Test and reviews of the best hair dryers 2019
Which hair dryer to choose according to the comparative test
Hair dryers are not only beautifying, but also a very practical aid in the home. Often you will wash your hair at the last minute and a good powerful hair dryer can dry it out in a snap so that you do not have to run out of the house with a wet head. And even though drying is the primary function, a lot of creative pieces can be done with professional hair dryers to give your hair the look and shape you want.
In our hair dryer benchmark test, we looked at more than fifteen models that we rated and reviewed. A strong evaluation criterion was the power input of the hair dryer, which shows the power of the motor. We also put great emphasis on the number of speeds and temperatures, ie variability of use. We also took into account the length of the power cord, as not everyone has an electrical outlet right next to the mirror. |
As the most important feature, we included ionization and cold air in the test, two functions to smooth and fix your hair. From the equipment we put emphasis on the diffuser for blowing wavy hair, shaping end and removable back grille, which will serve for regular filter cleaning. A small advantage is then the comb attachment and the hanging loop for storing the hair dryer in the suspended position.
We have not evaluated the dimensions or weight of selected models, but we recommend not to overlook them, especially the high weight of the hair dryer can be a nuisance and make it difficult to handle longer.
We have not evaluated the dimensions or weight of selected models, but we recommend not to overlook them, especially the high weight of the hair dryer can be a nuisance and make it difficult to handle longer.
Reviews of the best hair dryers
In the review itself you will find a detailed evaluation of performance, speed and temperature, weight and range, equipment and features.
Review of Remington AC9096
Test winner 2019
1st place Rating: 91.1% Remington AC9096 is highly recommended for anyone who has thick, long, or even curly hair. This hairdryer offers powerful performance, a range of gadgets to keep your hair dry, and thanks to a long power cord, you do not have to look for the nearest mirror outlet, but you can plug in the appliance on the other side of the smaller room. Beware of higher weight, which can be difficult to handle some. |
Review of Remington D5219 E51
Review of Remington D5219 E51
Winner of price / performance 2nd place Rating: 89.5% The Remington D5219 E51 is almost unbeatable in terms of equipment and features. It has everything from cold air or suspension eyelets to a comb attachment that is not standard equipment. In addition, a hairdryer costs a very affordable amount. The only thing that can be reproached is perhaps a weight of 810 g, which some users not surprised very positively. But it is nothing dizzying, there are much heavier hair dryers. |
Review of Valera Silent Power 2400 Ionic3rd place
Rating: 89.3% The Valera Silent Power 2400 Ionic is a lightweight hair dryer that is very powerful and more than enough for home use. Its equipment and functions will delight even demanding users, in addition to standard features it offers the function of ionization, diffuser and comb attachment. If you don't care about the purchase price, but you care about the features, the hairdryer is right for you. |
Review of Philips MoistureProtect HP82814th place
Rating: 88.1% Philips MoistureProtect HP8281 is a hairdryer with a modern design that catches your eye. You can be discouraged by the price tag, which is higher, but if you want a quality hairdryer and design appealed to you, you do not have to hesitate. It is a high-performance hair dryer, for example, with ionization functions. |
Review of Philips DryCare Advanced HP8232 / 005th place
Grade: 87.9% Philips DryCare Advanced HP8232 / 00 will appeal to many users, not only thanks to the affordable price tag. This hair dryer has a high power consumption, two technologies to protect your hair from drying and destruction, and has two blower attachments in the package. The wide range for setting different speeds and temperatures is also appreciated. It does not have any significant shortcomings, it is missing only the comb attachment. |
Review Rowenta CV50906th place
Grade: 87.9% The Rowenta CV5090 will also be an ideal gift for long and thick hair owners, and should be able to cope quickly with strong performance. The hairdryer is relatively light, has an ideal length of power cord. To perfection he is missing only a comb attachment, which lacks many more expensive hairdryers |
Review Philips HP82337th place
Rating: 86.1% Philips HP8233 should be targeted by long and thick hair users, as it still has strong performance to dry such hair quickly and easily. Hairdryer is also safe for the hair thanks to ionization and the ability to adjust the temperature or even the power of blowing. The hairdryer is missing the comb attachment, otherwise it has all the functions and equipment we follow. |
Reviews Babyliss 66108th place
Rating: 85.5% Ideal for large scale users, this is the Babyliss 6610. It has a long power cord, a lightweight design that can even blow children and strong performance, so owners and owners of long thick hair do not spend too much time blow drying. The only minus is the absence of the comb attachment. |
Review Rowenta CV60659th place
Rating: 85.1% Rowenta CV6065 does not offend, but not too demanding user or enthusiasm. It has all the average and standard elements, beyond the average deviates in the case of power that is strong. It is worth noting that the hair dryer has an additional function of ionization and a diffuser. But it has an average cable length, average number of temperatures and blowing speeds. |
Review Valera 584.01
10th place
Rating: 84.6% The Valera 584.01 is a hair dryer that is worth considering not only for its superior design, but also for the performance itself. He was not one of the highest, but certainly enough for thick hair. Not only in terms of performance or equipment, this model was not left behind. In this respect, it is essentially 100%. |
How to choose a hair dryer
Did you break the hairdryer? Do you long for a newer, sophisticated model? Then it is time to read our article and start picking. We do not underestimate the choice of hair dryer, although it seems that the hair dryer is in addition to appearance and price basically nothing to deal with, the opposite is true. Choosing the right hair dryer will save you not only money but also your nerves and time spent blow drying. It will also affect the most important aspect of hair blowing, your hair.
