Conair YB075W Yellowbird 1875 Watt Professional Hair Dryer

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Luxury blow dry bar chain Drybar also sells a range of salon-quality tools for at-home styling, many of which we’ve tried and found to be excellent (see our guide to the best hair dryer brushes for another one of our faves). Among them is the Buttercup Dryer, a reasonably light model that, despite this, still feels like a well-made, ergonomic, professional tool. The Parlux ALYON’s patented Hair Free system traps stray hairs before they enter the motor, increasing the dryer’s lifespan. It also features low profile soft-touch switches and includes two concentrator styling nozzles allowing you to style with freedom. Those with fine hair should avoid very high temperatures, so look for machines offering lower heat settings. Ionic hair dryers: One of the most popular features in modern dryers and with good reason. Our hair has a natural positive charge, which causes frizz and static. Ionic hair dryers release a stream of negative ions, which grab onto the positive ones and neutralise them for a smoothing effect. Ions can also help reduce drying time as they break down positive ions in the water in your hair, dispersing it so you can dry for less time on a lower heat, thus reducing damage.

As well as three heat and two speed options, there’s a cool shot and a booster button that ramps up the airflow for fast rough drying. We did find this makes the dryer noisier, but not to the extent that we felt the need to apologise to our neighbours. It comes with two styling nozzles and one diffuser – generous considering the price –and yielded a nice daily blow-dry in as much time as you would expect from any dryer. The Airwrap Complete comes with six attachments that cover almost everything you can imagine doing with your 'do: a dryer attachment that essentially turns it into the Supersonic Dryer (minus the styling nozzles); 30mm and 40mm barrels to create waves of varying degrees of tightness; a round volumizing brush; plus firm and soft smoothing brushes. If you're looking to streamline your beauty admin, it can be tempting to go with a hair dryer with higher wattage, and while this does mean you’ll benefit from stronger airflow, and therefore a faster dry time, it can also make machines heavier and harder to wield, so something to bear in mind.Drybar’s tools were specifically created to produce the ultimate blow dry, so we’re excited to see their instantly recognisable buttercup yellow hair dryer in a convenient travel size. This model uses negative ion technology to seal hair cuticles, which produces smoother, shinier-looking hair. Plus, it features an impressive wave heater, which helps to evenly distribute the heat all over the hair, making for an overall faster drying process. Our verdict A diffuser is key to distributing heat slowly and evenly through curly hair, while variable heat settings and ionic technology will help to protect afro hair from breakages. A cool shot setting will set curls in place, too. How we test Then there are the hair dryer brands that are widely used in salons and by session stylists on location and shoots, but aren't as widely available in the usual places where we would look for beauty tools. These are brands like Elchim and Parlux, whose Alyon model we have named our best salon dryer above.

Ask any parent and they'll agree that drying a child's hair can be a tear-soaked, frustration-filled challenge. Cleverly, the Panasonic EH-NA67 Enrich + Family Care dryer aims to nix this with a light, ultra-gentle drying experience that prevents painful, hair-damaging hotspots. Give you — and your hair — the best experience possible whilst travelling, with a specially designed travel hair dryer, tailored to your hair type. Ceramic: Contain a special ceramic coating to help distribute heat more evenly to hair while avoiding damage. In terms of popularity, hair dryers arguably beat the best hair straighteners as the ultimate hair tool we'd invest in. But with such a wide range of options, from simple, "gets the job done" tools to powerful, high-spec options like the Dyson Supersonic, where do you start?

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Overall it's a brilliant all-rounder, featuring incremental improvements on previous models but nothing that will alienate or annoy long-time fans of the brand. This powerful tool makes for a satisfying and ultra-speedy – albeit not 100% silent – drying experience. It tops our list of the best hair dryers for fine hair, but we rate this tool for all hair types. This is very subjective and really depends on the professional. Well-known salons will often work with specific brands preferred by their big-name stylists, as well as those that said stylists have relationships with. That said, Dyson and ghd are both brands we see a lot in professional settings. Want more information on the types of dryers and hair dryer technology, or to learn why a cold shot function is so beneficial? Everything you need to know can be found in our FAQs at the end of this best hair dryer guide.Now for the best buys... How to choose a hair dryer – FAQs

Ionic: These dryers use negatively charged ions to break down positively charged water molecules in hair to cut down on drying time and minimize frizz. The inclusion of a variable geometric heating element with optimised heating areas ensures a stable temperature distribution. In addition to this, the incorporated Air Ionizer technology and ceramic grills guarantee healthy, static-free hair every time. The hairdryer has been coated with a certified anti-microbial treatment that has been enriched with silver powder. This unique coating creates an unfavourable surface for the growth of micro-organisms and helps to maintain hygiene during continued use. Make every day a good hair day with the professional ghd hair dryer range. Employing the latest technology, our hair dryer range guarantees the best results in half the time and without the frizz/with reduced frizz. Each product in the collection is designed to achieve beautiful hairstyles that stand out, from straight, sleek and glossy, to beautiful, bouncing curls. A loop at the top of the power cable that's useful for hanging a dryer out of harm's way while it cools. Power cord

Generally speaking, there are three main types of hair dryers. The best hair dryer type for you will depend on the condition of your hair and how long it usually takes you to dry.

If you're thinking there's something familiar-looking about this vacuum company's first foray into the hair dryer market... you're probably not the only one. But physical and pedigree similarities aside, the Shark Style iQ Hair Dryer & Styler is no Dyson dupe. The Shark Style IQ aims to merge drying and styling together into one session through two clever attachments. One is an adjustable concentrator nozzle that you can use for both rough and focused drying with a brush, the other is a diffuser with adjustable prongs that can cradle the hair to protect and enhance curls while drying. When testing, we found these both uniquely useful for creating defined styles and leagues above the usual nozzles found in the hair dryer box. With an incredible 2250 watts of power and a revolutionary K-Advance Plus motor, the Parlux ALYON offers a massive 84m3/h of perfectly aligned airflow. As a result, hair dries faster and also more smoothly, giving a finish that is truly unparalleled.With over five years’ experience in beauty and health journalism, Florence has written for ELLE, Women’s Fitness, Sister Magazine, National Geographic Traveller and many more, with a strong sustainability angle thread through much of her work.