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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lucy Smith,Nicole Ocran and Sheilla Mamona

Best hair dryers 2026, tested for the perfect blow dry on three hair types

Our trio of afro, curly, and straight-haired beauty experts tested a range of hair dryers for four months - (The Independent)

There’s hot competition among the best hair dryers. From Dyson’s cult supersonic to Shark, ghd and BaByliss, innovation and new technology has led to faster drying and healthier results – but it all comes down to choosing the right tool.

Chloe Swift, a haircare expert who has worked with the likes of Poppy Delevingne and Olivia Neill, says personalisation is the secret. “People want more than just a tool to take hair from wet to dry,” she explains. Different hair types require different priorities – those with straight hair may want to minimise static, while afro-textured hair often benefits from a comb attachment to help shape and stretch curls.

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