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Hair dryers

Full-size, compact and diffuser-ready dryers.

Flat lay on white marble: one hand holds a black hairdryer, the other a plain white shampoo bottle, with a long lock of honey-blonde hair between them
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A dryer with several heat and speed settings lets you use less heat. Attachments matter: a concentrator nozzle for smoothing, a diffuser for curls and waves.

What to look for

  • Separate heat and speed controls and a cool-shot button.
  • Attachments — diffuser for curly or wavy hair.
  • Weight and cable length if you dry thick hair or travel.
  • UK plug and safety — buy from reputable sellers.

4 products

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Shark

SpeedStyle Pro 5-in-1 High-Velocity Hair Dryer System HD752UK

Key features: High-velocity airflow (Shark: 0-100 mph in under a second); Scalp Shield Mode that lowers the air temperature for scalp comfort and root drying; Shark says temperature is measured and regulated 1,000 times a second and never exceeds 110°C; settings adjust automatically to each attachment; 240 V. In the box: main unit, Turbo Concentrator, QuickSmooth Brush, FrizzFighter Finishing Tool, Express TouchUp Brush, diffuser (DefrizzFast Diffuser) and storage bag. 2-year guarantee on registration (UK & ROI).

ghd

Helios Professional Hair Dryer

Key features: Brushless motor delivering 75 mph airflow (as stated on the retailer page); 'Aeroprecis' technology (described as a combination of four advanced internal elements); patented etched air-intake grille; internal impeller to reduce air turbulence; contoured precision nozzle; variable power and temperature controls with cool shot; acoustic system for lower noise; 9 ft power cable; UK 3-pin plug; 2-year manufacturer warranty.

Remington

ONE Dry & Style Hair Dryer D6077

Key features: 2000W motor; air speeds up to 120 km/h (Remington figure); 8 heat/speed combinations (per the product page; the booklet describes a heat switch with low/medium/high, a fast/slow speed button and a cool shot button); Thermacare sensor that Remington says regulates air temperature to protect against extreme heat. Attachments: Slim Styling Concentrator, Flyaway Tamer, Gentle Drying Diffuser and Curl Defining Diffuser (magnetic prongs that fit the diffuser bowl). Also has a hang-up loop and comes with a storage bag.