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‘It blew our socks off’: The best hair dryers for every hair type, tested by 340 panellists
Want to dry without damaging? Find out which hair dryers blew us away on trial

Behind every salon-worthy hair do is a great hair dryer. Whether you’re looking for bouncy roots and smooth ends, or simply want dry hair in seconds because you're running late again, our experts are here to help with the best hair dryers for every hair type.
With the help of our panel of at-home testers, the Good Housekeeping Institute has rigorously tested all the market leaders to find the tools that will make quick work of any style and leave your locks looking and feeling healthier. Because when it comes to blow-drying your hair properly, it's all in the tools.
Best hair dryers 2025
If you're searching for the best value hair dryer, the Remington Hydraluxe Pro Hair Dryer scored 81/100 and costs nearly 10 times less than some of the winners.
We test hair dryers in our beauty lab with the help of a Bossa Nova Shuffle machine, which measures how well they tame frizz. We also assess the design (is it comfortable to hold), ease-of-use and instructions. Then we send them out to our panel to use at home as part of their regular routine, before asking them to provide detailed feedback on what they did and didn't like. You'll find a full breakdown of how we test below our reviews.
But, first, these are the ones that blew us away.
Florence is our Senior Beauty Writer, specialising in expert-tested beauty and grooming reviews — from toothbrushes to the latest skincare launches. She’s committed to sharing recommendations for products that truly work and make people feel confident and healthy. Prior to this she was at Tropic Skincare, where she worked closely with biochemists in the lab, delving into the functions of each fresh, natural ingredient and conveying its efficacy to her audience in easy-to-digest terms.
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.
When she isn’t packing for a trip away, working out, eating out or reading up on retinol serums, you’ll probably find her experimenting with her film camera and building her portfolio of portraits. Florence’s photography can be found at florencereeves-white.com, her Instagram is @florencereeveswhite and her twitter is @floreadsnwrites
Madeleine is our Lifestyle Writer, specialising in expert-tested reviews and round-ups on the latest beauty Beauty and Health & Wellness products. From skincare to protein powders, Maddie is committed to providing honest and helpful reviews to help guide readers to the best product for them. Maddie has a BA in English Literature and Language, which stemmed from her lifelong interest in reading and writing. She started her post graduate life at Hearst UK within a marketing capacity, which quickly turned into a desire to fulfil a writing career.
When she is not writing about the latest expert reviewed products, you can find her rifling through vintage shops or car boots, reading a print magazine, or capturing portraits on her film camera.
Orla was our Former Senior Beauty and Grooming Tester.

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