not only a comfortable dryer to hold and operate for long periods of time, but it also won’t take up much space or weight in your travel case. It’s more than half the weight of the 1lb 11oz (780g) GHD Helios and noticeably lighter than the 1lb 3oz (560g) Dyson Supersonic. On paper, it’s slightly heavier than the 0.66lb/300g Aeris, but in use the difference is not significant.
The attachment is magnetically attached to the front of the barrel. This force is not only sufficient to keep the attachments in place while styling, but they are also easy to put on and take off.
As for colors, this model comes in two options, blue and green, with copper-colored branding and buttons. Both have a matte finish. It is unusual and gives the appliance a premium look.
In our view, the design of the mdlondon Blow has few flaws, but it’s an acquired taste. Its industrial look isn’t for everyone. For hair dryer traditionalists, it might be a step too far.
Design: 4.5/5
mdlondon blow performance
- quiet
- comfortable use
- Add volume and bounce
Our go-to hair dryer is the Revlon One-Step dryer. This is the benchmark for testing the speed and performance of all other hair dryers, it can dry and style medium length fine hair in just his 3 minutes, leaving it bouncy and healthy It is for finishing hair.
In comparison, mdlondon Blow falls a little short. Rough drying my hair straight out of the shower, Blow took just over 5 minutes to get my hair wet and dry.Using a round brush and the larger of her two concentrator nozzles, this took her 6 minutes. increased by half.
Second, comparing the mdlondon Blow to a traditional hair dryer (as opposed to a hot brush), the Beauty Works Aeris wets and dries hair in an average of 2 minutes and 3 seconds. The Dyson Supersonic is about 30 seconds faster than the Blow, but the Blow is almost three times faster than the 12-15 minutes seen on the Panasonic EH-NA65.
All drying tests with Blow were performed using a medium 80 degree heat setting. If you have fine or damaged hair, we recommend using a lower temperature setting of 60 degrees. If you have thick or long hair, the upper 100 degree setting may be more suitable. As such, blow drying time will vary depending on which setting you use for which hair type and length.
After a rough dry with mdlondon Blow, my hair was noticeably curly after drying. This was disappointing, especially since the Blow features ionic technology meant to prevent, or at least reduce, the appearance of frizz.
That said, once I used the concentrator nozzle to properly blow-dry my hair, the results were very impressive. There was. Normally, if a hair dryer were to dry hair quickly, it would have to sacrifice bounce and movement. As a result, it takes a slightly longer drying time to get the styling power of mdlondon Blow. It was both welcome and unexpected.
All attachments worked well during use. They didn’t twist or move, and neither the barrel nor the attachments got too hot, even though the heat was given off by the dryer. increase.
Speaking of cooling, mdlondon Blow’s cool shot button works well to set your style. The air doesn’t cool instantly, but when it cools, it’s noticeable, refreshing and smooths hair.
Mdlondon claims Blow is “quiet” but doesn’t specify what that means. In our tests, with the Decibel app 6 inches away from the Blow on the fastest setting, the hair dryer recorded his 72db of noise. For comparison, the Dyson Supersonic on the decibel meter he recorded 74db, while the Remington Hydraluxe Pro EC9001 he recorded 82db.
Performance: 4/5
mdlondon blow scorecard
| attribute | Note | evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| design | The design is well thought out and intuitive, but it’s not for everyone | 4.5/5 |
| performance | Good at blow drying, not good at rough drying | 4/5 |
| worth | Great features, but not without its drawbacks due to its high price | 3/5 |
should i buy?
Then buy…
Then don’t buy…
- First Review: January 2023
