The BaBylissPRO Levante Professional Hair Dryer (BAB6950IE) is a powerful 2100W professional dryer, made in Italy. A long-life AC motor drives 141 km/h air speed, 1000 Pa air pressure and 79 m³/h air flow for fast, controlled drying, while a central ionic generator helps smooth the hair and add shine. At just 480 g it stays light in the hand through a full day, with 6 heat and speed settings, a cold shot and two narrow concentrator nozzles.

Why the Levante professional dryer

The Levante is built for the professional who dries hair all day. The long-life AC motor is made for that workload, driving a fast 141 km/h air stream at 1000 Pa so hair dries quickly and styles hold. A central ionic generator sends millions of negative ions through the air stream, which helps smooth the cuticle, cut static and leave a shinier finish. And because the body is a compact 480 g, it stays comfortable in the hand cut after cut. It is the dryer that finishes the look.

Key features

• 2100W long-life AC motor: a professional-grade motor built for daily, all-day use, driving 141 km/h air speed, 1000 Pa air pressure and 79 m³/h air flow.
• Central ionic generator: millions of negative ions run through the air stream to help smooth the hair, reduce static and add shine, so styling is easier.
• Lightweight 480 g body: compact and well-balanced, so it stays comfortable through a full day and helps reduce hand and arm fatigue.
• 6 heat and speed settings, plus cold shot: full control over heat and airflow, with a cold shot and a lock-in cold-air position to set the style.
• 2 venturi concentrator nozzles and a removable filter: narrow 6 mm x 60 mm and 6 mm x 75 mm nozzles with a venturi effect for focused airflow, a removable rear filter for quick cleaning and a 2.70 m professional cord.

What to expect

This is a full-size professional salon dryer, not a compact travel model -- it is made in Italy around a long-life AC motor for daily use. The ionic generator helps smooth and add shine; it supports the finish rather than promising a specific result on every hair type. It comes with two narrow concentrator nozzles for precise, directed airflow: it does not include a diffuser, so if you dry curls and want to keep the curl pattern, add a compatible diffuser. Keep the removable rear filter clean so the airflow stays strong.

Who it is for

• Salon professionals who dry and style hair all day and want a light, powerful AC dryer.
• Fast, controlled drying: the AC motor and 6 settings move from a quick rough-dry to a precise finish.
• Anyone who wants a smoother finish: the ionic generator helps cut static and add shine.
• Advanced home users who want genuine salon dryer performance.

Who it is not for

• If you want a compact travel dryer: the Levante is a full-size professional salon dryer, not a foldable travel model.
• If you dry curly hair and want volume from a diffuser: it ships with concentrator nozzles -- add a compatible diffuser for curls.
• If you only need occasional light drying: this is a professional-grade tool built for daily, all-day work.

Professional tip

Point the airflow down the hair shaft -- follow the brush from root to tip with the nozzle angled down the length, so the ions and heat lay the cuticle flat instead of ruffling it, which is what leaves the hair smooth and shiny. Finish each section with the cold shot to set the shape before you move on.

How to use

1. Check that the removable rear filter is clean and clipped in before you start.
2. Fit a concentrator nozzle for directed airflow, or work without it for a rough-dry.
3. Select the heat and speed setting for the stage of the dry.
4. Dry section by section, following the brush and angling the airflow down the hair.
5. Set each section with the cold shot to lock in the shape.
6. Unplug after use, let it cool and clean the filter regularly.

Care and maintenance

Keep the airflow strong by cleaning the removable rear filter regularly -- slide it off, clear the hair and lint, and clip it back on. Wipe the housing with a dry cloth and let the dryer cool fully before you put it away; never wrap the cord around a hot barrel. For concentrator nozzles and other BaBylissPRO care, see the BaBylissPRO accessories and replacement parts page.

In short

• 2100W made-in-Italy AC dryer: 141 km/h air speed, 1000 Pa pressure, 79 m³/h flow for fast, controlled drying.
• Ionic and lightweight: a central ionic generator for a smoother, shinier finish, in a 480 g body for all-day use.
• Full control: 6 heat and speed settings, cold shot, 2 venturi nozzles and a removable filter.

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