Hair dryer buying guides

Expert-tested hair dryers for every need and budget.

Our overall top hair dryers for fast, frizz-free drying.

Dryers with diffusers to define curls and cut frizz.

One-step dryer brushes that dry and style in a single tool.

Ionic dryers for faster drying with less frizz and static.

Remington's range ranked - reliable, great value.

BaByliss dryers ranked, from travel to professional.

Compact, folding and dual-voltage dryers for trips away.

Great dryers that won't break the bank.

Salon-style dryers with powerful AC motors.

Wattage, ionic vs ceramic, attachments and dryer brushes explained.

The two premium hair dryers compared, head to head.

The hair-care technologies explained, and which to pick.

What you actually get for more money - and when to save.

How heat affects hair, and how to blow-dry without the damage.

An honest look at whether the premium price pays off.