20 Best Stand Up Hair Dryer (Feb 2023 Update)

I absolutely love this dryer. I've just gotten a new perm and wanted to learn how to style it properly. The attachments fit perfectly and even with the diffuser, the dryer is lightweight so that I can work on the back and top easily. It's going to be a learning curve (I'm over 75!) but I'm much happier than I was when the curling iron was my only option.Joline R.

With the pandemic I stopped beating my hair with a dryer on high heat and a hairbrush, and lo . . .I discovered my hair is actually rather curly!! This means I can air dry it and save myself hours, cumulatively. Not only that, it's better for my hair!! I find, however, that a diffuser dries it a bit faster, and gives it more volume. This is the only hair dryer I've found that has a heat free setting (as opposed to a "cool" button). Invaluable, as I have experience some arthritis in my hands, and the less stress on my fingers the better. I cannot imagine a compact diffuser, and this hairdryer is average size (without the diffuser). It isn't overly heavy though.stillparker

Love this hair dryer. Much quieter and light weight as it says. With arthritis in my hands that makes a big difference. This is my second one, my first one finally quit working and several yrs and I wouldn’t replace it with anything else.Denise R.

I wish I didn't throw out the packaging because I really want to return this. It's so obnoxiously loud! When I'm blow-drying near my ears I have to cover with one hand or I end up with ringing or an earache. I have thick 4c hair so I bought this for the comb attachment but my hair feels crispy and not even blown out well afterwards. The other 2 attachments are awkward and useless. Just use a brush and regular blow-dryer this is a waste of time and moneyNaomi

I have been using a brush style hairdryer for over 10 years. It does the best job drying and straightening my fine, frizzy hair. My old dryer died when I took it on vacation, so it was time for a new one. This brush dryer is a happy upgrade from my previous one. It has 3 heat settings plus a cool shot button. I really like using the medium heat setting with the high blower. It dries my hair quickly without getting too hot and frying the ends of my hair. The brush and comb attachments are very secure and they don’t pop off. Yay! I’m really happy with this hair dryer!TargetShopper

*different color* I bought this hair dryer on a whim for $19.99 on the Ulta App. Honestly, I bought it so my daughter would stop stealing my hair dryer.. but I used it today and O.M.G!! This is AWESOME! My hair is fine, straight, colored, and in desperate need of a trim (and toner). On a normal day I would use products to tone down frizz, protect from heat, etc but I’m about to try Manic Panic at home so I skipped all products. I washed my hair and used this dryer with no conditioning product (rinse or leave-in), specifically because I’ve never used Manic Panic and am following instructions. So I unboxed this hair dryer, read about the 3 attachments, and snapped on the “easy styling” bristle brush. My hair was dry in under 7 minutes and the results are in the photo. My hair would NEVER look like this without products! I am totally floored, in the best way possible! If I used my typical products (or got my dead ends trimmed) I would be able to skip straightening all together using this dryer. It says on the box “All-In-One Drying Styling” and it isn’t kidding! It comes with 3 attachment options and claims it is for straight, coarse, thick, wavy, curly, and frizzy hair.. well, I can attest to two of those already. And it was $19.99?! You can’t beat it. Highly recommend!! I’m keeping this for myself and giving my CHI dryer to my daughter instead. It’s easy to use, the attachments remove with ease, it takes up less space, the color is nice, and it works like a charm! I love this thing!! #conair #infintiproluxeseries #straighthair #finehair #finehairbutawholelotofitamanda.f

My new go to liquid lip! I have been trying out liquid lips for months because I desperately wanted to love them, but kept getting disappointed due to the very drying effects, crumbling, and cracking. I decided to try this one out in Ulta, and wore it around the store for and I actually forgot I had it on, it was so comfortable. It dries down completely in about 3-5 minutes and stays put, without drying out my lips or crumbling. The color selection is a bit limited, currently, so I hope that they come out with more soon. I purchased Child Star, Queen B, Cool Girl (my favorite), and Who's Zooming who (a gorgeous navy blue). I can wear them all day with minimal touch ups. As usual, they do slide around when you eat something greasy or oily, but are waterproof. Th pigment is perfect, and does not streak when applying. I love, love, love these lipsmimi.m

