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Average Rating:  (4.02 out of 5)

Total Reviews: 133

72 (54%) reviewers rated this product "The Best" (5-star)
27 (20%) reviewers rated this product "Good" (4-star)
12 (9%) reviewers rated this product "Average" (3-star)
9 (6%) reviewers rated this product "Fair" (2-star)
13 (9%) reviewers rated this product "Poor" (1-star)

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Product Rating: 5 Best DRYER I've ever used!
Reviewer: Amy   Sat Aug 11 2007

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It typically takes me over 20 minutes to dry my long-thick asian hair. I was amazed that w/ my 'rocket'..it dried in about 5 minutes (NO KIDDING!!!). I am so happy with my dryer! :D

Product Rating: 5 Works Great !
Reviewer: Christina   Sun Nov 12 2006

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I love this dryer.... I read the reviews...some said they bought the T3..I did too, but hated it it took forever to blow dry and it left my hair frizzy....BUT then I bought the Chi Rocket..My hair was all dry in less than 5 min. I was amazed..plus it was sooo soft and NOT frizzy. It's worth every penny. The flat iron from chi is awsome too!

Product Rating: 1 Don't get this Hair Dryer - It will break down eventually
Reviewer: Tina from San Jose  Wed May 13 2009

I bought this over a year ago and rarely used it. I blow dry my hair maybe once a week or even once a month. The bottom line is that I rarely used it. I recently went to use it and I heard a rattling sound in it as if something broke inside. I was careful with the unit and had not used it in a long time so i knew that i didn't do anything to break it. After I heard the rattle sound I saw smoke coming out of the hair dryer!! It's a good hair dryer overall, but does not last long. I spent $135 for it and I am never going to buy another one again since it is not long lasting and durable. It's like a ticking time Bomb and will eventually break so that you will go buy another one. I need to go look for a more durable and better hair dryer....

Product Rating: 2 Great at first
Reviewer: n from North Carolina  Mon May 11 2009

This hair dryer is great for thick curly hair but after a little over a year, the motor smells burt and smokes...I threw it out because I was afraid it would catch on fire, that is how burnt and hot the piece got, also was making weird noises. This happened on both of my Rockets and now I am going to look at buying a T3

Product Rating: 5
Reviewer: shannon from philadelphia pa  Tue Apr 28 2009

my plug blew on this of course it was a year and a half later so the warranty was just up. i sent it back to CHI and they sent me a new one but i had to paid repair and shipping cost which was like $50 buck but well worth it when im trying to blow dry clients hair quick with great results! if you buy it in a professional store you can bring it back to where you bought it if its before the year warranty is up and they will give you a new one right there.

Product Rating: 5 Great Dryer
Reviewer: Jamie Luker from AL  Thu Apr 02 2009

This dryer is great for medium to long thick hair. If you have shorter thin hair the 1300 watt dryer is better, as this dryer can burn you if your not careful. I've had rocket for 4 or 5 years. The only problem I've had is the "plastic pieces" on the side falling into the dryer, as described in a previous review. But that only occurred in the last month. I handle my dryer with care. I resolved the problem by placing duct tape over the hole, works just like new. In any case, I've got my money's worth out of it, and wouldn't think twice about buying another. Say good bye to using a flat iron again, unless you want curls.

Product Rating: 4 Great Dryer, but breaks easily
Reviewer: Morgan from Florida  Thu Mar 19 2009

I had this dryer for a little over year. I am pretty rough on my dryers and tend to drop them often. With one drop, this dryer's fan stopped working and started blowing smoke. I was able to fix it a few times until it completely died. Other than that, the dryer works great. It blows really hot air and you can definitely tell a difference between it and a drug store blow dryer. I would recommend this dryer, but take good care of it otherwise it won't last long!

Product Rating: 4 Great Results.... at first
Reviewer: Miss M. from New York City  Thu Mar 12 2009

This was a great blow dryer when I first got it. It worked wonders on my curly frizzy hair, and people noticed the difference! I would have friends coming over just to use it sometimes too. Anyway, I am sad to say that it did not last. It started acting funny after a year- it made weird noises and smelled burnt. My hair wasn't coming out the same either. It actually broke just this morning, and I've only had it for about a year and a half. I think all Chi products are wonderful, but just brake after a short while. Same scenario with my Chi flat iron. Oh well. I guess its up to you, if you want a great hair tool, go with the Chi, but just keep in mind that you will probably have to buy another one in a year or two.

Product Rating: 3 bad quality but good while it lasts
Reviewer: Maja Junuzovic from St.Louis MO  Tue Mar 03 2009

i loved this hair dryer, that lasted for about a year, the other day it burned, while i was working on a clients hair. i think they do that on purpose so that we can buy new ones.

