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1. A Wavytalk Blown Away Ionic Hair Dryer with a whopping 16,000 5-star ratings — this little dynamo is turning heads (and drying them in as little as three minutes!) It saves you precious time in your morning routine while minimizing heat exposure on your locks. Plus, its ionic technology helps reduce frizz, leaving your hair smooth, sleek, and gorgeous.
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The included attachments are: a comb nozzle, a concentrator, and a diffuser.
Promising review: “I wanted a hair dryer that would be quick and easy. I work 12-hour night shifts, so getting up and out with minimal fuss is important to me. I was dubious of the name of Wavy because I like my hair straightened most of the time, but it was an 1875w, which is what I wanted. And it is small, so not heavy like my old one. I used to spend 10 minutes drying my hair, and 6–8 minutes with a titanium straightener. This powerful little machine boasts it will dry my hair in five minutes — it takes three! There are attachments and instructions for straight or wavy hair, and they work as advertised. My hair looks great after just using the dryer — it is straight and shiny, and I don’t even need the hair straightener anymore. Small but mighty, and definitely great value for the price.” —Colleen M Stevens
Get it from Amazon for $33.82 (available in nine colors).
2. A Dyson Supersonic — a worthy investment if you’re someone who styles their hair daily. Its intelligent heat control technology ensures that your hair remains healthy and vibrant, steering clear of extreme heat damage. Plus, the flyaway attachment is a lifesaver for taming those short stray hairs, giving you a sleek finish without the need for heavy styling products.
The included attachments are: a gentle air nozzle, a concentrator, a diffuser, a flyaway nozzle, and a comb attachment.
Promising review: “Don’t wait, just buy it already! Worth the investment! I cannot believe I debated on ordering this for so long! I love my Dyson! It dries my long 20-inch hair quickly without over-drying. The air intake is at the bottom of the handle, which is much better than the back of the air shaft — my hair never gets caught. The attachments are perfect. I absolutely love the flyaway attachment as I have fine hair with layers, and sometimes it looks like pure frizz. The flyaway attachment tucks my layers to give me a great curved under look. This blow dryer shape is also much easier to pack in my carry-on luggage than a traditional blow dryer. It’s lighterweight and so much more convenient. I’ll never use anything else!” —Kat
Get it from Amazon for $499.99.
3. A Laifen Hair Dryer SE that tells you the temperature with a sleek four-color LED light. Red for hot, yellow for warm, and blue for cold — you can easily find your perfect setting. Plus, its innovative circulating mode shifts between hot and cold air, ensuring your hair is styled with precision and care.
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The included attachments are: a magnetic diffuser nozzle and a smoothing nozzle.
Promising review: “Best one I’ve ever used. Obviously a very high-quality appliance. Before you get it out of the packaging, you can tell there is a quality product inside. It’s quieter, has a stronger air stream, and a setting that automatically cycles between warm and cool to protect hair from heat damage and ‘set in’ the shape you have created. I am very happy with it. It’s totally worth the price.”—avidreader
Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in five colors).
4. A hairdresser-recommended BaByliss Pro Ceramix Xtreme providing salon-quality results so you can get that perfect “Dominican blowout” look at home. It’s durable too, with one user reporting their trusty tool lasted a whole decade. That’s a whole bunch of fabulous hair days!
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The included attachments are: a concentrator nozzle.
Promising reviews: “I asked my hairdresser for a recommendation and that led me to a Babyliss! I’ve been so disappointed in the cheap $30 dryer I bought from T.J. Maxx! I am thrilled with this hair dryer. Hair dries quicker, and my hair has no frizz afterward. Magic? The black model feels like butter in my hand. So soft. WIN WIN !! Totally worth the money!” —BeckySue
“I bought both this and the BaBylissPro Nano Titanium hair dryer to try them out. I was sort of surprised that I liked this Ceramix model so much more than the Nano. This dryer is quieter and has better heat settings. I use the dryer on my dog, so volume, drying power, and a true “warm” setting are important. Dries like a champ, not irritatingly loud, and warm doesn’t get too hot.” —Saint Paul
Get it from Amazon for $85.49.