I was hopeful that this particular dryer would work for me and my curly hair. It takes forever to dry and I thought that this dryer would help me to dry it quicker section by section. Well, it kind of works. Problem is the dryer is heavy so I would never travel with it. It doesn't fit any of my diffusers and I have several different sizes. It's a one trick pony and I'm really not sure what the trick is.Christine

This revlon dual fast hair dryer styler 360 is really a great buy . Not only is it affordable but it's not heave it's very compactable and nice to hold whilst drying your hair . I hope mine isn't going to break but if it did I probably would purchase another one"This revlon dual fast hair dryer styler 360 is really a great buy . Not only is it affordable but it's not heave it's very compactable and nice to hold whilst drying your hair . I hope mine isn't going to break but if it did I probably would purchase another one"choubaila.m

The dryer dries hair really fast but there are a couple things that are annoying. The plug has a ground fault button when I pushed trying to plug it in the outlet and so the dryer doesnt turn on. Also, I would put the controls on the opposite side, Not handy. The diffuser is worthless.Kathleen

This hairdryer lasted just over a year! All of a sudden, it stopped blowing hot air. Prior to now, I never had a hairdryer last less than 8 years. And, up until now, I had only purchased cheap Conair hairdryers. I finally buy a hairdryer that is much more expensive and it dies a year later!! Based on everyone else's comments here, my experience is not unique. I suggest you do not purchase this hairdryer.Trish

I bought this hairdryer about 3-1/2 years ago. I loved it! After about a year, it started making some weird noises. I was afraid the motor was going out. But then it worked fine again for a while. On different occassions it made noises – I just thought well it's fixing to die on me. Finally, one night while blow drying my hair it blew sparks out and almost burned my arm. Left black marks on the inside of my arm. I will not buy this product again.Michele

Just used fornth first time. Hot is HOT and LOUD as others have not d. I used earplugs up front and it sounded just as loud as at ththe hairdressers, so tolerable. I used it and bought it for deep conditioning. It does have a metallic smell which I’m hoping is because it’s brand new. I love th adjustable feature. You do need some kind of counter weight on the base to keep it from tilting forward. So far I’m satisfiedNatural

I'm not a hundred percent sold on this item. I miss my Lady Dazey to be 100% honest. While this product can get the job done, it's extremely loud and definitely NOT as powerful. But a girl has to make due, right? Considering the times we're living in, heading to the hair salon may not be the most available option so being able to put my hair in rollers and dry my hair at home is a necessity. Thus gets the job done even though it takes a bit longer and i just put cottonballs in my ears to help block the noise.VickieVixen

pros: -doesn't burn hair or skin -cheap – Good drying time on short hair – collapsible – portable cons: -LOUD – inadequate airflow – only two speed settings, no heat settings – hard to adjust – bad drying time on long/ thick hair – not hot enough for conditioning I use this for setting my hair after styling and it takes forever because the air doesn't get to the ends of my hair. I actually have to shift my head around which seems to contribute to frizz a little bit. My one huge complaint would be how loud it is on the high setting. I hope I won't have permanent hearing loss because my ears were ringing. I plan on wearing ear plugs next time.J

I absolutely love this dryer! I have a ton of hair and it usually takes at least 20-30 minutes to dry with my previous hair dryer. The first time I used this hair dryer I did my usual routine where I kept my hair in a towel for about 20 minutes after getting out of the shower so that it was not soaking and was blown away when I was able to get my hair perfectly dried in less than 5 minutes. The next time I quickly towel dried my hair and was able to get my hair dried with this hair dryer in less than 10 minutes! This has changed the way I am able to get ready in the morning and has significantly cut down my time required to get ready! I love that you can chose from 5 heat settings, 3 fan settings, turn the ionic feature off and on, set your hair with a cool blast, and it even has 4 pre-programmed settings for different needs. It comes with 2 concentrator, one wide and one more narrow. Absolutely my favorite hair dryer I’ve ever used!Neech83

