What is the Healthiest Blow Dryer For Your Hair?

Healthiest Blow Dryer For Your Hair

With so many blow dryers on the market, it can be hard to determine which is the healthiest for your hair. That’s why we turned to the pros for insight — beauty buffs and stylists with 10 or more years of experience using and testing a variety of models, including celebrity hairstylist Giovanni Vaccaro, Keiko Uehara, CEO and co-founder of organic salon and haircare brand Klorane, and Nicole Karkalis, who owns Chicago’s Blow Me Away Organic Salon & Headspa. Here, they share the key features to look for in a healthy blow dryer and their top picks.

The most important thing to keep in mind when selecting a blow dryer is the heat settings. “The higher the temperature you use, the more damage you can do to your hair,” says Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab director and co-founder Sarah Alvarez. “That’s why it’s important to know your heat setting and to always use a hair spray or other protective product prior to using any hot styling tool.”

When it comes to choosing a best blow dryer, consider the type of style you want, as well as its texture. For thin, fine hair, it’s helpful to opt for a dryer with a nozzle attachment. That way, you can target a specific area for smoothing (just be sure to point it downward to help reduce flyaways).

What is the Healthiest Blow Dryer For Your Hair?

If you have thicker strands, opt for a dryer with high heat and speed settings so it has the power to reach your scalp in no time. And for coarse or curly locks, go for a dryer with a diffuser attachment that helps reduce frizz and adds shine.

Another factor to keep in mind when deciding on the best blow dryer is how loud the model is. Some dryers emit a high-pitched hum that can hurt the ears. “It’s worth noting if you have sensitive hearing,” advises Querisma. “I would recommend avoiding the more expensive models that may cause this problem.”

When it comes to selecting the right hair dryer for your needs, remember that it’s more about how you use the appliance than the actual technology. Be sure to scrunch up your hair before applying a heat protector, which creates an invisible barrier against the heat of your blow dryer, and make sure to dry sections of your hair at a time instead of trying to blast all of it all at once. Finish off your style with a spritz of Dove Style+Care Smooth & Shine Heat Protection Spray to lock in moisture and fight frizz.