5. A Curlsmith De-Frizzion Dryer made with all your curly-haired cuties in mind. This dryer comes with the BIGGEST diffuser attachment I’ve ever laid eyes on. It’s pretty much large enough to hold all your curls, waves, and coils (and some reviewers say there’s still some room left) to ensure every ringlet dries with all its glorious definition intact.
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The included attachments are: an extra-large diffuser, a pick attachment, and a concentrator.
Promising review: “I have had this Curlsmith hairdryer for over a year now and I still love it. At first sight, the diffuser will scare you because it’s so big, but all my hair fits into it with lots of room left. I have thin, fine, natural curly Caucasian hair below my waist. I do, however, bend over and put all my hair in the diffuser on high and high heat for a few minutes, then I sometimes set the dryer on the floor and scrunch my hair over it at low. It is absolutely the best hair dryer for curly hair, and hopefully it will last me for years. In another post, it mentioned the diffuser not staying on due to chips around it. I have never taken my diffuser off, and it is tight and has never fallen off. This is after a year’s worth of using. Happy Curls!!!” —Dawn
Get it from Ulta or Amazon for $189.
6. A Remington Damage Protection Hair Dryer that’s reliable and gives you a quality finish without breaking the bank. It’s garnered over 35,000 glowing 5-star reviews, with people raving about its versatility and effectiveness. Equipped with different speed and heat settings, the powerful motor ensures that your locks are dry in no time — and thanks to the lightweight design, you won’t feel like you’re lifting weights during the process.
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The included attachments are: a diffuser and a concentrator.
Promising review: “After using this hair dryer for a full year, I’m still happy with its performance. It has proven to be incredibly reliable and durable. The drying time remains impressively fast. The three heating settings and two speed settings are also good. It has lightweight, which makes it easy to handle. It comes with a concentrator and diffuser, which works for straight and curly hair styles. Removable filters are also good so that we can easily clean and it improves the dryer efficiency. I would recommend to buy it. I am satisfied with this product. Its a worthwhile investment for anyone in need of a good hairdryer.” —Sarun
Get it from Amazon for $19.16.
7. A travel-friendly, compact Chi Advanced Ionic Hair Dryer because you can’t always be sure your B&B or hotel will have decent styling tools. Thanks to its small size, it’ll easily fit into your carry-on or overnight bag without taking up valuable space. Plus, it has this cool blue light feature that ensures clean airflow and helps minimize buildup — and reviewers have been using it as a handy guide to help them aim the dryer precisely where they need it.
The included attachments are: a diffuser and a nozzle concentrator.
Promising reviews: “Powerful little travel dryer! Lightweight and compact. Quite powerful and gets plenty hot (3 temp settings). Dried my hair (I have a ton of it) significantly quicker than my old dryer.” —Amazon Customer
“The cold setting works great with the diffuser for my curly hair. No frizz and it looks great! The heat setting is great for straightening and my hair looks great every time” —Dorothy Rose
Get it from Amazon for $106.
8. An Ella Bella Ionic Hair Dryer that is, first off, absolutely GORGEOUS and, secondly, ensures you won’t be burning your scalp or left with crispy ends. It’s very light, weighing in at two iPhones (for a very specific frame of reference), and it offers three fan speeds with a digital temperature control that heats up to 250 degrees.
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The included attachments are: a diffuser and two different concentrator nozzles.