I really enjoy the features of this hairdryer. It was a little complicated to begin with, but only because I have never owned a hairdryer with so many options. Once I knew what the style icons stood for, it was a piece of cake. I like that the buttons are under so I don’t accidentally push them while I am drying my hair, unlike my old one that I replaced with this one. The instructions are adequate to give a good working knowledge of the product. My hair was dry very quickly, and it was silky smooth, just like the setting that I chose. I can’t wait to try more of the settings and the two attachments that came with. The cord is heavy duty and plenty long for me, so there is no fear of it not reaching. The weight of the hairdryer is good, and it is nicely balanced, making it easy to hold, not that I had to hold it long anyways, since it dried my hair so quickly! I really do enjoy this product!Loli44

I am very impressed with how well this hair dryer works. When I unboxed this product, I could tell right away that this hair dryer is very good quality. It looks very luxurious, I really like the white color with rose gold accents. It’s so lightweight, love this feature, I no longer have arm fatigue when drying my hair. This hair dryer has so many settings that are already programmed. I like how you first pick the thickness of your hair and then the type of blow dry you want. It automatically turns on with customized heat and fan settings so you can get the blow dry that is catered to your specific hair type. My hair has never looked so good with so much volume. My hair feels so soft and healthy after using this hair dryer. I have always heard good things about this brand and I wasn’t left disappointed. I highly recommend this high end hair dryer.Reviewer55

I received this in the mail and immediately loved the packaging and color. The dryer has its general 3 heat settings: cool, warm and hot with 2 speeds: low and high, and a cool shot. It was easy to use and made my naturally straight hair very shiny and frizz-free, compared to what it looks like when I let it air dry. Not sure how this will impact those who have curls in their hair, but it does come with a diffuser that has easy attachments to help enhance the curl. It dried my hair slightly faster than my old hair dryer (I do have fine hair) and the product has a nice motor, so drying time may vary with other hair types. I liked that the blow dryer was fairly light weight, a fun color and not difficult to hold as I dried my hair. I gave this product 4 stars since it's fairly comparable to other standard blow dryers and has basic features needed to get the job done. The author of this review received a free sample of this product.JLaw0813

Just like the pictures posted by others show, the rose gold flakes off. I bought this in October 2021, and it only took about 3 months for it to start flaking. It is so annoying to dry my hair now (even more annoying than it regularly is lol). Rose gold flakes in my hair, in my brush, all over my hands…I feel like it's the heat of my hand causing the paint to destabilize and flake off. A hairdryer should be able to be held, right? I gave it three stars because outside of the annoying paint flakes, it works very well. It's helped me cut down on frizz while still drying my hair relatively fast.Jules S

I bought this hair dryer 1 month ago and the paint is already peeling off very badly especially on the handle. It's stick to your hand when you dry your hair. The drying performance is very good. I have no more frizzy hair. May be I have a dryer coming from a wrong batch. I will hesitate now to bought a conair hair dryer.manon

Nice regular dryer, takes just as long as my old hair dryer to dry my hair but very sleek and nice. Don’t expect it to blow dry your hair quick or anything.Angie

My new favorite dryer. It’s super light. Love the design and color. It dries my long hair quickly. Noticeably less dry and frizzy. The choices of 3 heat settings (cool, warm, high) and 2 air settings (low, high) are really nice. I like that it have a long cord too. Great quality and very elegant.jenny.v

My best friend, who is also a stylist, has always recommended FHI blowdryer and products. Gave it a try and this is one happy happy hairstylist. It is so lightweight. Easy to handle and love the position of the buttons; with small hands I tend to accidentally hit the buttons on others. It is small and powerful. Comes in pretty chrome colors. Will buy again definitely. Thanks for a great product. I also have one of FHI curling irons and LOVE it. Next stop an FHI flat iron!Diana B.

So far, I love my hair dryer. I have fine straight hair and use the concentrator when drying. The cool shot works great and my hair seems more silky after drying, even without my flat iron. It seems my hair has fewer flyaways too. Also, the attachments stay in place securely, which has been an issue with other dryers for me. Highly recommend!Cheryl D.

