Longtime readers will know that I am a huge fan of Sedu flat irons, so when I saw that the brand started making hair dryers, I just had to have one.

I had been faithful to my little dual-voltage Conair for years (somehow, it's been the only one that never burnt out on me), but now, the old standby sits lonely and unused at the back of my bathroom cabinet.

I have discovered the Sedu Ultrasilent Dryer, and there's no turning back.

This 1750-watt dryer weighs less than 2 pounds, feels balanced in your hand, and dries hair fast. Really fast, and really hot. Without frying it. And it's quiet. Best of all, the nozzle stays cool despite the heat emanating from it, so you'll never need to worry about burning yourself on those mornings when you're just not coordinated enough to properly handle heat appliances.

This dryer gets the job done without turning my hair into a frizzy, fried mess, so my subsequent time with the flat iron is now even briefer. Faster? In the morning? More sleep? I'm sold.

Until December 31 you can score this dryer for the introductory price of $129.95 at folica.com, which is 53% off the retail price of $229.95. You'll also get free shipping, a free wristlet, and a free diffuser (I love Folica! Can you tell?).