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Sometimes it feels like the world is begging us to believe that the more expensive an item, the better it works. Well, let's just state for the record: this isn't true, even for beauty tools like hair dryers, which come in a wide range of price points. Yes, it can be hard to find options that both work for your hair texture and don't break the bank, but they do exist. There are a lot of products out there that just aren't worth the money. But if you, like me, love to lurk on the Internet and read Amazon reviews, you can find some incredible blow dyers for under $100–and even some under $50–that will leave your hair looking gorgeous.

Whether you're just looking for a device that will ensure you don't leave the house with wet hair, or you want some help styling bouncy curls or luscious waves, there are hair dryers out there for you. Pair one of these babies with a round brush for professional, salon-worthy hair. Here, find 16 affordable hair dryers for every hair goal, texture, and budget.

Best Overall:

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush

Best For Damaged Hair:

Remington Damage Protection Hair Dryer

Best For Curly Hair:

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Styler

Best For Long Hair:

Confu Professional Salon Hair Dryer

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Best For All Hair Types

REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush

One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush
1
Best For All Hair Types

REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush

$37 at Amazon

Half a million 5-star Amazon reviews don't lie. This blow dryer brush works well for both straight and curly textures, and leaves your hair bouncy and voluminous in a few twirls. Plus, it's easy to use even for styling amateurs.

2
Best For No Frizz

Conair Salon Performance AC Motor Styling Hair Dryer

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Best For No Frizz

Conair Salon Performance AC Motor Styling Hair Dryer

Now 16% Off

If frizz is your worst enemy, this low-cost blow dryer has everything you need to keep flyaways off your head. With ion technology, three heat settings, and a cold shot option, you can get the same results you do at the salon, right in your bathroom.

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Best For Damaged Hair

Remington Damage Protection Hair Dryer

Damage Protection Hair Dryer
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Best For Damaged Hair

Remington Damage Protection Hair Dryer

We all know that heat can hurt our hair, but it's our duty to protect it. Strands that have been through a lot can benefit from this dryer which has micro-conditioners built into the tool airflow so that your hair can look as shiny and healthy.

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Best For Quick Drying

HOT TOOLS Pro Signature Ionic 2200 Turbo Ceramic Hair Dryer

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Pro Signature Ionic 2200 Turbo Ceramic Hair Dryer
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Best For Quick Drying

HOT TOOLS Pro Signature Ionic 2200 Turbo Ceramic Hair Dryer

Giving yourself a quality blow-out can feel like it takes hours. The arm workout alone is enough to make you want to quit halfway through. Weighing in at less than a pound, this dryer speeds up the process significantly, and it comes with different nozzle attachments for all your styling needs.

5
Best For Easy Styling

REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer & Styler

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5
Best For Easy Styling

REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer & Styler

Now 42% Off

When you use this paddle brush blow dryer, there's no need to go in with a flat iron afterward. It's an easy way to smooth and detangle while you dry, cutting your overall styling time in half. What's better is that the device works on all hair types, from straight hair to 4C coils.

6
Best For A Dyson Dupe

Karrong Ionic Hair Dryer

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Ionic Hair Dryer
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Best For A Dyson Dupe

Karrong Ionic Hair Dryer

Now 20% Off

No, your eyes do not deceive you: This is a dupe of the significantly pricier Dyson Supersonic hair dryer. The tool comes with a comb attachment and diffuser, all for under $50. It uses ionic technology for shinier, less frizzy hair that looks professionally done.

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Best For On-the-Go Styling

Yiiho Hair Dryer

Hair Dryer
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Best For On-the-Go Styling

Yiiho Hair Dryer

When a hotel hair dryer won't cut it and you don't want to lug your bulky standard dyer with you, look to this sleek and portable option instead. It has a strong airflow but is also very lightweight, so you can style your hair without feeling like you're doing an intense workout.

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Best For Long Hair

CONFU Professional Salon Hair Dryer

Professional Salon Hair Dryer
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Best For Long Hair

CONFU Professional Salon Hair Dryer

If your hair has successfully crept past your shoulders, you know that drying long hair can be a massive struggle. It can take forever to dry, which is why a top-quality tool like this one might be your saving grace. This dryer is incredibly powerful and includes concentrator nozzles that are specifically designed for thick, long strands.

9
Best For Waves and Curls

Bed Head Curls in Check Diffuser Hair Dryer

Curls in Check Diffuser Hair Dryer
9
Best For Waves and Curls

Bed Head Curls in Check Diffuser Hair Dryer

Curly girls know that a diffuser is as essential to thriving hair as the hydrating products you put in each strand. This little tool, made especially for coils of all kinds, has three heat settings, a cool shot, and two different speeds so you can customize your drying routine for your texture.

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Best For Professional Results

BaBylissPRO Ceramix Xtreme Hair Dryer

Ceramix Xtreme Hair Dryer
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Best For Professional Results

BaBylissPRO Ceramix Xtreme Hair Dryer

This hair dryer works hard to make frizz and static a thing of the past. You can count on this stylist-beloved brand to quickly and efficiently dry even long, coarse hair as if it were done by a professional.

11
Best For Mega Volume

Bed Head Blow Out Freak One Step Dry + Volume

Blow Out Freak One Step Dry + Volume
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Best For Mega Volume

Bed Head Blow Out Freak One Step Dry + Volume

Big hair is back, and for those of us who lack natural volume, here's helps to cheat some lift and bounce. While the bristles smooth and detangle your hair, the oval shape of the barrel helps give your head extra oomph at your roots for bombshell volume.

12
Best For Coarse Hair

Elchim Milano Turbo Ceramic Dryer

Milano Turbo Ceramic Dryer
12
Best For Coarse Hair

Elchim Milano Turbo Ceramic Dryer

Now 75% Off

High heat and excessive dry time aren't requirements for blowing out thick, coarse hair. Instead, let the infrared heat that pumps out of this tool dry hair from within so that the surface of your strands don't get scorched or damaged.

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