Hairdryer reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 205 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Hairdryer brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Gifts, r/HaircareScience, r/AustralianMakeup, r/AskIreland, r/femalehairadvice. Top-rated brands include Dyson (4.6/5), Parlux (4.8/5), BaByliss (4.5/5).

Stats

Reviews205

Subreddits28

Posts56

Brands57

Products66

Top communities

r/Gifts46 r/HaircareScience31 r/AustralianMakeup27 r/AskIreland12 r/femalehairadvice9

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By Brand

By Product

Dyson

4.6

(54)

"Laufen, or if you really have spare cash to burn, Dyson."

"I have a Dyson hairdryer and I do love it."

"I have a Dyson a good few years now and LOVE it!"

"Dyson!"

"I shelled out a few years ago for a refurbished Dyson, which is awesome."

"For me, it’s been absolutely worth it."

"Well worth it if she has long or thick or coarse hair."

"100000% worth it for me."

"My husband got me the airwrap for my 40th birthday and it’s been so useful."

"I have a Dyson for 3 years and it's the BEST thing I've ever owned."

Parlux

4.8

(20)

"A few well reputable brands: Parlux, Babyliss.."

"As others have said, Parlux are high quality and last."

"I've had my parlux over ten years and it works perfectly!"

"Parlux hairdryers are the best! I have this one and love it."

"Parlux is what a lot of hairdressers use, they're powerful without the markup of branding."

"I'm a professional and I use the Parlux Alyon."

"I've had a Parlux (Alyon model) for years and I like it. They're made in Italy and are for professional salon use."

"Go to a hairdresser’s supplier and get a commercial grade one. Most in Europe will sell Parlux. They are excellent."

"Parlux Parlux Parlux!"

"You won't go wrong with a Parlux."

BaByliss

4.5

(17)

"We only use Baybliss Rapido in our salon they are lightweight and powerful 2000watts and also cost effective"

"Anything BaByliss is great."

"Is the best dryer."

"Work great."

"This is better than many units used by professionals."

"It's lightweight, produces great heat, and they last forever."

"This babyliss is one of the best blow dryers out there, period."

"Babyliss for sure, professional grade and will last."

"Babyliss all the way. You won’t find a better product."

"I've used several baby bliss dryers and I feel like you can't go wrong"

GHD

4.9

(8)

"I have a ghd one and love it."

"In Australia the GHD or Parlux are fabulous."

"I use the GHD Air dryer and really like it. It’s fast, doesn’t give my hair frizz."

"I have a GHD air for many years and can’t see it needing to be replaced any time soon."

"I have a GHD one I got on sale through Adore Beauty for around $100, and it is excellent."

"After using cheaper VS hairdryers for years I invested in a GHD Air and have never looked back."

"I love them both. At home I use the Paul Mitchell Grip but only because I got it on sale."

"It’s powerful and really light, might be a good option at <$100."

Babyliss

4.9

(7)

"I love my Babyliss Turbo Smooth Hair Dyer with diffuser."

"My personal favourite is the babyliss portofino, about $150 on Amazon"

"Absolutely love my Italian made babyliss."

"It’s been so good that I haven’t bothered to buy a full size hairdryer"

"Hairstylist here! Babyliss pro Nano Titanium!"

"Babyliss Pro Carrera 2 or Babyliss Portofino would be my choices."

"I returned it and got the Babyliss Curl instead - way cheaper and it seems much better for my hair."

T3

4.4

(7)

"Try the T3 Featherweight Luxe 2i Dryer. It's great for 2b hair types."

"Costco has the T3 blow dryer for $60 and is pretty fantastic."

"T3–if you order through their site you can get them majorly discounted."

"I just bought a T3 Aireluxe, but I strongly considered the Portofino."

"The T3 on the low setting is quieter than my bathroom exhaust fan."

"I really like the t3 brand. I find that their tech is really great for keeping heat damage minimal."

