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An inconvenient truth for many of us is that our hair dryers probably need to be replaced. But what is convenient is Amazon Prime Day is offering major discounts on some of the best hair dryers out there. With price drops up to 40% off, you can snag a hair dryer that suits every hair type and texture, even those of us with curly hair can find their perfect hair dryer match (pro tip: you’ll need the right hair brush for curly hair, too.
Even better? There are plenty of Dyson alternatives to shop that will deliver the same results, but without the $400 price tag, including a few of these hair dryers that were under $100 to begin with and are now even more affordable. If you’ve noticed that your blowout is slowing you down, you don’t have to live this way!
There are a few key signs to determine whether it’s time to replace your hair dryer. If you notice a burning smell while you’re styling your hair, it’s likely that your hair dryer is too old. The smell may be because its ability to draw electricity from the outlet has withered over the years so it’s overheating, or it means that it’s actually burning your hair as you dry it. Another cue to replace your blow dryer is when drying your mane is taking way longer than it used to, or if your hair is turning out frizzier than where you started. If the buttons stop working or you hear a rattling noise within the dryer, it’s time to break up and move on to the next.
Level up your hair dryer with these discounted prices on the best hair dryers around, because it’d be silly not to take advantage of the Amazon Prime Day beauty sale extravangza. What’s more, if you purchase now, you’ll be able to navigate the learning curve of getting to know all the ins and outs of your new styling tool — just in time for summer when we’re going to want to let down our hair and spend all our spare time in the sun. We bet after drying your hair with your new hair dryer, your only regret will be wondering why you waited so long.
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BaBylissPRO Studio Design Series Midi Hair Dryer
AMAZON PRIME DAY DEAL
This handy hair dryer from BaBylissPro is small but mighty. It’s specially designed for on-the-go hair styling and easy packing in a midi size, while still harnessing the power of a full-size hair dryer. Along with its carbon fiber technology that works to evenly distribute heat and prevent added damage, you’ll also get a full-size diffuser and concentrator nozzle when you order from Amazon.
What reviewers say: “I absolutely love this hairdryer. Perfect for fine thin hair. It’s lightweight and not too big. The cool shot sets the style and the power was exceptional for a small size. So happy to find a dryer without the ionic technology which is horrible for fine hair. I’m going to purchase a second one for our camper.”
Paul Mitchell Express Ion Dry+ Hair Dryer
AMAZON PRIME DAY DEAL
The Express Ion Dry+ Hair Dryer from Paul Mitchell is a must have professional-grade hair tool to add to your routine — especially at 30% off for Prime Day. It’s powered by far-infrared technology that smooths the hair’s cuticle for sleek and shiny styles. Pesky flyways and frizz are no match for this high-tech digital dryer.
What reviewers say: “I have been using this blow dryer for over 6 and a half years. I have dropped it several times (I even busted the LCD screen) and the blow dryer still works!!! I have gotten my money’s worth several times over. This blow dryer dries my hair faster and smoother than any other dryer I’ve owned. If you are debating on blow dryers just get this one, it’s awesome.”
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Rusk Engineering Speed Freak Ceramic and Tourmaline Hair Dryer
AMAZON PRIME DAY DEAL
If you’re looking for a tool to accelerate your hair drying routine, the Speed Freak Hair Dryer from Rusk is for you. At 2000-watts, it’s engineered with an Italian motor and an ionic generator that blast a super fast air flow to gently dry strands in a matter of minutes. Grab it for at a steal for 34% off during Prime Day for smooth blowouts and salon-quality volume.
What reviewers say: “I have a lot of hair on my head and drying it used to be a nightmare until I discovered this blow dryer a few years ago. It has lasted me a really long time and is still going strong, so this is a great investment — both in the product quality and in your time because it really cuts my blow drying sessions in half. My mom’s dryer recently died and so I ordered her one and she absolutely loves it!”
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T3 AireLuxe Digital Ionic Professional Blow Hair Dryer
AMAZON PRIME DAY DEAL
This top-rated hair dryer by T3 is ideal for at-home styling. Not only does it come with diffuser and smoothing comb attachments as well as a luxe microfiber turban towel, it also as a wide nozzle for controlled air flow. It’s redesigned fan is delivers a strong burst of air that’s infused with 10M negative ions per second and smooth frizz.
What reviewers say: “I LOVE this blow dryer — especially how it fits in your hand and the way it distributes just the right amount of heat. I’ve used this dryer for at least 10 years and this is my second purchase. I will never use any other blow dryer.”
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Drybar Buttercup Blow Dryer
AMAZON PRIME DAY DEAL
Naturally, a brand devoted to delivering next-level blowouts has invented one of the best. This lightweight dryer allows you to completely customize your blowout with three temperatures, two heat settings and two different concentrator attachments to control airflow so you can get the volume and bounce that you’d like.
What reviewers say: “I never thought an expensive blow dryer would really make any difference, but I took the plunge and got this one from Drybar. WOW – no frizz. Half the drying time and I’m out the door.”
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Jinri 1875w Professional Tourmaline Hair Dryer
AMAZON PRIME DAY DEAL
This Professional Tourmaline Hair Dryer on Amazon is specially equipped with negative ion tourmaline technology to lock in moisture for nourished, shiny strands. With multiple heat and speeds settings and a cool shot feature, you have total styling control with this fast dryer. It also comes with a diffuser, concentrator, and comb to create a variety of sleek styles from your vanity.
What reviewers say: “If you are looking for a quiet hair dryer that won’t leave your ears buzzing in the morning THIS is it. I loved my first one so much I bought a second one.”
