It’s TUESDAY TALK!
Once a month, I link up with Ashley and Erika (who host this fun little blog link up), and you blog about anything and everything. This is my first one for 2020, so I thought I’d recap and remind you about the ones I did last year too…
In January, I blogged about HOW I’M USING ESSENTIAL OILS NOW
In February, I decided to blog about…THE FAMILY VALENTINE’S DANCE
In March, I encouraged women to share their businesses so we could SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER
In April, we talked about SNACKING!
In July, we talked about SUMMER SLOW COOKER SUPPERS
In August, we talked about ECHO DOTS
In September, we talked about ECHO SHOWS
In October, I shared my favorite things to buy at SEPHORA!
In November, I talked about how I “dip” my nails.
And today, I’m doing a product comparison…
…I’m going to compare the Revlon One Step Dryer and The Double Shot Blow Dyer Brush from Drybar.
I started using the Revlon dryer over a year ago and LOVE it! For me, it’s great at smoothing out my damp hair, building volume and giving me a more “finished” look before I use my curling iron. I have never had a problem with my Revlon and love it each and every time I pick it up. That being said, every single time I blog about it, I get some feedback from some of you who do not like it. Now, I would say that at least half (if not more!) or you love, love, love it, but some of you say it’s too hot or it grabs and pulls too much of your hair and you find it damaging.
In December, I shared my hair routine…
So, here’s my new routine:
1: I almost always wash my hair at night and then sleep with it wet. On the rare occasion that I do not do that, then I still do this same routine, but either let my hair air dry as long as possible or pull out my Dyson dryer to get it 90% dry. I use THESE TOWELS on my hair when I get out of the shower to get a lot of the moisture out.
In September, my hair stylist told me to switch to THIS SHAMPOO and THIS CONDITIONER. It’s not fancy, but it not only smells really nice, it has totally hydrated my hair!! In fact, thanks to switching, I am using fewer styling products after I wash it.
2: So, after I shampoo and condition in the shower, I get out, wrap up my hair in this towel for a few minutes and then brush it out with my Wet Brush. Then, I apply a dollop of THIS for a bit of extra hydration and to smooth it out a bit/prevent frizz. From there, I either go to sleep with it wet, let it air dry or use my blow dryer to dry it 90% dry.
3: The next morning (or when I’m ready to style), my hair is always either dry or almost dry, but regardless, I still pull out my REVLON DRYER and run it over my hair. I think this smooths everything out, dries any hair that might still be wet and then also gives it a little lift and “life” after sleeping all night/air drying. RIGHT BEFORE I use that Revlon Dryer though, I smooth a little of THIS on my hair as a heat protectant (it also really hydrates/perks up second day hair!).
4: After my Revlon Dryer, I’m ready to curl. Instead of using my T3 wand (which I used for years!), I’ve been using a 1 inch T3 barrel. I divide my hair into three sections and curl away from my face.
5: After my hair is curled, I run my fingers through it to break up the curls and then give it a light spray of THIS hairspray.
And then, I’m done 
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…and after I shared it, I had many of you say you didn’t love the Revlon and were interested in trying Drybar’s new version, The Double Shot Blow Dryer Brush. So…I decided to buy one of those and compare. It’s been two months now, and I’ve alternated using both, so today, I thought I’d do a little review. To be honest, I feel very similar about both dryers, but there are a few differences. I did a little video to explain…
Erika Slaughter says
Just want to say you did a GREAT job with that graphic! Super cute! That last tip you shared about not using this to actually go from super wet hair to finished is what has changed the Revlon game for me. I was trying to do that and not only was I killing my arm but I was really damaging my hair. I do the same thing now! Use a different blow dryer and then bring in the heavy hitter {My Revlon} for the end.
Lori Mathews says
well said Ladies! I too have the Revlon version. I wish Revlon made a smaller one, as my hair is a little longer than chin length but like Shay said, this isn’t really meant to ‘curl’.. I think it works great as a smoothing tool to add softness to my hair. I definitely use my regular hair dryer first. I initially thought I could use it as a hair dryer/styler but it got too hot.