Older or lower-quality hair dryers do not abound in the technologies that are now commonplace for better models, which will ultimately suffer your hair. So if you want a beautifully blown hair like a hairdresser, be sure to pay extra attention to choosing a hair dryer. In this article, we'll take you from relatively common concepts, such as power consumption, to those less familiar, such as a ceramic module or tourmaline technology. With us, choosing the ideal hairdryer will be a breeze.
Older or lower-quality hair dryers do not abound in the technologies that are now commonplace for better models, which will ultimately suffer your hair. So if you want a beautifully blown hair like a hairdresser, be sure to pay extra attention to choosing a hair dryer. In this article, we'll take you from relatively common concepts, such as power consumption, to those less familiar, such as a ceramic module or tourmaline technology. With us, choosing the ideal hairdryer will be a breeze.
Travel hair dryers
Traveling hairdryers are typically small in size and weight, and also have a folding handle to fit into your luggage. They are sufficient for occasional use, especially if you choose a smaller model. However, they are not very suitable for everyday use, mostly behind home and professional hairdryers are lagging with features and their use may not be hair-friendly.
Professional hair dryers
Almost the opposite of travel hair dryers are professional hair dryers. They tend to be larger in size, impressing with a wide range of features and rich accessories, but also with high performance and a long power cord. The main disadvantage of course is the high price. For some users, a professional hair dryer could be unnecessarily complex.
Domestic hair dryers
Cheaper equivalent of professional hair dryers are then models designed for home use. They can be described as such a golden center and most users will probably choose in this category. We find here better and worse devices, more equipped and less equipped. To help you navigate better, we'll talk about the most important parameters to focus on when choosing a hair dryer.
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Kulmofény
The curling iron is a kind of hybrid between a hair dryer and a curling iron. Unlike curling iron, it is designed for use on wet hair and is also gentler than curling iron. It simply offers drying and rotation in one process. However, the resulting waves are not likely to be the same as those produced by the curling iron. Expect voluminous loose waves rather than a distinctly structured hairstyle.
The most important parameters
Every choice has to start somewhere. In the case of a hair dryer, we recommend that you get away from the power and setting options. With these two parameters, you can easily select more powerful and more manageable hairdryers for you to choose from.
Power input
The most important parameter you should look at when choosing a new dryer is its power input. Power consumption tells us how powerful the motor's hairdryer is. So, the higher the power the hair dryer has, the stronger the airflow and the faster your hair will dry out. So choose a hair dryer with the highest power input, ideally 2,000 watts, certainly do not choose a model with a power consumption below 1,750 W. The faster your hair dryer blows, the less you destroy and dry, because they are not so long exposed to they don't do much to them.
Setting the temperature and speed of the hair dryer
Nowadays, almost all high-quality hair dryers have the option of setting more different blowing temperatures and more blowing intensity levels. The possibility of temperature control is very important in hair dryers. For finer hair, lower temperatures are sufficient, but for thicker hair, it will be necessary to add a little more to the temperature. Anyway, all wet hair is very fragile and too high a temperature dries it and breaks more. Therefore, it is best to blow your hair out with lukewarm air and to use higher air temperatures only when styling and shaping your hair to avoid undue damage. We recommend selecting models with at least two different speeds and three temperature settings. The ability to set the blower blow rate is not as important as setting the temperature, but it is still advisable to have this feature on your hair dryer. With it, you can customize hair drying just as you want.
