# Best hair dryers for frizzy hair Source: https://blowandbarrel.co.uk/best/best-hair-dryer-for-frizzy-hair Publisher: Blow and Barrel. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://blowandbarrel.co.uk/how-we-pick Frizz usually comes from the hair cuticle lifting as it dries, and a rough dry on high heat makes it worse. A dryer that helps has three things: a smoothing nozzle or finishing tool that lays the hair flat as you dry, controlled heat so you are not blasting the ends, and often an ionic or mineral system that makers say cuts static. This guide compares seven tools whose listings target frizz directly, from classic dryers to Dyson's Airstrait, which dries and straightens with air. For each we pulled the frizz claim the maker gives, the smoothing attachment in the box, the ion system, the wattage and the heat settings. Frizz claims are the makers' own, measured in their own ways, so we quote them rather than rank by them. ## Products ### 1. Dyson Supersonic r™ Hair Dryer Motor speed: Not stated; Airflow: Not stated; Wattage: 1,700 W; Weight: 790 g Dyson calls the Supersonic r its most powerful yet lightest hair dryer. It is rated at 1,700 W and comes with a powerful air attachment and a professional concentrator. In its favour: - Dyson describes it as its most powerful hair dryer, with a 1,700 W rating. - A powerful air attachment is included specifically for fast drying. - Four heat and three speed settings let you rough dry fast and then switch to styling. Good to know: - The listing does not give motor speed or airflow figures to compare. - At 790 g listed weight it is heavier than the Laifen or Elchim. ### 2. ghd Speed Ionic Hair Dryer, Ultra Fast Drying, Power with Control Motor speed: Not stated; Airflow: High-pressure, figure not stated; Wattage: Not stated; Weight: Not stated ghd's ultra fast drying dryer, powered by what ghd calls its fastest next-generation motor, with a halo of cooler air around the heated core. In its favour: - ghd says this is its fastest next-generation motor, producing a high-pressure airflow. - Halo dual-airflow surrounds the hot core with cool air, so you can dry close to the roots. - Four speed options and four heat settings. Good to know: - No motor speed, airflow or wattage figure is given to back up the speed claim. - Only the halo concentrator is included; other attachments are sold separately. ### 3. Laifen Swift Special Hair Dryer High Speed 200M Ionic for Fast Drying Motor: Brushless, 110,000 RPM; Weight: 407 g; Wattage: 1,600 W; Attachments: 3 magnetic nozzles A high-speed brushless dryer that matches the Supersonic's stated 110,000 RPM motor speed, with magnetic nozzles and a lower weight on paper. 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. ### 4. ghd Helios Hair Dryer, More Shine, Lightweight, Ultimate Styling Control Frizz claim: Reduces frizz and flyaways; Smoothing attachment: Contoured nozzle; Ion system: Enhanced ionic; Wattage: 2,200 W; Heat settings: 3 modes A 2,200 W ghd dryer whose enhanced ionic technology is designed to reduce frizz and flyaways, with a contoured nozzle for concentrated, smoothing airflow. In its favour: - ghd states the enhanced ionic technology reduces frizz and flyaways. - The contoured nozzle gives a concentrated airflow for smoothing section by section. - A 3 m cable makes it easier to work around the head with a brush. Good to know: - Three combined power and temperature modes give less separate heat control. - There is no dedicated finishing tool for flyaways in the box. ### 5. Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer, High-Velocity Lightweight Dryer for All Hair Types, No Heat Damage, Ionic Technology, Fast Drying, Compact Design, Salon-Quality Results at Home Low heat option: Not stated; Gentle mode: Scalp Shield mode; Smoothing tool: QuickSmooth brush, FrizzFighter; Wattage: 1,750 W Shark's dryer for straight and wavy hair with Scalp Shield mode and three IQ attachments. A simple way to get auto-set heat for each attachment. In its favour: - Scalp Shield mode lowers air temperature for root drying, the listing says. - FrizzFighter finishing tool targets flyaways, a common problem with fine hair. - Heat and airflow auto-adjust for each attachment, so less guesswork. Good to know: - Temperatures for each setting are not published. - No diffuser in this version, and it weighs 662 g. ### 6. Dyson Airstrait™ Straightener and Dryer Frizz claim: Up to 66% less frizz; Smoothing attachment: Integrated comb; Ion system: Not stated; Wattage: Not stated; Heat settings: 4 A wet to dry air straightener rather than a classic dryer. Two jets of air dry and straighten at once, and Dyson claims up to 66% less frizz and flyaways. In its favour: - Dyson claims up to 66% reduction in frizz and flyaways when used wet to dry. - Air is directed down at a 45° angle, and a new integrated comb adds tension for a sleek finish. - Wet and Dry modes, four heat settings and three airflow settings are listed. Good to know: - It only straightens, so it cannot diffuse curls or add round-brush volume. - Wattage is not stated, and the listed weight of 923 g is heavy for a hand-held tool. ### 7. Panasonic EH-NA0J-N895 nanoe MOISTURE+ and Mineral Hair Dryer, Diffuser & Concentrator Nozzle, Intelligent Sensing, Hot & Cold Alternating Mode, Skin, Scalp & Hair Tip Care Modes, 1600W Power, Black Motor: Not stated; Weight: Not stated; Wattage: 1,600 W; Attachments: Concentrator, diffuser A Panasonic nanoe MOISTURE+ dryer with Hot and Cold Alternating, Scalp, Skin and Hair Tip modes. Matches the Supersonic's 1,600 W rating. 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. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.