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Paul Mitchell
Neuro Grip Dryer
around $168
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107 Pros
84%
13 reviews (2h 0m)
21 Cons
Experience the power and speed of the Paul Mitchell Neuro Grip Dryer. Engineered with a 1875-watt motor and innovative ion technology, this dryer promises faster drying times, reduced frizz, and enhanced shine. Its smart features include a filter cleaning reminder and an LCD screen displaying four heat settings and a cool shot button for a truly ...
78%
40 vs 11
Ease of Use
89%
16 vs 2
Hair Health
100%
7 vs 0
Styling Capabilities
88%
14 vs 2
Drying Speed
85%
11 vs 2
Heat Settings
Reviewer verdict
Across 13 YouTube reviews, the Paul Mitchell Neuro Grip Dryer earns an Index score of 4.3/5, ranking #16 among Hair Dryers. Reviewers most often praise its ease of use, hair health, drying speed, while the most common criticisms concern ease of use, hair health.
The Neuro Grip Dryer is widely praised for its unconventional, handle-free design and ease of use, with about 40 mentions highlighting a lightweight, ergonomic shape that reduces wrist strain and feels comfortable to hold. Reviewers repeatedly note useful physical features such as magnetic attachments, a removable/smart filter, silicone grip, and included styling tools (nozzle and collapsible diffuser), contributing to a premium, modern feel. Many reviewers also credit the dryer with hair-health benefits (about 16 mentions), citing temperature regulation, negative ions/far infrared technology, and shiny, soft results after drying. Performance and speed are also commonly complimented (around 14 mentions), with multiple reviewers saying it dries hair quickly and powerfully while offering multiple heat and speed settings for versatility.
Criticisms focus mainly on the unconventional form factor and ease-of-use tradeoffs, with roughly 11 mentions saying the no-handle layout can feel awkward, heavier or harder to operate for users accustomed to traditional handles and may require a learning curve. A smaller number of reviewers questioned power and drying consistency (a couple of mentions) and noted limitations in heat/airflow control where temperature and airflow adjustments are combined. A few reviewers raised hair-care and value concerns: isolated comments mentioned no measurable negative ion output, titanium plate heat concerns, and mixed impressions from consumer testers about overall value.
Analysis based on 13 YouTube reviews (2h 0m of video) with 107 pros and 21 cons extracted.
Pros (107)
Ease of Use (40)
- they moved it up so that you're now holding by the handle making things really really easy ▶ ARTIST SESSION: Jen Dozier How To @ 0:45
- lightweight ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 1:39
- putting it here you're taking all that pressure off and alleviating the pressure and the weight on your wrist ▶ ARTIST SESSION: Jen Dozier How To @ 4:24
- magnetic very simple very easy ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 0:02
- seven second reverse cool shot which cleans your dryer ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 3:49
- seven second air reverse air where it's going to blow out the dust and um anything that could be clogging your dryer ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 4:16
- lightweight, 10.5 ounces ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 6:44
- sleek black haird dryer ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 0:05
- it's it's got this mirrored finish so I've been checking my makeup while I'm doing it ▶ ARTIST SESSION: Jen Dozier How To @ 4:59
- These attachments are amazing ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 5:05
- it's more ergonomically correct so it's better for your body anyway ▶ ARTIST SESSION: Jen Dozier How To @ 0:52
- it's so lightweight ▶ ARTIST SESSION: Jen Dozier How To @ 0:54
- design aims to reduce wrist fatigue ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 0:32
- it really does help reduce wrist strain during longer styling sessions ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 1:28
- soft to the touch, but firm enough to hold without slipping ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 0:52
- has this one has a digital LCD display ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 2:29
- silicone grip actually feels comfortable and secure ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 0:50
- silicone body offers excellent grip and comfort ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 1:44
- quite stylish and modern looking ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 1:54
- smart filter sensor reminds you to clean the filter ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:42
- removable filter ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 10:38
- controls are simple to navigate ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 0:57
- no handle design allows it to be more lightweight ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 8:58
- pretty nice ▶ How I Blow Dry My Hair @ 2:20
- matte black ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 10:24
- so far I like it ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 5:32
- universal collapsible diffuser ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 8:51
- this hairdryer is literally insane ▶ MY 4 GO TO SUMMER HAIRSTYLESSSS @ 1:28
- comes with its own diffuser ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 8:29
- not too heavy ▶ How I Blow Dry My Hair @ 2:18
- definitely my favorites ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 8:26
- easily effortlessly with the Nero cell it's quick it's easy ▶ Paul Mitchell Neuro Cell Tutorial @ 13:14
- beautiful blow dryer with a nozzle ▶ Using Paul Mitchell Straight Works @ 2:43
- great design for wrist pain ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 10:01
- tactile switches ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 9:56
- light weight ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 10:34
- styling nozzle and diffuser ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 2:50
- this might be beneficial that I'm left-handed because my fingers are on the opposite side of the handle ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 3:54
- special edition one so he's so pretty because he is the aurora borealis on it ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 9:26
