# Best professional hair dryers from salon brands Source: https://airandbarrel.com/best/best-professional-hair-dryer Publisher: Air & Barrel. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://airandbarrel.com/how-we-pick Salon dryers are judged on a few practical things: enough power to dry thick hair quickly, a motor built for daily use, a cord long enough to move around a chair, and a useful set of nozzles. Consumer dryers often skip the cord length and motor type entirely. This guide compares professional dryers from BaBylissPRO, ghd, Bio Ionic and Neuro by Paul Mitchell using only what their Amazon listings state about wattage, motor type, cord length, settings and attachments. Brushless and digital motors are noted where the listing says so. Service life and warranty terms are not stated on most of these listings, so check the current terms on each listing if they matter to you. ## Picks ### 1. ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer, Black Watts: 1875W; Motor: Brushless; Cord length: 9 ft; Settings: Variable heat and power, cool shot; Attachments: Contoured nozzle The Helios is ghd's main dryer: an 1875W brushless motor, 75mph airflow, variable heat and power and a low-sound acoustic system. The best fit for most ghd buyers. What the listing offers: - States 75mph airflow from an 1875W brushless motor. - Bespoke acoustic system listed for low sound levels. - Sold in several colors, so you can pick by price as well as finish. Limits to know: - Not dual voltage per the listing, so it is not a travel pick. - Only a contoured nozzle is included; no diffuser. ### 2. BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Professional Italian High-Speed Falco Hair Dryer with Concentrator Nozzles, 2000-Watt Ionic Blow Dryer with Diffuser Watts: 2000W; Motor: High-speed digital motor; Cord length: Not stated; Settings: Multiple settings (count not stated); Attachments: Straightening comb, small and large concentrators, XL diffuser The Falco ships with an extra-large diffuser, a straightening comb and two concentrators on a 2000W high-speed motor. A good fit if you both diffuse and stretch. What the listing offers: - An extra-large diffuser comes in the box, per the listing. - A straightening comb is included for stretching curls between wash days. - 2000W high-speed digital motor for faster drying of dense curls. Limits to know: - The number of heat and speed settings is not stated. - No weight figure, and a 2000W dryer may be more airflow than some curls want. ### 3. BaBylissPRO The Rapido Hair Dryer, 2000W Brushless Motor, 3 Attachments Watts: 2000W; Motor: Brushless Italian motor; Cord length: 9 ft; Settings: 6 heat and speed settings; Attachments: Diffuser, small and large concentrators The Rapido includes a diffuser to define texture, two concentrators and six settings, and the listing names curly and textured hair. Light at a stated 0.91 lb. What the listing offers: - Diffuser included to define natural texture, per the listing. - Six heat and speed settings cover curly and textured hair by name. - A stated 0.91 lb weight helps during long diffusing sessions. Limits to know: - The straightening comb is compatible but not in the box. - No smart heat sensing, so finding the right low setting is up to you. ### 4. BaBylissPRO The Dual Ionic Hair Dryer, Nano Titanium, 1875W, 4 Attachments Watts: 1875W; Motor: High-speed brushless; Cord length: 9 ft; Settings: 9 heat and speed settings, cool shot; Attachments: Straightening comb, 2 concentrators, diffuser The Dual Ionic includes a diffuser and comb, nine settings and a one-touch ion switch. The listing names curly and coarse hair, and its 0.88 lb weight is the lowest here. What the listing offers: - Nine heat and speed settings, the most stated in this guide. - The ion function can be switched on or off with one touch, per the listing. - The lightest stated weight in this guide, at 0.88 lb. Limits to know: - The diffuser is listed for styling versatility rather than described in detail. - Its 50% faster drying claim does not state what it is compared to. ### 5. Neuro by Paul Mitchell Halo Tourmaline Touch-Screen Hair Dryer, Multiple Heat + Speed Settings, Cool Shot Button Watts: 1875W; Motor: Professional motor; Cord length: Not stated; Settings: 3 heat, 3 airflow, ion setting, cool shot; Attachments: Not stated The Neuro by Paul Mitchell Halo is a 1875W dryer with a negative ion generator, three heat and three airflow settings, an ion setting and a backlit touch-screen. It suits buyers who like a clear display. What the listing offers: - The listing names a dedicated ion setting along with three heat and three airflow settings and a cool shot. - A backlit touch-screen display handles temperature control, per the listing. - A Clean Filter indicator light tells you when the filter needs attention. Limits to know: - Attachments are not named on the listing, so check what ships in the box. - Weight, cord length and voltage are not stated. ### 6. ghd Air Professional Hair Dryer, Black Power: Not stated; Heat and speed settings: Variable heat and power; Attachments: Concentrator nozzle; Weight: Not stated; Voltage: Not stated The ghd Air is the lower-priced ghd dryer, with a professional-strength motor, ionic technology, a concentrator nozzle and a 9 ft cord. What the listing offers: - The lowest-priced ghd dryer in this lineup when checked. - Concentrator nozzle focuses airflow, per the listing. - Comfortable for both right- and left-handed users. Limits to know: - No wattage or brushless motor is stated, unlike the Helios. - Settings are described as variable with no count. ### 7. BIO IONIC Powerlight Pro Dryer, Black Power: 1875W; Heat and speed settings: Dual heat and power, cool shot; Attachments: 2 concentrator nozzles; Weight: 1 lb with cord, 18 oz without (as listed); Voltage: Not stated The Powerlight Pro is a simple 1875W dryer with dual heat and power settings, a cool shot, two concentrator nozzles and a 9 ft cord. What the listing offers: - Two concentrator nozzles are included, per the listing. - A 9 ft cord gives reach at a vanity or salon chair. - The listing gives a weight, unlike most dryers in this band. Limits to know: - The listed weights (1 lb with cord, 18 oz without) conflict, so confirm before buying. - Only dual heat and power settings, the fewest here. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.