Have you ever wondered why your hair looks so much better when you leave the barbershop? Have you ever spent hours trying to replicate the style, but just can’t figure out how? Allow us to let you in on the secret: your hairstylist (probably) uses a hair dryer.
Stylists know something you don’t: hair dryers aren’t just tools to get you out of your bathroom faster. They’re actually styling tools. Using a hair dryer properly allows you to shape your hair into your style while it dries, not after the fact, and actually helps keep the hair in place with less product. Using a hair dryer means you have way more control over what your hair looks like at every step of the process.
Another hairstylist hack is playing with temperature and attachments. When you’re speed-drying your hair at the gym, getting out of there as fast as possible might be your goal, but to achieve the perfect coiffure, low and slow is the rule of thumb. Use a lower heat setting to get better control and allow the hair to dry better in the shape you want (with the help of a brush or your hands). Those attachments that come with the dryer aren’t just superfluous either. The concentrator attachment allows you to target where on your head the hot air is blowing more easily, so you can focus on certain areas without messing up others. Conversely, the diffuser attachment disperses air into a wider area which allows curly and textured hair to maintain its curl pattern without frizzing out.
Here’s the bottom line: if you want your style to look its absolute best and last longer without adding more product, using a hair dryer is your best bet. It takes some practice (watch what your hairstylist does and ask them for tips on how to do it yourself) but the payoff is huge. As for what kind of hair dryer to use? Like any technology, that ultimately comes down to what features you want and how much you’re willing to spend. This list of the best hair dryers for men won’t steer you wrong.
Turbo Fast Dry Hair Dryer
We get it: If you’re new to using a hair dryer, you might not want to invest in the top of the line right away. After all, if you’re not using it every single day or don’t have an elaborate hairstyle, you may not want or need all the bells and whistles. In terms of price, you can’t go wrong with this incredibly cheap but still very solid option. It’s basic, kind of like the dryers you find in hotel rooms, but still has some features like multiple heat settings and a diffuser attachment (but not concentrator). If you want to give the dryer life a try without investing a ton of cash or you’re just a fan of straightforward ease, this one may be for you.
InfinitiProFrizz Free Pro Hair Dryer
The problem with budget-friendly hair dryers is that they usually have to compromise on something. Incredibly, this one packs all the features you want and need into an inexpensive package. Sure it isn’t the lightest or quietest, but it’s hard to find a dryer at a similar price that has multiple heat settings, a cold shot (great to locking in your style after you dry) and multiple attachments including a diffuser. Plus, the wattage is still high, which gives you a quick dry time that rivals more expensive models.
Ceramix Xtreme Dryer
BaBylissPRO amazon.com
$59.95
The best thing about this straightforward dryer is it’s lightning-fast dry time; it’s hard to find a hair dryer at a similar price point that's this quick. It also has all the bells and whistles of fancy dryers: multiple heat settings, ceramic technology that ensures gentle heat that doesn’t fry your hair, and a cold shot to lock in your style. It comes with a concentrator attachment (if you want a diffuser, you’re out of luck though) and boasts an elongated nozzle for “extra air pressure.” All in all, whether you use your dryer a little or a lot, this is a solid pick.
Fit Hair Dryer
Professional hairstylists love T3 because the brand's dryers pack major power into small packages—and this one is the smallest yet. It clocks in at around 14 ounces but somehow still doesn’t sacrifice on drying time. The powerful engine dries your hair quickly but also gently thanks to IonAir technology that doesn’t leave your hair feeling dry or crispy (and it’s good for all hair types). It’s the kind of dryer you can throw in our gym bag so you don’t have to wait around in the locker room for that one hairdryer to free up (if there is a hair dryer at all).
Helios Performance Hair Dryer
The special motor in this dryer makes it both quieter than your average hair dryer and faster—the brand says air blows at at a whopping 75 mph (we’ll take their word for it). If you’re going for a more natural look with less product, it also leaves hair shiny and healthy looking, even with the faster dry time. The other standard features of higher-end dryers are here too, like multiple heat settings and a cold blast.
Moda One Smart Ionic Hair Dryer
Tineco amazon.com
$299.00
You live in a smart house, use a smartphone, drive a smart car—why settle for a hair dryer that’s not...smart? This hair dryer uses innovative technology that somehow actually senses the moisture levels in your hair and automatically adjusts the heat setting to give you the healthiest hair possible by avoiding overdrying. It doesn’t dry as fast, since it’s focused on keeping your hair healthy rather than speed, but if you care more about the health and look of your hair than how much time it takes to dry, this may be the best dryer for you.
Ultra Light Pro Dryer
Harry Josh Pro Tools dermstore.com
$349.00
The only thing that rivals the cult following of this hair dryer is the guy who invented it himself, celebrity hairstylist Harry Josh. The ultra-fast dryer was developed for professional stylists (hence the higher price tag) but is totally worth it. Not only does it dramatically decrease drying time, but it weighs less than a pound, so your hair routine is less like arm day (and if you have to travel with it, it won’t weigh down your bag). And since it was developed for pros who use dryers all day every day, you’ll be able to use it for years.
Supersonic Hair Dryer
This one is an investment, but hear us out. When Dyson's dryer came out, it completely changed the game and forced everyone else to up their game. Quieter, more powerful, and faster than anything else out there, it makes drying and styling a breeze. Attachments like a concentrator and a diffuser come standard and fit on with magnets so you don’t have to worry about them breaking. And not for nothing, but it just looks cool, like some sort of futuristic ray gun. Think of it as the Tesla of hair dryers and, if you can justify the expense, why wouldn’t you?
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