Newer hairdryers can also be equipped with a function that uses infrared radiation to detect the amount of moisture in your hair and adjust the temperature of the flowing air, up to 4000 times per drying process. With this feature, the whole process will be more gentle on your hair. And you can turn it off at any time if it becomes a nuisance.
Newer hairdryers can also be equipped with a function that uses infrared radiation to detect the amount of moisture in your hair and adjust the temperature of the flowing air, up to 4000 times per drying process. With this feature, the whole process will be more gentle on your hair. And you can turn it off at any time if it becomes a nuisance.
Cold air function
Some hairdryers also have the possibility of blowing a cold air stream. It is naturally more gentle on your hair and also helps to fix the hair in the desired shape. Therefore, it is ideal to use it at the end of the drying, when the hair has already got rid of unwanted moisture and just want to give them the desired shape
Ceramic and tourmaline surfaceHair dryers with all-metal heating elements overheat more frequently and distribute heat unevenly, which can lead to the destruction of your hair. The ceramic module takes care of even temperature distribution during drying, protecting your hair from damage.
To smooth the hair, some hairdryers have inner walls covered with tourmaline, a mineral that electrostatically charges at high temperatures to form negative ions. Some hairdryers also have other heat-activated technologies, for example, they can blow a fine mist of precious oils or vitamins into your hair when they are blowing (Source: Modern Salon) |
Functions of ionization
Most modern hairdryers today also include a device called an ionizer. But you can also find the ionization function on many hair irons and curling irons, and even hair brushes. In short, this feature adds moisture to your hair, which makes it shinier and smoother and doesn't fly around your head.
During drying, positively charged molecules form in the hair, which dries them and causes their unhealthy appearance. Ionization technology works by collecting water molecules from the surrounding area and adding electrons to them, creating negatively charged molecules that are transferred from the hair dryer to the hair. Negatively charged ions will neutralize those positively charged in your hair, giving them moisture, shine and a healthy look.
With this feature, you will also have your hair dried before. If you have dry hair that is prone to brittleness, be sure to reach for a dryer with ionization function. And if you do not have hair dry, it is still appropriate to have an ionizer in the hair dryer, because it at least helps to dry hair and brittle hair. Plus, this tweak prevents unpleasant static electricity, so your hair won't fly uncontrollably around your head (Source: Likely).
During drying, positively charged molecules form in the hair, which dries them and causes their unhealthy appearance. Ionization technology works by collecting water molecules from the surrounding area and adding electrons to them, creating negatively charged molecules that are transferred from the hair dryer to the hair. Negatively charged ions will neutralize those positively charged in your hair, giving them moisture, shine and a healthy look.
With this feature, you will also have your hair dried before. If you have dry hair that is prone to brittleness, be sure to reach for a dryer with ionization function. And if you do not have hair dry, it is still appropriate to have an ionizer in the hair dryer, because it at least helps to dry hair and brittle hair. Plus, this tweak prevents unpleasant static electricity, so your hair won't fly uncontrollably around your head (Source: Likely).
Comfort of use
Of course, you should also take into account how your hairdryer will stick and use when choosing it. Especially in daily hair blowing, heavy weight, a slippery, hand-free handle, or improperly positioned control buttons can be a nuisance.
Weight dryer
First of all we will focus on weight. Its effect is felt especially if you have longer hair. For longer hair blowing can take up to 20 minutes and handling tens of minutes with too heavy hair certainly will not be a pleasant thing. Some models may only weigh about 0.5 kg, while others are close to 2 kg. However, each person is otherwise strong, and in some people the higher weight does not necessarily present a problem.
Buttons and handle
Another thing you should decide is the width and workmanship of the hair dryer. It is important that the hair dryer fits well in your hand and is not too wide. If you want to last some years of daily use, it is certainly better to blow your hair with a hair dryer that fits comfortably in your hand than with one that will fall out and slip out of your hand. For this reason, it is also good to check that the dryer handle has any non-slip elements.
When selecting a hair dryer, also consider the location of the buttons on the handle of the hair dryer. The hair dryer should be operated with one hand. However, the buttons on the handle should not be placed in such a way as to accidentally switch them when in use. Maybe you think this is just an unnecessary detail that will not affect hair blowing. Yes, hair drying alone will not affect it, but it can make a big difference in comfort when blow drying. If you turn off the hair dryer or set the temperature by mistake in the morning rush by mistake, it certainly won't add to your mood.
