One of the best feelings ever is having a great hair day. However, that awesome sensation often comes with a price tag of regular professional blowouts. And if you’re doing it yourself, flawless hair requires patience and brush skills — and lots of upper body strength. Sound familiar? It’s no wonder we tend to pull our hair up into a bun, especially during busy weekdays.
But that doesn’t always have to be the case. A shiny, bouncy, look-at-me blowout can be achieved at home without much fuss. The secret? It’s all about the hair dryer.
These days, the best hair dryers are easy to use, don’t weigh a ton and work faster than ever to fight frizz so hair is left feeling soft and looks healthier and shinier than ever. With so many options in different price ranges, we figured we’d give you a leg up on your shopping research to help you decide which blowdryer best fits your hair type, budget and needs. Check out our picks for the best hair dryers in the slideshow above and make those good hair days come true.
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8 best hair dryers
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8 best hair dryers #1
A good hair day is just a dryer away. Ahead, the seven best hair dryers for a shiny, look-at-me blowout.
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Dyson
Supersonic Hair Dryer, $399.99 at Ulta Beauty
Well worth the price, Dyson’s now iconic hair dryer is designed to protect your hair from extreme heat damage. It’s all thanks to its lightning fast drying time and precision styling. It’s also surprisingly lightweight because the motor is actually in the handle. But wait, there’s more. Negative ions help reduce static, while the aforementioned motor is tuned so you’ll barely hear it. Not to mention the magnetic attachments that are a snap to swap.
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BaBylissPRO
Ceramix Xtreme Dryer, $49.99 at Amazon
You can expect professional results from this powerful hair dryer that features ceramic technology to produce gentle, even, far-infrared heat that protects hair from damage.
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Elchim
3900 Titanium Edition Hair Dryer, $210 at Elchim
This professional-looking hair dryer is über powerful boasting 2,000 watts that will dry your hair in minutes. The ionic-ceramic system nourishes hair so strands look shiny and hydrated. Plus, the mirror-like finish will look great on your vanity.
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Harry Josh Pro Tools
Ultra Light Pro Dryer, $349 at DermStore
The original Harry Josh Pro Dryer 2000 enjoys somewhat of a cult following so you can imagine what this beautifully reimagined version brings to the party. This model is faster, quieter and lighter (it weighs less than a pound) and boasts a motor speed of 94 miles per hour – offering a quicker drying time. Also, it's ideal for all hair types and concerns.
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Remington
Pro Hair Dryer With Pearl Ceramic Technology, $23.67 at Amazon
Smooth, healthy-looking results are pretty much guaranteed with this hair dryer's combination of pearl ceramic technology and ionic conditioning. It comes with a set of styling tools, including a concentrator for straighter styles and a diffuser for curl and wave definition. Three heat settings, a cool shot and two speeds make it easy to create a variety of styles.
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RUSK
W8less 2000 Watt Dryer, $79.95 at Ulta Beauty
As the name implies, this is an incredibly lightweight dryer. It's infused with ceramic, tourmaline and an ionic generator so you can say goodbye to frizz and hello to gorgeous, shiny hair. Quicker drying time, sleek design and multiple heat settings and speeds means this dryer will cover all your blowout needs.
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T3
Featherweight Compact Folding Hair Dryer With Dual Voltage, $99.99 at Ulta Beauty
Want a professional-looking blowout while you're traveling? This is one of the best hair dryers that's also suitcase-friendly. The folding handle makes it compact enough for packing and carrying, but the sleek design hides multiple functions. Tourmaline technology emits enriched air to dry large sections of hair quickly and gently while neutralizing static, retaining moisture, removing frizz and boosting shine.
