12 Best Hair Dryers We Tested & Reviewed (2024)

having curly hair A challenge. I used to let it air dry, but I couldn’t stand sitting with wet hair all day and ending up with frizzy curls. I needed to find the best hair dryer for my unruly hair. Even if you don’t use it every day, it’s nice to have it on hand for certain situations – like when you’re going to work straight from the shower, or if your delicate curls need to be diffused, or if you want smooth, shiny hair.

There are countless hair dryers available in every price range and from a variety of brands. If you have manageable hair and need to dry quickly, you can probably use any of the inexpensive dryers you can find at your nearest CVS. But some of us have more fickle hair that needs special care. We’ve tried standard blow-dryers, blow-dry brushes, diffusers, and multi-use tools on thick and fine hair. These are our favorites.

Be sure to read our other hair and beauty guides, including Best Hair Straighteners And Best Curling Irons,

Updated in June 2024: We’ve added the new Dyson Supersonic Knurl as our top pick.

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