With more than 60 years of history, Babyliss is probably the brand that provided your first hair dryer, the crimpers behind a generation of 90s hairdos, and the beloved Y2K crazy wrap braider.

So, when I noticed the HappyGoo Hair Dryer consistently topping Amazon's bestseller lists and boasting nearly 2,500 five-star reviews, I was intrigued to see if it could live up to its reputation.