Product Rating: 4 This Blow Dryer Blew up on me.
Reviewer: kammie from Las Vegas, NV  Wed Feb 25 2009

I've had this blow dryer for 4 years and loved the way it works on my soft wavy dry end hair. My hair is long and layered so when I used it, it gave it a more sleeker, sexier and healthier look in less time. But, just last week, I did my hair and the blow dryer blew up in my hand leaving ash marks on my haind. The dryer itself shot out sparks and the cord blew up and burned and ripped the end of the cord from the dryer. I was very disapointed because I never had this happen to me. I was a user of the salano and hated it. I have gone thru so many cheap dryers at target but never expect this from a very pricy dryer. I have read many reviews on this product and people have notice the same situation as I did. But by far this blow dryer did give me many compliments on my hair and gave the look I wanted for a layer hair, wether it was flipped out or straighted it served its purpose. Now, I am unsure if I want to purchace another chi rocket or go for a new dryer. I am debating on the Bio ionic or the FHI Nano pro.

Product Rating: 1 ugh!
Reviewer: lisa   Wed Feb 18 2009

So this is the first chi blowdryer i have bought and less than a year later it started making a wining noise and the whenever the cord would move it would turn on and off. I am so dissapointed that i spent that much money on a blowdryer when it didnt even last. two other girls at my salon have the same one and bought theres after mine and theres have already broken too! i wont ever buy a chi again!

Product Rating: 1 Not worth it
Reviewer: Jennifer from Ohio  Mon Jan 19 2009

I received the Chi blowdryer as a birthday gift...I requested it because I have the Chi flat iron--which is decent. Anyway, I liked that it was quiet and fit nicely in my hand, but it never dried my hair any better than cheaper blow dryers. THEN, 7 months later, the heating coil stopped working and now it only blows cold air. I've read here and on other sites that many of you have had the same problem. I think a dryer that costs more than $100 should last longer than 1/2 a year (no matter how often you use it).

Product Rating: 5 Best hair dyer
Reviewer: MJ from Tucson  Tue Jan 06 2009

This is the fastest, hotest, hairdryer. I can't use anyting else. I have had mine for one year, and use it 4 days a week on clients. The local beauty supply charges 189.00, so this is a great price. Wish I had bought mine here.

Product Rating: 4 Awesome but it broke
Reviewer: Sarah from Connecticut  Thu Dec 18 2008

I've owned the dryer for a couple of years. This hair dryer is so light and easy to use. It is fantastic. The buttons are in a good place so when you are drying your hair you do not hit them. The only problem is that the little grey piece on the side of the dryer fell into the inside and now every time I turn it on it is burning the plastic piece so will have to take it apart to get it out. Also that part is what keeps the air flow to the nozzle. Too bad it broke. Has anyone owned a hair dryer that they did not need to replace after 2 or 3 years anyway?

Product Rating: 5 CHI hair dryer
Reviewer: Wilmer Arroyo from Oviedo, Florida  Tue Dec 16 2008

A friend bought my younger daughter a Chi Dryer and she loved it. My older daughter wanted one and I bought it at your web site. I was very please with the over all service and now i know that I can trust FOLICA. My daughter recieved her CHI dryer for her birthday and she loves it. Thanks for the great service you offer.

Product Rating: 5 CHI hair dryer
Reviewer: Wilmer Arroyo from Oviedo, Florida  Tue Dec 16 2008

A friend bought my younger daughter a Chi Dryer and she loved it. My older daughter wanted one and I bought it at your web site. I was very please with the over all service and now i know that I can trust FOLICA. My daughter recieved her CHI dryer for her birthday and she loves it. Thanks for the great service you offer.

Product Rating: 5 The Absolute Best Dryer Ever!
Reviewer: Michelle   Sun Dec 14 2008

Women of color....this is the dryer for you! By far this is the best blow dryer that I have ever had. For the first time ever, I can dry my hair by myself. I have very course, kinky, natural hair which falls to the middle of my back (when straight of course). This dryer allows me to dry my hair within 20 minutes without over drying. Usually with dryers with the comb attachment, the comb gets super hot when drying your hair and you can't touch it. Not with this dryer! This dryer has made drying hair a snap. Thanks for a great product Chi.

Product Rating: 1 Poor Quality
Reviewer: Geri from NJ  Thu Nov 20 2008

Dryer Broke after a few months, shuts off after one minute of use.

Product Rating: 2 not just one but 2 while it lasted
Reviewer: L.LOUIE from stockton, CA  Mon Nov 10 2008

my sister in law and i both bought our rockets at the same time. we both loved how hot this dryer stayed and it drying our hair in lightening time! A a few months after, my sis in laws rocket burned out. i thought "haha" mines great!.. about a month later, my rocket sparked up and blew out too. there was like a piece that rattled around on the inside for the right before the burn out. The rocket WAS a great dryer while it lasted. keyword=WAS. For the price i paid, great dryer but crappy craftsmanship!!!

Product Rating: 1 CHI Rocket Dryer
Reviewer: Mersha Thomas from Patrick AFB  Wed Aug 20 2008

Had this dryer for over one year, I use it twice a week. First time i had it I was very pleased it dryed my hair faster and made it smooth, I have curly hair. This dryer is now broken some part of it inside has broken and everytime i use it, it burns. I would say nice dryer but made with poor quality parts.

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