It is good to think that the same hair dryer may not suit right-handed and left-handed. A versatile solution is the models with buttons located in the middle, which will also suit users who blow their hands when blowing.
When selecting a hair dryer, also consider the location of the buttons on the handle of the hair dryer. The hair dryer should be operated with one hand. However, the buttons on the handle should not be placed in such a way as to accidentally switch them when in use. Maybe you think this is just an unnecessary detail that will not affect hair blowing. Yes, hair drying alone will not affect it, but it can make a big difference in comfort when blow drying. If you turn off the hair dryer or set the temperature by mistake in the morning rush by mistake, it certainly won't add to your mood.
It is good to think that the same hair dryer may not suit right-handed and left-handed. A versatile solution is the models with buttons located in the middle, which will also suit users who blow their hands when blowing.
Length of power cord
The length of the power cord is around 1.8 - 3 meters. If you have the outlet too far from where you dry your hair, be sure to look at the length of its cable when choosing a hair dryer. Some hairdryers have a hanging strap at the end of the handle. Not everybody takes advantage of this detail, but someone may want to hang a hair dryer on a hook instead of lying somewhere and taking up space.
An advantage is also the swivel joint of the power cord, which extends its life. There is no unnecessary twisting that damages the internal cable connections. A less common but handy improvement is then the cable with automatic winding, which we know for example from vacuum cleaners.
An advantage is also the swivel joint of the power cord, which extends its life. There is no unnecessary twisting that damages the internal cable connections. A less common but handy improvement is then the cable with automatic winding, which we know for example from vacuum cleaners.
Cleaning hair dryer
A very useful feature is the removable grille at the back of the hair dryer. Thanks to this you can clean the hair dryer and the grille of hair or dust and thus extend its life. It is ideal to clean the hair dryer regularly once a month. If you do not clean the hair dryer, it will become clogged, which may reduce its performance or may become too hot, and again it is not favorable to your hair.
Accessories and attachmentsHairdryer is not a device that would require a very wide range of accessories. A few basic elements, however, in the equipment of any better hair dryer should not be missing.
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Diffuse
In the packaging of the vast majority of hairdryers today we find a diffuser. It is an extension with plastic sticks and air holes. It will help you add wool and volume to your hair. But don't expect waves like a hair curler. The diffuser is designed for naturally curly hair, which will support the undulation. With naturally straight hair, the diffuser makes very fine waves and adds volume to the hair. When the hair is blown with a diffuser, the air enters the hair between the hairs, which gives the hair a larger volume. At the same time, it gets more evenly (thanks to the increased width), which is more gentle on the hair. Simply attach the attachment, attach it to the roots of the hair, and perform circular movements so that the hair coils around the sticks.
Molding end piece
What else have some hairdryers in the package is a shaping nozzle. It is an extension that has a very thin and wide end, thanks to which you can direct air from the dryer exactly where you want. This attachment is mainly used for styling hair by blowing over a flat or round brush. Since the air flow is very strong in this case, the hair dryer should not touch directly.
Other attachments
Other attachments, such as a comb attachment, are also available as an option. A special comb-shaped attachment allows the hair to be lifted and combed directly at the roots, allowing you to create a very voluminous hairstyle by blow drying. You can also help the volume with a suitable shampoo, we will advise you on how to select a shampoo.
Price
Buying a hair dryer is definitely not an extremely expensive matter, you can buy a quality model in the hundreds of crowns. Expect a higher investment if you are looking for a product that will be really gentle to the hair and offers enough useful technology and equipment.
Tips for blowing
- Do not blow your hair completely wet, it is better to let it dry for a while or wrap it in a towel.
- Use a thermal protection, such as a spray, before blowing.
- Keep the hair dryer at a distance of 20 - 30 cm from your head.
- In the first stage, blow hair without a comb, start at the roots, dry the ends until the end.
- Reach the comb until at least two thirds of the hair is dry.
- Naturally bristles are best for smooth and shiny hair.
- For a precisely adjusted hairstyle, proceed in layers, from bottom to top.
- Fix the hairstyle with cold air.
- Use a diffuser when blowing curly and curly hair.
- Hot air is not good for hair, so it is good to expose the hair dryer only for the necessary long time.
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