# Best hair dryers for thick hair Source: https://blowandbarrel.co.uk/best/best-hair-dryer-for-thick-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 Thick hair holds water, so a weak dryer turns a quick blow-dry into a half-hour job. The useful specs are wattage, stated airflow and a narrow concentrator that lets you work section by section with a brush. This guide compares dryers with the strongest stated figures. Professional brands such as Parlux and ghd lean on high wattage; high-speed models from Dyson and Elchim publish airflow and motor figures instead. Airflow units vary by maker, so we quote them as given. We also note the heat and speed steps, since thick hair often needs high heat for the bulk and a cooler setting to finish. Where weight is only shown as a packed figure, we mark it as unclear. ## Products ### 1. 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 Motor: Not stated; Weight: 662 g; Wattage: 1,750 W; Attachments: 5 plus storage bag The closest match to the Supersonic's attachment approach, with five IQ tools that auto-set heat and airflow and a Scalp Shield mode for root drying. In its favour: - Five attachments, including a diffuser, which the base Supersonic does not include. - Scalp Shield mode lowers air temperature for the roots, similar in idea to Dyson's scalp mode. - 1,750 W rating is above the Supersonic's 1,600 W, per the specs. Good to know: - Motor speed and airflow are not published, so power is hard to compare. - At 662 g it is heavier than the Laifen and Elchim alternatives. ### 2. Parlux Digitalyon Blue Digital Hair Dryer with Slim Straightening Nozzle Wattage: 2,400 W; Airflow: 88 m³/h; Settings: 2 speeds, 4 temps; Concentrator: Slim straightening nozzle A professional digital salon dryer with an E-LYON motor and 88 m³/h airflow. The slim nozzle is designed to give a straightening effect as you dry. In its favour: - 2,400 W is the joint-highest rating in this guide. - 88 m³/h airflow is published, a clear figure for thick hair. - Melody Silencer is fitted to reduce the noise you might expect at this power. Good to know: - Only two speeds, with no diffuser for curly thick hair. - The listed 1.31 kg looks like a packed weight, so the dryer weight is unclear. ### 3. Dyson Supersonic r™ Hair Dryer Wattage: 1,700 W; Airflow: Not stated; Settings: 3 speeds, 4 heats; Concentrator: Professional concentrator Dyson's ergonomic dryer for all hair types with a Powerful air attachment, professional concentrator and smoothing nozzle. Built for precision drying. In its favour: - Includes a Powerful air attachment aimed at fast bulk drying. - Professional concentrator and smoothing nozzle cover the finishing stage. - Dyson claims its fastest drying and up to 46% less frizz. Good to know: - Airflow and temperature figures are missing from the listing. - At 790 g it is not light for long sessions. ### 4. ghd Helios Hair Dryer, More Shine, Lightweight, Ultimate Styling Control Wattage: 2,200 W; Airflow: Not stated; Settings: 3 modes plus cool shot; Concentrator: Contoured nozzle ghd's professional dryer in white with Aeroprecis airflow design, ionic technology and a 3 m cable. Comes with a travel bag. In its favour: - 2,200 W rating suits heavy, wet hair, per ghd's drying claim. - Contoured nozzle concentrates airflow for sectioned brush work. - 3 m cable and 2 year ghd consumer guarantee are stated. Good to know: - Airflow is not given as a figure in the listing. - The spec table lists 907 g, heavier than most dryers here. ### 5. Parlux Alyon Hair Dryer. Air Ionizer Technology. 2250 W Dryer (Blue) Wattage: 2,250 W; Airflow: 84 m³/h; Settings: 2 speeds, 4 temps; Concentrator: 2 concentrator nozzles A classic Parlux salon dryer with a K-Advance Plus motor, 84 m³/h airflow and an anti-microbial silver-enriched finish. Two concentrators included. In its favour: - 84 m³/h airflow and 2,250 W are both published. - Two concentrator nozzles let you choose a wider or narrower stream. - Hair catcher system at the intake is designed for longer life. Good to know: - No diffuser and only two speed settings. - Weight is shown as 1.36 kg, which looks like a packed figure. ### 6. Dyson Supersonic Origin Hair Dryer – Fast Drying Blow Dryer - Nickel/Copper Wattage: 1,600 W; Airflow: 13 L/s; Settings: 3 speeds, 4 heats; Concentrator: Styling concentrator The original Supersonic with the V9 motor, quoting 13 litres of air per second at 3.5 kPa. A styling concentrator is included for sectioned drying. In its favour: - Dyson publishes both airflow and pressure figures. - Styling concentrator focuses airflow for smoothing thick sections. - Glass bead thermistor checks exit temperature 40 times a second. Good to know: - 1,600 W is the lowest wattage in this guide. - No diffuser in the box for curly thick hair. ### 7. Elchim Anemos Digital Sonic Micro-brushless Black Hair Dryer - Professional Hair Dryer Made in Italy - Lightweight and Silent, Ionic System, 1800W Motor: Brushless, 110,000 rpm; Weight: 290 g; Wattage: 1,800 W; Attachments: Not stated An Italian professional brushless dryer that matches Dyson's quoted motor speed while weighing far less, with a published noise figure. In its favour: - 290 g is less than half the weight of the Supersonic Origin. - Published 1,000 L/min airflow and under 69 dBA noise. - 1,800 W rating, above the Supersonic's 1,600 W. Good to know: - The listing does not say which attachments are included. - Heat settings and temperature control are not described. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.