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Whether you spend hours to achieve the perfect at-home blowout or quickly blast your wet hair before running off to work, a good blow dryer can make all the difference. Investing in a quality hair dryer will not only make the drying process quicker and more efficient, but it will also help prevent frizz both in the short and long term. However, blow dryers aren't the one-size-fits-all styling tool you might assume them to be: There are tons of options out there to choose from, from salon-quality models to budget versions to ones with integrated brush heads to help you achieve your perfect look in a hurry.

When looking for a blow dryer, you will first want to consider your needs. If you are someone that wants to give your hair a quick once-over to get it half dry before running out the door, you can opt for a basic model—even one without styling tool attachments should be fine. However, if you're purchasing a blow dryer in order to do some styling, have particularly curly or frizzy hair, or want to achieve blowout-level straightening and smoothing, you will want something with multiple heat and speed options, as well as different attachments, like diffusers and concentrator nozzles.

If you have color-treated or frizzy hair, also look for a blow dryer that dries quickly as it keeps the heat on your hair down to a minimum, and consider an option that specifically focuses on keeping moisture in the hair.

To find the best options among the many blow dryers on the market, we researched the most popular models available, and looked to expert sources like the Good Housekeeping Lab for firsthand testing results. We then took into account price, accessories, build quality, and efficiency. Finally, we consulted reviews written by people who’ve bought each product, and narrowed our list to only models with average user ratings of 4 out of 5 stars or higher.

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If you're looking for a great basic hair dryer, you can't go wrong with this BaBylissPRO model. It has a slightly curved handle that makes it easy to hold, a strong airflow, and an 8.5-foot extension cord, which gives you plenty of room to work with. Testers at the Good Housekeeping Lab also noted that it dried hair quickly and efficiently, leaving it smooth and shiny.

Though the Dyson Airwrap may have gotten more internet attention over the past year, the beloved brand's Supersonic Hair Dryer is just as stellar an investment, albeit a pricey one that get even more expensive if you opt for extra attachments.

Despite having a hole through the middle, it has a powerful air stream and dries hair incredibly quickly. It also comes with five easy-to-use magnetic attachments.

If you are uncoordinated like me and holding both a brush and blow dryer is too much to juggle, you may be better off with a two-in-one, like this model from Revlon. It has two heat settings, and works to dry your hair as you brush through it. Because of its shape, it's easy to get the blowout look with flipped ends, or to give shape and volume to bangs.

We all know that Drybar is the mecca of blowouts, and this blow dryer can help you get the silky hair of your dreams in the comfort of your home. It comes with two concentrator nozzles, and uses negative ion technology to help seal your hair's cuticle and reduce frizz.

Hair dryers can get pretty big and can take up a significant amount of precious suitcase space when you're traveling. This one is a professional-grade dryer in a petite package, ideal for frequent travelers or small spaces.

It comes with two attachments and has two speeds and three heat settings. It also weighs only one pound, so it's easy to hold and won't weigh down your bag.

If you are looking for a super basic budget blow dryer, this one has over 61,000 reviews and boasts a 4.6- out of 5-star average user rating. Though it doesn't come with any accessories, it does have the option of a high or low setting, and its compact size makes it a great option for travel.

If you have frizzy hair, the culprit is usually damage and/or dryness. Using heat on your hair can only make that problem worse, but this model claims to keep up to 1,000 times more moisture in your hair than a typical blow dryer, helping you combat those issues. While we can't promise that exact stat is true for everyone, the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, and many users noted a decrease of frizz in their hair.