This is a really well made hair dryer. Feels like salon quality-of course that does make it a bit heavy, but it's worth the trade off. It has fan speed settings as well as heat intensity settings, which is a big plus. I like that it came with both a concentrated stream attachment as well as a very nice sized diffuser. I am also impressed with how smoothly it dries-the keratin and argan oil infused grill really does seem to work. I'm not sure how well it will hold up long term-I imagine the effects will lessen over time-but this is still a very solid and effective dryer. The cord is a nice length and the hang loop is quite handy. It even looks nice, with a pleasant silver finish, nice and neutral for those of us who don't have somewhere to stash away our styling tools. Overall, super satisfied with this, dries quickly and efficiently and has enough settings to please anyone. Fantastic!Trix14

First off, hair dryers are a 100% essential part of my daily life. But they have always been simply a tool to dry my hair. Fortunately, this hair dryer offers so much more. In addition to its high quality, sturdiness, and beautiful champagne platinum finish, it has an extra long cord, 3 heat settings, and includes two styling attachments. But the features that set this hair dryer apart are the damage-preventing conditioners and the ion generator. This hair dryer has benefited my hair more than shampoo or conditioner has. I never thought the solution to my hair problems could be found in a hair dryer. With fine, aging hair, I've never been able to nourish or condition my hair without weighing it down or making it too flat and stringy, and any attempt at volume was simply frizz. Remarkably, this hair dryer smooths my hair and still manages to give volume while controlling frizz. For the first time in many years, my hair has smooth body and looks younger. I feel more confident and a little glamorous. This combination of therapeutic features is just what my hair needed. I like this hair dryer so much, I am definitely going to check out other Shine Therapy products from Remington.mazzycamp

I love the way this hair dryer feels in my hand. I don’t know what it is but it just feels like it is made of stronger and better materials. I have naturally curly/wavy hair and I’m very choosy about using any heat at all so this is perfect for me! I use the diffuser attachment and always finish with the cool shot feature! My hair tends to get extremely frizzy with any dryer but this one isn’t so bad at all! I was a sceptic about the Argan Oil and Keratin being transferred onto my hair but it must be true. I have zero frizz today at all! Also it’s worth noting that it has a loop to hang the dryer. I love appliances with a hanging hook! Saves space! It has 3 heat speeds so I can cycle for my bouncy curls and an extra long cord! The filter is able to be cleaned easily so it should last for many many years! I’m happy with this product and I do recommend it.Pickles

I was full of anticipation before actually getting to use this product because of the claims made by the manufacturer. I have very thick, moderately long, and wavy hair which usually takes a long time to dry. Therefore, an appliance that would dry my hair more quickly due to its advanced thermal technology was definitely worth a try as far as I was concerned. In addition, wavy hair can generally be unruly as mine certainly is, and I was keen to be able to maintain the desired hairstyle for the maximum amount of time. This hairdryer is lighter than I thought it would be, and comes with a diffuser attachment which helps to disperse the air flow from the dryer and spread it over a larger area. Because I don't have curly hair, I probably won't need to utilize this tool. However, the second attachment that is included in the packaging is a concentrator which is particularly useful for me because I can use it to direct airflow which will give me greater control when styling my hair. The cord attached to the dryer is tangle free and allows for greater flexibility when styling. This particular cord is made of fabric which is something I have never encountered before. So far, I really like it. The fact that the cord is not retractable though, was a bit of a disappointment. I would have preferred it had I been able to retract it and thus store it neatly away. It can be rolled up, however, and should not take up too much room. When it came to actually using this hairdryer, I was delighted to discover that it really did dry my hair much faster than I am used to. Although the packaging purports to achieve a 50% improvement in drying time, it took slightly longer in my case. This is probably due to the thickness of my hair. It has three different heat settings including a cool setting which is a priority when living in an area that sees very hot and humid summers. I would definitely use the cool setting during these periods. The two speed settings are desirable, although most other hairdryers on the market have more than one speed setting. I was absolutely delighted when my hairstyle lasted longer than usual, even during heat and humidity. However, during these adverse conditions I didn't expect it to last a full 24 hours, and it did not. I would expect it to last in normal conditions though. I particularly like the fact that this hairdryer has a removable air filter which makes it especially easy to clean. I have never owned a dryer with a removable filter, and I am looking forward to being able to keep this product nice and clean. A very nice feature! There is a the advantage of being able to hang up the hairdryer if so desired due to a plastic hanging hook on the device itself. Overall, I was suitably impressed with my latest acquisition. Whether or not the claim that it will last longer than other dryers remains to be seen, and only time will tell. I was not at all disappointed, and I am sure this hairdryer would not prove a disappointment to others either.sukimoggy

