Curls are sexy, but very difficult to maintain. I have seen so many people complain that they can’t take good care of their hair because it’s curly. Also, at times you do feel the urge to straighten your hair for a new look. As going to the parlor to straighten your hair can be very expensive, buying a blow dryer is a much better option. In this article, I am going to introduce you to the best blow dryers to straighten your curly hair.
The benchmarks I have used to choose the recommended blow dryers are effectiveness, affordability, brand reputation, style, and long term value. You will surely find one from my list which will fit your priorities, and most importantly, your budget.
Revlon 1875 Infrared Hair Dryer
If you are looking for a great value for money product, then this one is your obvious pick. Regardless of coming at a very competitive price, the features of the Revlon 1875 are very impressive. The key feature of this particular blow dryer is the infrared heat technology, which does not only ensure maximum softness and shine, but also keeps your hair health intact. In addition, it offers some flexibility with 2-heat/2-speed settings along with the close shot button.
The packaging enhances its value for the price even more substantially, as you will get 3 additional hair sectioning clips with the dryer. You will also receive diffuser attachments and concentrator.
Pros
- Infrared heat technology
- 2-heat/2-speed settings
- Bonus attachments
- Gives shiny hair in less than 30 minutes
- Does not ruin hair health
- Great value for money
Cons
- A bit on the heavier side
- The attachments are not premium
Remington D3190 Damage Protection Hair Dryer
As the name suggests, this is not just a regular blow dryer. Apart from being one of the best blow dryers to straighten your curly hair, the Remington D3190 also provides protection to your hair against damage. People mostly hesitate to use blow dryers because some of them damages hair severely, but you won’t have to worry about that with this one.
Remington D3190 provides hair protection with the advanced coating technology. Moreover, the presence of proprietary micro conditioner technology ensures that your hair feels shiny after you use this blow dryer.
You won’t have to use it for an extended period of time, as it comes with grills made of ceramic and tourmaline, that will give you faster drying along with least frizz.
Pros
- Extra damage protection
- Faster drying
- Advanced coating technology
- Ceramic and tourmaline made grills
- Shiny hair look
Cons
- Does not come with that many attachments
INFINITIPRO BY CONAIR
If you have a bit more budget for a versatile blow dryer, then this one is your perfect pick. It is completely justified to pay the extra few bucks for it, because of its comfortable to use design. The INFINITIPRO comes with ceramic technology and frizz-fighting conditioning, so your hair will not be damaged to the same extent as using regular cheap blow dryer.
It is not as fast as Remington D3190, but compared to regular blow dryers, it will dry your hair twice as fast. One of the most amazing features of this blow dryer is that its cold shot button locks your preferred hair styles in place. You can rock any hair style using this, and forget about fixing your hair every now and then in your date!
Pros
- Convenient design
- 2x drying speed
- 3-heat/2-speed custom settings
- Conditioning ions
- Reduced hair damage
- Lightweight
Cons
- Does not come with a lot of attachments
BaBylissPRO BF7000
Now it’s time to discuss the ‘Pros’, and no wonder BaBylissPRO BF7000 has made it into our list. If your pocket is deep, then this is one of the best blow dryers money can buy. Though it comes with a lot of advanced features, it does not feel heavy due to the integrated lightweight technology embedded into it.
Love Ferrari cars? Then you must know the main reason behind the power and speed of Ferrari vehicles is the company’s custom made engines. I don’t want to say that the BaBylissPRO BF7000 blow dryer runs like a car, but it does in fact have an engine made my Ferrari! Now how cool is that?
You will get a lot of options with this blow dryer, as it has 6 heat/speed settings. You will also get 2 concentrator nozzles. All these options are great for the ones who have thick and coarse hair.
Pros
- Ferrari engine
- 50% lighter, faster, and quieter
- 6 heat/speed settings
- 2 concentrator nozzles added
- Great for coarse hair
- Flexible
Cons
- On the expensive side
CHI Touch 2
It’d be really cool to have a ‘Smart’ blow dryer, right? Here’s your pick. The CHI Touch 2 comes with a touch screen! You will rarely find a blow dryer that gives more convenience than the CHI Touch 2 when it comes to navigating between the features. You will not have to press and hold buttons and hurt your fingers while blowing your hair while using your dryer if you purchase one of these beauties. The touch screen gives a perfect idea of the intensity of this dryer’s modes. You can see ion levels, temperature, cool shot level, and speed level on the screen. Due to this you won’t go overkill with the dryer and damage your hair in the process.