Promising review: “I’ve had this hair dryer for over six months. It’s light, which is so nice with long, thick, coarse hair, making drying my hair much easier. It’s also great for travel, being so small and lightweight. What’s great is that it’s small but packs a punch; it delivers on strength! Heat variable 150–250 and three speeds with a cooling option. I love the magnetic attachments and the self-cleaning function, smart little machine, well designed. I did have a ring pop off the diffuser, but customer service is INCREDIBLE and they sent me one FAST! I emailed three days ago, and the replacement diffuser is already out for delivery!!! I did register my hair dryer, so perhaps that’s what made it so easy. Very friendly and personal attention from the company; that’s a rare gem in this time we live in.” —One mama
Get it from Amazon for $159.97 (available in four colors).
9. A Revlon Infrared Hair Dryer, which aims to help maintain your hair’s natural moisture and prevent over-drying. The ergonomic design is so comfy, you’ll be blow-drying your hair like a pro without any wrist strain. Plus, the handy hanging loop makes it a breeze to store — no more cluttered countertops.
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The included attachments are: a diffuser, a concentrator nozzle, and three hair clips.
Promising review: “I got this diffuser to add to my curly hair routine because I wanted my hair to dry faster, help with definition, and to get curlier roots, and it works so well! My curls look so healthy and bouncy and defined, and it dries my hair pretty quickly. The cord is long enough for you to be able to move around with ease as you dry your hair. It’s not too noisy, and it has a hot or warm setting, a high or low setting, and a cool shot. It also comes with three sectioning clips and a concentrator. Great value for the price! Buy it!” —Ger
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in two colors).
10. A L’ange Le Styliste Hair Styler sporting a slim, lightweight design that feels like it was made just for your hand. The shorter, straight handle allows you to style with ease and comfort — no more awkward wrist angles OR accidental power-offs, thanks to the cleverly placed on/off button. As far as results, this hair dryer gives your locks so much volume, you’ll toss that mousse aside.
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The included attachments are: two different-sized concentrators and a diffuser.
Promising review: “Wow! Category 5 hurricane in the palm of my hand! I haven’t had a new hair dryer in a few years. I’ve never had a ‘nice’ hair dryer. To me, a hair dryer simply blows hot air, and it didn’t seem worth it to buy a more expensive one. Well, my $20 hair dryer I’ve had for several years started smoking a tad, so I decided to treat myself to a ‘nicer’ one. I’d been annoyed at how long my thick hair took to dry. I knew this one would be better, but I didn’t realize how much better. I was amazed at how hard it blew. I’ve been through my fair share of hurricanes, and when I closed my eyes while using this baby I felt like I was rising out a cat 5. There are three heat settings, and three ‘wind speed’ settings. The middle on both settings is the sweet spot for me. My husband, who rarely uses a hair dryer, even commented on how well it worked. Oh, I can’t forget to mention how much smaller and lighter it is compared to my old one! So happy with my purchase!” —CajunMommaRN
Get it from Amazon for $139.30+ (available in pink and black).
11. A Shark SpeedStyle Pro equipped with a “scalp shield” mode so you can dry your hair without feeling like you’re in a wind tunnel of heat. It instantly adjusts air temperatures to a level that’s safe for your scalp, meaning your roots get the perfect dry without the sizzle. This is especially a blessing if you’re trying to nurture those fresh strands of new growth.
The included attachments are: a styling concentrator, a finishing tool, a smoothing brush, and a diffuser. This model is suitable for all hair types, but there are also other versions tailored specifically for straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair types.
Promising review: “Awesome and powerful. First time use, and my hair looks like I just got out of a salon visit. I have fine straight hair naturally, but the tools are awesome in helping style it better than other hair dryers I’ve used before. My hair feels so soft, and no frizz or flyaways with this Florida humidity, too. The airflow is very powerful on the highest setting so it did tangle the bottom parts of my hair a little, but it was also my first time and user error. Loving it and worth the money.” —Shannon Lord
Get it from Amazon for $169+ (available in six different options).
