BaByliss 3-in-1 Pro Universal Diffuser

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The three temperature and four speed settings can be independently selected using the sliding switches on the handle, making it very easy to control the level of heat and air you expose your hair to. There’s also an innovative alternating hot and cold mode, which blasts hot air along the hair shaft to heat it into your chosen style, followed automatically by cool air to seal the cuticle and set the style. A scalp mode gently dries the roots and scalp at 50˚C, and is particularly good for dry and sensitive scalps. A minor issue I experienced with the control panel is its position on one side of the handle; if I switched hands to style the other side of my head, the controls became more difficult to use one-handed. One of the easiest things to overlook when buying a hair dryer is how long the cable is. Some cheaper models come with relatively short cables, while pricier models often boast “salon-length” mains cables, which are as long as 4m.

Having curly hair can present many challenges – as can styling it. Here are our tips to achieve the best finish. Overall, with the GHD Helios, you can expect your hair to be dried in record time with natural volume, stunning shine and a smoothness like no other. Its price point places it firmly in the premium hair dryer category, but it’s an investment your hair will thank you for.

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A sophisticated hair dryer with a premium feel, the STYLE iQ comes with three temperature and three air flow settings for flexibility, similar to the Dyson. It’s similarly shaped, too. But it didn’t feel as light or comfortable in hand, especially with the attachments added. It’s also possibly a little too bulky and loud for use on children, measuring 88 decibels on its highest setting. You also get styling concentrator that gives you controlled airflow and a diffuser that helps to reduce frizz and simulate natural drying. You can add the gentle air attachment when drying fine hair and sensitive scalps and use the wide-tooth comb attachment that’s specifically designed for coily and afro hair.

If you can get a dryer with a self-cleaning function like the BLOW has, it will prolong the life of your dryer," says Michael Douglas, Celebrity hairstylist at mdlondon. The dryer comes with a traditional diffuser attachment and concentrator nozzle, as well as a Gentle Air attachment that diffuses the airflow with a wavy edge to distribute heat and air more evenly. There’s also a wide-tooth comb attachment designed to detangle curly or coily hair while drying. There’s no denying this hair dryer is expensive, but the healthy results mean it could be your curls’ new best friend.

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When testing, we time the speed of drying from freshly washed hair to fully dry (noting the length and texture of hair we test on); and evaluate the overall ease of use, noise, and the finish and feel of the hair after drying. We also note how well curls, waves and straightened styles last throughout a typical day. Finally, we confirm the weight and dimensions of the tool.