I confess: I live in a hair product inferno.
My bathroom counter is a battleground of serums, brushes, foams, straighteners and yes — blow dryers. I wake up at 3 a.m. sometimes just to run a new spritz through my natural waves if it’s feeling dry, after all.
When the cosmos aligned and I saw that the Cosy Companions High-Speed Blow Dryer (which many of us have privately referred to as the “Dyson impostor”) was suddenly 70% off for Prime members, I knew this couldn’t be gate-kept.
For a limited time, this Cosy Companions model is being offered exclusively to Amazon Prime members at a jaw-dropping 70% discount. Regular price? Easily over $100. But right now, it’s $60. That’s not a typo — that’s a legitimate salon-grade hair dryer, with a full load-out of ionic tech and heat control efficacy, for less than the cost of a fancy brunch. But here’s the fine print: it’s a Prime-exclusive deal, sold by the Cosy Co. store on Amazon. So yes, your membership card just became your golden ticket.
But the real question is: does it work? Is this just another flash-in-the-pan Dyson lookalike, or is it a hidden gem for obsessive hair nerds like me?
The Cosy Companions High-Speed Blow Dryer uses a 130,000 RPM brushless motor to deliver ultra-fast drying power. It claims to dry hair up to five times faster than conventional dryers, thanks to a high-velocity 32 m/s airflow.
Then there’s the negative ion output. The product promises 300 million negative ions per second, meant to reduce static, boost shine, and seal in moisture.
The heat control is a real standout here, too. This dryer uses a thermal protection chip that monitors airflow 500 times per second, helping prevent overheating or heat damage (side note: you’ll still want to reach for one of the best heat protectants). That’s Dyson-level bragging rights. There are three heat settings (color-coded for clarity: red, orange, green), two speed settings, and a special “Gentle Cycle” for those of us with heat-sensitive scalps or ultra-fine strands.
The design is travel-ready and wrist-friendly as well. It’s lightweight (under 2 pounds), compact, and equipped with magnetic attachments that snap on and off easily. While the included diffuser and nozzle will do the job, its plastic design feels a little less luxe than what you’d get with a $400 device. However, for day-to-day styling use? Totally fine.
The dryer itself has an ergonomic balance that reduces arm fatigue during long sessions. And, as for noise? The brand claims “library quiet,” which is a bold statement for anything that shoots hot air at warp speed. For 70% off right now, it’s worth adding to your cart — Prime membership in tow.
If you’ve been side-eying the Dyson Supersonic but just can’t stomach the price tag, the Cosy Companions dryer is a seriously worthy buy. For everyday blowouts, fast styling and frizz control without the sticker shock, it hits the sweet spot.
Would I crown it Queen of Blow Dryers? Not quite. But it’s the kind of throne-worthy understudy you start trusting to headline your routine.
And if your hair starts getting more compliments this week? You know who to thank (cough cough, the Post Wanted team).
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This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best vitamin C serums on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos of 2025. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
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