11 Of The Best Hair Dryers, According To R29 Beauty Editors

The humble hair dryer is the unsung hero of your winter hair routine. Sure, smoothing shampoo, hydrating conditioner, and a good curl mousse can help with styling. But if your dryer is heavy and wheezing and you lost the diffuser attachment, a blowout can feel like a bicep workout. And you might be tempted to skip it and risk pneumonia by stepping out with dripping-wet hair.

But that whole narrative changes when you invest in a nice blowdryer, one that's lightweight, speedy, and leaves your hair so soft and shiny that you actually semi-enjoy the process of heat-styling your hair. Ahead, Refinery29 editors break down the hair dryers they can't live without — all of which are a worth-it splurge this winter if you like smooth strands and quick blowouts from the comfort of your bathroom.

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