Where is all the settings? In addition to the single button on the dryer, you can switch between them using the handy app on your phone.
About the Tester: JESA has long, medium dense, wavy hair.
“I hate blowing hair. With the average blow dryer, it took a very long time and I’m tired of it. Using an aircraft was an incredible experience. I don’t want to style my hair yet, but the aircraft dries slightly damp hair in 4 minutes and 4 seconds (yes, it counted). It zapped moisture, but it won’t burn me.” – Jessa Marie Karaor, Senior Beauty Editor
Perfect for textured hair: Rever air reverse air dryer
Why is it worth it: If you think Revair looks like a bit of a vacuum, you’re not too far. Instead of pushing hot air with delicate curls, suck it out of your hair using “reverse air” technology. This allows you to stretch and smooth the texture without the need to use other tools. With 3 heat and 7 tension settings, you can easily find the right combo for your coil, blade, lock, twist out, and even extensions, as well as wigs.
During the test, I found it to be a bit troublesome to hold the cane and the machine is bulky so it’s difficult to travel together. However, the ability to gently dry and smooth Type 4 curls is unparalleled. There is no shortage of parts either. Includes a heat wand, a reverse air base unit, a 5.5-foot hose, a removable one-dress and a mesh filter basket. Naturally it’s a little heavier than the other hair dryers on our list (8 pounds), but I didn’t feel this was an escapee during the test.
About the Tester: Jessica has hard 4B hair.
“My hairstylist says blowing your hair off before you add a twist will be a great help in keeping the moisture. But even the comb attachments struggle to wield the 4B coil hot tool. Watch K-drama.” – Jessica’s Cruelty, Editor’s Editor
About the Tester: Jailynn has hair and uses minimal heat, but I love Revair for styling like blade out.
“My favorite thing about the revival is how quickly your hair dries and grows without resorting to extreme heat or a lot of tension. In traditional dryers, it was dense and took time to hold the water deep inside, but the revival works from the inside, pulling out the moisture and growing your hair. For over four years now, I can say it helps to minimize breakage. And what’s more, my only complaint is heavy and overall slow is that my only complaint can be used. —Jailynn Taylor, Contributor
Perfect for thick hair: GHD Helios Professional Hair Dryer
GHD
Helios Professional Hair Dryer
Why it’s worth it: Another Best of Beauty Award winner, GHD’s Helios Professional Hair Dryer stands out with its beautiful design. But that’s not all. This 2020 Best of Beauty Award winner is extremely powerful, with a slim nozzle that reaches airflow speeds of 75 mph and allows for accurate drying and control. It also has a very long 9.5 feet cord, which promises to shine 30% more on your hair than it would if it were air-dry. There is only one styling nozzle for your purchase, but additional attachments can be purchased from the GHD website, such as a wide nozzle designed for long, thick hair.
Tester feedback from contributor Deanna Pai
About the Tester: Deanna has high density, fine, curly hair 2C/3A, and is mostly someone who washes due to time constraints.
“This tool really surprised me. It’s the best way. It’s very lightweight, easy to handle, it’s very dense, and usually takes air drying forever. Frizziness is unusual for me. This is something I wear hair most days, but with a sophisticated style or fast drying, it’s not flashy. —Deanna Pai, Contributor Editor
Tester feedback from Alessandra Forshoo, Managing Editor
About the Tester: The ale has wavy 2A hair that is prone to frizziness when air-dried.
“This hair dryer is strong. In the best environment, I let my hair dry in seconds (I tried both hair and coarse drying) and it was actually very strong.
Also, despite being bigger than my regular hair dryer, it’s much lighter, but with long, thick hair like mine, my arms don’t get tired anyway. But it’s quite large so it doesn’t fit in my regular tool basket (NYC apartment, amirite?) under my bathroom sink.
Its appearance was also very refined! My husband said that when I watched it with the concentrator nozzle turned on, it looked like a tool in a space movie. The cooling function was stronger than my regular hair dryer (old Harry Josh). And the buttons for that can be pressed in some way to make them easier to access. When the button is a troublesome place or when pressing it makes your fingers white, it’s a pet peer. I think it was mostly postponed due to an upgrade! ” —Alessandra Forforto, Managing Editor
Best Drugstore: Infinitipro with Conair SmoothWrap Hair Dryer
Infinitipro by Conair
SmoothWrap Hair Dryer
Why it’s worth it: Infiniti Pro with Conair SmoothWrap Hair Dryer, designed with dual ion therapy, emits both positive and negative ions. Positive ions help reduce frizz, while negative ions build volume, making the most of both worlds. Inside, ceramic coils reduce thermal damage.