The design of the CHI Touch 2 looks absolutely stunning. The special Soft Touch Rubber Finish does not only make it look great, but also helps you to grip the dryer better when you are doing a quick hairstyle.
Pros
- Very helpful touchscreen
- Amazing build quality
- Solid grip
- Hand free drying option
- Lots of options
Cons
- On the expensive side
ROSILY 2200W Salon Hair Dryer
Had enough with pricey, premium blow dryers? I’ll go back to the mid-range options again. The ROSILY 2200W Salon Hair Dryer claims that it has a life expectancy of 20 years. Let’s not take the word of the manufacturer for it. Even if it’s 25% true, that means you will be able to enjoy this blow dryer for 5 years at least. Now that’s a great purchase for 50 bucks, right? And the people who used this blow dryer didn’t say that the manufacturer made a false promise.
The major difference between the ROSILY 2200W dryer is that it is a 2200W dryer, significantly higher than the regular ones. This means, you will be able to dry your hair much faster with this one. The build quality is great, even the switches are tested to work for more than 20,000 clicks. This 6-heat/4-speed blow dryer comes with a concentrator and a comb nozzle. A brilliant value for money purchase, indeed.
Pros
- Low noise
- Durable built
- 20 year promised lifespan
- Includes attachments
- Faster hair drying
Cons
- Consumes a lot of power
AMAXY 2nd Gen
Let’s conclude the list with a very different product. The AMAXY 2nd Gen comes with REAL infrared light technology. If you know about infrared light, it is in fact very helpful to your hair health and growth. Infrared light technology is widely used around the world to increase hair volume. You are getting this technology in the palm of your hand with the AMAXY 2nd Gen.
This blow dryer includes ceramic honeycomb, to give you a moderately fast drying experience. You will be able to get frizz free hair in a few minutes, and your hair volume will look thicker once you are done styling your wet hair with the AMAXY 2nd Gen. Sure, it comes at a price point that is slightly higher than the mid-range, but you won’t have to pay big bucks for getting it either.
Pros
- Infrared light technology
- Anti-hair fall
- Fast drying experience
- No heat damage
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not actually a ‘cheap’ option
How to Choose a Good Blow Dryer to Straighten Your Curly Hair
While purchasing a blow dryer, you should not simply go for any dryer that you see online. Your hair health is important, and if you dry your hair with a low quality product, chances are higher that you will cause significant damage. That’s why it is a must to understand the things you should look for in a good quality hair dryer. I’d like to mention a few facts.
- If you are looking forward to faster drying, then you should choose a dryer with 1500W or above. The motor speed of the dryer depends on this number, and higher the number is, faster you’ll be able to dry your wet hair. Especially, if you have thick and too frizzy hair, then you will need a dryer with high wattage. Anyways, don’t go too overboard and too fast drying can damage your hair.
- Blow drying your hair can be a tiring process, and heavyweight dryers make it even more demanding. That’s why try to choose from dryers that don’t weigh more than 1 pound. Otherwise your hands will feel strained while using your blow dryer.
- You simply can’t dry your hair with the same heat and speed settings every single time, every single season. That’s why you need a blow dryer that includes multiple heat and speed settings. The more options you have at your disposal, better the blow drying experience you will have. However, blow dryers that have a lot of options usually cost more. If you want to save money, at least buy one that has two different options for heat and speed each.
- Cheap dryers that don’t have ionic conditioner are not good for your hair health. Don’t consider these ones at all just for the sake of saving a few dollars.
- While it is not actually mandatory to buy a dryer with a lot of attachments, getting attachments will surely improve your blow drying experience.
Conclusion.
All the options I have chosen in our list are amazing products that received a lot of positive reviews from real users. As I have chosen blow dryers from different price points, you should be able to find one that fits your budget. Still, you have to remember that you get what you pay for. Don’t just expect premium level functionality from cheaper blow dryers. You won’t be disappointed this way.
What do you think of our list of best blow dryers to straighten your curly hair? Let me know in the comment section!
