Can you post a pic similar to what you’d like? Amazon or eBay are fine if you see something that looks good. I like mine (Revlon) but it’s likely not what you want.

After buying my current dryer and liking it, I bought another for a backup.

For something like a hair dryer I’d rather buy from A*zon than E*bay. - more choices I think. Look at Conair brand— a search showed many smaller & lighter weight versions. Specifically, look at travel sized hair dryers for smaller & simpler types.

I've had pretty good luck buying older electronics off of eBay, but you have to pay close attention to the listing and the seller's reviews.

When my hair dryer went kaput, I bought the least expensive dryer I could find at Target with a retractable cord. I notice it doesn't get nearly as hot as my old dryer so it takes longer to dry my hair, but it's probably better for my hair. It came with a diffuser for curly hair which I discarded as I didn't need it. Like you, I don't need anything fancy, just something to blow hot air.

“…look at travel sized hair dryers for smaller & simpler types.”

Good idea. My travel dryer is Conair and small, though I need to find one with more wattage.

Maybe something lightweight, like this?

$16 Conair Travel Hair Dryer with Dual Voltage, 1600W Compact Hair Dryer with Folding Handle, Travel Blow Dryer

➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Vagabond-Compact-Folding-Handle/dp/B000094ZDX/ref=sr_1_50?crid=3MLOY4TCHX1P6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OileevioBg6tzm9pvqFTj6FIJaV1Pa8n5nk156Pk-EcwVlP0nY3ZU4e2jU6v3DPlypqqZ9yS_GmqhJImjUWh2PFiDaYr4tuNVqh5RLDs5iWMXRs9CJopC093SmJFVqmpNy0IHFFIzu5dc26uHVUj5ve2Ok6WXtkAw3IQq2x72QPoDiRDbrLc1ZMnHdYNA8gM9bg71xPci9_CV830kyewedPCRjlu6rcoQeadgm91Tp68baCwlNECzYjg10q6MmXU60dchIbumK_GgWRIg_lelIXDsT11xd7zbT27tspCIPM.ErS2M_U5ZnM6tRG8dAaGMmLcyOcOvpxPBXGhALMSh94&dib_tag=se&keywords=hair+dryers+for+women&qid=1732386800&sprefix=Hair+cryer%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-50

How hot a dryer gets depends on its current draw. These things usually top out at 1400-1500 watts and can range down below 1000. More watts=higher temperature.

petalique, I’ll have to check that one out. Pretty sure my little Conair traveler is just 1250W.

Just thinking, our daughter gave me a Revlon blower brush, but it’s pretty darn heavy. My “regular“ Revlon dryer is 1875W and lightweight.

^^^ I have a small, ivory colored compact hair dryer I think is lower wattage.

Forgive me, ”guys” / ladies, but I was thinking that for anyone over 65 and with perhaps thin hair, a light-weight dryer might be a good candidate. I will try to fetch/photo my lightweight one.

I have had this one for ages. Lots of people bought these. I think it’s a travel design.

Conair Pro Baby 1250 Hair Dryer

Guess it’s a bit untidy. It seldom gets used and was in a box of misc gear.

➡️ “RARE”

Light-weight was my goal with my travel hair dryer suggestion. Holding up the long nozzel style dryers is awkward & heavy. These smaller ones are so much easier to manuver no matter what type of hair one has.

CAVEAT! When I bought my last hairdryer, I had to look and SNIFF around. Most of the units at the well known brick and mortar store reeked of a strong solvent like chemical. I suspect it was something like TCE (Trichloroethylene) or a nasty solvent used as a circuit board cleaner.

You definitely do no want to be inhaling these sorts of fumes. Sometimes they outgas, but sometimes not. I have two new heating pad that give off that odor.

➡️ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichloroethylene

chisue: "My gadget died of electrical failure at the cord connection."

Yes, I know you've already trashed it ... but I'm curious if the failure was 1) at the plug that connects to a wall outlet, or 2) on the cord at the point it exits the unit.

Either way, it probably could have been fixed by 1) cutting off/replacing the bad plug or 2) opening the unit and cutting/splicing the cord.

Yes, I have bought from Ebay. First, know the model number. Second, look at all photos. Third look at the rating for the person selling. A few bad ratings are not bad. Anyone can have someone who is unreasonable.

I have been very satisfied with what I bought.

I own the dryer that petalique posted. It's very light and powerful. Dries hair really quickly. Only has low speed (warm) and and high speed (hot). No cool setting or multiple air speed/ heat settings but it performs very well. I bought mine on Amazon.

It may be more than you want to invest, but i bit the bullet and bought an SRI Dry Q. It is an infrared dryer, very compact and lightweight and is not as loud as the old style. it also folds compactly. Asfar as i know you xan only buy one from SRI but they usually offer a coupon if you sign up online or will have an intro offer.

I have a little Babyliss Pro that I bought to use on my Mom's very short hair. I occasionally take it when I'm traveling - I never quite trust that those installed in the rooms are going to work that well so I carry my own. I don't really need to do that because DH has one that he keep in his overnight case - and he would share.

My fav though that I'd hate to lose and would replace with the same is a Rusk W8less. I don't like to wear myself out just blow drying my hair. I wouldn't say overly loud but its not quiet either. It is a good weight, does not exhaust my arms like some of the pro type can.

I feel your pain. It was difficult to find a new one when my old one finally gave up. I wound up getting a T3 from costco a few years ago. I have zero complaints.

It is so hard to replace something that worked for you. Even getting the same thing, doesn’t mean it’s the same as it was!

Thanks, all. I had no idea this was such a rare beast!

I'd been using my little Conair dryer briefly, then the Sassoon dryer with its roller. My hair is chin length. Two rotations of the roller were plenty on the longest sections. Most of the things I see have giant rollers.

You can see my Vidal Sassoon hair dryer on Eb@y. Mine was white with a rose-color plastic roller -- no bristles. I'm concerned that anything on there may be on its last legs like mine -- the electrical connection failing where the cord rotates out of the end of the dryer. However, if I can't fine a plain jane similar product... I may have no other choice.

Could you give a link to one like yours? I haven't a clue what one you described. On ebay, there are lots of different styles of Vidal Sassoon ones.

I found one in a box, looked brand new.

Alisande -- Thing is, I haven't found a lightweight, blow drying, small diameter roller gizmo with positive ratings online. I posted hoping the Table knew of one.

I wish we could try before we buy.