If you’re looking for a powerful compact hair dryer that folds for easy storage, look no further than the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C. The latest installment in Panasonic’s Nanoe line (characterized by the ionizing “nanoe outlet” above the nozzle of each dryer), this model is sleek, convenient, and features three airflow settings.
What’s in the box of the Panasonic Nanoe hair dryer?
The contents of the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C are pretty simple. In the box, you’ll find the dryer itself, warranty and product information, and a single oscillating quick-dry nozzle attachment.
What does an oscillating attachment do?
The key feature of the Panasonic Nanoe line is, in my opinion, not the brand’s deep-penetrating ionic “Nanoe” technology. Most, if not all, hair dryers have some kind of proprietary ionizing technology that’s supposed to change your haircare routine forever, and in my experience, they’re all more or less equally as effective. Some may dry slightly faster, or deliver slightly smoother results, or come with more bells and whistles, but at the end of the day, your hair is going to end up dry either way.
No: What I think the key feature of the Panasonic Nanoe line actually is is their oscillating nozzle. It wiggles slightly as the dryer runs, jiggling the airflow of each Nanoe just a tiny bit. The oscillating attachment means that you don’t have to shake or toss your hair dryer to prevent hot spots as you use it, and while simple, it’s pretty handy. It moves less than others I’ve seen, so even though you get that little bit of extra heat dispersion, the oscillation won’t increase your drying time. (Confession: I still jiggle a little even though I don’t need to. Old habits die hard!)
How do I use an oscillating attachment to reduce heat damage?
To use a hair dryer with an oscillating attachment, I’ll generally shampoo and condition my hair with a moisturizing formula—right now, I’m using a custom duo from a brand called Prose. Then, I’ll towel my hair dry and add a heat protectant. (The one I use in this video review is from Living Proof, but anything designed around heat protection will work!) Finally, I’ll pop on the oscillating attachment and dry my hair in small sections, moving slowly to different sections of hair and focusing on the mid-length and ends of my hair. This is the key technique that’ll help you reduce heat damage: You want to hold your dryer at a distance, never staying in the same spot for long.
When my hair is almost dry, I kind of twist it loosely to add shape at the ends and roots. I’ll use the oscillating attachment to gently dry both my roots and ends, and when they’re fully dry, I switch to the dryer’s cool function to set the shape. This cold shot helps to set the style and make it last even without hairspray.
How do the different Panasonic Nanoe models compare?
Panasonic’s Nanoe is a really interesting line—or, at least, it is to me. Thanks to the brand’s focus and experience in consumer electronics, Panasonic personal care tools are designed and labelled in a way that reminds me more of televisions and microwaves than of other hair products like shampoo or flat irons.
When Panasonic releases a product, they release it with just one name: In this case, “Nanoe.” Then, that name is paired with a product code: This one’s is “EHNA2C.” When the brand updates their product lineup, as they are continuously doing, they tend to re-release old favourites under new product codes with improvements to their design and function.
So, instead of having a lineup of product names like “Nanoe, Nanoe II, Micro, and Ion,” you’ll see something more like the “Nanoe EHNA2C, Nanoe EHNA65, and Nanoe EHNA27K.” Over time, I find that the way Panasonic does things makes it really easy to stick with the same brand over time. It’s easy to know which products will be like the ones you’ve loved before, but it also gives Panasonic a lot of room to keep product lines up to date and constantly release better versions of old products. So, when it comes time to replace your hair dryer, you always know which one to purchase to continue getting the same great experience.
Using the Panasonic Nanoe hair dryer
As someone with straight, thin hair, I don’t need a lot out of my hair dryer. The Panasonic Nanoe line does the job, and I’ve liked every product I’ve tried from the line, but I haven’t loved any of them. The long nozzle that’s characteristic of the Nanoe range feels a little awkward to me (it’s roughly as long as my forearm), and my hair often ends up tangled in the intake filter of their compact models, like this one.
Because my primary issue with the Nanoe line is the length of its nozzle, I had a great experience with the Nanoe Compact. (An experience, I think, that most people would get from the original.) The Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C is petite-sized and easy to use, with excellent power and heat. I can see it being a better choice for travel, but I also recommend compact hair dryers for people with thin to medium-thick hair who simply don’t need their blow dryer very often. I reach for a blow dryer once a season at most, and I really only keep one at home for guests. So, a compact model like this one is perfect for me. It still does a great job, and while its functions are more limited, its smaller storage size makes it worth the compromise.
Finally, while the Nanoe Compact is significantly smaller than the regular-sized Nanoe line, I noticed that it’s still much larger than my usual compact dryer. If size is of the utmost importance to you, make sure to check the product dimensions before purchasing.
Is a compact hair dryer right for everyone?