"If you have a Costco membership, the t3 (or t2?) featherweight is on sale for about $80."

Panasonic

4.7

(6)

"There is a Panasonic low noise series which I’m currently in love with. Makes about half the noise my old hairdryer makes."

"It's even quieter than our Dyson (and way more affordable)."

"It's the quietest hair dryer I ever had. I just love this thing."

"Get the Panasonic nanotech hairdryer. It's relatively cheap and of great quality."

"I have a Panasonic EH-NA65."

"Does a fairly good job and is by far the quietest hair dryer I have ever come across."

Conair

3.8

(6)

"I stand by their quality and recommend them if you’re looking for something under $75"

"Conair came out with a good BioIonic dupe. It’s still $130 but it’s ultra light weight and powerful."

"Conair Has solid dryers."

"The Infinitipro by Conair 1875 is also a great deal that dries hair quickly."

"Their newer curl collective dryer with the matching diffuser is a great combo for curly hair."

"Conair dryers are almost like using no dryer at all."

Remington

4.4

(5)

"The remington shine therapy hairdryer is one of the best hairdryers I’ve ever had."

"The Remington shea soft comes with a diffuser attachment and is only £17 on amazon. Worth every penny"

"I’ve had good experiences with Remington hair dryers."

"Remington is good, doesn't break the bank"

"My hair dryer is very old - 15 ish and is made by Remington."

#10

Shark

4.0

(5)

"Do the shark."

"Is awesome!"

"I like it!"

"I would go with the shark flex style. It is just as good and almost half the price of the Dyson."

"I have a shark flex and idk I like it but it seems kinder a pain to me."

#11

BaByliss Pro

4.8

(4)

"Best value for under $100."

"I freaking LOVE it."

"Get the BaByliss Pro. It will last her a long time."

"I think this is what I own."

#12

Hot Tools

4.5

(4)

"It’s lasted me 7 years so far and I have used it in hour long stretches repeatedly."

"I’ve used it daily for years and got it at Ulta for less than $100."

"Hot tools is a good brand, ions a great brand, and Chi’s and pretty good brand as well they’re all within the same price range as the BaByliss"

"Hot Tools is a great brand, I have one of their hair dryers."

#13

Revlon

4.3

(4)

"I’m hooked, it’s a game changer."

"I’d get a blow dry brush. I’ve got the Revlon one-step plus."

"It is about average loudness, but has high and low temp setting and a cool air setting."

"The Revlon One Step Volumizing hair dryer brush is a really great tool for blowouts."

#14

Ikonic

4.7

(3)

"+1 for ikonic. It's affordable and more than enough to get the hob done."

"Ikonic professional works really well for long hair."

"I recently got one from ikonic after my philip's broke down after 7 years and it's really good."

#15

Philips

4.3

(3)

"I would highly recommend Philips. My family has been using one for the past 8 years and it's still working perfectly."

"You can try Philips"

"You can find a decent Philips hairdryer for around 2K or under."

#16

Hair Dryer

4.0

(3)

"She should look for a hairdryer that has advanced ionic technology and multiple heat settings to minimize damage."

"This one fits just within your budget. It's not what I use, but was recommended to me by a curly hair consultant."

"I would suggest going with the highest wattage you can find if you want a fast drying hairdryer."

#17

Silver Bullet

4.0

(3)

"My Silver Bullet works wonders on my hair."

"Silver bullet aren't too bad."

"I have been looking at Silver Bullet so far but still not sure myself."

#18

Portofino

5.0

(2)

"I also have thick curly hair and have the portofino and I love it!"

"Portofino was purchased by 2 out of 2."

#19

Wahl

5.0

(2)

"I second the Wahl Powerdry from Shaver Shop."

"I’ve got a Wahl Powerdry from shaver shop which I absolutely love."

#20

3.0

(1)

"There is a knock-off one on Amazon that I am thinking of trying for around $75."

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