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ghd Helios vs Revlon One-Step Volumizer: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the ghd Helios: 83% of 54 owners recommend it, vs 70% of 345 for the Revlon One-Step Volumizer.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

ghd Helios

83%of 54 owners recommend
83% recommend · 8% neutral · 9% don't
Owners praise
  • Dries hair fast
  • Powerful, strong airflow
  • Smooth, frizz-free salon finish
Owners complain about
  • Feels heavy to some hands
  • Too powerful for fine, fragile hair
  • Loud in use
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Revlon One-Step Volumizer

70%of 345 owners recommend
70% recommend · 19% neutral · 11% don't
Owners praise
  • Salon-quality blow-dry finish
  • Adds real volume and shine
  • Dries and styles hair fast
Owners complain about
  • No volume for some hair types
  • Still need straighteners after
  • Causes breakage over time
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What ghd Helios owners say

“My favourite thing I've bought recently is probably my GHD helios hair dryer. It was expensive but compared to my previous revlon hair dryer it is significantly, noticeably better and has way more control.”
— some__random on Reddit
“I've only used it once and I loc eit already! My hair feels like after going to a salon.”
— zhigita on Reddit
“I have a GHD Helios and it's now too strong for my thin hair, it was causing tugs ans snapping. I've had to swap to the one we use to blow dry the dog”
— Gstrang81 on Reddit

What Revlon One-Step Volumizer owners say

“Thanks Brad, I am officially sold!”
— @KnotKT88 on YouTube
“It’s the best I’ve found yet.”
— @jobellecollie7139 on YouTube
“Love my Hot Tools, would never switch.”
— @Autumnbeauty4 on YouTube