As Fleabag (everyone's favorite chaotic British anti-hero) once said: “Hair is everything. We wish it wasn’t so we could actually think about something else occasionally. But it is. It’s the difference between a good day and a bad day”. We think she’s right, even if it might be hard to admit that something so superficial could have such an effect on you.
Luckily for all of us, hair is not as cut-and-dry (pun intended) as height, per se. You can easily change your hairstyle, length, or color using a few good tools - and one of those tools is the hair dryer.
A quality hair dryer is an integral feature in the process of taking your hair day from bad to good. If you choose a hair dryer that is both efficient and effective, you can easily smooth and style your hair like a trained professional would in a fraction of the time (and a fraction of the cost).
You’ll want to get a hair dryer that is ergonomically designed to be lightweight and easy to hold but also has enough power to dry your hair without causing irreparable heat damage. It can be a fine line, but luckily there are loads of technological advances like infrared heads and innovative attachments that have made the hair dryer more suited to modern life. We’ve put together a list of our favorite hair dryers that are not only great at hairstyling but look good too!
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ghd helios professional hair dryyer
elchim light ionic imperial jade hair dryer
professional ionic salon hair dryer
Ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer
GHD helios prefessional hair dryer
GHD's Helios Performance Hair Dryer is their lightest and fastest professional hair dryer, for ultimate styling control.
A well-known name in the world of hairstyling, Ghd is always an excellent choice for quality hair dryers. The Ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer will give your smooth and shiny salon-quality results in the comfort of your own home thanks to its lightweight and easy-to-handle design.
This particular hair dryer is great for all levels of hairstyling skill as it has the precision of a salon dryer but can also be easily used by beginners for a simple blowout. Available in black, the Helios is also designed with lower sound levels in mind so you won’t have to wake up your whole house trying to get smooth hair!
Elchim Light Ionic Hair Dryer
elchim light ionic imperial jade hair dryer
Healthy for the hair - the infrared heat emitted by the ceramic covering, and the millions of negative ions, help close the hair cuticles keeping hair hydrated.
Is this hairdryer pretty or what? We wouldn’t mind spending hours doing our hair with a hairdryer that looked as good as this one. Powerful and silent, the ceramic Elchim Ionic Imperial Hair Dryer comes in a pastel blue-green color and is made using environmentally-minded recyclable materials.
This hair dryer has great ratings all around - but particularly from those who have frizzier and thicker hair that requires a more high-powered machine that won’t dry out their hair.
Professional Salon Hair Dryer
professional ionic salon hair dryer
Powerful 2300W protects your hair from damage and keeps your hair smooth & shiny, healthy and anti-static.
Another aesthetically pleasing hair dryer, this one has a stunning ombre blue and green color with copper accents. The ceramic heater protects your hair from damage while still keeping your hair smooth and silky in minimal time thanks to the strong speed settings. Not only does it give you smooth hair and look good, but it also has three additional specification nozzles for different hair types and a low-noise design.
Elchim 3900 Healthy Ionic Hair Dryer
elchim 3900 healthy ionic hair dryer
The powerful air flow reduces your hair-drying time by 30-percent, and the ionic and ceramic system helps smooth your strands.
There could be no gloomy mornings with a bright yellow hair dryer like this from Elchim. We were sold the minute we saw the color because let's be honest, you won’t even notice your hair next to a gem like this - but if you need some convincing this dryer also has a powerful air flow to speed up drying time, a lightweight frame and ergonomic design. Beauty and brains? What more could you ask for!
Foxybae Electric Dreams Hair Dryer
foxybae electric dreams neon hair dryer
Made with tourmaline-infused moonstone ceramic that is gentle on hair to reduce frizz and prevent heat damage.
We’d like to imagine that this neon Foxybae hair dryer is exactly what a pop star would use to do their hair before walking on stage at a festival like Coachella. It’s stylish, eye-catching, and is guaranteed to leave your hair looking smooth and silky - no wonder it’s so popular! The tourmaline-infused ceramic barrel is colored with a neon pink and orange hue and comes with two speeds, two temperature settings, and a diffuser attachment.
Conair Pro Yellow Bird Hair Dryer
conair pro yellow bird hair dryer
This hair dryer also contains a dual protection thermal system to prevent shutdown.
Hello? The 1950’s called and they want their hair dryer back! This Conair Pro Yellow Bird Hair Dryer is the epitome of retro and is perfect for a hipster. Don’t worry though, it will still give you a solid blowout thanks to the lightweight and powerful engine. This hair dryer also has two speed settings, four heat settings, and an additional concentrator nozzle. Danny from Grease would be jealous.
Gem Force Intense Ionic Hair Dryer
gem force intense ionic ceramic science hair dryer
This hair dryer includes 2 heat/speed settings, a cool shot button, and hanging loop.
What do you mean your hair dryer doesn’t have a floral pattern on it? You’re seriously missing out. This Ionic Ceramic dryer from Gem Force sure hides its full power behind a floral facade, but this intense hair dryer has far infrared technology that allows for silky, frizz-free hair in minimal drying time. The funky gadget also has two heat and speed settings and comes with a concentrator nozzle and finger diffuser.
Ionic Hair Dryer, 1875 Watt Blow Dryer
ionic hair dryer
Ionic blow dryer with millions of negative ions neutralizes static to ensure less frizz and more shine.
We didn’t think it would be possible for a hair dryer to simultaneously look hyper-modern and retro, but this one from 7Magic has the best of both worlds. The stunning hair dryer is available in a deep green and has a compact and lightweight design that would make it suitable for travelling, but it is still just as powerful as its larger counterparts with a powerful AC motor and a super fast rotating speed. Your hair will be left feeling silky smooth (and frizz free).
CONFU 2200W Professional Hair Dryer
confu 2200w professional hair dryer
This Ionic Ceramic Hair Dryer helps prevent heat damage and promotes less frizz and more smooth, shiny looking hair.
Now this is a hair dryer that means business. Often found in salons and the homes of professionals, the CONFU 2200W is a hair dryer that can do it all. This ionic ceramic hairdryer keeps your hair healthy while styling by preventing heat damage and keeping your hair frizz-free. Available in a bold purple color, this dryer has multiple settings and comes with six additional attachments such as the two concentrator nozzles, a diffuser and a styling comb.
Gem Force Intense Ionic Hair Dryer
gem force intense ionic ceramic hair dryer in rose gold
The Intense Ionic Ceramic Science hair dryer from Gem Force features a powerful AC motor to minimize drying time.
Rose gold may have been a popular trend a few years ago, but no one can deny that this beautiful color has never really gone out of style. Now you can style your hair in style with this rose gold Gem Force ceramic hair dryer. The metallic hair dryer uses ionic ceramic science that enables you to evenly dry hair in a faster time with dual air control settings and far-infrared heat tech.