- the back here you know how you usually have to screw this piece off you can just actually pull this piece right here and it opens up so easily to be able to clean out this little filter filter guy ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 5:13
Hair Health (16)
- always keeping your Paul Mitchell pro tool Express eye on turbo pointed straight down so that your cuticle remains shiny and closed ▶ Full Body Blow Out @ 3:31
- it regulates the temperature so every 50 seconds it regulates it so that you know that you're not overheating the hair you're not getting it um to a point where it's uh detrimental to its state ▶ ARTIST SESSION: Jen Dozier How To @ 1:04
- having those minerals go into the hair we don't have to work so hard we don't have to use as much heat we don't have to stretch the hair pull on the hair as much ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 2:56
- technology allows all of the minerals all of the nucleus from the air to penetrate it deep into the hair ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 2:21
- you don't have to work so hard to put all the nutrients into your hair ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 0:13
- my hair was always like awesome after I blow dried it ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 2:27
- negative ion and far infrared technology ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 1:42
- shiny ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 1:56
- dry my hair without just like threatening it out you know and just putting all this heat and all this air on it it just kind of dried it from the inside out ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 2:09
- my hair is so soft ▶ MY 4 GO TO SUMMER HAIRSTYLESSSS @ 2:23
- great tool for someone who has ultra frizzy kinky hair ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 7:11
- nozzle is what stops all those little FlyAway hairs blowing all over the place directs everything in the same area ▶ Using Paul Mitchell Straight Works @ 2:46
- titanium plates instead of ceramic ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 7:06
- it gives my hair such a nice shine ▶ Review: Misikko Hana Air Dryer @ 5:17
- the one flat iron that can give her the smooth like glossy finish that she couldn't find anywhere else ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 8:03
- my hair is super super soft ▶ Review: Misikko Hana Air Dryer @ 5:21
Drying Speed (14)
- 110,000 RPM ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 3:43
- has the power ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 6:49
- Innovative technology built for high performance ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:18
- 18 to 75 watts of power ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 0:09
- 1875 watt motor dries your hair faster reducing frizz and also adding shine with the tormine ions ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:20
- dried my hair fairly quickly without overheating or causing too much noise ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 1:18
- it dried my hair like perfectly ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 0:20
- dries my hair super fast ▶ How I Blow Dry My Hair @ 2:15
- it was so efficient ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 0:19
- this hair dryer perform quite well at quickly and quietly drying ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 3:57
- 1875 Watts ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 1:40
- testers said it did a good job at drying hair ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:06
- powerful performance ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 3:40
- I like it hot and fast ▶ MY 4 GO TO SUMMER HAIRSTYLESSSS @ 1:33
Heat Settings (11)
- the smartsense um chip technology ▶ ARTIST SESSION: Jen Dozier How To @ 0:56
- cool shot button ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 0:15
- digital temperature control ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 3:37
- cool shot button is effective for locking in styles ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 1:52
- heats way higher than a ceramic straightener will heat ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 7:09
- LED screen that displays a four heat set setting on a cool shot button for personalization experiences ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:26
- it has so many settings on it so you can do it exactly how you like it ▶ MY 4 GO TO SUMMER HAIRSTYLESSSS @ 1:30
- wasn't too hot ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:09
- heat up to 430 ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 8:33
- three heat settings ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 10:35
- this button right here is actually good because when you're blow drying and let's say you're tired of having hot air you press it and release it and there's no more hot air all that's coming through is the cold air ▶ Review: Misikko Hana Air Dryer @ 5:56
Styling Capabilities (7)
- working from the inside out ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 0:10
- being able to use that longer Barrel just gives me the ability to do more hair at one time ▶ ARTIST SESSION: Jen Dozier How To @ 3:24
- concentrator nozzle and a collapsible silicone diffuser for smoothing style ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:38
- includes a neuro Prime heat Ctrl blowout primer for a Sleek blowout ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:45
- power and multiple settings allow for versatility ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 1:47
- quick and easy way to get your hair to kind of frame your face ▶ Paul Mitchell Neuro Cell Tutorial @ 10:12
- smaller for a tighter curl larger for a looser curl ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 8:30
Durability/Build Quality (6)
- silicone is durable ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 2:43
- holds up well over repeated use without signs of wear ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 2:48
- overall construction gives a premium vibe ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 2:45
- Build quality feels solid ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 2:40
- black protective rubber coating around the surface makes the dryer durable and prevents any damage ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:33
- rubber coating ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 10:35
