I like the gel grips how it reduces (by a lil bit) the chance of me dropping the hairdryer on my foot! But I wouldn't recommend this hairdryer over any other! I personally prefer the conair ion shine! At least over this.
This is just your 'ol average hair dryer. I got it free (*cheer*) at Walmart. It doesn't do very good on my hair, it makes my hair frizzy and split-endy...a job that even a Chi won't be able to fix. I know its not my hair's fault (c'mon, I get my hair done at the salon...I KNOW that all blow...