Preparation

If you’ve ever tried to recreate a professional blowout from the comfort of your own home, only to be left with sore arms and limp hair, you’re not alone. But what if we told you that attaining salon-grade strands is as easy as finding the right drying tools for your hair type and texture? While you might assume that any dryer or hot air brush will do, picking the option for your specific needs could mean the difference between frizzy or silky strands. What’s more, investing in a quality styling tool can actually cut dry time in half, making your beauty routine a little more efficient and stress-free. But with so many devices on the market, it can quickly become overwhelming to comb through the endless iterations—which is why we did the work for you and assembled a list of several expert-approved hair drying tools for all hair types and budgets.

Dyson Supersonic Hair DryerKim Kimble Celebrity Series Ultra-Light 1875W Pro Hair DryerGHD Helios Professional Hair DryerKristin Ess Iconic Style Professional Blow DryerRevlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer