The 10 Best Hair Dryers as of June 2026

How we ranked these hair dryers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each hair dryer does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#	Hair Dryers	Score	Best for	Power	Approx price	Amazon links
1	Dyson Supersonic	9.2	Best premium	1600W	£330	View Price
2	Dyson Supersonic Nural	9.1	Best smart	1600W	£400	View Price
3	Shark SpeedStyle	8.9	Best value premium	1680W	£150	View Price
4	ghd Helios	8.8	Best for styling	2200W	£160	View Price
5	Panasonic Nanoe EH-NA67	8.6	Best for hair health	1800W	£100	View Price
6	ghd Air	8.5	Best classic salon	2100W	£110	View Price
7	BaByliss Super Power 2300	8.4	Best budget power	2300W	£35	View Price
8	Revlon One-Step Volumizer	8.4	Best hot-air brush	1100W	£45	View Price
9	Remington Thermacare Pro 2400	8.1	Best high-wattage budget	2400W	£30	View Price
10	Remington Pro-Air Shine	8.0	Best ultra-budget	2300W	£25	View Price

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The full ranking

Best premium

Dyson Supersonic

9.2Our number one pick.

The Dyson Supersonic is the benchmark premium dryer, with fast drying, intelligent heat control that never exceeds damaging temperatures and a quiet, well-balanced design. It is very expensive, but the hair-health benefits and build justify it for many.

Drying: 9.2Heat care: 9.4Noise: 9.0Value: 8.2

Pros

Fast, even drying
Intelligent heat protection
Quiet and well balanced

Cons

Very expensive
Heavy in the hand for some

Check price on Amazon≈ £330

Best smart

Dyson Supersonic Nural

9.1A superb runner-up.

The Supersonic Nural adds scalp-protect sensing and attachment-aware heat settings to Dyson's flagship, the most advanced dryer you can buy. It is even pricier than the standard Supersonic, but it is the cutting edge of hair care.

Drying: 9.2Heat care: 9.6Noise: 9.0Value: 8.0

Pros

Scalp-protect sensing
Smart attachment settings
Fast and quiet

Cons

Most expensive option
Overkill for some

Check price on Amazon≈ £400

Best value premium

Shark SpeedStyle

8.9Rounds out our top three.

Shark's SpeedStyle (HyperAIR) offers Dyson-style fast, gentle drying and styling attachments at less than half the price, making high-end results far more affordable. It is not quite as refined or quiet, but the value is outstanding.

Drying: 9.0Heat care: 9.0Noise: 8.6Value: 9.4

Pros

Fast, gentle drying
Great styling attachments
Excellent value

Cons

Slightly louder than Dyson
Bulkier

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

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Best for styling

ghd Helios

8.8A standout in the upper half.

The ghd Helios is a stylist favourite, with a powerful directional nozzle for smooth, salon-quality blow-dries and ghd's reliable build. It is pricier than basic dryers and a touch heavy, but the styling results are excellent.

Drying: 9.0Heat care: 8.8Noise: 8.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Salon-quality blow-dries
Powerful directional airflow
Reliable build

Cons

Pricey
A little heavy

Check price on Amazon≈ £160

Best for hair health

Panasonic Nanoe EH-NA67

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Panasonic's Nanoe technology infuses hair with moisture for shine and reduced frizz, making the EH-NA67 a great choice for dry or damaged hair. It is not the most powerful, but for conditioning results it is excellent value.

Drying: 8.4Heat care: 8.8Noise: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

Moisturising nanoe tech
Great for frizz and shine
Good value

Cons

Modest power
Plain looks

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best classic salon

ghd Air

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The ghd Air is a long-standing salon staple with strong, even airflow and ionic technology for smooth, fast results. It is a touch dated next to newer rivals and heavier, but it remains a dependable, high-quality dryer.

Drying: 8.8Heat care: 8.6Noise: 8.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Strong, even airflow
Salon reliability
Smooth results

Cons

Heavier
Design feels dated

Check price on Amazon≈ £110

Best budget power

BaByliss Super Power 2300

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The BaByliss Super Power 2300 delivers strong, fast drying with ionic frizz control at a bargain price, a brilliant everyday workhorse. It is plasticky and louder than premium dryers, but for the money it is hard to beat.

Drying: 8.6Heat care: 8.0Noise: 7.8Value: 9.4

Pros

Strong, fast drying
Ionic frizz control
Very cheap

Cons

Plasticky
Loud

Check price on Amazon≈ £35

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Best hot-air brush

Revlon One-Step Volumizer

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Revlon One-Step Volumizer combines a dryer and styling brush in one, drying and adding bouncy volume simultaneously for an easy at-home blow-dry. It is not a standalone dryer and runs warm, but for fuss-free volume it is a viral favourite for good reason.

Drying: 8.2Heat care: 8.2Noise: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Dries and styles in one
Easy volume at home
Great value

Cons

Not a standalone dryer
Runs warm

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

Best high-wattage budget

Remington Thermacare Pro 2400

8.1A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Remington Thermacare Pro 2400 packs 2400W of fast-drying power with ceramic ionic conditioning at a low price, great for thick hair on a budget. It is loud and plasticky, but the drying speed for the money is excellent.

Drying: 8.4Heat care: 7.8Noise: 7.6Value: 9.0

Pros

High wattage, fast
Ceramic ionic care
Cheap

Cons

Loud
Plasticky build

Check price on Amazon≈ £30

Best ultra-budget

Remington Pro-Air Shine

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Remington's Pro-Air Shine is a dependable, powerful budget dryer with ionic conditioning and a cool shot at a rock-bottom price, ideal for occasional or guest-room use. It is basic and noisy, but it dries quickly for very little.

Drying: 8.2Heat care: 7.8Noise: 7.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Powerful for the price
Ionic conditioning
Very cheap

Cons

Noisy
Basic build

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the hair dryers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Dyson Supersonic, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Dyson Supersonic Nural and Shark SpeedStyle are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best hair dryers without overthinking it, the Dyson Supersonic is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £330

Our top picks at a glance

Dyson Supersonic

Shark SpeedStyle

ghd Helios

How we ranked these hair dryers

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Dyson Supersonic

Pros

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Dyson Supersonic Nural

Pros

Cons

Shark SpeedStyle

Pros

Cons

ghd Helios

Pros

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Panasonic Nanoe EH-NA67

Pros

Cons

ghd Air

Pros

Cons

BaByliss Super Power 2300

Pros

Cons

Revlon One-Step Volumizer

Pros

Cons

Remington Thermacare Pro 2400

Pros

Cons

Remington Pro-Air Shine

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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