Best For Sensitive Scalps
BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Hair Dryer
Best For Sensitive Scalps
BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Hair Dryer
Credit: BaBylissPROUsing 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
Best For Thick Hair
Hot Tools Ionic Anti-Static Dryer
Now 24% Off
Credit: HOT TOOLSThis 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
Best for Shiny Hair
T3 Micro AireLuxe Digital Ionic Hair Dryer
Credit: T3 MicroThe 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
Best for Stylists in Training
Dyson Airwrap™ Styler
Credit: DysonEvery 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
Best Easy Styling
T3 AireBrush Duo Blow Dry Brush
Credit: T3Whether 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
Best 3-in-1
InStyler MAX PRIME Wet to Dry 1.25'' Rotating Styling Iron
Credit: InStylerThe 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
Best De-Frizzer
Moroccanoil Smart Styling Infrared Hair Dryer
Credit: MoroccanoilIf 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
Best For Bangs
Sultra Thermalite Dryer Brush
Credit: SultraIf 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
Best for Smooth Hair
ghd Helios Hair Dryer
Credit: ghdLeave 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
Best for Lightweight Styling
Gama IQ Perfetto Hair Dryer
Now 25% Off
Credit: GAMA Italy ProfessionalThis 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
Best for Volume
REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush
Credit: REVLONPump 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
Best for Travel
Kristin Ess Hair Iconic Style Professional Blow Dryer
Now 13% Off
Credit: Kristin EssPick 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
Best For Quick Drying
ghd Air Professional Performance Hair Dryer
Credit: ghdIf 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
Best for a Custom Blow Dry
BaBylissPRO Porcelain Ceramic Carrera2 Dryer
Credit: BaBylissPROPorcelain 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
Best for the 'Gram
Eva NYC Healthy Heat Pro-Lite Hair Dryer
Now 10% Off
Credit: Eva NYCBehind 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
Best for the Environment
Parlux Eco Friendly 3800 Dryer
Credit: ParluxGood 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
Best For Curly Hair
DevaCurl DevaDryer & DevaFuser Combo
Now 50% Off
Credit: DevaCurlGet 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
Best for All Hair Types
Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Dryer 2000
Credit: Harry Josh Pro ToolsHarry 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
Best for Fragrance Lovers
HAI Beauty Concepts Stylescent Professional Dryer
Credit: Hai Beauty ConceptsThis 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
Best for Silky Hair
Bio Ionic GrapheneMX Professional Dryer
Credit: BIO IONICThis 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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