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?Â
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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I like the idea of the oscillating nozzle. The cold shot button would be amazing to have too. I need to upgrade to the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C because my hairdryer is not the best and needs to be replaced.
Its portable and can be used with different electricity charge.
I would love the oscillating attachment feature to reduce heat damage in my hair! My current dryer doesn’t have that!
My favorite feature is the high, medium, and cool settings allow you to customize the drying experience for every hair type! Everyone in the family will enjoy it!
I like that it is so compact and wouldn’t take up so much room in my luggage.
Love how compact it is yet still powerful
I like that it is compact and won’t take up as much space in my bag.
The oscillating nozzle is my fave feature and it would be an upgrade because mine is broken anyway!!
I would love the oscillating attachment feature to reduce heat damage in my hair! My current dryer doesn’t have that!
I like the oscillating nozzle which would help prevent heat damage to my hair. I hope it adds volume!
My favorite feature is the high, medium, and cool settings allow you to customize the drying experience for every hair type! Everyone in the family will enjoy it!
I like how compact this hair dryer is which is great for travelling. I prefer to pack camera equipment.
Love that it is compact and has a oscillating nozzle for less heat damage. I hate split ends
My favorite feature is the oscillating nozzle.
I like the oscillating feature
Love oscillating mechanism. Also love that it is so compact!
Sounds like a fabulous dryer with power but compact & certainly a wonderful prize.
One feature that this hair dryer has that mine does not is the oscillating nozzle which would help prevent heat damage to my hair.
I like the frizz smoothing feature to tame this curly hair. I’d take this on a cruise to the Mediterranean!
My favourite feature is the oscillating nozzle. It rotates – not me.
My favorite feature is the high, medium, and cool settings allow you to customize the drying experience for every hair type! Everyone in the house can use it.
I would love to use this Nanoe Compact Hair dryer in Cuba on my dream vacation. Would be so east to a pack and use.
The oscillating attachment means that you don’t have to shake or toss your hair dryer to prevent hot spots as you use it. Save energy.
The oscillating attachment means that you don’t have to shake or toss your hair dryer to prevent hot spots as you use it.
As someone with thick hair this is very important.
I absolutely love the oscillating nozzle that reduces heat damage on the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C! It’s such a great feature and would be excellent for my sensitive scalp and frizzy hair! I’m desperately in need of a good hairdryer, since I bought mine years and years ago…probably 10 years ago now! It’s definitely time for a new one. 🙂
Love that it is compact and has a oscillating nozzle for less heat damage. I need to replace my foldable dryer as it is not working at it’s best
I love that it’s compact. It would be an improvement from my current one as I don’t own a hairdryer at the moment!
Because I don’t even have a hair dryer, so having one is a massive upgrade lol
I already have a regular hairdryer and would love on for travel – something compact and doesn’t damage the hair as much (because I use a hair dryer every day on vacations vs regular days). Would love to try out the oscillating nozzle!
I like that it is portable and can be used with different electricity charge
I like how compact this hair dryer is which is great for travelling.
I would love to use this Nanoe Compact Hair dryer in Cuba on my dream vacation. Would be so east to a pack and use.
The fact that the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C packs 1400 watts is a big upgrade to my travel hair dryer!
My favorite feature is the high, medium, and cool settings allow you to customize the drying experience for every hair type! IT would be a great upgrade as my current dryer is very bulky, creates hot spots and really isnt that portable!
I like it as it is compact and fits into my luggage.
My favourite feature is the oscillating nozzle.
I would bring this Dryer to Mexico!!
I like that it is so compact and would be great for travel
I love the feature of the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C is compactness.
I like that it is so compact and would be great for travel
The compact is the perfect size for my thin straight hair! I feel like this won’t cause so much frizz like my current one.
I like how compact it is . Way less bulky !
I like the oscillating attachment, so I don’t have to constantly jiggle the hair dryer and I won’t burn my head! Also love the compact size. My current hair dryer now blows only cold air, so this would be a huge improvement!
One feature I love about the Panasonic Nanoe EHNA2C is the fact it’s compact. This makes it a huge upgrade since our current hair dryer is bulky and doesn’t fit nicely for travel.
Its portable and can be used with different electricity charge.
The compactness is awesome! And definitely an upgrade.
The comPact feature is the most interesting to me. I don’t have a hair drye so this would be an upgrade overall lol
I like that it is so compact and wouldn’t take up so much room in my luggage.
I think it being foldable and so small while still doing the job well is definitely a upgrade from my current hair dryer.
This dryer’s oscillating nozzle is definitely a unique feature that I don’t know other dryers have. This would be ideal of making my hair less frizzy less heat damage can occur. Love a high quality portable and foldable dryer that doesn’t take up much space inside any carry-on luggage or inside my bathroom counter drawers!
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