1.Nano Titanium Hair Dryer- Babylisspro
Built for speed, the BaBylissPro tool dried hair fast in GH Beauty Lab testing, earning a perfect score for drying time. It received high marks for strong airflow and easy-to-use buttons and attachments. Evaluations also found the hair dryer comfortable to hold, lightweight, quiet, and that it has ample cord length (8.7 feet). “It is elegant-looking and has a long nozzle and handle, but it feels proportional and good to hold,” an evaluator marveled. “It works wonderfully — not heavy or too loud yet it is powerful and the airflow feels fast.”
- Wattage: 2,000
- Attachments: Concentrator
- Number of speed settings: 2
- Number of heat settings: 3
- Weight: 1.4 lb.
- Cool shot button: Yes
2. Pro Hair Dryer with Thermaluxe Advanced Thermal Technology – Remington
If you’re looking for an affordable dryer that really works, GH Beauty Lab test winner Remington is it. Testers loved the air pressure and speedy performance, but some thought it was a little heavy and loud. Even though it’s a bargain price, it doesn’t skimp on extras, including both concentrator and diffuser attachments. “It dried hair fast but not too hot,” a tester reported. “My hair was not frizzy after using this dryer,” another said.
- Wattage: 1,875
- Attachments: Concentrator and diffuser
- Number of speed settings: 2
- Number of heat settings: 3
- Weight: 1.6 lb.
- Cool shot button: Yes
3. Supersonic Hair Dryer- Dyson
A favorite of professional hairstylists, this one-of-a-kind Dyson design (the motor is in the handle!) had super strong airflow and dried hair faster than any model in the history of GH Beauty Lab hair dryer testing. In Lab evaluations, it dried an eight-inch hair sample in only 54 seconds. The tool comes a rare five attachments to customize to your hair type and needs, including two concentrators, a diffuser, an attachment for smoothing flyaways and a gentle air attachment, all of which are magnetic for simple usage.
Testers loved how sleek it looked and one raved, “On the most humid of days, it got hair smoother, and in less time, than any hair dryer I’ve used.” Another echoed: “The air pressure was great and I do feel like it dried my hair faster than normal.”
- Wattage: 1,600
- Attachments: 2 concentrators, diffuser, flyaway attachment, gentle air attachment
- Number of speed settings: 3
- Number of heat settings: 4
- Weight: 1.9 lb.
Cool shot button: Yes
4. Professional Turbo Ionic DC Blue Hair Dryer – Hot Tools
This compact model from Hot T0ols earned near-perfect scores for drying speed in our testing and ranked high for strong airflow. Testers loved its small size and that it left their hair less frizzy. Others gave it top marks for its easy-to-reach controls and comfortable shape, and it was also quiet. “The hair dryer dried my hair with less frizz and more shine to it,” a tester reported. “It took a lot less time to dry my hair than usual,” another noted.
- Wattage: 1,875
- Attachments: Concentrator
- Number of speed settings: 3
- Number of heat settings: 3
- Weight: 1.6 lb.
- Cool shot button: Yes
5. Hair Blow Dryer Brush- Amika
The winner of our hair dryer brush test, easy-to-hold Amika was best of all those evaluated at creating volume, was the quietest of the winners, had the gentlest heat and worked well on all hair types. An impressive 100% of expert testers agreed that the tool delivered the perfect blowout, gave hair volume, wasn’t overly loud, had an ideal weight and didn’t burn hair or skin on the highest heat. It was also versatile: “Easy to create curls, giving a bouncy look” and “gave volume at the roots and a straight blowout,” two testers commented.
- Wattage: 950
- Attachments: Concentrator
- Number of speed settings: 0
- Number of heat settings: 3
- Weight: 1.3 lb.
- Cool shot button: No
6. Ultra Light Pro Dryer- Harry Josh Pro Tools
You’ve probably seen this ultra-chic, pint-sized pastel dryer all over Instagram, but now it comes in a lightweight, compact design that makes it perfect for drying bangs. We tested the original Harry Josh Pro Tools 2000 hair dryer and while some testers found it too heavy, they loved how much power it packed. It’s also an editor favorite. “Super light weight, great speed and high heat settings,” a reviewer reported.
- Wattage: 2,000
- Attachments: Two concentrators
- Number of speed settings: 2
- Number of heat settings: 3
- Weight: 1 lb.
- Cool shot button: Yes
7. GrapheneMX Brushless Professional Hair Dryer- Bio Ionic
Power-packed yet gentler than other models, Bio Ionic’s hairdryer was mild on both hair and scalp in GH Beauty Lab testing, key for damaged or fine hair. It had the lowest air temperature at the highest of three settings, yet still dried hair samples quickly. Though it was loud in sound testing and is the priciest of the most recent test winners, it comes with a 10-year motor-life warranty. “Sleek-looking, a balanced weight and size that’s not too heavy or big and feels powerful,” an expert noted.
- Wattage: 1,875
- Attachments: Three concentrators
- Number of speed settings: 2
- Number of heat settings: 3
- Weight: 1.6 lb.
- Cool shot button: Yes
8. Neuro Tourmaline Hair Dryer- Paul Mitchell
Paul Mitchell has a track record of implementing new technologies in their tools, and the Neuro Dry is no exception. The dryer features a digital LED display for heat and power settings and has a “clean filter” indicator light, plus comes with a diffuser included, key for drying curly and natural hair textures. In GH Beauty Lab testing, it received a top drying rate score due to its airflow and high heat settings. Testers also gave it high marks for minimizing frizz, with one noting it “added fullness” and another that “it seemed to dry my hair quickly.” Though testers and experts found it easy to operate and liked the controls, they found it uncomfortable to hold. It was also one of the heaviest hair dryers we tested.
- Wattage: 1,875
- Attachments: Concentrator, diffuser
- Number of speed settings: 4
- Number of heat settings: 4
- Weight: 2.1 lb.
- Cool shot button: Yes
9. Ultra Smooth Professional Hair Dryer- Cricket
In our test, Cricket’s hair dryer model emitted the highest heat to quickly dry even dense or coarse hair. At 150°F, it had the highest air temperature of the top dryers, making it a good option for thick hair. It also rated high for being comfortable to hold and it was easy to use attachments and buttons. “Cute and compact, yet powerful and well made, it’s also light and nice to hold” one expert evaluator raved. “I like pretty much everything about it,” another said.
- Wattage: 1,875
- Attachments: Concentrator
- Number of speed settings: 2
- Number of heat settings: 3
- Weight: 1.5 lb.
- Cool shot button: Yes
10. Baby Buttercup Blow Dryer- Dry Bar
The winner of our travel hair dryer test, Drybar’s top-of-the-line dual voltage model delivers fast-drying power in a portable package. It scored perfectly in Lab evaluations for having easy-to-use controls, dried hair samples quickly, had strong airflow, and was easiest to maneuver and comfortable to hold. “Wow, this is powerful,” an expert evaluator marveled. “It’s the right size and doesn’t look like a travel dryer until you fold the handle — I like that it that it could do double duty for home and away.”
- Wattage: 1,200
- Attachments: Concentrator
- Number of speed settings: 2
- Number of heat settings: 2
- Weight: 1.3 lb.
- Cool shot button: Yes
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