7 Best Hair Dryers for Every Hair Type, According to Allure Editors
NewsletterSign InSearchSearchNewsletterBest of BeautyNewsSkinMakeupHairNailsWellnessShoppingAllure Beauty BoxNewsletterVideoBLOWN AWAY7 Best Hair Dryers for Every Hair Type, According to Allure EditorsThese tools have powerful airflow, smart heat control, and sleek designs that deliver salon-worthy results.By Angela Trakoshis, Deanna Pai, and Lily WohlnerNovember 21, 2025Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands; Allure editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyThe best hair dryers deliver sleek, smooth strands and defined, bouncy curls—minus frizz, flyaways, and heat damage—quickly and efficiently right from the comfort of our homes. To figure out which devices actually live up to their promises, our team tested over a dozen top-rated models across every hair type, length, and texture. After months of drying, diffusing, and de-frizzing, we landed on six standouts that genuinely deliver. We also called in expert backup to break down what separates a great blow-dryer from a mediocre one, and the features that really matter. Ahead, discover our in-depth reviews of the best hair dryers on the market—because good hair days shouldn’t be a salon-only experience. See the stats at a glanceWhat makes a blow-dryer the best tool for styling hair?How do hair dryer attachments work?How can I minimize heat damage?Meet the expertsHow we test and review productsOur staff and testersBest Overall: Dyson Supersonic Hair DryerDyson Allure commerce editor Sarah Han using the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer (with the Flyaway Attachment)