The best blow dryer I have ever purchased. I usually don’t do reviews but this blow dryer cut my time by 70%. I am an African American women who constantly braids her hair. This amazing dryer comes with a diffuser so if you’re trying to make sure your scalp is dry, especially if you braid or add extensions, this dryer is the bomb! It has a cool button so you won’t fry your hair and this would make my hair even easier to dry if i decide to rock my fro. Its a pretty lavender purple and not to heavy. It does has some weight to it and it’s not the quietest but the pros truly out weighs the cons. I would definitely buy it again and for the price I got it, it truly was a steal. Most diffuser attachments cost about $20. This dry for $30 gives me a great dryer, diffuser attachment and 2 other attachments as well. I’m in L O V E!!!Amina

I have long, thick, coarse hair and it’s quite an ordeal to dry my hair. The Remington Thermaluxe has been such a pleasure to use. It’s not a lightweight hair dryer but feels solid and of good construction. The buttons are on the handle and are easy to get to but aren’t in the way of using the hairdryer. I don’t accidentally hit the buttons when I don’t mean to. The look of the hair attractive is too. It’s a two-toned purple with gold trim. The cord is a new style to me. The cord is tangle-free fabric cord instead of a plastic cord. The air-filter on the back is removable which is nice so it can be cleaned. The dryer comes with a concentrator and diffuser. I never use those but they are included for those that do. It has the thermal ceramic technology which dries hair faster and with less damage. 1875 watts of power 3 heat settings with 2 speeds + cool shot button Overall, I really love the dryer and it is easy to use.DarenaShopz

I have medium length curly hair that I dry on an almost daily basis. I was looking for a dryer that would be of high quality and very good performance. I really like how lightweight this dryer is and its smaller size. It has a powerful 1600 watt motor and different heat and speed options. I feel that the powerful motor allows for my hair to dry pretty quickly and evenly. I really like the diffuser attachment as it works well on my curly hair. Another favorite feature of mine is the long tangle-free cord. There's nothing more annoying than a cord that gets all tangled constantly! I'm very happy with this hair dryer as it allows me to get ready quickly and get out of the door. I think everyone that wants a good quality dryer should get one of these, they are an investment!skylasage

Let me start off by saying I like the compact style of this hairdryer. It’s rather lightweight and doesn’t take up a lot of room to pack into my suitcase. I like the tangle free cord and the length of it. The storage pouch is also a bonus as it’s so much easier to store the attachments in. Now for the dryer itself, I didn’t care too much for the diffuser attachment. It hardly feels like any air is coming out at all and would definitely take me a long time to dry my hair. I found this attachment to be very disappointing because it doesn’t do much but I did like the other two attachments as they allowed air to be pushed out faster and hair dries more quickly. I honestly don’t see this particular hair dryer to be any different than other brands. This hair dryer has its pros and cons just like others on the market and is something that I’d recommend because it does have some things others don’t. Overall, I like the look of my hair style after I’ve blow dried it and that’s all that matters.Shopaholic

Everything about this hair dryer is great, as far as function goes. It puts out great, even heat with an effective cool blast that can be used as well. The design is unique and also lightweight, it feels nice while you’re using it and doesn’t fatigue your wrist. It comes with a variety of attachments and a nice drawstring bag to store everything in, I really liked this because it keeps everything together. My only gripe was when I used it on my own hair, which is very long, many times it would get sucked into the back piece because it isn’t covered at all. It’s much easier to use this on someone else’s hair rather than my own. Maybe it just takes some practice, a new technique might help, it’s just difficult to get into a groove when my hair is getting pulled into the dryer.lseegs

I am extremely disappointed in this blow dryer. Primarily, the attachments. They don’t seem to fit properly and constantly fall off. This is a huge setback when you are trying to get ready and have to keep stopping to pick up off the floor and re-attach. If you are not a person who uses the attachments the blow dryer itself is decent. Otherwise I would suggest spending the extra buck or trying a different brand.Mstaud

