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Revlon · Updated June 2026

Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0: price, specs & release date

Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0, released 2016. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: target.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

GoldDeskmark69/100#2 of 19 in class

The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 is listed at $49.99 on target.com as of 2026-06-27, #2 cheapest of 20 hair dryers (median $217); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 69/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 19 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest hair dryers: InfinitiPRO by Conair 1875W Salon Performance AC Motor Hair Dryer — $42.99

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Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 — Revlon
Image: target.com (© Revlon)

Is the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 a good buy?

At $50, the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 is #2 cheapest of the 20 hair dryers we track, where the median is $205. On the spec sheet, its speed settings of 3 is the highest of the 18, its wattage of 1100 W is below the median of the 20, and its weight of 553 g is above the median of the 11. By release date, it is the oldest of the 10 we date.

Evidence of Record

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Physical metricsrecorded
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Two independent labs measured this product across 2 physical metrics — thermal and drying time. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0

Both hands-on reviews come from a single outlet, Reviewed (USA Today); no independent Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping or TechGearLab test of this exact original model surfaced. Verdict: a genuinely fast one-step dryer-brush that replaces a round brush plus flat iron and lifts roots for a smooth, voluminous blowout, but it is bulky and offers only barebones High/Low controls with no precise temperature setting.

Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2018-11-14–2022-10-19

Tested by Reviewed

Consistently praised

  • Dries and styles in one step, cutting styling time — replaces separate dryer, round brush and flat iron
  • Lifts roots for volume and gives a smooth, shiny blowout
  • Convenient as a single tool for an at-home blowout (dryer + brush in one), easier to manage than juggling separate tools

Commonly flagged

  • Bulky and long; needs two hands to balance well
  • Barebones controls — only High/Low plus cool shot, no precise temperature setting
  • Barrel and airflow run hot (lab: barrel 160–165°F, air 165–175°F over 30 min)

Where reviewers disagree Both Reviewed testers rate it worth buying, so agreement is high. The nuance is heat: Source 1's lab test raised the barrel getting 'burning hot to the touch' as a concern but concluded the airflow is 'in the same ballpark as a typical hair dryer,' while Source 2 (fine hair) flagged the total lack of a temperature gauge as a real downside. Because both reviews share one outlet, independent cross-source validation is limited.

The sources (2)

Reviewed lab-tested ·

Max air temp among bristles (heat sensor, 30-min run): 165°F to 175°F · Max barrel surface temp (30-min run): 160°F to 165°F

With this tool, I skipped the poofy stage of the drying process and went right from wet, limp hair to dry, straight strands.
Not having to take out a flat iron after saved me at least 15 minutes, and the drying process itself only took me about 30 minutes
The tool feels a bit bulky to hold, as it is longer than a typical hair dryer and requires two hands to balance well

Reviewed lab-tested ·

Drying time (fine, collarbone-length hair, observed): 6 min

On first try, I couldn't believe how quickly the Revlon Volumizer dried my hair: literally six minutes.
no tool has been as easy to use or hold as the Revlon Volumizer
The only caveat is the barebones design, meaning a lack of specific temperature settings and just two speed settings, rolled into one.

Specifications

Price (US)$49.99 Current MSRP at Target; widely discounted elsewhere
BrandRevlon
Released2016
Wattage (W)1100
Weight (g)553
Heat settings3
Speed settings3
IonicYes
Cool shotYes
Attachments includedNone (integrated volumizer brush)
Motor (rpm)—

Source: target.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by amazon.com. Wattage (1,100 W), 3 heat/speed settings, ionic, and price ($49.99) confirmed on the Target product page. Weight ~1.22 lb (Target) = 553 g. First released 2016, went viral on TikTok 2020. Integrated brush, no separate attachments.

Is the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 worth it vs cheaper hair dryers?

Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 against its closest cheaper and pricier hair dryers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked

ProductPriceWattage (W)Weight (g)Heat settingsSpeed settingsIonic
Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 this$49.99110055333Yes
InfinitiPRO by Conair 1875W Salon Performance AC Motor Hair Dryer$42.99187596632Yes
Shark HyperAIR IQ Hair Dryer$1291680—33Yes

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0?

Both hands-on reviews come from a single outlet, Reviewed (USA Today); no independent Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping or TechGearLab test of this exact original model surfaced. Verdict: a genuinely fast one-step dryer-brush that replaces a round brush plus flat iron and lifts roots for a smooth, voluminous blowout, but it is bulky and offers only barebones High/Low controls with no precise temperature setting. Praised: Dries and styles in one step, cutting styling time — replaces separate dryer, round brush and flat iron; Lifts roots for volume and gives a smooth, shiny blowout; Convenient as a single tool for an at-home blowout (dryer + brush in one), easier to manage than juggling separate tools. Flagged: Bulky and long; needs two hands to balance well; Barebones controls — only High/Low plus cool shot, no precise temperature setting; Barrel and airflow run hot (lab: barrel 160–165°F, air 165–175°F over 30 min). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

How much does the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 cost?

The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 has a US price of $49.99 (Current MSRP at Target; widely discounted elsewhere), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 compare on price?

At $50, the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 is #2 cheapest of the 20 hair dryers we track, where the median is $205.

When was the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 released?

The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 was released 2016.

What are the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0's key specs?

Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 (Revlon): wattage w 1100, weight g 553, heat settings 3, speed settings 3, ionic Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $49.99 at target.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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