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* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
Will it suit my hair type and length?
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Parlux 3800 9.83/10 - Recommendation 1
The well-made motor is powerful and promises many years of faithful use. The heating element is coated with a ceramic compound to ensure a particular heat setting is constant. There are 4 heat settings enabling the user to dry any length or texture of hair, quickly – without scorching. The Parlux is also an ionic hair dryer. That means it produces a stream of harmless, invisible negative ions. The main benefit of that is to reduce the positive ions that cause fly away or frizzy hair. If you are in the market for a salon professional dryer, the Parlux 3800 is the Rolls-Royce of dryers. If you want a top-notch beauty tool for use at home this is it. ETI 3500 Turbo Dryer 9.52/10
The ETI 3500 has a similar specification to the Parlux. It’s just not as compact and it doesn’t currently offer ionic technology.
BaByliss 5344U Travel 9.48/10 - Recommendation 2
BaByliss 5560GU 9.18/10 - Recommendation 3
Sounds like a bargain to us (just don’t drop it on a hard surface).
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Best Buys recommends | Rank | Home use | Travel use | Salon Professional | Model | Type | Expect to pay around* | Overall Users' Satisfaction Rating** |
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1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Parlux 3800 |
Ionic |
£80 |
9.83/10 |
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2 |
Y |
- |
Y |
ETI 3500 Turbo Dryer |
- |
£39 |
9.52/10 |
3 |
Y |
- |
Y |
ETI Turbo 2000 |
- |
£38 |
9.51/10 |
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4 |
Y |
Y |
- |
BaByliss 5344U |
- |
£15 |
9.48/10 |
5 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Wahl MaxPro 1600 |
- |
£14 |
9.37/10 |
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6 |
Y |
- |
Y |
BaByliss 5560GU |
Ionic |
£22 |
9.18/10 |
- | 7 |
Y |
- |
Y |
Diva Veloce 3800 |
Ionic |
£48 |
9.18/10 |
- | 8 |
Y |
- |
Y |
Wahl PowerPik |
- |
£15 |
9.05/10 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
The best buy professional hair dryer is the Parlux 3800 with Ionic technology. As you can see there are other salon professional dryers that users have awarded more than 9 points of satisfaction. The Diva Veloce 3800 – also Ionic - costs 40% less. And the well-respected/constructed ETI models 50% less.
Users recommended | Best buy professional dryers | Hanging loop | 3m cord | Type | Expect to Pay around* | Overall Users' Satisfaction Rating** |
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Parlux 3800 |
Y |
Y |
Ionic |
£80 |
9.83/10 |
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ETI 3500 Turbo Dryer |
Y |
Y |
- |
£39 |
9.52/10 |
- | ETI Turbo 2000 |
Y |
Y |
- |
£38 |
9.51/10 |
- | Diva Veloce 3800 |
Y |
Y |
Ionic |
£48 |
9.18/10 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
All these salon dryers come with a 3 metre power cord. That’s long enough to work with and avoid tangles. Each also has a hanging loop.
The Parlux 3800 is a compact design intended for professional hair stylists who also travel. It even has international power adaptors. But don’t forget the travel adaptor plug!
Best Buys | Best buy travel hair dryers | Type | Expect to Pay around* | Overall Users' Satisfaction Rating** |
- | Parlux 3800 |
Ionic |
£80 |
9.83/10 |
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BaByliss 5344U |
- |
£15 |
9.48/10 |
- | Wahl MaxPro 1600 |
- |
£14 |
9.37/10 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
The other two travel dryer candidates are cheap ‘n’ cheerful. They’ll dry you hair quickly and without scorching. And that’s all.
If you are working with long fine hair or you suffer from frizzy or fly-away hair you could benefit from ionic technology. The best ionic hair dryers produce a stream of invisible and harmless negative ions. These neutralise the positive ions that cling to hair in cold weather, after towel rubbing or through using plastic combs.
Best Buys | Best buy ionic dryers | Type | Expect to pay around* | Overall Users' Satisfaction Rating** |
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Parlux 3800 |
Ionic |
£80 |
9.83/10 |
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BaByliss 5560GU |
Ionic |
£22 |
9.18/10 |
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Diva Veloce 3800 |
Ionic |
£48 |
9.18/10 |
- | Babyliss 5589U PowerLite |
Ionic |
£24 |
8.97/10 |
- | BaByliss 5541CU Pro Speed |
Ionic |
£24 |
8.78/10 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
The best buy hair dryer at a budget price is the BaByliss 5560GU at around £22. As you can see it is well rated by its owners – both for value for money and hair drying ability. There are 2 blow dry settings and 3 heat settings. It’s also got ionic technology built in to counter fly away or frizzy hair. And a 3 year guarantee!
Best Buys | Best Buys Under £25 | Type | Expect to Pay around* | Overall Users' Satisfaction Rating** |
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BaByliss 5344U Travel |
Travel |
£15 |
9.48/10 |
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Wahl MaxPro 1600 |
Home use |
£14 |
9.37/10 |
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BaByliss 5560GU |
Home use + Ionic |
£22 |
9.18/10 |
- | Wahl PowerPik Hair Dryer |
Home use + Afro |
£15 |
9.05/10 |
- | Babyliss 5589U PowerLite |
Home use + Ionic |
£24 |
8.97/10 |
- | BaByliss 5541CU Pro Speed |
Home use + Ionic |
£24 |
8.78/10 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
The top salon dryer – according to users – is the Parlux 3800. Its compact (for travelling), light weight and well-balanced. Plus it has a range of accessories like concentrator nozzles, diffusers and even a sound baffle. Plus you get a hanging loop, generous power cord, 2 blow speeds, 4 heat settings and a cool shot. And it’s Ionic too.
Best Buys | Best Buys £35+ | Type | Expect to Pay around* | Overall Users Satisfaction Rating** |
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Parlux 3800 |
Ionic |
£80 |
9.83/10 |
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ETI 3500 Turbo Dryer |
- |
£39 |
9.52/10 |
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ETI Turbo 2000 |
- |
£38 |
9.51/10 |
- | Diva Veloce 3800 |
Ionic |
£48 |
9.18/10 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
Other salon professional dryers have equally impressive user ratings. So the choice is between compactness and price.
So there you have the 2015 results. Our “best buys for” (based on user satisfaction ratings and value for money) are:
• Best buy professional hair dryer (voted by users) the Parlux 3800
• Best buy travel hair dryer (voted by users) the BaByliss 5344U
• Best buy ionic hair dryer for home use the BaByliss 5560GU
That concludes our best buys for hair dryers and why page. We think you’ll agree – with the help of owners and users - we’ve answered the question “what is the best hair dryer to buy?”
What you want from your dryer is to quickly dry hair without scorching the scalp or heat damaging the hair.
You also want a beauty tool with variable heat settings and a cool shot to help you get the look that suits your hair cut and lifestyle. The range of these settings is what enables you to match blow dry performance to the length and texture of your hair.
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