Our favorite hair dryers and diffusers (2021): blow dryers, brushes, diffusers and more

By now, a lot we have spent a lot of time alone, inside. We experimented cutting and dies leaving our hair, or sitting in a knot these days. Now that we are finally here to reconcile with public life, which means using a hair dryer to lock your style in place.

You don’t they use heat to dry your hair, but there are situations you may prefer. You get out of the shower straight out the door; your elegant curls must be tamed; or you love soft, shiny locks. Whatever the reason, there is an infinite number of hair dryers at all prices, from countless brands to brands. If it’s easy to manage, if you have hair that needs to dry faster, you can go with any cheap one you find locally on your CVS. Some of us have more tempered hair that needs very specific care.

Some of us in the Gear Team have tested standard blow dryers, dry brushes and diffusers to find the best options. These are our favorites. If you need to combine a hair dryer with your hair dryer, we also have a guide for that.

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