What do reviews say about loud?

TechGearLab testers found it annoyingly loud during use.

What do reviews say about original?

Reviewed found the new weight balance and head shape easier to use.

What do reviews say about curls?

Best for big waves and volume; tight curls scored only 5/10.

What do reviews say about worth it?

Most Ulta buyers are happy: 529 of 664 rate it 4 or 5 stars.

Beauty & Skincare · Hair tools · 664 reviews · 3 sources

Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush

Best for: quick volume on a budgetBudget

A reworked One-Step that glides more easily and still dries fast. Testers found it loud, hot and weak at curls.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want wet-to-volume styling fast
You found the original too bulky

Skip if

You want defined, lasting curls
You are sensitive to noise

How it scores

Efficacy5.0

Price

$46.19–65.99

You pay for: Often on sale at Ulta

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Fast dryingWet to wavy volume quickly

Easy to useSimple controls, no learning

Better glideReshaped head runs easier

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

LoudNoisy even vs other stylers

Runs hotFelt hot near the ears

Weak curlsCurl results just average

Reviewers disagree on

Easier to handle than beforeStill loud and hot in use

Alternatives

Same price · $46.19–65.99

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Sources

Ulta
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Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.