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BaByliss Hydro-Fusion set: straightener plus dryer
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This BaByliss bundle pairs two separate tools: the Hydro-Fusion hair straightener and styler in blue, and the Hydro-Fusion 2100 hair dryer with a diffuser. It is for people who want a full dryer and a plate straightener without buying them one by one. The big advantage over a 2-in-1 is flexibility: the dryer can diffuse curls or do a round brush blow-dry, and the straightener still handles sleek styles on dry hair.
- Type
- Two-piece set
- Straightening
- Ceramic plates, 150°C to 235°C
- Drying
- Hydro-Fusion 2100 dryer with diffuser
- Wet hair use
- Dryer only
In its favour
- Two full tools, so the dryer works for any style, including diffused curls.
- Five digital heat settings from 150°C to 235°C on the straightener.
- A large plasma-flow diffuser is included for soft natural curls.
Good to know
- Straightening and drying are separate steps, which takes longer than a 2-in-1.
- The listing gives no dryer wattage, weight or warranty details.
Our take
The straightener
The straightener has ceramic coated plates and five digital heat settings, running from 150°C up to 235°C. That range is wider than many premium straighteners, with a lower start for finer hair and a high top end for thick or coarse hair. BaByliss lists an advanced ceramics heating system for fast heat up and recovery, and Advanced Plasma Technology with a dual ionic system for frizz-free styling.
The dryer
The Hydro-Fusion 2100 dryer is described as having powerful airflow for fast drying and a moisture balancing dual ionic system. It is listed as lightweight for easy handling. A large plasma-flow diffuser is included for soft, natural curls, which is something no straightening tool can offer. The listing does not give the dryer's wattage, heat settings or weight.
What the listing does not cover
Details are thin. There is no cable length, sleep mode, warranty period or weight for either tool, and the hair type field oddly lists only dry hair. The plug type is not stated either, so check the photos or the seller for a UK three-pin plug. These are basic points worth confirming before buying a set at this level.
Because the tools are separate, styling takes two steps: dry first, then straighten once hair is fully dry.
Set or 2-in-1
The Dyson Airstrait dries and straightens wet hair in one step with air rather than hot plates, which saves time but cannot diffuse curls. The Shark SilkiPro combines ceramic plates with dryer airflow and offers a Dry mode for plate straightening, so it is closer to this set in finish. The BaByliss set takes longer but gives you two complete tools that can be used apart.
Verdict
The Hydro-Fusion set suits anyone who wants a proper dryer with a diffuser plus an adjustable plate straightener, and does not mind a two-step routine. If saving time matters more, the Dyson Airstrait straightens as it dries, and the Shark SilkiPro is the pick for plate straightening with built-in airflow.
Compared with alternatives in: Best straightener and hair dryer sets and 2-in-1 tools
Amazon listing title: BaByliss Hydro-Fusion Hair Straightener and Styler, Blue & 2100 Hydro-Fusion Hair Dryer, Smooth Blow-Dry, Dual Ionic System, Super Conditioning, Advanced Airflow Technology, with Diffuser