Lindy says
Thanks for the review! Just as an FYI, I have the Revlon brush, but didn’t completely love it and I recently got the Frizz Defense Titanium Ceramic Hot air Brush from Ulta and like it a lot! It’s under $60 and it doesn’t get too hot. The barrel is smaller than the Revlon or Dry Bar brushes, but I like that it gives my hair a bit of wave and really does cut down on frizz! Just another option to consider…
Brit says
Why do you sleep with wet hair? I think it would take a lot for me to get used to. Also does it ruin your pillows/pillow cases?
Mix and Match Mama says
So that I don’t have to use a blow dryer since they can be so damaging. I sleep on flannel pillowcases and haven’t ever ruined one. I’ve been doing this for over 10 years!!
Liliane Dunham says
I sleep with wet hair also and totally agree with Shay. My hair is about the same length. Less damage and breakage. It’s the only way to do my hair. Up in a bun at night and voila. Less time spent on doing it in am.
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes, yes, yes!!!
Dana says
I love when you do videos! So fun. It seems problematic though that the Revlon one pulls so much hair…I would almost think that that alone would make it worth it to get the DryBar one. I have some crazy Revlon fake one because it apparently doesn’t exist outside the US and it didn’t say that on the Amazon site. Mine has 3 speeds and I always just do it on the medium speed and it’s plenty hot. I’m always afraid it’s going to blow up on me though because I’ve heard that has happened with the Revlon one?! I hope that’s not really true, but I really do think about it every. single. time! Anyway, so interesting that you were able to compare the 2!
Gillian Finn says
This is such a fun post to read, I love seeing comparisons between the ‘dupe’ and high end versions of products. Please do more of these posts!! Also, just a random thing but if you’re linking to Sephora could you please name the product instead of saying ‘this’ … in the UK we can’t see the US website anymore and I feel like I miss so much of what you’re talking about 🙁 I’ma need one of these Revlon dryers I swear.
Also, I LOVE your pullover in the video!
Happy Tuesday, Shay!
-Gillian
http://www.gillianfinn.com x
Mix and Match Mama says
I wasn’t aware of that! Of course!!
Julie says
Only have the revlon one and LOVE it. It’s literally changed my life. My hair is so curly and I can get it extremely straight in just a few minutes. Never noticed it being too hot or pulling. My revlon one has high heat, low heat and cool. I always use it in high. With two kids being 4 months and 3, I can actually leave for work in the morning with my hair done thanks to this!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
I need to try one of these! I’m just using an old hairdryer at home… need to save up so I can invest in a good dryer! 🙂
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
Kari B says
I have Revlon and love it. I’ve had more compliments in the month I’ve been using it. I have naturally curly hair, so it use to take me at least 10 minutes to blow-dry and then another 10 minutes to add additional curls. I now spend less than 10 minutes total.
Judy says
I think the people who feel the Revlon gets too hot and burns their hair are using it as a hairdryer vs a styler when your hair is almost dry. Occasionally I don’t let my hair dry long enough and then use the Revlon and it can get hot. I combat that by changing the heat to low and letting it cool down and then going back to the high setting. I’d love to try the dry bar one but for now I’m really happy with the Revlon one. Great review. Enjoy reading your blog daily.
Sheaffer Sims says
Our processes are very similar! I do think the Revlon brush sometimes gets too hot, so I just switch to low. Great video!
Laci says
I was one of the people who complained the Revlon was too hot! But…since I have been using it as a finishing tool and not using it on wet hair I like it much more!
Mindy says
I have been using the Revlon on a daily basis for volume and body. It does great work fast! Very happy with it.
Kristin Wilkerson says
The Revlon is a game changer I’m our house. I have a short bob hairstyle and I typically have stopped curling it because the Revlon does it for me. It’s also been a game changer for my 4 year old. She has really long but straight hair. We dry it in sections and it has tamed the frizz and fly aways and she says it’s not hot like the “normal” hair dryer.
Clare Butler says
I love my Revlon dryer!! I never feel like it’s too hot or pulls too much hair, BUT I have extremely fine and thin hair – so I could see that it could be hard for those with thicker hair. I just love it because it adds so much volume and texture to my hair. I use it for lift at my roots and finish with Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion!
