Wellness Expert6 years ago

Caring for your hair is a long-term plan. After discovering which shampoo, conditioner and hair mask work for you, things may be a little less certain when it comes to which hairdryer will best suit your needs. We've pulled together our pick of the best hair dryers on the market, chosen for their professional expert finish, innovative qualities and unrivalled results. Our pick of the best hair dryers in 2018 will be sure to leave you with a healthy, sleek and frizz-free style every time you give yourself an at-home blow dry.

Used as part of a bespoke hair care routine, the perfect hair dryer can help to create the perfect finished look. With a focus on creating volume and taming flyaways, it's worth investing in these beauty tools to ensure that you're keeping your hair in the best condition possible.

The key product features to look for include multiple heat settings and speed settings. With these two different settings at your disposal, you can create a truly bespoke blow dry, suited to your needs.

Another point for consideration is weight and size. If you travel often or like to keep your own hairdryer in your gym bag, then consider opting for a lightweight option, perfect for packing away.

Best Hairdryers 2018

We've picked the best hair dryers available this year, based on strength, performance and longevity. Keep reading to find out why these are our top 5.

GHD Air

Promising salon standard results, the GHD Air boasts state of the art features that will deliver professional results every time. Created with iconic technology to lock in moisture and temperature dials to give you complete control, you can achieve more varied results at home. Boasting a Cool Shot button to hold your style in place, this innovative hair dryer promises a softer, sleeker and frizz-free result.

Trevor Sorbie Dry and Shine DC Hair Dryer

Achieve effortless style with the Dry and Shine DC Hair Dryer from Trevor Sorbie. Infused with Keratin and Argan oil, the super charged grill provides a kinder styling experience than other hairdryers, helping to smooth flyaways whilst simultaneously providing protection for hair. Boasting a 2200 watt motor, this hair dryer will minimise drying time whilst also ensuring a sleek and glossy finish.

Babyliss Pro ItaliaBrava Hair Dryer

A bi-product of Babyliss and Ferrari, the Pro ItaliaBrava hairdryer boasts Nano Titanium heat technology providing superior heat transfer for an increased shine. Suitable for all hair types, the 2400 watt Ferrari designed engine gives a stronger pressure and 15% faster, more concentrated airflow for precise, frizz-free blow-drying results. Featuring a cool-shot button and two concentrator nozzles, this hair dryer will hold your style in place and give your hair an overall shine.

Parlux 3200 Compact Hairdryer

Boasting professional salon-quality results, Parlux are renowned among hair stylists and beauty enthusiasts alike for providing unparalleled blow dries at home. The Parlux 3200 Compact Hairdryer has been developed specifically with travel in mind, with its lightweight format perfect for adding to your carry on or gym bag without adding unnecessary weight. Measuring 20cm, this is one of the best hair dryers for taking with you, wherever you're travelling. What the hairdryer lacks in weight it more than makes up for in performance, with 4 temperature settings and 2 speed settings, perfect for creating the desired blow dry at home (or away).

T3 Featherweight Compact Hair Dryer

Maintain healthy hair with the T3 Featherweight Compact Hair Dryer. Created to combat the appearance of damage, frizz and flyaways whilst drying your hair to perfection, this innovative hairdryer works to emit negative ions and healthy infra-red heat. Complete with a SoftTouch compact diffusor to help create beautiful locks, the two speed settings mean you can blow dry your hair in a plethora of ways.Not found 'The One' for you yet? We have plenty more where that came from.Shop Hair dryers

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