11 Best Hair Dryers in 2024 Reviewed by Allure Editors

Table Of Content

• How we test and review products
• The Airwrap is still great, though
• Best 2-in-1 hair dryers
• Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Dryer 2000
• Shark FlexStyle Vs. Dyson Airwrap: How Are They Similar?
• 1How does Shark’s first-ever hair dryer compare to Dyson’s supersonic?
• The Best Hair Straightener
• Best budget pick: Kenmore 200 Series Bagged Canister Vacuum

With a lower price point and the ability to easily transform your hair dryer into a curling wand or styling brush, it’s a tool not to be ignored. While I was previously a die-hard Dyson fan, I think my loyalties are now officially split. For those who are unfamiliar with the FlexStyle, it’s very similar to Dyson’s viral Airwrap.

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It all depends on your budget and hair care needs, but we found the Shark FlexStyle well worth every dollar. When crowning a winner among the two powerhouses, the competition is stiff. To better compare them, I tried the Dyson Airwrap on one side of my hair and the Shark FlexStyle on the other. When it came to the actual styling, the Dyson felt lighter and had more easy-to-use buttons. At its highest heat, the Shark's cool shot button took longer to kick in, but once it did, it locked in hairstyles. So, in the areas of wattage, speed and heat settings, temperature regulation, weight, and noise level, the Dyson and Shark are nearly indistinguishable.

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The Airwrap is still great, though

The Conair 1875-Watt 3-in-1 Ionic Styler has a long row of grills (and a brush attachment) instead of a circular nozzle. It gives you no way to attach a diffuser, which means you’re stuck with a single-purpose dryer. Compared with the Rusk W8less, the Amika Accomplice Compact Dryer (currently unavailable) is heavier, limited to a lower max temperature (215 °F), and double the price. However, its 9.5-foot cord ties with that of the GHD Helios for the second-longest cord among the dryers we’ve tried. One tester found that the heavier cord tired out her arms when she was drying the top of her head, though resting the power bar (which most dryers do not have) on the counter helped. The sound the Supersonic emits is a high-pitched whine, with none of the low rattle that other dryers put out.

Best 2-in-1 hair dryers

My wavy hair got more use out of the curling barrels, oval brush and diffuser. I appreciated that there is the option to choose dryer sets for individual hair types (at varied price points). The flattened paddle brush left hair styled and dried in a few swipes, though we found it worked best moving through coarser hair types, but wasn't as well-suited for finer or straighter locks. While we’re on the topic of temperature regulation, the Supersonic features four precise heat settings, three speed settings and a cold shot to set hair after styling.

The longest attachment on the Dyson is the 7.5-inch long AirWrap curler, taking the total styler length to 17.75 inches (45cm). In the UK, there is a single £299.99 FlexStyle bundle available in a black design. This bundle is better value than in the US because not only does it come with all five attachments as standard, it also includes a storage case. As you can read in our Shark FlexStyle review, the lack of storage and vast number of large attachments for the US model is a significant pain point. In the case of the latest AirWrap model, you can now create clockwise and counterclockwise curls using one barrel, which switches up the direction of your curls.

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For me, it wins by an (ahem) hair, because I liked its additional features and customizability. Based on your hair type and styling needs, you can build your own system, choosing from three out of six available attachments to customize your FlexStyle, giving you the most bang for your buck. If you’re strictly looking for a hair dryer, nothing more and nothing less, then you may want to consider the Shark HyperAir Hair Dryer.

After vetting the best models on the market, I’ve learned everything there is to know about these all-in-one stylers. My hair felt much smoother and bouncier when using it, but the device did get quite hot. Consequentially, the cool shot button takes significant time to kick in, and I often ended up foregoing using it for the full time... And while it's more affordable than the Dyson, it's still got a hefty price tag. You'll likely get the most use of it if you regularly style your hair with different hot tools.

It has a 180-minute run time that can handle up to 3230 square feet and you can use voice commands right from your couch to tell the vacuum which area to clean. A “floating rubber brush” scans the ground at all times to snatch pet hair, dust and other debris effectively, according to Roborock. Though the Supersonic is eons more sleek and futuristic looking than other options out there, the chicness of the design is slightly offset by its weight (at 1.8 pounds, it’s not the heaviest, but it’s not the lightest you can buy either).

"This hair dryer contains at least 70 percent of the power of any full-size dryer, which is why I never use the ones in my hotel rooms anymore," he says. Angela Trakoshis after using the Shark hair dryer and attachments with smooth, blown-out hair. The Bio Ionic 10X Ultralight Speed Dryer is a tad lighter (0.92 pounds) than our top pick and has a slightly longer cord. However, the dryer doesn’t have separate wind-speed and temperature-control settings (if you want hot air, it must also be fast). To get the most out of each of these attachments, you should start by drying hair until it’s around 80% dry. If its too dry, the desired styles either won’t take, or won’t hold as well.

The bristles on its rounded barrel got much closer to the roots of my hair, which helped give optimal volume and worked wonders at tackling my outgrown curtain bangs. Dyson's round brush, in contrast, uses very thin individual bristles that don't tug on hair quite as much. This Shark attachment is not quite as adept at tackling thick or long hair, but it's just as great at blowing out small sections of bangs and adding more oomph to roots. Both hair dryers left our hair silky-smooth and shiny, with only a few flyaways, although when the Dyson was used with the fly-away attachment it completely eradicated them. We used the hair dryer without an attachment to roughly dry everything but the crown and then used the fly away attachment for the remainder - but it did add 32 seconds to the drying time.

Below you’ll find my review of each dryer and how they measure up when it comes to curls. “It can be any robot vacuum — it does an amazing job and picks up an entire third cup full of dust and debris,” says Berman. “I find them effective and convenient.” This model by Roborock allows you to control, schedule and adjust suction power remotely through its app. It uses 3D mapping so you can see and plan its exact route while also preventing the vacuum from entering specific areas. Once it hits the carpet, suction power increases for a thorough deep clean, according to the brand.

It also has a stowaway folding handle and comes with a bag for your packing needs. Although it comes with a concentrator to focus on specific areas while blow drying, you can also use a diffuser, which is available separately. This T3 AirLuxe comes recommended by Foster because it’s great for all hair types and has a compact, sleek design. There’s a Volume Boost button that adds volume and texture, and inside the T3 is a smart microchip that digitally controls 15 heat and speed combinations.

Diffusers are a make-or-break attachment when it comes to styling my curls. I need the diffuser to attach securely to the dryer, which is true of both the Dyson and the Shark, thankfully. However, the Shark’s diffuser bowl is larger and deeper, allowing me to dry larger sections of my hair and cutting down on overall dry time.

It used to be our favorite dryer that came with a straightening pick, but we now prefer the Pattern Blow Dryer. The EZ Dryer Ion is the most effective and efficient paddle-style hair dryer brush we tested. But because it’s missing markings for the air-temperature settings, it’s impossible to determine at a glance which setting the brush is on. More importantly, it lacks an ALCI (appliance leakage current interrupter) safety plug, so if it shorts or is immersed in water, the device won’t automatically turn off and therefore could cause an electrical shock. The Rusk W8less Professional 2000 Watt Dryer offers all the features you need in a hair dryer while costing a fraction of the price of a luxury model.

If you’re a curly-haired human, you know how important cutting down on styling time is. With Cyber Week Sales swirling, you can currently get a deal on both hair dryers. As of now, Dyson is offering a gift with purchase but if you’re interested in the Shark, that’s on sale at multiple retailers.