The high was powerful enough for a rough dry and some oomph, while the low setting provided just enough airflow to effectively style my hair. Auto-Clean technology: Smart technology rotates the motor in reverse to help thoroughly clean the filters. Hair dryers with ionic technology are good at drying your hair at a faster rate on a lower temperature.

The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. Weighing only 294 g, it is ergonomic and compact because it is designed to prevent arm and shoulder muscle problems typical of the professional.Inside the box you get five attachments as standard, including the new Frizz flyaway attachment which works to create smooth, shiny hair. Filters: 2 washable, magnetised, micro-perforated filters prevent even the smallest dirt particles from settling in the motor and reaching the hair and scalp. Designed as an alternative to a hair dryer and brush, this combines the two and worked well when finishing a client’s bob,” says Timothy.

This ensures that regardless of your ethnicity, the hair dryer will protect your hair texture from unnecessary heat damage. TECHNOLOGY - The hair dryer features an intelligent brushless motor, an interface with digital control technology that boosts product performance, exponentially reducing drying time. At half the size, the IQ Perfetto dries hair 30% faster than any other hairdryers on the market - perfect for mobile hairdressers or salons. Those with thick hair may find that the tool isn’t as strong as they’d like, and the cord was a bit too short for our liking.It may not say silicone on the ingredients list, so look out for the scientific names - cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, trimethicone, or any ‘…conol’ or ‘…cone’ in the ingredients list. Although first impressions aren’t everything, the sleek design of this T3 hair dryer nearly won us over, although we were curious whether such a small hair dryer would be powerful enough for a proper blowout. Auto-diagnosis System: The IQ hairdryer is equipped with a new auto-diagnosis system that detects any operating problems. Nicely packaged in a compact box that could make a good gift, the BaByliss Rose Lustre 2400 comes with ionic frizz-control and ceramic technology to smooth hair. Skin and scalp can often be left very dry after using a hair dryer, and it’s fair to say we did feel the difference.

After drying, we used the concentrator, which smoothed out our hair nicely and reduced the look of frizz. Those blessed (or cursed) with a head of thick, luscious hair know the struggle of finding a blow dryer that will actually dry it.Interestingly, some of the most coveted hair dryers this year are from Dyson and its American competitor Shark, both better known for their cordless vacuum cleaners. The hair dryer doesn’t come with attachments for different hair textures, and it’s heavier than we’d like it to be. I’m a big fan of this hairdryer brand, but the only thing I would point out is that you’ll probably want to keep it on a medium heat, as it can get quite hot on a higher setting. Straight hair – particularly if it’s fine - can be quickly damaged by high heat, so a hair dryer with ionic technology and low heat settings can work well,' says Timothy.

Located on the side of the device and positioned close together, the buttons are sensitive and we found it became too easy to switch settings accidentally. We were particularly pleased that using the nozzle in such a targeted way didn’t result in a scorching sensation. There are two speed settings and two heat settings as well as a cool shot, which all come in useful for blow drying,” says Timothy.This inexpensive choice does not skimp on value either with a removable filter that will keep the performance high despite how frequently we use it. We loved the way our hair felt after each blowout; it was soft to the touch versus the "crunch" that sometimes happens to curly hair after a blowout. While the airstream wasn't as concentrated as we might have liked, it nonetheless earns top marks as an option for those struggling with damaged hair, with its intentionally quieter airflow.