9 best hair dryers for a salon-worthy blow-dry in 2025

Editor's Note: "Designed to take the guesswork out of heat styling, Dyson's Supersonic Nural automatically adjusts its temperature depending on how close it is to your scalp. This means less damage, more shine and a much healthier-looking finish. It’s ideal if you want salon-worthy results at home but still worry about heat damage. 

"Super lightweight and quiet, you won't have aching arms halfway through your blow-dry, plus the magnetic attachments make switching styles effortless - whether you’re smoothing, adding volume or diffusing curls. Yes, it’s an investment, but if you blow-dry regularly and care about your hair’s long-term health, this smart, beautifully designed dryer is worth it."

Editor's Note: "This mid-range hairdryer features an advanced ceramic-coated grille infused with keratin and almond oil for healthy-looking hair and smoother than smooth results. Plus it’s got the covetable Ionic conditioning that many of us look for in a hair dryer, including 90 per cent more ions than a standard Remington hair dryer."

Editor's Note: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a stylish hairdryer! I love the combination of gold buttons and edging with the white, it’s so different! It’s extremely conpact and has a unique swivel handle, which means it takes up hardly any room in the bathroom cupboard. 

"I have to admit that when I first picked it up, it’s so lightweight I thought there’s no way it can get the job done, but I was wrong. It dried my hair twice as quickly as my old Remington hairdryer and left it feeling silky soft thanks to the Ion technology. The extras are plentiful too, as well as two styling nozzles and a diffuser, it comes with a super soft beauty bag, which is great for storage and a cable holder to keeps it neat and organised.”

Editor's Note: "If you're looking for a budget option, the BaByliss Salon Pro 2200 Hair Dryer delivers. For the price, it's a powerful hair dryer with salon-quality performance - and it features tourmaline-ceramic technology and ionic frizz-control for a smooth finish. Smoothing ionic conditioners are released into the hair as you dry to tame frizz and static."

Editor's Note: "I used to think that claims from hairdryer manufacturers that promised to make your hair shiny and smooth - or dry your hair in record time - were nothing more than clever marketing ploys. Until I tried this new Panasonic hairdryer, that is. My hair just looks noticeably better after using it, and it drastically reduces the amount of time I need to dry my shoulder-length hair. 

"How does it do this? The secret lies in their fancy Nanoe Moisture technology, which locks in hydration for stronger hair from root to tip as well as protecting hair colour from fading. The mineral technology also improves hair quality by enhancing the adhesion of cuticles and reducing friction damage from daily brushing.

"I was surprised at how lightweight this hairdryer is compared to other models I’ve tried, and the black matt finish makes it feel super luxe. I really love all the different modes - it even has a Skin Care Mode - which blows nano-sized steam particles to deeply moisturise the face - how amazing is that?"

Editor's Note: "When you think of hair tools used by salon professionals, ghd is likely the first brand that comes to mind. They also kit out pretty much every fancy gym in London - for good reason. This ionic, salon-quality dryer is super fast working and leaves your hair looking smooth and shiny."

Editor's Note: "If you’re looking for a bargain hairdryer that still does a great job, then TRESemme is the brand you need to look into. The brand’s Compact 2000 Hair Dryer frequently tops best-seller lists across multiple retailers, and when you look at the price-quality ratio I can see why. You get a lot for the tiny price you pay. It’s lightweight, with a decent 2000 watts power outage and it has ceramic coating to add shine and protect hair from heat damage."

Editor's Note: "Created by the founder of ghd, Cloud 9 hair tools also offer a salon-worthy finish. Concerned about damaging your hair through heat styling? The anti-static Air Shot hair dryer features tourmaline and vitamin-infused ceramic heating elements that nourish and protect whilst drying."

Editor’s Note: "This ionic hairdryer is a trending Amazon buy - it caught my eye when I was researching the Dyson Supersonic after trialling it and weighing up whether there was a cheaper model that could deliver similar results. It’s less than ten times the price of the Dyson and actually has a higher wattage, meaning it has the potential to dry your hair faster. It’s a great option as a travel hairdryer due to it’s size and price - if something happens to it in transit, it’ll be much easier to replace than a pricer model."