13 best hair dryers for a salon-worthy blow dry in 2024: From Dyson to ghd & MORE

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 bought the Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser brush on a bit of a whim in the sales after seeing it on TikTok and noticing it was discounted. Little did I know it would quickly replace my hair dryer as my drying and styling tool of choice. I have long fine hair, but there’s a lot of it, and drying it is a pain. The brush cuts the drying time in half to about 10-15 minutes and gives it amazing volume, much better than I can achieve with a traditional hair dryer. I wish I’d bought it years ago.

“I have straight hair but shoppers with curly hair give the brush a massive thumbs up too, and the before and after pictures I’ve seen from verified shoppers are very impressive”

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: "Bellissima's mid-range hairdryer frequently wins awards for its ability to delivery a salon-worthy blowdry at home. It features ionic technology, which hydrates and reduces the electrostatic effect on hair, and ceramic elements which naturally emit infrared heat. Both produce an anti-frizz and anti-dry effect, for beautiful, smooth, and silky hair."

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: "Dyson’s new launch has scored rave reviews since it was released in March, with shoppers especially delighted with the automatic heat control (via the network of namesake Nural sensors)  which adapts as it gets closer to the scalp to protect against heat damage and enhance natural shine. The new dome-like Wave & Curl diffuser gets top marks too. It's definitely worth paying the extra and picking up the new model if you’re eyeing up a Dyson and unsure which one to go for."

Editor's note: "Although it's primarily a styling tool, Shark's FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer twists to become an extremely lightweight, powerful hairdryer. HELLO! Commerce Writer Sophie Bates is impressed with it. 

"She says: "Not only is the wand so satisfying to rotate (think the hair styler version of a flip phone), but I love the idea of having all of my hair tools in one place for travelling. Because if I'm going on a week-long holiday, you can bet that I'll be packing my hair dryer, hair straighteners and curling wand."

Read the full review of the Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer here.

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: “Parlux hairdryers are the choice of professional stylists, including our expert Robyn Wood, award-winning hairdresser and founder of Perfect Silhouette Hairdressing, who has had one for over ten years. She says: ‘It’s still going strong! It’s super powerful and great for drying hair quickly.’

"Quiet yet powerful, the Parlux Advance Light Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer is one of the brand's best-sellers. It’s lightweight and has an in-built silencer, ‘soft-touch’ switches and anti-heat casing. It also features ionic ceramic technology which leaves hair healthy, shiny and static-free."

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: "Although it's no longer Dyson's newest model, the Supersonic Hair Dryer still deserves a place in this roundup. It's a good choice for shoppers who want a Dyson hairdryer, but are on more of a budget.

"It works six times faster than other hair dryers and has a built-in thermometer which records the temperature 40 times per second, regulating the heat and preventing any damage to your hair. It has multiple attachments and works well on every hair type. I've personally tried this hairdryer and I can say it really does deliver - it dries my hair incredibly fast and leaves it super soft and shiny. An investment piece you won't regret purchasing."

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."

Read the full review of Amazon's alternative to the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer here.