I have had 2 of these hair dryers. The first one was great and lasted me for a few years. The second on I have had for maybe 6 months and the diffuser won’t stay on. It keeps popping off. Also, the power button broke today. It won’t stay in the on position and keeps popping back to off. It’s a faulty switch.Rose

Love this hair dryer! Just got my second one…so glad they're still making it. Replaced the other one due to a cord mishap, but had it for about five years. Easy to handle, love the thumb button for an instant cool down, doesn't get too hot, does great on my very fine hair. Dont let the cheaper price fool you, this has power and is well made and it lasts!Diana

My dryer died all the sudden and resorted to my travel dryer. After a week, my husband convinced me to get a new hair dryer. Ulta has so many to pick from and even from testing them I couldn't tell much difference. Went with one that said for thick hair and fast drying. After using it the first time, I could see a huge difference. My hair feels so soft and smooth. I have a short bob hair cut and my hair just falls in to place even with blow drying it upside down. I can use the medium heat and the highest fan setting and it dries in less than 5 minutes. Mind you, even with a bob I have a lot of thick hair! Definitely would recommend this hair dryer.JulieLF

Despite the buzz about ionic hair dryers, they are absolutely NOT right for all hair types. The Hot Tools Tourmaline Tools 3000 dryer gave me the worst blow dry of my life. My hair is about medium thickness: not thin, not thick, but satisfactory. It is naturally beach wavy. Somehow, even with the diffuser, this dryer left my hair limp and straight, which would have been fine on a day that I WANTED to wear my hair straight; however, I only like to wear my hair straight about 2-3 times a year. If I air dry my hair or use an old-fashioned non-ionic dryer (which are impossible to find these days), then my hair maintains a nice wave and natural volume. I was shocked at how limp my hair was after using this blow dryer. After 20 minutes, my hair wasn't even dry, and when I tested the "High" setting briefly, it was terribly loud. Hot Tools needs to go back to making non-ionic options for dryers. We don't all want stick-straight hair, for Pete's sake. This awful thing literally took all the personality out of my hair.CindyFish

The Hot Tools Tourmaline Tools 3000 dryer gave me the worst blow-dry of my life. My hair is medium thick, probably about as much as the next person: not thin, not thick. It is naturally wavy. When I air dry or blow dry my hair with non-ionic dryers, my hair maintains beach waves. I only straighten it 2-3 times a year. Well, this dryer-even while using the diffuser-left my hair limp and straight. Sure, it was smooth, but it had no curl, volume, or personality to it after this dryer got near my head. I get more volume from air-drying it, but I'm NOT going to air-dry my hair in the winter, so I need to keep hunting for a normal dryer, which are impossible to find these days. Hair dryer manufacturers are doing a stupid thing by making ALL dryers ionic, because not ALL people want their hair to look the same, for Pete's sake. The diffuser itself is terrible, and the "High" setting is horribly loud.CindyFish

Good dryer. Has different settings and you can also adjust the height of dryer. It has a wide opening in case you have lots of hair or if you have big rollers. Seems to be sturdy. Easy to set up and put away. It has a strong handle for carrying. The heat element is good. Gets hot. I usually only need to set my on medium heat. Yes I would recommend.Csmile

Just got this item yesterday and I am in love! This is my first bonnet hair dryer and I can say I'm impressed. I thought these were a relic from the past but my new hair stylist recommended a bonnet dryer for my naturally wavy hair. This helps set my hair with product before it has a chance to separate and get frizzy. Compact and light weight. Four heat settings. Not too loud. Keeps frizz way down and keeps my arms from getting fatigued as opposed to a regular blow dryer. This does have a height adjustment on the column. There are videos if you can't figure it out. The key is to not be slow and gentle but to hold at the base and use more of a hard and fast motion on the column to force it up quickly. For this price point it is hard to go wrong.April

This dyer is the real deal! I’m not supposed to dry my real human hair extensions too often on too high of heat. Blow dyers just seem to tangle. This dyer is quick, has multi settings for temperatures, and best of all folds up quickly for storage and transporting. Best dryer ever!Shopsonlinegal