When it comes to the best blow dryers, high price tags don’t necessarily equate to better quality. There are affordable options that perform as great as expensive models and last just as long, too. But there are a few specs that separate top-rated picks from alternative options like accompanying attachments and customizable settings—all of which could make the device a bit more costly.
Below, we rounded up the best blow dryers on the market worthy of your coins. When narrowing down the options, we considered the performance, as well as elements that help provide a more efficient blow dry, like the design, heat settings, speed, power and material. We included everything from tourmaline dryers (a good option for smoothing frizz) to small but mighty devices that are perfect for travel.
This intelligent hair dryer has been an internet sensation since 2016. The beauty is in the details: It has a lightweight feel and generates heat without drying out strands. Plus, it’s come with four attachments that allow you to achieve multiple styles and shave minutes off drying time.
Available at Sephora
Looks can be deceiving—this compact hair dryer is small but powerful. Like the standard model, it uses an ion-infused airstream to dry hair and reduce frizz quickly, and it features three heat settings and a cold shot button to create a sleek and smooth finish. What’s more, it has a collapsible handle that makes it easier to travel with and store in small spaces.
Available at Sephora
This device’s emits a gentle airflow, enabling you to efficiently dry your hair without making it crunchy or frizzy. It keeps curls and waves full of definition and body and features three heat levels, two-speed settings and a cool shot feature for sealing your favorite leave-in products and setting styles in place.
Available at Ulta Beauty
The Reserve Ultralight Anti-Frizz Blow Dryer is a good option to consider if you want to dry your hair and eliminate frizz fast. It’s has a 1,875-watt motor that distributes air at 100mph. The air passes through custom-designed heater coils to deliver the perfect amount of heat for giving hair a smooth and shiny finish.
Available at Sephora
One user praises the speed at which this tool dries hair. Users are also obsessed with the lightweight feel and contoured nozzle that directs airflow precisely. What’s better is that this model leaves hair straight and shiny, so you might be able to skip the flat iron.
Available at Sephora
This dryer’s engine is built by Ferrari and packs 2,000 watts of power for high-speed drying. And it has a turbo button if you really want to rev up things. Reviewers also praise its cold shot setting, which closes the cuticle for shiny results.
Available at Ulta Beauty