TechRadar Verdict
The Dreame Gleam offers good value for its price.
Its lightweight and compact, making it comfortable to hold and easy to use.
All of this make it a strong contender amongst thebest hair dryerson the market.
Aesthetically, the Gleam has a cylindrical design, curved edges, and a soft matte finish.
One of my favorite features is the Cool mode, which provides a true blast of cold air.
Its fantastic for setting styles, reducing frizz, and adding extra shine.
My waves and curls held their shape noticeably longer after a quick blast of cool air.
It adds a substantial amount to the drying time without drastically improving the quality and finish of your hair.
The best results, in terms of speed vs finish was with the Hot/Cold Cycle on High speed.
This shine and smooth finish was even better when paired with the magnetic concentrator nozzle.
Sadly, the Gleam doesnt include a diffuser and this is a shame for people with naturally curly hair.
In terms of noise, the Gleam operates quietly, with a sound level thats comfortable for most situations.
This is quite a bit louder than Dreame’s advertised 59dB, but is a minor gripe.
you’re able to also buy it fromAmazon UKin grey.
Across all regions, the dryer ships with a concentrator nozzle although it doesn’t have a dedicated diffuser.
The dryers body is cylindrical, with the same rounded edges.
The two dryers are almost identical in size, shape and weight.
I first used the Hot/Cold cycle feature on theBaByliss Air Wandand more recently on theDreame Pocketand Dreame Glory.
The nozzle doesn’t get too hot during styling either, which adds to this ease-of-use.
This combination of warm and cool air also seemed to lock in the sleek finish for much longer.
The slowest results came from using the Constant 57C setting.
The Cool mode is a standout feature, though.
This mode is also great for smoothing flyaways or finishing a blowout with a polished look.
The concentrator nozzle deserves a mention too.
Its great for targeting specific sections, like when I want to smooth the hair around my face.
Adjusting or removing it is easy though.
It’s a shame that the Gleam doesn’t offer a diffuser.
Another thing I appreciated about the Gleam is how quiet it is.
This makes it marginally quieter than the Dreame Glory.
It’s not a perfect dryer but for the price and the power, it’s a worthwhile choice.
Should you buy the Dreame Gleam Hair Dryer?
To test the dryer, I experimented with the full range of speed and temperature combinations, and attachment.
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First reviewed November 2024
