Best hair dryers with diffusers for curly hair

In its favour

• The only dryer here whose listing names curly and coily as the target hair type.
• A wide tooth comb attachment comes in the box alongside the diffuser.
• Intelligent attachments have temperature and airflow preset and remember preferences.

Good to know

• 780 g is on the heavy side for long diffusing sessions.
• Diffuser dimensions and design are not described in the listing.

In its favour

• Stated motor speed of 110,000 RPM matches Dyson's V9 figure.
• Diffuser, smooth nozzle and concentrator come in the box.
• 59 dB stated noise level is a published figure Dyson does not give.

Good to know

• The spec table says 2.24 kg against 407 g in the bullets.
• Hottest setting is 176°F (80°C), cooler than Dyson's 100°C top step.

In its favour

• Two built-in sensors adjust settings, similar to Dyson's intelligent heat control idea.
• Lighter than the Supersonic at a stated 500 g, and it folds.
• Diffuser and concentrator both included.

Good to know

• Warranty is 1 year, against 2 years on several Dyson listings.
• No motor speed or airflow figures are given.

In its favour

• The listing names defined curls among its results with the diffuser.
• Heat and airflow auto-adjust when you fit the diffuser.
• Folding handle halves its size for travel.

Good to know

• The spec table weight of 2.19 kg conflicts with the 680 g in the bullets.
• Temperature figures for each setting are not given.

In its favour

• Curly hair is listed among the hair types in the specs.
• The professional diffuser is included, unlike the standard Helios.
• 2,200 W gives strong airflow to dry dense curls.

Good to know

• Only two speeds and two settings are listed for this set.
• The ceramic brush suits short to mid-length blow-dries rather than curls.

In its favour

• The Wave+curl diffuser disperses airflow in two different ways, per Dyson.
• Scalp protect mode targets 55°C at the scalp.
• Comes with gentle air, concentrator, smoothing nozzle and flyaway tools too.

Good to know

• Dyson says this edition is designed for straight and wavy hair, not curly or coily.
• At 680 g it is heavier than the Laifen and Panasonic diffuser dryers.

In its favour

• Four named care modes go further than the Supersonic Origin's settings.
• Intelligent Sensing monitors air and room temperature.
• Concentrator and diffuser both in the box.

Good to know

• The listed 1.78 kg looks like a packed weight, so the dryer weight is unclear.
• No motor or airflow figures are published.