What is Hair Dryer?
A hair dryer, hairdryer, or blow dryer is an electromechanical device that blows ambient or hot air over damp hair to speed the evaporation of water to dry the hair.
Blow dryers enable better control over the shape and style of hair, by accelerating and controlling the formation of temporary hydrogen bonds within each strand.
What Is The Best Hair Dryer In South Africa?
Best Overall: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
The price tag on this hair dryer might take you aback at first, but if you’re looking for salon-level diffused curls at home, this is your ticket.
I usually just let my natural hair air dry these days, but if I’m looking to go the extra mile, the Supersonic Hair Dryer never disappoints.
Best Splurge: GHD Helios Professional Hair Dryer
This is the fastest blow-dryer of all time, full stop. I can see why top salons are obsessed with it. I have coarse, lower-porosity hair that stays wet for hours, and this work of art cuts my drying time by more than half.
The best part is my hair stays sleek long after I use it—it doesn’t show any signs of waving days later, which is so crucial when you’re spending a lot of time styling.
Best for Short Coily Hair: Infiniti pro by Conair
Purchasing the perfect dryer after my big chop has been the bane of my existence. Detangling attachments break every time they become ensnared by my tight coils, and most dryers simply don’t pack enough heat to spare my muscles the fatigue of all-night drying sessions.
Best Budget: Hot Tools Signature Series Turbo Ceramic
I have very long, very thick hair that takes an eternity to dry. I usually skip blow-drying altogether in favor of a natural air-dry blowout. Of course, this isn’t the best option when I have somewhere to be and can’t show up with soaking-wet hair.
In those instances, I turn to my tried-and-true drugstore favorite: Hot Tools. I’ve been using this dryer forever, and it’s honestly so fast it’s the only thing I can depend on to get me out the door on time.
Best for Tight Curls: DevaCurl DevaDryer & Devafuser
This diffuser might look odd at first glance, but it’s actually designed to replicate a human hand for tousled, frizz-free curls that don’t take all day to dry—which means less scrunching with your fingers.
If you’re like me, your curls take hours and hours to dry completely, and this unique extension shoots the air directly at your roots for added volume and lift, even if you don’t have time to dry your whole head.
Best for Loose Curls: Bio Ionic 10X Ultralight Speed Dryer
Okay, yes, the price tag on this makes me woozy, but I love this dryer so, so much. I’ve tested almost all of the feather-light, extra-powerful dryers, but I always find that the lighter it is, the less thoroughly it dries my curls (my hair seems like it’s dry, but then it poufs out within 15 minutes, so I know there’s wetness hiding in there). Not so with the Bio Ionic dryer.
Which hair dryer will dry my hair the fastest?
Yes, ionic hair dryers dry hair faster because they use negative ion technology, which dries your hair quickly and prevents frizz.
How many watts is a good hair dryer?
A hair dryer’s wattage determines its power: The Beauty Lab recommends a range of between 1,500 and 2,000 watts for best results on any hair type (1,875 watts is the most common hair dryer wattage).
Does a hair dryer use a lot of electricity?
On average, hair dryers use about 1,500 to 2,000 watts of electricity. Using a hair dryer for 10 minutes per day will use about 9.13 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month and 109.5 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. A hairdryer costs an average of $1.30 to use for a month and $15.54 to use for a year