Your Hair Dryer

And Its Attachments

Professional hair dryer reviews and advice on choosing the best model for your needs.

For thermal styling, look for a model that is lightweight and offers several heat settings and air flow options. A cool shot button is a very nice feature for setting curls or volume styling.

Also be sure the model you choose has a removeable lint filter and take the time to clean it regularly. This will greatly extend the life of your appliance. A minimum of 1500 watts, preferably around 1800 watts will work the best.

Our Recommendations

• Hair Dryers


• With Brush and Comb Attachments


• For Travel


• Diffuser Attachments


• Holders


• Hood Dryer

Hair Dryers

High End

HAI Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer

This model has ceramic heat coils and uses tourmaline, a brand new technology which is fast drying, yet retains moisture levels and natural oils in the hair. The crushed tourmaline jewels work similarly to a magnet, emitting negative ions and infrared heat which dry the hair quickly without blasting the health out of it.

Economical

Vidal Sassoon Professional Ion Select Dryer, 1875W, VS519

Ion select feature allows you to choose the ion output level for your hair type. This model has 1875 watts of power, customizable heat and air settings and the all important cool shot button.

Dryers With Brush and Comb Attachments

The comb and brush attachments make these models a great choice for soft, natural styling. Enhance waves and add a bit of body to your hair with one of these 2 in 1 tools.

The design makes this type of hair dryer very light weight and the attachments allow for adequate tension to smooth the hair. Both of these models use ion technology which dries hair faster while enhancing shine and reducing frizz in the finished style.

Vidal Sassoon Fast Dry, Professional Styling Dryer, 1875W

Conair Ion Shine, 1875 Watt Double Ionic Port Dryer SD6I

For Travel

A must if you're a jet-setter, or just on the go alot. Being away from home doesn't mean you have to use inferior tools, or settle for unmanageable hair.

Similar in price, these two travel models use Ion technology and offer the most important features in a hair dryer... adequate power and a cool shot button.

Vidal Sassoon Travel Style Professional Ion Select Dryer, 1875W

This travel hair dryer is small but mighty. Functions on par with a full-sized dryer and uses Ion technology for fast, healthful blow dry styling. Features: 1875 watts of power Dual voltage for worldwide travel Cool shot button 2 heats/2 speeds 2 year warranty

Hot Tools Anti-Static Ionic Travel Hair Dryer

New anti-static ionic technology increases your hair's softness and shine and helps reduce "fly away" hair. A powerful little friend to have along on your journeys. Also features a folding handle for travel convenience. Features: 1875 watts of power Dual voltage for worldwide travel Cool shot button 2 heats/2 speeds 1 year warranty

Diffuser Attachments

This nifty gadget attaches to the nozzle of your hair dryer. Use a diffuser when you want to reduce the intensity of the air stream by spreading it out over the surface of your hair.

A great tool for drying curly or wavy hair or gently drying hair set in rollers. Look for a diffuser with a cup shape (hollow inside rather than flat on the surface), which allows you to pile hair in from ends to roots, or a model with long fingers which'll get right inside your curly hair and gently dry it.

Vidal Sassoon Professional Ceramic Heat Dryer, 1875 Watts, VS467

T3 Micro T3 The Diffuser II

Helen of Troy SofTouch Volumizing Massaging Diffuser

Hair Dryer Holder

This acrylic double stand tool holder keeps flat irons and hair dryers conveniently on hand and off the surface of your furniture.

LuXor Universal Double Stand Tool Holder

Also see the Elchim Hairdryer Holder at Amazon.com Beauty.

Hood Dryers

If you like hands free drying or do alot of roller sets, hair treatments or hair coloring, a hood dryer is a useful tool to have. Here are two good options at different price points, depending on your needs.

BaByliss Thermal Ionic Hard Hat Dryer

Professional free standing hood dryer by Babyliss. This is the exact model I use in my salon. Works great! A professional ionic dryer with 1600 watts of power and built-in airflow diffuser that lets you enjoy professional quality and salon-results.

Hot Tools Salon Hair Dryer

If you're not quite as hardcore about hair tools, or wouldn't use a hood dryer terribly often, this countertop model from Hot Tools would be a good choice.

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