BaByliss Travel Dry 2000W Hair Dryer, Dual voltage, Worldwide, Lightweight, Compact, folding handle

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Experts say that every great skincare routine starts with the perfect cleanser—here's the best that money can buy If luggage space and weight are an issue for you, consider this Vo5 mini dryer. It measures just 22 x 14 cm, one of the smallest models on test, but its performance belies its size. It was one of our top scorers for helping to reduce frizz and testers said the cord length allowed them to reach around their head with ease.

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The truth is that while most hair dryers can look very similar, they weren't all created equal, and some will be better suited to your hair type and particular needs. You need to look at power, speed, and the attachments in the box. Syd Hayes, Session Stylist to the stars and Babyliss Ambassador looks for a few things when choosing a hair dryer. "Firstly it has to be powerful, there are lots on the market that just don’t have enough power to get through every different hair type. Secondly, heat is also important. I don’t want to overheat hair, but you need to know it's there. And thirdly the weight of the hairdryer is key. I go to the gym for heavy weights I don’t want to be lifting them all day with my dryer." Hayes says. The key to curly hair is knowing how to take care of it. It tends to be drier than its wavy counterparts, so direct high temperatures can frazzle. Diffusers (and nourishing styling creams) are curly hair's best friend. Designed to be the perfect travel companion, it is lightweight and comes with a folding handle so it is small enough to fit into your bag whilst on the move. If you can get a dryer with a self-cleaning function like the BLOW has, it will prolong the life of your dryer," says Michael Douglas, Celebrity hairstylist at mdlondon.Popular with testers for its sleek and stylish design and light-up filter, this was also the quietest dryer on test. The panel was impressed by how powerful the airflow was relative to its size and weight, which InStyler puts down to the same turbine technology used in its full-size dryer.

travel hair dryers of 2022 from Babyliss, GHD and more Best travel hair dryers of 2022 from Babyliss, GHD and more

Cool shot: If you struggle with frizziness or regularly visit hot and humid climates, look for a cool shot button. It helps set your style and seal cuticles, keeping moisture and humidity at bay and leaving hair shinier. Wattage vs weight: Wattage refers to the power of your dryer and usually the higher it is, the heavier the hair dryer is. If you’ll mainly be using it to style, opt for a more lightweight model. And consider how often you’ll be carrying it around (in a gym bag, on a weekend trip etc.), while also bearing hand luggage weight restrictions in mind — every gram counts in a carry-on!

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The Dyson Airwrap alternatives prove hair dryers have come a long way in terms of development and what you can get for your money. We asked 60 testers with different hair types to review a range of travel hair dryers. They judged them on ease of use, weight, noise level and final finish. I love all of the tech to sit inside. I also like a bit of weight, a long barrel, and a good wide nozzle. For me, the most important part is the way the air meets the hair. A controlled stream of air allows control of the hair," says Adam Reed, celebrated hairdresser and founder of Adam Reed London and Arkive Headcare.

BaByliss Travel Dry 2000W Hair Dryer, Dual voltage, Worldwide

The water in your hair, post hair wash, is positively charged, the ionic technology creates negative ions to counteract the moisture. Fancy words for anti-frizz and smoothing science. You find the same technology is some of the best hair straighteners too. Cool shot

Yes, the best hair brush, scalp treatments and hair oils play a part in creating your 'do, but the blow dry is what will make or break a hairstyle. So it's worth taking the time to figure out exactly what your hair needs and which of the best hair dryers will work best for your hair type. Choosing the best hair dryer for curly hair is no easy feat, you want to look at all the key points as you would in the best hair dryer, but in a tool that works for curls. With over five years’ experience in beauty and health journalism, Florence has written for ELLE, Women’s Fitness, Sister Magazine, National Geographic Traveller and many more, with a strong sustainability angle thread through much of her work.