elliekate Posted May 24, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2019 My friend is in Vancouver ready to board the Millennium tomorrow for their first cruise. She forgot her hairdryer and asked me what the hairdryers are like on the ship. Since I always use my own hairdryer, can anyone comment on the ship's hairdryers (aqua class if that makes any difference)? Are they like the low-powered hotel ones? I know this seems silly, but a girl can't live without a good hairdryer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted May 24, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I have medium textured hair which is cut slightly shorter than what I would describe as a medium length. I also have no issues with arthritis in my hands. While I wouldn't describe the Celebrity hairdryers as high powered I have found them to be higher powered than many of those on land hotels. Your friend needs to understand that she most probably will need to press the "on" button continually for the power. And we have been in Aqua a number of times (probably over thirty times) and I haven't found the Aqua hairdryers any different than those in Suite staterooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRWLOBO Posted May 24, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I have found the hairdryers to be adequate at best. They are 2-speed hairdryers. No heat adjustment. You need to hold the on button continually or the dryer will turn off. If your friend is picky about her hairdryer, she should consider purchasing one and bringing it on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted May 24, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I have long hair and I find them adequate. The only thing I don't like is that you have to keep your thumb on the button, otherwise it stops (a piece of Velcro fixes this, but your friend won't have this). The hair dryer is usually located in the drawer of the desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobeck1234 Posted May 24, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I always have a wide rubber-band packed to hold the button down. Her room steward may have one she could use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted May 24, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I'd suggest buying one. The on board dryers are weak, need the button held in for air flo, take forever and do a poor job. That is the only type on board from inside cabins to the best suite, although I did have a concierge once offer the use of her personal dryer when I made a suggestion that the on board dryers may be difficult for those with long or thick hair or who have manual dexterity issues. I always bring my own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted May 24, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Even in the the PH you have a ‘press the button’ hairdryer, in fact you have two of them! Bad design, I resort to drying my hair on the balcony with a glass of wine... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GastroGnome Posted May 24, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I've always found them perfectly adequate - but I have very long fairly fine hair so it dries easily and I'm not trying to style it. I just dry straight and then put it up. DD is the same. I use a Velcro wrap to keep the button pressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardowMD Posted May 24, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I always take my mini Bablyss titanium dryer. Think it works much better and has 2 speeds and 2 heat settings. Got at Bed Bath Beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliekate Posted May 24, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Thanks for taking the time to reply! I will forward this information to my friend before she boards! Maybe she can stop at a drugstore on the way to the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleata Posted May 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I have very long curly hair and I think they are ok. I use a rubberband or even a scrunchi to hold the button in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourist1292 Posted May 24, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I don't think it is even allowed to bring your own hair dryer. You may bring a hair iron for straighten your hair thouhh. The one on Solstice was strong enough. The button is not too hard to push or hold. It is intended that way for a safety reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted May 24, 2019 #13 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I have always brought my own hair dryer on Celebrity. There are no restrictions against hair dryers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted May 24, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Tourist1292 said: The button is not too hard to push or hold. It is intended that way for a safety reason. Yes. Many ships have sunk because of people leaving blow dryers on. /s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varoo Posted May 24, 2019 #15 Share Posted May 24, 2019 9 hours ago, elliekate said: Thanks for taking the time to reply! I will forward this information to my friend before she boards! Maybe she can stop at a drugstore on the way to the ship! Easier just to get a strong rubber band or some duct tape and use the ship's hair dryer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted May 25, 2019 #16 Share Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, varoo said: Easier just to get a strong rubber band or some duct tape and use the ship's hair dryer. Please don't use duct tape. I once had to use a goo-covered hair dryer for a week because the previous occupant used duct tape. Another reason I bring my own hair dryer now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan.dv Posted August 7, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Does anyone know where you can plug in your own hair dryer? I'm just wondering if the bathroom outlet on the Millennium will fit a standard american hair dryer plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobeck1234 Posted August 7, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, jan.dv said: Does anyone know where you can plug in your own hair dryer? I'm just wondering if the bathroom outlet on the Millennium will fit a standard american hair dryer plug. The outlet in the bathroom is not going to work the hair dryer, but the one on the desk area will and it’s in front of a mirror. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan.dv Posted August 7, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 7, 2019 7 hours ago, Cobeck1234 said: The outlet in the bathroom is not going to work the hair dryer, but the one on the desk area will and it’s in front of a mirror. Thanks, Cobeck1234! That's what I was thinking, but this is our first Celebrity cruise & I wasn't sure of the set-up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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