The Best Hair Dryers To Buy in 2024 For A Fresh Blowdry, According To Our Beauty Experts

One of the best hair dryers for helping you to achieve multiple hair styles regardless of your hair type. Designed to dry, smooth or curl your hair depending on your choice of attachment, the Shark FlexStyle allows you to have the freedom to create a variety of styles without causing a vast amount of heat damage. This hair dryer works on all hair types and is a great option for those looking to switch up their desired style, or looking for a hair dryer to suit straight or curly hair.

Our beauty commerce writer, Georgia Scott put the Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler to the test, saying 'since trialling the Shark FlexStyle, there's not been a day where I haven't reached for it to style my hair. I love how you have the option for multiple styles and this tool can take your hair from wet to dry. I was looking for a Dyson's Airwrap dupe and this one is perfect for achieving a curly blowdry.'

If you're fed up with flat hair, then this may be the solution to all your hair woes. Lightweight and compact, this Remington Shine Therapy hairdryer will not let you down in the power stakes, and it's a more budget-friendly option, too. Use the diffuser if you wish to enhance your natural curls or waves. Ideal for those looking for a more affordable option, reviews are raving that this hair dryer feels like good quality and is robust, and is great for those with thicker hair types too.

Yes, it may cost an arm and a leg, but it is totally worth the hype. With a completely revolutionary design, Dyson spent $71 million developing their first beauty product of the Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer. This involved testing 1,000 miles of human hair with 600 prototype dryers and consulting celebrity hairdressers such as Jen Atkin. It paid off. It's six times smaller and three times lighter than your average hair dryer, has four temperature settings and three airflow settings, and it cuts drying time in half. One reviewer bought this hairdryer based on the recommendation of her daughter as she loved how the design makes it easy and comfortable to hold above her head. She went on to say that even using the lowest heat setting, she found that her hair dried quickly with minimal frizz.

As well as excelling at making hair products, TRESemmé also makes a pretty decent (and affordable) 2200 W Diffuser hairdryer. Offering ionic technology, excellent heat distribution and multiple settings, this one is a winner especially if you're looking for a more affordable hair dryer for curly hair. Once dried and styled with some styling products, you can be sure to be left with natural, luscious looking curls. Reviewers have raved about the lightweight construction of this hairdryer, making it especially easy to use and travel with. Looking to shop our full buyer's guide? See our full list of the best hair dryers for curly hair.

With an advanced conditioning ring infused with coconut and UV filters, the Remington Advanced Coconut Therapy hair dryer is one to invest in - plus, you can blow dry your hair while protecting it. Double win. Customers particularly enjoyed the efficiency of this hairdryer, discussing how quickly and effectively it can dry long and thick hair, however some reviewers have suggested that it gets 'too hot' after a while.

Frizz-prone hair? This one is for you. With a unique quick-dry nozzle, this Panasonic EH-NA65-K will leave you with shiny, silky hair in a matter of minutes. The Nanoe technology gets to work to give your hair a healthy shine and works to retain moisture. With many raving reviews, the Panasonic has gained a cult following, with reviewers enjoying the design, the ability to regulate temperatures, as well as the soft feel it leaves the hair.

This Revamp Progloss 5000 hair dryer features two-speed settings and four heat settings to help personalise your blow-dry to suit your hair type. Ionic jet technology also creates negative ions, which will neutralise static on the hair, smoothing the cuticle and adding shine. Smoothing Keratin, Argan and Coconut oils get to work to nourish and smooth your hair to reduce the appearance of frizz and damage. One reviewer said that they'd recommend this hair dryer if you want frizz free smooth straight hair.

A viral blowdry brush designed to give you a professional finish at home. Revlon's One-Step Volumiser Brush makes drying and styling super quick and easy. This brush dries and adds both volume and bounce to your hair in one step. Grazia's beauty writer, Sameeha Shaikh put the Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and said, 'For me, this tool is at the centre of all hot brushes that have either preceded or succeeded it. It's a two-in-one styling tool that essentially packs the power of a dryer but with the results of a volume-enhancing styler. The inclusion of ionic technology allows for a salon-like finish, meaning less frizz and shinier hair.' See our comprehensive review of the best hair dryer brushes here.

ghd's innovative hair dryer is a godsend for taming frizz and flyaways. Ionic technology and a contoured nozzle provide an even airflow that delivers a smooth, shiny finish. Super light, you also won't experience that dreaded arm ache with the ghd Helios – no matter how thick or long your hair is. Our beauty commerce writer, Georgia Scott put the ghd Helios Hair Dryer to the test and said, 'As someone with thick, rather unruly hair, I was keen to a new hairdryer into my routine. Typically my hair takes around 10-15 minutes to dry fully and I always dread the drying process. However, even after the first use of ghd's Helios Hair Dryer, I was beyond impressed. I don't think I've used a hair dryer where my hair dried so quickly. I loved how this hairdryer helped to eliminate any unwanted frizz to leave a smoother finish. Usually I have to follow up with a straightener or curling wand and I loved how my hair looked simply after blow drying.'

ghd may have found fame thanks to its superior straighteners, but the brand also makes excellent hairdryers. Designed to emulate a professional style blowdry, the powerful strength motor combined with the ionic technology allows you to blowdry your hair to perfection with minimal hair damage. Sam Burnett, Owner of Hare & Bone Salon says, 'The ghd Air is also a favourite of mine as it has ionic technology, great airflow and dual wattage, so perfect if you plan to travel.' We're sold.

A great addition to any kit or hair-drying vanity, this BaByliss 5665U 3Q hairdryer is lightweight, fast, and uses ionic technology. Simple but effective, this travel hair dryer features super-ionic technology designed to help remove any static and the appearance of frizz. Looking for a more lightweight hairdryer? This hairdryer is great for easy handling. One reviewer took to Amazon to say that this hair dryer was what they've been missing in their hair routine. They highlighted how effective the hairdryer was for reducing frizz, as well as the quietness.