Hair Dryers

Hair dryers offer convenience and versatility in drying and styling. Modern hair dryers come with a variety of heat and speed settings, allowing users to adjust the airflow to suit their hair type and desired style. Some models feature technologies like ceramic, tourmaline, or ionic components, which help reduce frizz, add shine, and minimize heat damage. These dryers often come with attachments such as diffusers, concentrators, or combs, enabling more precise styling for different hair textures and styles. Lightweight and ergonomic designs make them easy to handle, while advanced models may offer cool shot buttons to lock in style or foldable handles for portability. 

Best Overall

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

This hair dryer is known for its fast drying time, reducing frizz, and adding shine. It features a sleek design and comes with multiple attachments including a diffuser and concentrator nozzles, making it suitable for various hair types and styles. It operates at a lower temperature to prevent heat damage while still drying hair quickly.

Best Budget

Conair InfinitiPRO SmoothWrap

Hair Dryer

Priced under $60, this dryer uses ceramic technology to provide even heat and airflow, reducing damage. It comes with a diffuser and concentrator nozzle, making it a versatile and affordable option for efficient drying and styling

Best for Curly Hair

Conair InfinitiPro Hair Dryer

This dryer is excellent for curly hair, thanks to its ionic technology which reduces frizz and adds shine. It includes a diffuser attachment and a tourmaline ceramic-coated grille for even heat distribution, making it effective for smoothing and defining curls.

Best for Thick Hair

ghd Air Blow Outhand Held

Corded Hair Dryer

Designed in collaboration with stylists, this powerful dryer is great for thick hair. It features an ergonomic design, powerful airflow, and comes with two concentrator nozzles and a diffuser. It’s effective at taming thick, unruly hair quickly.

Best for Damaged Hair

Chi Hair Dryer

This dryer emits a gentle airflow, making it suitable for delicate, damaged hair. It is compact and easy to handle, with a long cord for convenience. Despite its higher price, it’s an excellent choice for those needing a gentle drying experience.

Best Lightweight

Bio Ionic SMART-X High Efficiency Dryer

Known for its lightweight design and powerful airflow, this dryer leaves hair cuticles soft and smooth. It’s easy to handle and provides a high-quality drying experience, although some users may find the power buttons awkwardly placed.

Best for Shine

Hot Tools Professional Turbo

Ceramic + Ionic Lightweight Dryer

This model is great for adding shine and reducing frizz. It includes a diffuser, comb attachment, and concentrator nozzle, providing a comprehensive set of tools for achieving a sleek and shiny finish.

Scroll to Top