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25 Hair Dryers For Salon-Level Blowouts at Home

Eliminate frizz and pump up the volume.

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Finding the best blow dryer is like finding the right partner. There are so many to choose from that it makes the whole process overwhelming. Do you want slow and steady, or top-of-the-line? Is a highly powered motor your aphrodisiac? Is it all about heat, or would something cooler work for your lifestyle? And even when you know all their qualifications, there's still that extra burden of understanding your own needs enough to make the right choice. Maybe your priority is finding something that works with you, not against you. Or perhaps you want to explore beyond your usual type and experiment with something brand new. Are we still talking about blow dryers?

The point is, you'll want to have all the information before you settle down. Blow dryers aren't like SOs. You only really need one. And there are so many to choose from. There are plenty of low-cost options that don't compromise on power, nifty blow dryer brushes, like Revlon's bestselling Hot Air Brush, and even options suited for curly textures. If you're still working on perfecting the at-home blowout, having the right tools is crucial for achieving that salon-level look. The best hair dryers can address all hair types and needs—from enhancing natural curls and eliminating frizz, to being environmentally conscious and travel-friendly. Ahead, our favorite picks for shine, volume, and everything in between.

Best For Sensitive Scalps

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Hair Dryer

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Hair Dryer
Best For Sensitive Scalps

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Hair Dryer

$90 at Amazon$72 at Walmart$85 at JCPenney
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Using gentle heat distribution, this beloved dryer gets the job done without turning your bathroom into a sauna in the process. It works well on all hair types to create an even blow-out without any frizz.

Promising review: “I never knew a hair dryer could make such a difference. Oh! and my hair isn't as frizzy either! Best beauty purchase I've ever made!”

Best For Thick Hair

Hot Tools Ionic Anti-Static Dryer

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Best For Thick Hair

Hot Tools Ionic Anti-Static Dryer

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This blow dryer comes with a diffuser attachment that's ideal for rough drying and taming anyone lucky enough to have a head full of thick hair. The tool also uses icon technology to leave hair looking shiny, hydrated, and never frizzy or staticky.

Promising review: "It is a great hair-dryer. I have long fine hair and it works great on my hair."

Best for Shiny Hair

T3 Micro AireLuxe Digital Ionic Hair Dryer

AireLuxe Digital Ionic Hair Dryer
Best for Shiny Hair

T3 Micro AireLuxe Digital Ionic Hair Dryer

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The dyer is equipped with an ion generator that will reduce static, fight frizz, and boost your hair’s overall shine. The barrel brush included also helps give hair a glossy, voluminous finish.

Promising review: "I love this dryer. It dries my hair quickly and without frizz!"

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Best for Stylists in Training

Dyson Airwrap™ Styler

Airwrap™ Styler
Best for Stylists in Training

Dyson Airwrap™ Styler

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Every beauty enthusiast knows that the Dyson Airwrap Styler is the go-to tool to achieve pretty much any hairstyle your heart desires. Dyson administered 7,000 acoustic tests targeting noise, weight, and speed before launching the game-changing dryer with celebrity hair guru Jen Atkin. Plus, with their incredible technology, it's one of the safest tools for damaged hair on the market.

Promising review: "I was so HESITANT due to the price! But I am so happy I did! I absolutely love it."

Best Easy Styling

T3 AireBrush Duo Blow Dry Brush

AireBrush Duo Blow Dry Brush
Best Easy Styling

T3 AireBrush Duo Blow Dry Brush

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Whether you have straight hair that needs some bounce, or you're a curly girl curious about getting a sleek blowout without damaging your pattern, this styling brush duo makes it easy. The round-brush attachment gives insane volume, while the paddle attachment makes it easy to smooth hair for a salon-level blowout you can do at home.

Promising review: "This tool gives me my round brush blow out from my '90s hair!"

Best 3-in-1

InStyler MAX PRIME Wet to Dry 1.25'' Rotating Styling Iron

MAX PRIME Wet to Dry 1.25'' Rotating Styling Iron
Best 3-in-1

InStyler MAX PRIME Wet to Dry 1.25'' Rotating Styling Iron

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The amount of damage caused by using a blow dryer, flat iron, and then a curling wand, all to achieve a single style is quite extensive. So why not combine all those steps into one easy tool? Unlike traditional flat irons, you can use this on wet hair, too, to achieve a sleek or beachy look in one step.

Promising review: "The only straightener that works on my hair without making it frizzy."

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Best De-Frizzer

Moroccanoil Smart Styling Infrared Hair Dryer

Smart Styling Infrared Hair Dryer
Best De-Frizzer

Moroccanoil Smart Styling Infrared Hair Dryer

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If giving yourself a blowout at home mostly just results in absurd amounts of frizz, try a dryer with infrared technology built into the design. Moroccanoil's version makes styling fast, and never uses excessive amounts of heat, which can end up frying your hair.

Promising review: "This is the best hair-dryer I have ever used, worth the $$."

Best For Bangs

Sultra Thermalite Dryer Brush

Thermalite Dryer Brush
Best For Bangs

Sultra Thermalite Dryer Brush

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If you leaned into the curtain bang trend, it's time to properly style them. The easiest way to make your fringe frizzy and unkept is to use a blow dryer without enough precision. This blowdryer brush does the opposite thanks to a perfectly-sized brush head that specifically smooths shorter pieces of hair like the strands around your face.

Promising review: "I have had this for quite a few months and it is the only hair tool (among a sea of many) that has stayed permanently on my bathroom counter."

