11 Editor-Approved Hair Dryers to Get a Perfect At-Home Blowout

T3 AireLue Blow Dryer ($210)

Not only is this tool stunning, sleek, and chic, but one of our editors says it cut her typical drying time in half. Reviewers say it's great for fine hair and it gives the perfect bouncy blowout. Read our editor's full review of the T3 AireLue Blow Dryer.

Editor Quote: "After using the Aireluxe just once, I knew I had found a winner. It dried my hair quickly (it genuinely cut my typical drying time in half), and it absolutely minimized the amount of frizz I'm used to seeing after blow-drying my hair. Plus, it left my hair softer and shinier than it's ever been after using a hot tool." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer, Beauty

Shark HyperAir Blow Dryer ($180, originally $230)

This hair dryer has been editor vetted, and in our opinion, it's the best tool on the market for anyone with damage because it uses IQ technology that won't overheat your hair. It comes with two different attachments to help you get the perfect look. Our editor raved about in this Shark HyperAir Blow Dryer review.

Editor Quote: "The first thing that sold me on this hair dryer was how fast it is. I have fine hair (and not a ton of it), but I always find blow-drying to be a tedious, time-consuming process. I'm not exaggerating when I say this tool cut my drying time in half, which was enough to make me immediately fall in love." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer, Beauty

Pattern Blow Dryer ($151, originally $189)

This blow dryer won a 2023 POPSUGAR Beauty Award because its performance is top-notch. The attachments are something to write home about — they work especially well on curly and textured hair. It comes with four pieces altogether: a diffuser, a concentrated nozzle, a wide-tooth comb, and a brush attachment.

Rusk W8Less 2000 Watt Dryer ($90)

Quiet and powerful, not to mention affordable, it's clear why this option from Rusk is a favorite. Reviewers agree that the motor is quiet, it feels light in terms of weight, and hair looks smoother after use. To sum it up: "If you are looking for a good hair dryer that is under $100 but is nicer then your typical drugstore one, this is a good choice."

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer ($429)

We'd be remiss not to talk about this holy grail hair-dryer in a roundup of the best of the best. This revolutionary product is a hands-down favorite for countless beauty editors and pro hairstylists for a reason: "It cuts drying time in half and helps reduce the amount of frizz in my waves. The cult-following it has is well-earned. It's pricey, but it's worth every single penny in my opinion."

The brand recently came out with a different version of their popular dryer, called the Dyson Nural. Read the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer review comparing the two.

Editor Quote: "I never used to blow-dry my hair because it would take longer than I had the patience for (which, admittedly, wasn't very much), and it'd leave my wavy hair with a halo of frizz. All it took was using the Supersonic Hair Dryer once, though, to discover that it would challenge everything I knew. What's most impressive to me is how fast it works. Rough-drying my hair with the gentle air attachment takes 10 minutes, tops." — Jessica Harrington, senior editor, Beauty

Bio Ionic 10X Pro Ultralight Speed Dryer ($299)

This is the best option for people who are sick of heavy, clunky hair dryers. Its lightweight, ergonomic design makes it easy to grab by the handle or top section as you dry section by section. Just a note that there are only two heat settings — hot and cool — but one review on Ulta touted this as a good thing: "I find the heat setting on this dryer in between medium heat and 'blows' [the competition] away in weight, wind speed, and smoothing."

Conair Vagabond Compact Folding Dryer ($16, originally $17)

This dryer is a fan favorite for a very simple reason: it's perfect for travel. Not only does it have over 14,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, but users say it's easy to pack for trips, lightweight, and still dries hair quickly and efficiently.

Drybar Buttercup Blow Dryer ($199)

A natural extension of the brand's popular blow-dry bars, this dryer has amassed countless fans for its quick dry-time potential and impressive lifespan. One shopper said of its longevity: "Obviously after 8-9 years it doesn't get quite as hot, though it still dries my very thick, high density hair within 15 minutes. I will repurchase once this one quits, if it ever does. I also just purchased the diffuser and it fits my dryer perfectly."

Hot Tools Rainbow Gold Turbo Ceramic Salon Ionic Dryer ($70)

This affordable option has more than 300 positive reviews on the Ulta website, with one user touting the impressive power of airflow. "It works great on my thick, course hair and would highly recommend this to anyone with really thick hair because it dries mine a lot faster than most dryers."

Babyliss Volare V1 Dryer with Ferrari Designed Engine ($190)

This powerful dryer is giving this reviewer on Ulta the thick hair they've always wanted. "This dryer gives me the salon look I am looking for. Along with some product assistance, it makes my hair look thicker and more voluminous without over drying. It's pricey but with a 4-year warranty it's well worth the money."

Krista Jones is a former editor of commerce at PS.

Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.