Simply put: No. While I had a great experience with this hair dryer, I don’t think it’s quite up to par for an everyday hair tool. If you use your hair dryer regularly, I recommend the full-sized Panasonic Nanoe EHNA67instead, which I reviewed last year. The EHNA67 has the same general silhouette and features as the Compact, but it’s a little sleeker and much larger. It’s more powerful (1875 watts to the Compact’s 1400 watts) and it’s designed with a separate cold shot button, allowing you to make use of both high and medium speeds of cool air.
Having a separate cold shot button may seem inconsequential, but it’ll give you more control over setting your hairstyle. It’ll also help speed up your everyday hair care routine when it comes to things like round brushing and styling—the EHNA67 comes with a directional attachment as well, which will help create even more professional results.
So, my advice? If you’re looking for a smaller hair dryer, check this one out. It’s not a particularly tiny compact dryer, but it’s well-made and very sleek. For more power and features, opt for a full-sized Nanoe instead.
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one feature that I love is that it’s so compact comparted to mine.
One feature I love about the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C is its oscillating quick-dry nozzle. This would be an upgrade from my current hair dryer as it will protect my hair from damage!
oscillating attachment definitely a move up from current
compact size which is great for travel, unlike my current one
The compact size is great and useful for travelling.
Like the author, I love the oscillating nozzle.
This would definitely be a major step up from my usual store bought unit.
I love the the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C’s oscillating nozzle which provides better heat dispersion. This is an upgrade from my current hair dryer that would have hot spots when drying my hair.
I love the oscillating nozzle to reduce damage on my hair.
What I love best about this neat hairdryer Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C is the lightly occilating power head to help widen drying area especially compared to my old style hair dryer
The oscillating nozzle cause my current hair dryer doesn’t have this function and I think it would help prevent damage to my hair
I like the compact size which is great for travel, unlike mu current one
I love that I can use it at home or while on a trip as it is small.
The nice compact size would be so much better than the big old one I have now. Too big to even pack for trips
I love the compact size! Perfect for packing in a suitcase!
The oscillating nozzle would be an upgrade!
the size/portability would be perfect to take on holidays.
I like that the frizz-smoothing nanoe technology, and an oscillating quick-dry nozzle that helps dry your hair faster and with less heat damage. My current hairdryer is just a cheap Conair, it doesn’t have much power and takes my hair a long time to dry, and I have very long and frizzy hair.
I don’t have a hair dryer at the moment. I like the ionic “Nanoe” technology to dry my thick hair effectively.
The compact size is the main feature I like about the hair dryer. Easier to travel with than the one we have.
the small size and oscillating nozzle are both features i love
I like the compact size which will take up less space in my tiny bathroom unlike my current old huge hair dryer.
One feature I love about the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C is the frizz-smoothing nano technology! My current hairdryer definitely does NOT have that, judging by the results haha. This would help me tame these locks!
I really like the compact size which would be an upgrade from my own very bulky hair dryer
I like the small size which is great to travel with. I also like the oscillating feature to reduce hair damage. My old dryer is big and heavy, not ideal for travel.
I like the compact size which will take up less space in my tiny bathroom unlike my current old huge hair dryer.
I like the oscillating nozzle feature to prevent drying out my hair like my current old hair dryer.
The Panasonic Nanoe Compact Hair Dryer’s oscillating nozzle is a great feature to prevent my hair from overheating during hair drying – my current hair dryer doesn’t have that feature, so I have to constantly manipulate my hair or move where I’m heating to protect it from over-drying.
The oscillation function is really neat
compact size which is great for travel,
I like the compact size
Frizz smoothing nano technology
I like the oscillating nozzle and compact design.
I like the small, compact size of it as somebody that travels often for work and hates having to rely on hotel hair dryers!
I like the compact size which is great for water workout and travelling
Panasonic Nanoe Compact hair dryer small for travel is a great idea.
I love that it folds and is compact. My current hair dryer is large and bulky.
I love that the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C is compact in size because of all the travelling I do. It would be an upgrade from my current hair dryer because mine is actually broken right now, so any hair dryer would be an upgrade!
With its quick-fold handle making it easy for travel – unlike the bulky one I have that is definitely not portable.
That would be Frizz smoothing nano technology.
Perfect size; not too compact is nice.
Smaller than the regular-sized Nanoe line
I like the compact size which is great for travel, unlike most bulky hair dryers.
The portability of this would be an awesome upgrade for my kids hair dryer. She is travelling more and more now that she is going to university and this would fit soo much better in her carry on.
Nice and compact unlike my current one.
My favorite feature is how small this thing is… perfect for traveling.
The oscillation function is really cool, my hair dryer doesn’t do that
I just like how compact it is and the fact that it folds. two features which are definite upgrades for me!
I like the oscillating feature also, to help dry my hair evenly and quickly.
The mini size would be the feature I’d love. My current hair dryer is way so bulky to slip into my overnight bag and it takes too much precious room so the mini would be a huge upgrade.
The oscillating attachment that better distributes heat. An upgrade from my current hair dryer.
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