Kimberly says
I got the Revlon brush for Christmas and it has changed my life! Not only do I cut my hair drying time in half, I get a much smoother finish and can skip the flat iron. One negative for me since I have a short bob haircut – getting close to my roots was hard at first and my hair was a bit “bumpy”. Once I mastered the technique of drying upside down at the roots first, I had amazing results. 🙂
Shawnee says
Ok so maybe I haven’t liked it because I was trying to do it with my hair too wet. It’s time to wash it so maybe I will wash tonight and go to bed wet and use the Revlon to finish drying in the morning. Thanks for always sharing such helpful tips about stuff!!
Meredith says
I bought the Revlon last summer and liked but didn’t love it. My 7 year old daughter took it from my bathroom and has actually started using it herself! It’s easy enough for her to handle and she feels like such a big girl styling her own hair for school in the morning. That makes the Revlon a win for me!
Ashley Royer says
Thank you so much for comparing the two! I love love love my Revlon but was wondering if there were any advantages to the Drybar- now I know!
Michelle says
I have the Revlon and like you I only use it on mostly dry hair. It is a GAME CHANGER and is my personal “life changing” category of items. Actually really only give to that and the Dyson stick vacuum (which is just as life changing in my mind).
Michelle O says
I have the Revlon on your recommendation and I love it. I have been using it with full wet hair and it does get hot, but I am going to try it your way. I usually just turn it to low or cool. I really love the lift, bounce and smoothness I get. Thanks for your comparison. Great job on the video.
Anonymous says
I love the Revlon one too, but I do use it as a dryer from my hair being soaking wet. My hair is chin length and I’ve had no problems with it pulling or being too hot, but I can see those being issues if your hair is longer.
Carrie says
I ‘like’ the Revlon one, but don’t love it yet. The handle is SO big, it is hard for my hands to manage it, and my arms get tired using it for so long . I want to love it, but I’m not there yet.
Alison T. says
Thanks for the comparison video! I love my Revlon one! It works well on my thick coarse hair. But, I’ve never tried any others. My husband also tells me I have little feeling when it comes to heat. Lol. I can wash dishes in the hottest water and take the hottest showers without it bothering me. So, maybe I just don’t notice. 😉
Amy Biggs says
Upon your (and Sheaffer’s) recommendation back in the Fall, I purchased the Revlon dryer brush and LOVE it! It gives my very fine hair both shine and volume!!
Also: I LOVE the color of your white nail polish. Could you please post the brand and name of it?
Lynne Thomas says
Shay, Is your doodle small or full size?
Mix and Match Mama says
mini 🙂
Corbie says
Great video, I didn’t know Drybar had a similar product! I have been using the Revlon one for months now and I always tell people, especially with fine blonde hair like mine, to use on the lowest heat setting always. I think the two settings above that are just way too hot. I may go to the dry bar one after my Revlon. ALSO… 🙂 I spied some beauties behind you….some gorgeous handbags!! I think we need to see a purse review video! What you like about them, don’t like, etc. I see that you have the new LV tote bag. Do you like it? Thanks Shay! Loved the great video today!
Susan Swiggart says
I LOVE my Revlon so much that I have purchased it for several other people as a gift. I have not used a regular blow dryer in almost two years because I love this one so much. I use Moroccan Oil mousse, a little pump of Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, and spray a heat protector on my hair and then dry from completely wet to dry with the Revlon dryer brush. I have crazy thick hair that takes an hour to dry and style with a regular dryer, but this cuts it down to 20 minutes start to finish. GAME CHANGER!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m very intrigued by both of your products! I’m going to look them up now!
Angela Ellingson says
I love when you do videos!! I don’t have either, but they sound tempting!
Julie says
I love my Revlon. I do the same process as you as I learned early on that sopping wet hair was not a good match for this brush! So, I take my mostly dry hair and use Trader Joe’s hair serum :), and then dry with the Revlon. I agree with another comment that said it only gets too hot if you use it to dry your hair, as opposed to using it to finish your hair! Thanks for doing this test for us and cute video! It’s always nice to hear from you live.
