# Best ionic hair dryers Source: https://blowandbarrel.co.uk/best/best-ionic-hair-dryer 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 Almost every premium hair dryer now claims some kind of ionic system, and makers say negative ions cut static and frizz. The claim alone does not separate one dryer from another, so the useful questions are what else comes with it. How much airflow and power is there, how heavy is it in the hand, how many heat settings can you choose from, and which attachments help you smooth the finish? This guide compares eight dryers whose listings name an ionic, negative ion or mineral ion system. For each we pulled the ion system as described, the wattage, the stated weight, the heat settings and what comes in the box. We do not rank by ion counts, because makers measure them in different ways. Where a figure is missing from a listing, we mark it as not stated. ## 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. Dyson Supersonic Nural™ Hair Dryer Wattage: 1,600 W; Weight: 684 g; Cable: Not stated; Heat settings: 4; Attachments: 5 incl. diffuser Dyson's sensor-led dryer for straight and wavy hair. Scalp protect mode targets 55°C at the scalp, and five attachments cover smoothing, diffusing and flyaways. In its favour: - Four heat settings are stated as 100°C, 80°C, 60°C and 28°C, so you know exactly what each step delivers. - Pause detect switches off the heater and drops airflow when the dryer is put down, according to the listing. - Attachment learning recognises each of the five attachments and recalls your preferred settings. Good to know: - The listing says it is designed for straight and wavy hair, so curly hair buyers may want a different edition. - Cable length is not stated, which matters if your socket is away from the mirror. ### 3. 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. ### 4. Panasonic EH-NA9N-H895 Hair Dryer with Diffuser nanoe & Mineral Ions, Anti-Damage, Fast Drying, Intelligent Sensing, Scalp & Skin Modes, Concentrator Attachment, 1600W Motor: Not stated; Weight: 500 g; Wattage: 1,600 W; Attachments: Nozzle, concentrator, diffuser Panasonic's answer to the sensor-led Dyson, with two sensors that adjust heat, nanoe and mineral ions and a folding body. 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. ### 5. 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. ### 6. Parlux Digitalyon Hair Dryer. Lightweight 2400 W Blow Dryer (Grey) Motor speed: Not stated; Airflow: 88 m3/h; Wattage: 2,400 W; Weight: Not stated A salon dryer from Parlux with a digital E-LYON motor, a 2,400 W rating and an 88 m3/h airflow rate, plus a 3.3 m cable. In its favour: - The highest wattage here at 2,400 W, with a stated 88 m3/h airflow. - A 3.3 m cable suits long sessions on long or thick hair. - Air Ionizer Tech is listed to speed up drying times. Good to know: - Only two speed settings are listed, fewer than the Dyson or ghd dryers. - The hand-held weight is not clearly stated. ### 7. Laifen Swift Premium High-Speed Hair Dryer Royal Blue Gift Box Motor: High-speed, 110,000 RPM; Weight: 600 g; Wattage: 1,600 W; Attachments: Smooth nozzle, wall mount Laifen's Premium gift box with a 110,000 RPM motor, 22 m/s airflow and LED heat display. A lower-cost route to a Supersonic-style dryer. In its favour: - Stated 22 m/s airspeed and 110,000 RPM motor. - Heat is monitored 100 times per second, per Laifen. - Magnetic wall mount included for tidy storage. Good to know: - Only one nozzle, the smooth nozzle, comes in this box. - Warranty is listed simply as 2, with no detail. ### 8. 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. 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