Glammy Grammy Posted September 7, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 7, 2011 We're booked into a CC cabin on Solstice, and note that it mentions an extra hairdryer. Is this a conventional hand held hairdryer that you can use in your cabin as opposed to the ones that are on the wall in the bathroom? I always take my own hairdryer as the ones in the bathroom just leave me a mass of frizz - not a good look ladies, but if there is a good quality hand held one in addition it will cut down on some of my luggage weight. Thanks for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sptrout Posted September 7, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Yes, it is a standard 1200 Watt handheld dryer. One thing to consider; is 1200 Watts enough for you? Some folks bring their own, more capable, dryer from home. For us, 1200 Watts was OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted September 7, 2011 #3 Share Posted September 7, 2011 In my experience the handheld ones are barely acceptable, but I am not willing to use valuable luggage space to bring my 1875 watt dryer from home! I muddle along somehow! On our next cruise we will be in a FV on Solstice--does anyone know if you can get a handheld dryer in this cabin class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u2cruiser Posted September 7, 2011 #4 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Here's a pic of the Equinox hairdryer. It was powerful enough, but you had to hold the button in which is annoying. It's not in the bathroom, but at the cabin desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted September 7, 2011 #5 Share Posted September 7, 2011 We're booked into a CC cabin on Solstice, and note that it mentions an extra hairdryer. Is this a conventional hand held hairdryer that you can use in your cabin as opposed to the ones that are on the wall in the bathroom? I always take my own hairdryer as the ones in the bathroom just leave me a mass of frizz - not a good look ladies, but if there is a good quality hand held one in addition it will cut down on some of my luggage weight. Thanks for any info. The one I had in a CC room on Solstice that was stored in the cupboard above the refrigerator didn't look like the one in the picture u2cruiser posted. It was black, had two speeds with a switch you didn't need to keep depressed and it was pretty powerful. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u2cruiser Posted September 7, 2011 #6 Share Posted September 7, 2011 The one I had in a CC room on Solstice that was stored in the cupboard above the refrigerator didn't look like the one in the picture u2cruiser posted. It was black, had two speeds with a switch you didn't need to keep depressed and it was pretty powerful. Phil Ah yes, sorry, I should have added that it was in a regular balcony cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benatty Posted September 7, 2011 #7 Share Posted September 7, 2011 My wife is pretty particular when it comes to her hairdryer and she says the one in our cabin on Solstice more than met her needs. She is not planning on bringing her own for our cruise this Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernmags Posted September 7, 2011 #8 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Last year we were in a CC cabin on the Equinox. I was really disappointed in the hair dryer kept in the cabin. Actually this was the only complaint I had. This year we are sailing on the Silhouette and will be driving to NJ so we will not be worrying about luggage, thankfully. I will definitely bring my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLAalum Posted September 7, 2011 #9 Share Posted September 7, 2011 A tip I gleaned from this board is to wrap a rubberband around the button that keeps the hairdryer blowing. It sure makes styling easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted September 7, 2011 #10 Share Posted September 7, 2011 A tip I gleaned from this board is to wrap a rubberband around the button that keeps the hairdryer blowing. It sure makes styling easier! Interesting! I missed that one. Can you actually get the rubber band tight enough to keep the hairdryer going? Of course, then I'd have to remember to bring the odd rubber band or two. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If only Posted September 7, 2011 #11 Share Posted September 7, 2011 In my experience the handheld ones are barely acceptable, but I am not willing to use valuable luggage space to bring my 1875 watt dryer from home! I muddle along somehow! On our next cruise we will be in a FV on Solstice--does anyone know if you can get a handheld dryer in this cabin class? Only in the bathroom attached to the wall, but I am sure if you asked your room steward he may be able to get one for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vol fan Posted September 8, 2011 #12 Share Posted September 8, 2011 A tip I gleaned from this board is to wrap a rubberband around the button that keeps the hairdryer blowing. It sure makes styling easier! A little piece of duct tape works as well. Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u2cruiser Posted September 8, 2011 #13 Share Posted September 8, 2011 A tip I gleaned from this board is to wrap a rubberband around the button that keeps the hairdryer blowing. It sure makes styling easier! I'll remember that for next time thanks. :) Whoever thought holding the button in for 15 mins was a good idea? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Click Posted September 8, 2011 #14 Share Posted September 8, 2011 We were on Equinox in a CC cabin in June. We they provided two hair dryers, one was push button, one had a regular switch. They were not the most powerful but they did work. The push button ones are a pain, literally, especially if you have long, thick hair like my DW. Remember you can always ask your steward for a different dryer, especially if the whole push button thing is an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glammy Grammy Posted September 10, 2011 Author #15 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Thanks all for your advice. Think I'm going to leave mine out of the case to save on the weight and risk the ones on board. I'll remember to pack a couple of strong elastic bands just in case. If all else fails, I'll have to do an updo every night!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjtomko Posted September 10, 2011 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Has anyone had a problem with the dryers overheating? I have this trouble with the hotel ones so I was considering bringing my own. Normally it takes 10 minutes to blow out my short thin hair...the hotel ones overheat on very stroke of hair and take me 30 minutes or so.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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