Best hair dryers for afro and coily hair

In its favour

• The listing names coily and curly hair, and the box includes a wide tooth comb and a diffuser.
• Four heat and four speed settings give fine control over gentle drying.
• Dyson calls it its fastest drying, with up to 46% reduction in frizz.

Good to know

• At 780 g listed weight it is not the lightest choice for long sessions.
• Cable length is not given in the listing.

In its favour

• Two combs are included: a detangling comb and a tension comb 2x for stretching.
• The Wave+Curl diffuser 2x is designed for diffusing curls and coils.
• Dyson states 2x the air pressure for more power, with better curling and faster drying.

Good to know

• The listing has few details beyond the parts list and headline claims.
• It is a multi-styler, so it costs more than a dryer that does the same drying job.

In its favour

• A wide-tooth comb and Wave+Curl diffuser are part of the six attachments.
• The MyDyson app lets you reduce heat for a sensitive scalp, according to the listing.
• The i.d. curl sequence stores wrap, style and cold shot times for repeat results.

Good to know

• At 1,300 W it has less power than the Supersonic r for rough drying thick hair.
• Some features rely on pairing a phone with the MyDyson app.

In its favour

• The DefrizzFast Diffuser is listed for defined curls.
• Scalp Shield mode lowers air temperature for root drying.
• A 1,700 W rating matches the Dyson Supersonic r.

Good to know

• There is no comb attachment for stretching roots.
• The listing says all hair types rather than naming coily hair.

In its favour

• A ghd professional diffuser comes in the set alongside the dryer.
• At 2,200 W it has the highest wattage here, useful for thick hair that holds water.
• The ceramic radial brush adds a blow-dry option for stretched styles.

Good to know

• No comb attachment is listed, and coily hair is not named.
• The specs list two settings, fewer than the Dyson or Shark dryers.

In its favour

• The Magic Sense diffuser is designed for curls, drying the roots without over drying the ends.
• A 2,250 W motor with four temperatures and two speeds.
• Two concentrator nozzles are included as well as the diffuser.

Good to know

• There is no comb attachment for stretching roots as you dry.
• Two speeds give less airflow control than the Dyson tools.

In its favour

• The listing names stretching and smoothing curls and coils as a use.
• Anti-snag bristles aim to reduce snagging and breakage.
• Four heat settings and universal voltage are listed.

Good to know

• There is no diffuser, so it does not suit wash and go curl definition.
• At 1,080 W it is the least powerful tool here for rough drying.