Professional Hair Dryer
A practical hair dryer (2400W, ionic) for quicker, kinder drying at home.
The Best Ionic Hair Dryers (UK 2026)
Ionic hair dryers emit negative ions that help dry hair faster while reducing frizz and static - a worthwhile upgrade if your hair tends to puff up or take ages to dry. Many pair ionic output with ceramic or tourmaline heat.
What to look for
- Ionic output (sometimes called nanoe or ion technology).
- Ceramic or tourmaline for gentler, even heat.
- Enough power to dry quickly.
- A cool shot to lock in a smooth finish.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
BaByliss Rose Gold
A practical hair dryer (2100W, ionic/ceramic) for quicker, kinder drying at home.
#3 
Remington Ionic D3199
A practical hair dryer (2200W, ionic) for quicker, kinder drying at home.
#4 
TRESemme Smooth & Shine
A practical hair dryer (2200W) for quicker, kinder drying at home.
#5 
Remington D3010 Power Dry
A practical hair dryer (2000W) for quicker, kinder drying at home.
#6 
Remington PROluxe AC9140
A practical hair dryer (2400W, ionic) for quicker, kinder drying at home.
#7 
BaByliss Travel Folding
A practical hair dryer (2000W) for quicker, kinder drying at home.
#8 
Remington Shine Therapy D5216
A practical hair dryer (2300W, ionic) for quicker, kinder drying at home.
#9 
BaByliss Power Smooth
A practical hair dryer (2400W, ionic) for quicker, kinder drying at home.
#10 
BaByliss Midnight Luxe
A practical hair dryer (2300W, ionic) for quicker, kinder drying at home.
Frequently asked questions
Is an ionic hair dryer better?
For frizzy, thick or long hair, often yes - the ions help dry faster and leave hair smoother and less static. For very fine hair, too much ionic output can leave it flat, so it's about matching to your hair.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Professional Hair Dryer (our score 9.6/10) - A practical hair dryer (2400W, ionic) for quicker, kinder drying at home..