Lauren West says
I was super skeptical about the Revlin dryer when I first bought it because I was using it to completely dry my hair. Whenever I started letting my hair air dry and just it as a smoother it changed the game. I LOVE it! I now only travel with it and my curling wand. GAME CHANGER.
Michele says
I’m not a stalker, well maybe. But the image of your closet behind you with the purses. I need to know more. It looks like a boutique. It’s gorgeous. 🙂
Tiffany Gagnon says
I have the hot tools version of Tyne Revlon styler. I adore it! I am a hairstylist and I couldn’t bring myself to buy a non professional tool. The hit tools version is amazing!! I am also certain it’s exactly the same as the Revlon one. Always use it on damp hair. Great advice!
Audrey says
Your eye make-up is done so beautifully in the video. I would love if you would do a video tutorial on your whole make-up application process. I am so clueless when it comes to applying make-up! ? Thanks for sharing your blog everyday .. it’s one of my favorite parts of the morning – after coffee, of course!
Amanda says
I LOVE my Revlon dryer!! Total game changer for my hair! I have thick wavy/curly/frizzy hair that would normally take me 45 min to an hour to dry and style with a regular blow dryer and curling iron. It takes me 12-16 minutes with the Revlon and I don’t have to curl after. I have used both when my hair is wet and after it’s air dried for a bit but don’t notice a huge difference on the end product. For the price you can not go wrong!!
Vivi Mackenzie says
I wanted to love the Revlon soooooooo badly, but I just don’t get the glorious results that everyone else does. 🙁 My hair looks like I stuck my finger in a socket because of all the MAJOR STATIC it creates! I have tried different protectant products before using it, but nothing seems to help. Womp womp….. 🙁
Melissa says
You ladies need to get the dyson Pro hair style system. It’s amazing!!! When I first received it as a gift from my husband I wasn’t sure about it.. I love my dyson blow dryer and then thought they needed to improve on the pro styler.. I was wrong!! After watching a couple of their videos, I’m hooked!!! It’s amazing. That being said, if you do get one then watch a few videos.
Judie Booth says
I Love Love Love the Revlon one. Best product I have ever used on my hair. My hair tends to be curly, frizzy abandoned takes for ever to dry. I could not believe how quickly it dries and styles my hair. At the end I finish on the cooler position. My hair looks like I just left the salon. Shines and smooth. Great product
Lindsay D. says
Thanks for the video! I also loved the glimpse of your closet behind you!! 🙂
Katie says
I have the revlon and I love it! It is hot on high so I usually get started on high then change to low when it’s hot. Also, partially dry your hair is key with it!
Courtney says
Hello! I have a random question. I noticed you mentioned showering at night. Prior to your hysterectomy (thank YOU so very much for sharing your story- I am in the middle of making the decision and I look forward to your follow up on HPT), I believe you mentioned working out in the morning. Do you shower after the morning workout and style again then as well?
Mix and Match Mama says
After I workout, I typically don’t wash my hair. I will use my Revlon brush and fix it up from there.
Holly says
The Revlon got way too hot for me, and I found a Calista one that is in between price points(more expensive than Revlon but cheaper than Dry Bar) and it has adjustable heat options! It also comes with a smaller head that you can switch out! I love it.
Beth Graves says
Hey! Love this post because I have been considering the Revlon. My questions are do you wash your hair every day? I was wondering how it would do On hair that had not been washed to add volume and fluff it up from sleeping on it. Also, do you know how well it works with extensions?
Mix and Match Mama says
I do not! I wash my hair every other day. I typically don’t put it on my second day hair, but a few times, I have and it does really “fluff” it back up!
Dawn K says
Love love love the Revlon one! Tried it after seeing it here and on Sheaffer’s blog, have NO problems with it! I love it so much I insisted my daughter try it – she complained about it getting too hot! Oh well… still love it and use it all the time! Thanks for the video!
Ruby says
I was wondering if you have an Amazon Store Front with links to all the awesome things you recommend from Amazon. It would be handy to look in one place to find everything.
Mix and Match Mama says
I don’t, but that’s a fun idea!
Ruby says
Oh I hope you do one soon! (I think you can earn money from it too)