The best hair dryers to suit your hair type
A good hair dryer does more than just dry your hair. Before the straightening or curling, it’s important to own a hair dryer that perfectly preps your hair for the next steps in your styling routine. The right tool works to eliminate the appearance frizz, fly-aways and static, and even reduce the amount of damage caused by heat. So which hair dryer should you go for? Here’s our top 10 picks that suit all hair types.
T3 Featherweight StyleMax Professional Hair Dryer with Custom Heat and Speed Automation Drybar Buttercup Blow-Dryer ghd Air Hair Dryer BaByliss Hydro Fusion Anti Frizz Hair Dryer with Diffuser BaByliss Salon Pro 2200 Hair Dryer ghd Air Kit (ghd Diffuser and Size 3 Ceramic Brush) Parlux 3200 Compact Hair Dryer - Black ghd Flight+ Travel Hair Dryer Christmas Gift Set BaByliss Midnight Luxe 2300W DC Hair Dryer Mermade Hair Hair Dryer
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1. T3 Featherweight StyleMax Professional Hair Dryer with Custom Heat and Speed Automation
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£199.99
This fully customisable dryer adapts to your hair’s individual texture and automatically selects the right heat and speed settings depending on its needs. The sleek design encourages a faster drying time with the built-in fan and ion-infused airstream, featuring Digital T3 IonAir™ Technology.
Best for: All hair types
Why we love it: Quick drying time, with 4 attachments to fully customise to your exact styling requirements!
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2. Drybar Buttercup Blow-Dryer
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£139.00
The hair experts at Drybar have done it again, with the bright and lightweight Buttercup Blow-Dryer. It’s equipped with a powerful 1875W motor to deliver smooth, sleek results in no time. With 2 concentrated nozzles included, you can create salon-worthy styles easily.
Best for: Thick hair
Why we love it: smooths hair and tames frizz, leaving a lovely shine.
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3. ghd Air Hairdryer
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RRP: £139.00Current price: £108.40
The ghd Air Hair Dryer is a premium tool that has gained a strong reputation in the world of haircare. Its 2,100W motor delivers impressive airflow, and with a variety of heat and speed settings to choose from, the ghd Air ensures versatility for different hair types and styling needs.
Best for: All hair types
Why we love it: the cool shot button allows you to set hair to hold your style much longer.
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4. BaByliss Hydro Fusion Anti Frizz Hair Dryer with Diffuser
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£60.00
Achieve flawless results with the BaByliss Hydro Fusion Anti Frizz Dryer, which uses plasma flow to smoothen the hair and leave it feeling irresistibly soft. The Advanced Plasma Technology features a moisture balancing ionic system to help hydrate the hair and reduce the risk of breakage while styling.
Best for: Frizzy hair
Why we love it: leaves hair feeling soft and frizz-free.
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5. BaByliss Salon Pro 2200 Hair Dryer
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£35.00
This high-performance dryer gives you salon-worthy locks without having to step out of your house. Built with a powerful motor and tourmaline-ceramic technology, it helps to tame the appearance of frizz and leave your hair looking shiny and healthier.
Best for: Curly hair
Why we love it: delivers a professional performance with 5 heat & speed settings for drying control.
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6. ghd Air Kit (ghd Diffuser and Size 3 Ceramic Brush)
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RRP: £155.00Current price: £119.35
This kit includes everything you need to create salon-worthy hairstyles. Featuring the Air Hair Dryer with a ceramic brush and clips, plus the ghd Air Diffuser, this styling kit helps to banish the appearance of frizz and achieve smoother-looking hair with the advanced ionic technology that helps to retain moisture and minimise the risk of breakage.
Best for: textured hair prone to frizz.
Why we love it: it’s everything you need in one handy kit!
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7. Parlux 3200 Compact Hair Dryer - Black
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£126.00
Not only is this tool a firm favourite amongst salon professionals, but its powerful K-Lamination motor and compact design also makes it perfect for home use. While strong, the Parlux 3200 weighs just 490 grams, making it super easy to hold while you create the perfect blow-out style!
Best for: All hair types.
Why we love it: the handle is specifically designed for perfect balance that feels comfortable to hold and gives more control.
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8. ghd Flight+ Travel Hair Dryer Gift Set (Worth £149.00)
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£109.00
If your New Year’s resolution is to travel more, this is the gift set for you. A compact but mighty hair dryer that’s lightweight and features a fold-able handle to make packing for trips a breeze with a protective travel case – sign us up!
Best for: Fine to thick, textured hair.
Why we love it: compact and super easy to use when you’re on the go.
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9. BaByliss Midnight Luxe 2300W DC Hair Dryer
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£40.00
10. Mermade Hair Hair Dryer
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RRP: £69.00Current price: £27.60
With ionic airflow technology that helps to boost the moisture in your hair and protect from breakage, this hair dryer features two speed settings and three heat settings to suit your styling needs. It also includes two attachments to concentrate the air flow and create a flawless, high-shine finish!
Best for: Wavy, thick hair.
Why we love it: comes in a fun, girly pink and easily creates big volume!
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