The five-star Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is easily the best on the market, using advanced tech to dry hair quickly, enhancing shine and minimising damage.

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This sleek looking 2200W hair dryer has a keratin and almond oil-infused grille to boost the shine of your hair. If the clock is your biggest enemy, the T3 hair dryer comes with many time-saving features that will allow you to hit the snooze button a few extra times. If you have dry, fine strands, ionic technology is a crucial characteristic that you should look for in a hairdryer.As for the technology, the Nenoe drying power uses electrostatic atomized water particles which, in layman's terms, means less water is sucked out of your strands as you dry, keeping the moisture balance on point. If you never quite manage to achieve that smooth, silky finish when you blow dry, this might be worth the investment. With intelligent heat control and ion technology, it'll also dry your hair with less damage (but don't forget to pack the heat protection too). If you just need a quick rundown, check out the list below for direct links to our favourite options, or you can scroll past that to read our full reviews, which provide all the information you’ll need to make an informed decision. Most stylists would recommend a wattage of at least 2000W to thoroughly dry your lengths, although the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is the exception with just 1,600W – but the clever digital motor technology still ensures a powerful dry.

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The Revamp Progloss 5500 looks stylish with its matte black finish, and feels nicely balanced in the hand. The 2,000W motor is powerful enough to dry hair fast and with a minimum of fuss, and the dryer comes with a concentrator nozzle to direct airflow. A reimagined combination of GHD’s iconic Air hair dryer and the discontinued Aura model, the Helios is quieter, lighter and more powerful than its predecessors. In a nutshell, they emit negative ions which encourages your hair shaft to close allowing moisture to stay locked in.

That’s thanks to GHD’s AutoPrecis technology creating a blast of focused air that travels at 75mph, as well as the concentrator nozzle that precisely directs airflow for a smooth blow dry. s. With this superfast speed, alongside the built-in ionic technology, your hair will be dry in record time. If you’re on a budget, this is an excellent alternative to some of the pricier products reviewed above.

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If you have very long or thick hair this dryer should make light work of heavy tresses, and leave them shiny and healthy, too. It’s only available in the ice blue colour pictured above: that’s the same colour as the hydro fusion air styler – which also uses ionic technology – so if you’re building your BaByliss collection these two look great together. It's also worth looking for something with a cool-shot setting: this will help set your style after you've dried it, and smooth those cuticles down, too. A good hair day can really lift your mood and confidence – the best hair dryers can shave precious time off your morning routine, smooth out frizz, and prevent heat damage with gentler heat settings. Key specs – Heating element: Ceramic/ionic; Temperature settings: 2; Power: 2,250W; Speed settings: 2; Cable length: 1.With a stylish, well-balanced design, the Helios is a delight to dry your hair with, despite us finding the styling options somewhat limited, with two power and heat settings instead of the standard three. It ships in the box with a slim nozzle for styling, a wide nozzle for fast drying, as well as a diffuser. High quality motor keeps temperature constantly and upgrade anti-static ionic technology delivers high levels of negative ions, which protects hair from heat damage, lock moisture in hair and smooth hair.