The 12 best hair dryers for the perfect at-home blowout
We spoke to salon professionals about what makes the best hair dryer. Our favorite picks include diffusing blow dryers from Dyson, T3, and more.
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Getting a salon-quality blow dry at home can feel impossible when your hair dryer doesn't match those of a professional caliber. Finding the best hair dryer first requires considering what's best for your hair type regarding heat, speed settings, and styling attachments.
Our absolute favorite hair dryer is the Dyson Supersonic, which checks all these boxes and then some with its Air Multiplier technology that dries hair faster and limits heat damage. Our top affordable pick is the Trademark Beauty Speedy Blo Hair Dryer, which is similarly lightweight yet powerful.
"We recommend selecting dryers with long-lasting motors and designated heat distribution systems to prevent overheating the hair during drying," says Sergio Bove, Vice President of U.S. Sales for Swiss hair dryer manufacturer Valera. "We also favor an ergonomic design with a lightweight construction for long-term drying sessions and to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome and elbow pressure difficulties."
Ahead, we spoke to eleven hair professionals to find the best hair dryers for various hair types and preferences.