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Shark HyperAir Fast-Drying Hair Blow Dryer
AMAZON PRIME DAY DEAL
According to Amazon reviewers, the Hyper Air Fast-Drying Hair Blow Dryer from Shark is ideal for those with super thick hair. It features technology that combines high-velocity heated air and ionized air, with controlled temperature and air distribution, to instantly dry your ‘do without the damage.
What reviewers say: One customer wrote, “I’m so impressed with this blow dryer. It usually takes me an hour and a half to blow dry my thick hair. With this blow dryer, it takes me 15 minutes with the hairbrush attachment!” Another said, “I was a little reluctant about the price but I went for it and I’m so glad I did! It’s not heavy and is very quiet for a hairdryer. I have long thick hair and it used to take forever to dry. This has changed my routine and saves me so much time!”
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Revlon Crystal C + Ceramic Compact Hair Dryer
AMAZON PRIME DAY DEAL
The Revlon Crystal C+ Ceramic Compact Hair Dryer is at its lowest price ever right now on Amazon. For just $13.98, this hair dryer is small but mighty, with three heat settings and two speeds that customize to your hair type. It features crystal and ceramic tourmaline technology to leave your hair silky, shiny, and frizz-free.
What reviewers say: One customer said, “I hadn’t bought a new dryer in years but when mine died I had no idea what to buy. My sister recommended the Revlon Crystal C+ Ceramic Compact Hair Dryer she had. This is an amazing product! It is lightweight, has 3 speeds and 3 heat levels, which is ideal if I’m needing to dry my hair ASAP or take a minute to style while I dry. I would absolutely recommend this hair dryer to anyone needing looking for the perfect hair dryer!” Another wrote, “This hairdryer is very light compared to other one’s I’ve used. It’s really good for the price and I have been loving it for 3 months.”
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Trezoro Ionic Salon Hair Dyer
This marked down Ionic Salon Hair Dryer from Trezoro has over 16,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. It promises to dry all hair types two times faster than the average hair dryer, while reducing noise by up to 42%. It comes with a volume styling nozzle for at-home blowouts and smooth hair styles that look like you spent hours in the salon.
What reviewers say: One customer said, “This is it. After my billionth blow dryer broke and reading all the reviews, I decided to purchase this awesome blow dryer.The price is mush less than most average ionic dryers and it’s light and easy to handle. I give it 5-stars for how quick I dried my very thick, long hair. It would take many passes and sections with my store-bought conventional dryers that overheated and broke often. It took only one pass to dry my hair and left it much smoother and less frizzy. I love this dryer. Truly impressed.”
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InfinitiPro by Conair Travel Hair Dryer
This highly-rated travel hair dryer is small to begin with, but the handle also swivels to fold down so it takes up even less space in your suitcase. The Conair dryer includes infrared heat for faster drying, plus a diffuser and concentrator attachment. It’s earned over 27,400 five-star ratings on Amazon alone.
What reviewers say: One customer said, “I love this hair dryer so much. The price point was great and the quality is amazing. I have 4C hair and after applying heat protectant and using it, my hair dried quickly and came out silky. It made it easy for me to flat iron my hair and streamlined the process. I totally recommend it!”
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Hot Tools Pro Artist 24K Gold One Step Volumizer Hair Dryer + Hot Air Brush
Dry and style your hair in one step with Hot Tools 24k gold-plated hair dryer brush with charcoal and boartech bristles for an easy brush through that will also remove impurities from the hair so your day two hair will look just as sleek and fabulous as day one.
What reviewers say: One customer said, “This is wonderful for taming my wild hair. It gives it a really smooth appearance while still allowing me to style my bob haircut without the frizz that I used to deal with.” Another wrote, “This allows you to quickly dry your hair and achieve a smooth finish with less time and effort than a traditional brush and hair dryer blowout. It’s great for an impatient klutz like me.”
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Bed Head Curls in Check Diffuser Hair Dryer
If you have any type of curly hair — type two waves to type four coils — then this hair brush and diffuser combo is a dream come true. Designed specifically for curls and coils, this hair dryer from Bed Head has three heat and two speed settings so you can tailor your blowout to your hair needs. The diffuser also detaches, in case you wanted to use the tool as a traditional hair dryer.
What reviewers say: One customer said, “This product is a great value for the price! It really gets the job done and makes my curls perfect. Easy to use – I recommend it if you need a diffuser but don’t want to spend a bunch of money. This was worth the investment. Good for 1st time users!” Another said, “My old hair dryer was big and heavy and adding a diffuser to the end made it heavy and bulky, especially for traveling. This hair dryer is for curly hair only and is much smaller and lighter. Its drying power is great. I’m very happy with it.”
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Revlon Infrared Heat Hair Dryer
This hair dryer from Revlon harnesses infrared heat technology to dry and style your hair, stat. The controlled infrared heat also won’t zap your hair of its moisture so you can get the most out of your hair — reduced frizz, max shine and control — while needing to do the least.
What reviewers say: One customer wrote, “I had to replace my hair dryer and was pleasantly surprised to find that this one was so much lighter and easier to use. It dries my hair much faster. The accessories are excellent too. I like to straighten my hair and that attachment works great.” Another said, “I have super curly, super frizzy hair and it never fails. Even when I straighten my hair and I still end up looking like a puff ball. This is the first dryer that actually worked for multiple days! Definitely worth it.”
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Claire Sullivan is the Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor for Footwear News and WWD, where she writes and edits beauty, fashion and lifestyle stories. She has over six years of experience as a writer and editor for national media outlets including Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Byrdie. She keeps her finger on the pulse of all things related to beauty and wellness, as well as the latest shopping trends and clothing brands.
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