Best for Smooth Hair

ghd Helios Hair Dryer

Helios Hair Dryer
Best for Smooth Hair

ghd Helios Hair Dryer

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Leave it to GHD to develop the sleekest yet functional hair-dryer. Smooth hair is made easy, with the help of a lightweight 1875 watt brushless motor that's quiet enough to use while your SO snoozes.

Promising review: "This dryer was worth every penny. I’ve tried many others over the years."

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Best for Lightweight Styling

Gama IQ Perfetto Hair Dryer

IQ Perfetto Hair Dryer
Best for Lightweight Styling

Gama IQ Perfetto Hair Dryer

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This futuristic-looking dryer is the lightest in its class. Weighing in at under one pound, and engineered in Italy, its motor has three speed levels at 110,000 RPM and uses Oxy Active technology to protect hair cuticles from damage.

Promising review: "This is an amazing little dryer! Very small, extremely lightweight with lots of options, and great drying power."

Best for Volume

REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush

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One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush
Best for Volume

REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush

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Pump up the volume with a hair-dryer brush. This model features an oval design and nylon bristles, perfect for achieving a bouncy and smooth at-home blowout.

Promising review: "My hair looks like I went to the hair salon."

Best for Travel

Kristin Ess Hair Iconic Style Professional Blow Dryer

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Best for Travel

Kristin Ess Hair Iconic Style Professional Blow Dryer

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Pick up this small but mighty hair dryer on your next Target run. Celebrity hairstylist Kristen Ess's line of tools are not only effective, but affordable. This model was designed for travel and features a folding handle for easy storage and dual voltage for international use.

Promising review: "Drying power is strong and it made my hair soft and manageable."

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Best For Quick Drying

ghd Air Professional Performance Hair Dryer

Air Professional Performance Hair Dryer
Best For Quick Drying

ghd Air Professional Performance Hair Dryer

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If you're pressed for time, cut your blow-dry in half with this strong 1600-watt AC motor. There's also ionic technology that works to seal in moisture while reducing frizz and flyaways.

Promising review: "AMAZING! Leaves you with a just left the salon look!"

Best for a Custom Blow Dry

BaBylissPRO Porcelain Ceramic Carrera2 Dryer

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Porcelain Ceramic Carrera2 Dryer
Best for a Custom Blow Dry

BaBylissPRO Porcelain Ceramic Carrera2 Dryer

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Porcelain ceramic helps with heat distribution to prevent scorching and promote healthy hair. This model also has six different heat and speed settings that work across a range of hair textures.

Promising review: "Great product. Fast, gets really hot, and very quick to dry my really thick, coarse hair. Definitely recommend."

Best for the 'Gram

Eva NYC Healthy Heat Pro-Lite Hair Dryer

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Eva NYC Healthy Heat Pro-Lite Hair Dryer

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Behind the cute and flowery exterior, this hair-dryer has a powerful 1875 watt engine with dual voltage, two speeds, and three heat settings to dry hair that's thick, thin, curly, or straight. Plus, the nine-foot power cord makes it easy to maneuver around your bathroom.

Promising review: "Dries hair quickly without damage."

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Best for the Environment

Parlux Eco Friendly 3800 Dryer

Eco Friendly 3800 Dryer
Best for the Environment

Parlux Eco Friendly 3800 Dryer

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Good for your hair and the environment. This eco-friendly hair dryer uses recycled packaging and is made from recycled materials, while the motor reduces drying time and electricity usage.

Promising review: "I bought this after comparing reviews of a lot of models and I am not disappointed. Better quality and not as noisy as my previous one."

Best For Curly Hair

DevaCurl DevaDryer & DevaFuser Combo

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Best For Curly Hair

DevaCurl DevaDryer & DevaFuser Combo

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Get the curls of your dreams with this dryer-and-diffuser combo. The patented DevaFuser provides 360-degree airflow and hand-shaped attachment helps to further enhance and define natural curls and waves without the frizz.

Promising review: "So easy to use I love the shape. My curls look unreal!! I noticed a big difference from this versus other diffusers."

Best for All Hair Types

Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Dryer 2000

Pro Dryer 2000
Best for All Hair Types

Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Dryer 2000

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Harry Josh Pro Tools are a favorite among professionals. The tiny but mighty Pro Dryer 2000 is equipped with multiple heat and speed settings to best fit your styling needs at home.

Promising review: "This is by far the best hair dryer I have ever owned. It is light weight, dries my hair quickly and I have noticed a lot less frizz."

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Best for Fragrance Lovers

HAI Beauty Concepts Stylescent Professional Dryer

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Best for Fragrance Lovers

HAI Beauty Concepts Stylescent Professional Dryer

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This dryer from Hai Beauty Concepts comes with a couple of unique features, including blue UV light stimulates blood circulation on the scalp, and a jasmine scent that gets activated when turned on (really!).

Promising review: "I have been loving this dryer. Best one I've had ever."

Best for Silky Hair

Bio Ionic GrapheneMX Professional Dryer

GrapheneMX Professional Dryer
Best for Silky Hair

Bio Ionic GrapheneMX Professional Dryer

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This fast-working dryer from Bio Ionic uses a proprietary blend of graphene and other minerals to help tone down frizz and condition hair as you're drying. Even rough, color-treated hair will feel incredibly silky to the touch and shine for days.

Promising review: "I have thick curly hair and the blow dryer did an amazing job. It doesn’t dry my hair super quick but half the time my old blow dryer did."

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