Airflow Control (5)
- multiple heat and speed settings ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 0:12
- powerful ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 1:37
- Multiple heat and speed options let you customize your drying experience ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 0:59
- five temperatures and five speed settings ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 2:32
- got great power ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 9:23
Cord/Cordless (4)
- 11 foot cord ▶ IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 @ 7:32
- nine foot cord ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 10:40
- it has a very thick cord which i love it doesn't get tangled ▶ Review: Misikko Hana Air Dryer @ 6:22
- has a nine foot professional link cord with hanging loop ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 2:45
Noise Level (3)
- direct current motor which means i don't expect it to be as powerful as some of our heavier dryers but maybe not as loud either ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 9:04
- it was quiet ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 0:17
- noise rise in less time ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 1:57
Value for Money (1)
- Paul Mitchell generally has a good reputation for customer service ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 2:54
Cons (21)
Ease of Use (11)
- dryer might feel heavier for some compared to more traditional models ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 2:06
- same sort of flange system as the other paul mitchell dryer ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 8:32
- Ved the least comfortable to hold and also the heaviest ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:03
- if you're used to a traditional handle, this might feel a bit awkward at first, especially when moving the dryer around your head or using attachments ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 1:34
- it might take some adjustment if you're loyal to the traditional handle ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 3:47
- unconventional design means there's a learning curve ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 2:04
- if my hands were any smaller than they are and i've got man hands i would find operation of this really more annoying than i do because it's though it has tactile switches they're kind of hard to reach and i feel maybe a touch inconvenient ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 9:45
- wouldn't necessarily recommend this for like at home use of hair not behind the salon because the hairdryer handle is nice to kind of just loosely blow-dry your hair yourself ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 9:11
- i'm not a fan of this from any blow dryer it's not just this wall dryer i'm just not a fan of this i like to blow dry my hair like this with nothing on it ▶ Review: Misikko Hana Air Dryer @ 6:08
- does not have a handle ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 8:50
- their hand would change the settings on them while they were blow drying their hair ▶ My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review @ 1:02
Hair Health (2)
- no measurable negative ion output ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 10:30
- you're gonna fry it because it's titanium plates instead of ceramic plates ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 7:42
Drying Speed (2)
- not as powerful ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 9:11
- may slow you down with the operation of the switches or it's particularly low power ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 10:04
Value for Money (2)
- didn't impress our consumer testers ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:02
- mid to high range dryer ▶ Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, @ 2:12
Heat Settings (2)
- be sure you used to keep protected though cuz the blobs do get really hot ▶ Paul Mitchell Neuro Cell Tutorial @ 13:23
- wouldn't normally recommend this to people or former clients that are only using their hot tool for and everyday style and are prone to using hi like the highest heat setting on a ceramic ▶ My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products @ 7:31
Noise Level (1)
- not any quieter ▶ Discovering My Next Hair Dryer @ 9:27
Airflow Control (1)
- the controls offer little flexibility because the settings for temperature and air flow can't be individually set, they're combined in one control that can either be increased or decreased ▶ The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! @ 4:10
Review sources
- Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hair Dryer Review: Ergonomic Design, Power & Real Value Tested by Beautyistic — 21 pros, 5 cons
- Discovering My Next Hair Dryer by Cosmo Dad — 12 pros, 6 cons
- My New Hairdryer Unboxing and Review by One Sweet Life Co — 16 pros, 1 cons
- IMG 9496 CHI LAVA PRO REVIEW part 1 by Christel Herard — 15 pros, 0 cons
- The Best Blow Dryer 2023 | Top Hair Dryers Tested! by TheTechMag — 10 pros, 3 cons
- My Weekly Hair Care Routine + My Favorite Hair Care Products | Katelyn May by katie🌼 — 9 pros, 4 cons
- ARTIST SESSION: Jen Dozier How To by Modern Salon — 8 pros, 0 cons
- Review: Misikko Hana Air Dryer by RockMeBeautiful — 4 pros, 1 cons
- MY 4 GO TO SUMMER HAIRSTYLESSSS by themaddiebruce — 4 pros, 0 cons
- How I Blow Dry My Hair by Gianna Fiorenze — 3 pros, 0 cons
- Paul Mitchell Neuro Cell Tutorial by Lisa Nicole Wyatt — 2 pros, 1 cons
- Using Paul Mitchell Straight Works by curlstylist — 2 pros, 0 cons
- Full Body Blow Out by MeganJMoore79 — 1 pros, 0 cons
Frequently asked questions
Is the Paul Mitchell Neuro Grip Dryer worth buying?
Based on 13 independent YouTube reviews, the Paul Mitchell Neuro Grip Dryer scores 4.3/5 with 107 positive and 21 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #16 in the Hair Dryers category.
What do reviewers like most about the Paul Mitchell Neuro Grip Dryer?
The most praised aspects are ease of use, hair health, drying speed — Ease of Use (40 mentions), Hair Health (16 mentions), Drying Speed (14 mentions).
What are the most common complaints about the Paul Mitchell Neuro Grip Dryer?
Reviewers most frequently criticize ease of use, hair health — Ease of Use (11 mentions), Hair Health (2 mentions).
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