Has your old hair dryer seen better days? Perhaps you want to treat yourself to a new model? If you do not know what to go for, one of the best ways of making sure you buy the right appliance is to browse magazines and the Internet for consumer reviews. Benefit from the experience of others and find out what different models are actually like to use. Here are a few hair dryers that seem to consistently get great reviews from customers:

If budget is not an issue, the t3 hair dryer one of the more expensive on the market but appears to be worth every dime! It is a featherweight dryer, fast, efficient, and gives the hair a professional finish that some dryers just cannot manage. You are doing your bit for the planet too; the t3 cuts drying time by up to 90%, therefore burning less fossil fuel. Many users remark on the noticeable improvement in the condition of their hair after using the t3 as it is much less damaging than some other dryers, whether your hair is fine, thick, curly or long. The consensus seems to be that although it is pricey (retailing at anything above around $90), it is completely worth the investment and can revolutionize your hair routine.

The range of Chi hair dryers includes the Chi Pro Low EMF Ceramic Hair Dryer GF1505 which is a lightweight dryer and can be bought online for around $70. Reviews of this appliance point out that it dries hair quickly, leaving it shiny, smooth and manageable. The ergonomic design and 360 degree twist connection helps prevent tangling. Users find this chi hair dryer great value for money.

For a less expensive dryer that still comes out with fantastic reviews, the Conair Ceramic Ionic Blow Dryer 173 costs around $25 and gives you impressive features for your money. It has sixteen style settings – including an extreme turbo setting for speedy drying – and a cool air button, a hinged filter and a folding handle meaning it can easily be stored away when not in use or when travelling.

Another good Conair appliance is the Conair 225 1875 Watt Comfort Touch Tourmaline Ceramic Styling Dryer that retails at around $20. It has a high torque DC motor for fast drying, three heat settings and two speed setting and a cool air button. The powerful motor seems to be the biggest advantage of this dryer and reviewers confirm that it leaves their hair frizz-free. Other positive comments state that it is lightweight and quiet.

A travel hair dryer can be bought for as little as $10 but it is worth spending a bit more for a higher quality model that you won’t have to replace within a few months.

The Babyliss Pro TT BABTT052T Tourmaline Titanium 1500 Folding Travel Dryer in funky hot pink is one of the best; it retails at around $30. It has a removable rear filter for simple cleaning, two heat and speed settings and a folding handle, and includes a concentrator nozzle. It is a tiny dryer but what it lacks in size it makes up for in power! Many people who buy this model as a travel dryer end up using it all the time as they are so happy with its results, even on long, thick hair.

For a really budget travel dryer, the SunBeam SBPC32 1600W Compact Travel Dryer will only set you back around $12 and generally comes highly recommended by consumers. Lightweight and easy to handle yet powerful, it comes with a handy hook to hang and is great value for money.