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Does it have enough watts to get super hot?
Collage: Gabrielle Langdon; Photos: Courtesy ofGlamourcontributor Brigitt Earley
Whats the difference between ionic and ceramic hair dryers?
What should you look for in a hair dryer?
Speed configs can also be useful depending on your hair jot down.
Original video byGlamourcontributor Brittany Loggins
Bonus points if the hair dryer is lightweight with a long enough cord.
you could also finish with a styling cream to eliminate flyaways and frizz.
How we tested hair dryers
AtGlamour,we believe the old adage about bad hair days is true.
Original video byGlamourcommerce editor Malia Griggs
Feeling confident about your hair can change a trajectory, and that foundation all starts with a stellar dryer.
All of these dryers have been used for at least one month to three yearsand counting.
Our top picks below met all of these criteria, and then some.
Original video byGlamoursenior commerce editor Jenifer Calle
Collectively, weve tested over 20 dryers throughout our careers and lives!
Why trust these brands?
It rids frizz, and leaves hair looking sleek, soft and flyaway-free.
Original image byGlamoursenior commerce editor Jenifer Calle
TheDyson Supersonictruly ruins every other hair dryer youve ever used based on its power alone.
It cut off 10 minutes of her normal drying time routine, especially when she sections out her hair.
For each brush-sized section of hair, the Supersonic fully dries my locks in no more than three passes.
Original video byGlamourcontributor Tanisha Cherry
The good news: we also found this dryer refurbishedon Walmart for under $250.
She particularly liked that it was easy to use and never got super hot.
My Dyson gets scaldingly hot fast, which makes it hard to hold it in one place for long.
Original video byGlamourcontributor Sarah Cassuto
The Pattern’s heat, by comparison, is gentler.
Ive owned this T3 hair dryer for a few years now and its never let me down.
Its powerful but I dont feel like Im burning my hair.
Original photo byGlamourcontributor Sarah Cassuto
My boyfriend has been using this hair dryer as well and he has wavy medium hair.
We take it with us whenever we travel because its light and easy to store.
It took me a few tries and lots of video tutorials, saysGlamoursenior commerce editorJenifer Calle.
Original photo byGlamourcontributor Sarah Cassuto
Beauty influencerTanisha Cherrysays that this dryer is the secret to nailing her flawless look.
It’s an absolute chefs kiss, she says.
Everyone from my sister to best friend to mom has gotten this because of me raving about it continually.
Original video byGlamourcommerce writer Danielle Sinay
Therefore, you might want to skip it, unless you have thin hair.
If I could give it 10000/10, I would.
After regular use, her hair also looked a lot smoother and frizz-free.
After drying, my hair is super silky soft, and not staticky in the slightest.
I like to add ahair oilto keep my strands extra moisturized, and Im on my way!
Thats why this travel hair dryer is a favorite ofGlamourcontributorBrigitt Earley, and a worthwhile investment.
Original image byGlamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
This is the only dryer I’ve tried that actually delivers on both.
Overall, I like the convenience of just adding an attachment to my all-in-one hair tool.
Want to test out something similar but dont want to invest in the attachment?
Original image byGlamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
We found a similardiffuser attachmenton Amazon for $21 here.
Original video byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original video byGlamour contributor Brigitt Early
Original image byGlamourcontributor Brigitt Early
Original image byGlamourcontributor Brigitt Early
Original video byGlamour commerce editor Malia Griggs
Original image byGlamourcommerce editor Malia Griggs
Original image byGlamourcommerce editor Malia Griggs