12. A *super* fast-drying Foiyuf Ionic Hair Dryer that releases a whopping 500 million negative ions — yeah, that’s a lot of zeros. What does that mean for you, you may ask? Beautifully smooth locks with sealed-in moisture so your hair stays silky, shiny, and totally static-free.
The included attachments are: a diffuser and a concentrator.
Promising review: “This hair dryer is powerful yet lightweight, making it easy to handle for everyday use and travel. It dries hair quickly without being overly loud, and the build quality feels solid. The heat indicator light is a handy touch, letting you know if it’s on hot or cool, and the magnetic attachments are simple to use. I also like the cord wrap for neat storage. Overall, it’s compact, efficient, and a huge upgrade from older, bulkier dryers. Definitely recommended!” —Megan Runge
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in four colors).
13. A Conair Infiniti Pro leaving people pleasantly surprised at how powerful it is, so you don’t have to sacrifice performance for affordability. It has six different heat and speed settings, plus a nonslip grip so you won’t have to worry about it slipping out of your hands mid-blowout. That’s super ~handy~, right?
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The included attachments are: a diffuser and a concentrator.
Promising review: “Conair is my favorite brand for blow dryers! It’s very powerful and it doesn’t take long for my hair to fully dry. It’s lightweight and easy to use. The shape of the handle makes it comfortable to hold. I like that there are a few different heat and speed settings too. It’s perfect for whatever you need! Hot, warm, cool, or cold. And I love the color! Its a great price for such a good dryer!” —Gabby
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in 14 colors).
14. Also from Conair: The Infiniti Pro DigitalAire Drying Wand, a uniquely shaped tool that’s not only eye-catching but also optimizes airflow for a consistent speed and pressure that can reach up to 75 mph. Reviewers are also giving this dryer its flowers because of its comfortable grip, making blow-drying less of a chore and more of a ~breeze~. And! Unlike those traditional dryers, you won’t have to worry about your hair getting caught in a vent.
Ulta
Promising reviews: “I found this to be a really uniquely designed hair dryer. I always found it really impossible not to get my hair stuck in the vent in the back of every other hair dryer I used and this one mitigated that entire problem. I also loved the fact that it was so quiet. Am a nighttime shower taker, so a lot of the time my hair is wet before I go to bed because I don’t want a loud hair dryer making a bunch of noise and waking up my child. I also noticed my hair was softer and a bit smoother than it normally is when I blow dry my hair. All in all! And love that it came with attachments.” —Courtney
“This thing is the TRUTH! I have 4c hair which requires a pretty hard blow dry before I can flat iron or do a silk press. This blow dryer with the comb attachment literally cut my dry time in half and did not burn my hands at all! I want 10!!!” —Cydney
Get it from Ulta for $169.99.
15. A Nova Hooded Hair Dryer to transform your home into a full-blown salon experience, giving you all the in-house stylist vibes. (OK, diva. 🤏🏾) With its adjustable height, rotating head, and roller base, you can conveniently maneuver it wherever you need. The hinged hood door is pure genius, offering full coverage for drying your protective styles and roller sets, and it also turns the dryer on and off as you open and close it. And finally, the built-in timer ensures your hair gets the precise time needed for conditioning, chemical, or color treatments.
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Promising reviews: “A must-have for people who like to regularly change up or use hair-damaging products. As a woman over 55 who has to have their hair colored every four weeks, blow dries or straightens hair almost daily, I keep my hair strong, healthy, and shiny with weekly treatments at home — that paid off the cost of a hooded dryer within a month and a half versus the cost of treatments in a salon.” —Yolanda Martinez
“I love this! I love this! I love this! I love this! I only use it for roller sets, protective styles, and locs (as I’ve read in reviews that it sucks loose hair in). But it works so beautifully!!! Such a great investment for any stylist. Roll it straight to any client. The cleanup has proven to be easy. And it sits comfortably around the neck and head with a curve inward of the hood to circulate the air, keeping their faces free of heat.” —Person
Get it from Amazon for $117.99.
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