15 Best Affordable Hair Dryers Under $50
Blow dry your hair without breaking the bank!
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A hair dryer might be the only hot tool you really need, which Ree Drummond knows well: She's always styled her own hair for her show using the Dyson Blow Dryer, because she didn't want to wake up an hour early to have it done by professionals! (Relatable.) The Dyson dryer is a splurge, but thankfully you can get similar results if you get the best affordable hair dryer.
When you're looking for your perfect hair dryer, don't ignore the attachments that come with them! If you want a sleek style, you might consider picking a dryer with a concentrator attachment, which—as its name suggests—directs air flow to a concentrated area of your locks. If you have curly hair, look for a diffuser attachment, which disperses air to reduce frizz and define curls.
Once you've chosen the right affordable hair dryer for you, Ree's hairstylist Amber Southern suggests blow-drying your hair when it's already towel-dried (and once you've applied a heat protectant). Then, when it's about 60 percent dry, add any additional styling products and break out a round brush if you're going for a blown-out look. (Check out Amber's full guide to blow-drying your hair.) Read on for the best blow dryers that won't break the bank—they're all under $50! And while you're investing in your hair, check out the best shampoos for hard water and leave-in conditioners.
Here's a secret: You shouldn't ignore the "cold shot" on your hair dryer. Hair sets as it cools, so a blast of cold air can help to lock in your style. This bargain dryer features three heat and two speed settings, plus diffuser and concentrator attachments.
This hair dryer is Amazon's top-selling for a reason: Tourmaline technology dries your hair quickly to prevent damage. It also includes three heat and two speed settings, plus concentrator and diffusor attachments and a cool shot button to set your style.
The sleek and colorful design isn't the only thing to love about this dryer: It also boasts super wind force technology, prevents hair damage, and weighs less than one pound.
This dryer is a particularly good choice for frizzy hair, thanks to tourmaline ceramic technology and conditioning ions. Also included: three speed and two heat settings, a cold shot, and a concentrator attachment.
Ionic technology and an extra-powerful motor dry your hair efficiently, and three settings allow you to be precise with the heat. In addition to the typical diffuser and concentrator attachments, this dryer has a three-year warranty, too.
This low-noise dryer comes in a salon-worthy matte finish and features infrared technology to dry your hair from the inside out, which helps keep it healthy. It boasts three heat and two speed settings and a cold shot, plus it comes with diffuser and concentrator attachments.
This rainbow-hued dryer isn't just eye candy: In addition to three heat and two speed settings, it includes a switch to turn the ions on and off, so you can turn them on for smoothness or off for more volume. Plus, it comes with a cool shot and concentrator and diffuser attachments.
Thirty-thousand reviewers agree: At less than $10, this compact travel hair dryer is a bargain. If black isn't your color, it comes in pink and yellow, too.
Remington AC2015 Pro Hair Dryer with Pearl Ceramic Technology
This dryer's three heat and two speed settings, cool shot, and concentrator and diffuser attachments make it an all-around winner.
The wrong heat setting can seriously damage hair overtime, which is why this model automatically shuts downs if temperatures get too high.
This product is a true multitasker: It can function as a round brush, hair dryer, straightener, and curling iron. It includes three heat settings and two speed settings.
This dryer's infrared heat technology will keep your hair soft and shiny, plus its ionic technology will help keep frizzies at bay. This dryer also includes two heat and speed settings and a cold shot.
REVLON 1875W Compact+ Folding Handle Travel Hair Dryer
No more bulky dryers eating up space in your overnight bag. This hair dryer isn't just great because of its compact size: It has a dual voltage so you can use it in different countries! Plus, it has two heat and speed settings, a cold shot, and a smoothing concentrator attachment—and it folds!
Revlon Pro Collection Salon 360 Surround Styler
How cool is this dryer-straightener hybrid!? Instead of breaking out a brush, you place your hair between drying vents and clamp down. It includes three heat and two speed settings and a cold shot button, too.
Conair 1600 Watt Wall-Mount Hair Dryer with LED Night Light - SWAP
It doesn't get more convenient than a wall-mounted hair dryer! Although it's small, it has the same handy features as a larger model, such as two heat and speed settings and a removable filter. Bonus: An LED light means it doubles as a night light!
Audrey is the assistant editor at Food Network Magazine and The Pioneer Woman Magazine.
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