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But we also included other more budget-friendly choices that’ll easily fit in your carry-on.

best travel hair dryers

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Since American outlets operate on 120 volts and European outlets operate on 220 volts, this is key.

(The same goes for yourflatiron or straightener,blow-dry brush, orcurling iron.)

We also tried them on a variety of hair types including curly, straight, coily, and wavy.

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Its super powerful, but doesnt get overly hot or too cool.

In short, this baby is coming with me on my trip, without a doubt.

Absolutely notand this drugstore pick is proof.

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It also folds, which allows you to throw it in a carry-on tote or bag.

You kind of cant beat it for under $40, saysGlamours Kilkeary.

This is the only dryer Ive tried that actually delivers on both.

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The attachments click in without any effort, too, and Ive found them both to be very effective.

GlamourcontributorDanielle Sinaywho has wavy hair, loves this brush.

Everyone from my sister to best friend to mom has gotten this because of me raving about it continually!

Conair Worldwide Travel Drye

Original video byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary

The lightweight six-inch diffuser strikes the right balance between portability and performance.

I dont typically travel with a dryer, as most of them are so bulky and heavy.

This is always irritating, since I have curly/wavy hair.

Conair Travel Dryer

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The Curlsmith was a nice surpriseit folds!

And its so lightweight (a little over a pound).

I imagine this is really nice if you have a heavy mass of curls to cradle in its head.

Conair Travel Drye

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I liked that at its highest setting, the dryer never got super hot and burned my scalp.

I lost patience after 20 minutes and let the hair around my scalp air-dry.

Still, my resulting curls were defined and less frizzy than when I let them fully air-dry.

Dreame Pocket Hair Dryer

Original video byGlamourcontributor Brigitt Early

Its lightness, foldable body, and sizable diffuser are winning features, as are the results.

Best for International Travel:Mane This Totally Blows!

Ionic Compact Hair Dryer

Mane This Totally Blows!

Dreame Pocket Hair Dryer

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Ionic Compact Hair Dryer

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This ionic compact dryer helps combat frizz and has a powerful wattage of 1,875.

This blow-dryer is lightweight but a bit larger than Id prefer for travel, making it feel somewhat bulky.

That said, it gets the job done, saysGlamourcommerce producerLeilani McQuay.

Dreame Pocket Hair Dryer

Original image byGlamourcontributor Brigitt Early

I do appreciate the three attachments it came with, as they add versatility.

Next time Ill be using a frizz-control product for a smoother finish.

Glamours Kilkeary is also a fan of this compact pick.

Revlon One Step Volumizer Plus 2.0

Original video byGlamourcontributor Sarah Cassuto

I love how tiny but mighty this dryer is.

I was able to dry my hair in around 20 minutes when it usually takes closer to 40.

Something it did that I didn’t expect: it completely killed myfrizz!

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My hair was soft and velvety, and had little flyaways compared to my usual frizz-ridden look.

(Its also one of thebest hair dryerswe tested, period.)

Not to mention you dont have to sacrifice quality when going for this compact dryer.

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Its very powerful and will dry hair fast, he says.

Its truly worth the hype.

If youre looking for a silk-press on the go,GlamourcontributorTanisha Cherryhighly recommends this pick.

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And the best part?

Curlsmith DeFrizzion Travel Dryer

Original image byGlamourcommerce editor Malia Griggs

Curlsmith DeFrizzion Travel Dryer

Original image byGlamourcommerce editor Malia Griggs

Mane This Totally Blows! Ionic Compact Hair Dryer

Original video byGlamourcommerce producer Leilani McQuay

mane blowdryer

Original photo byGlamourcommerce producer Leilani McQuay

mane blowdryer

Original photo byGlamourcommerce producer Leilani McQuay

T3 Fit Compact Professional Hair Dryer

Original video byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary

T3 Fit Compact Professional Hair Dryer

Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary

T3 Fit Compact Professional Hair Dryer

Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium StyleSwitch Ionic Multi-Styler & Hair Dryer

Courtesy of Alanna Martine Kilkeary testing the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium StyleSwitch Ionic Multi-Styler & Hair Dryer

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium StyleSwitch Ionic MultiStyler  Hair Dryer

Courtesy of Alanna Martine Kilkeary testing the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium StyleSwitch Ionic Multi-Styler & Hair Dryer

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium StyleSwitch Ionic MultiStyler  Hair Dryer

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

Original video byGlamourcontributor Brittany Loggins

Shark Beauty Sharkflex Styler

Original video byGlamourcontributor Tanisha Cherry