This dryer is really heavy and normally I would say it is too heavy. However, I have been working out my guns lately and seem to handle the weight better than I would have in the past. I have now used my dryer twice with the smoothing nozzle on it. I have fine hair, but a lot of it. It is also naturally curly and I use the dryer to straighten my locks. My hair dried pretty quickly, but what really surprised me was how much smoother my hair looked and felt with this dryer versus my cheapie ceramic drier. My hair is noticeably smoother,  and I love that this has a cold setting rather than just a cold shot button. It makes cooling the strands and setting the style so much easier!