Hair dryers: Rusk W8less Professional 2000 Watt Dryer is our No-Brainer pick

Start with weight and attachments

A lighter dryer makes a big difference if you have long or thick hair. If you have curls, make sure a diffuser is included or available. More heat and speed settings help you dry fast without overheating.

Rusk W8less Professional 2000 Watt Dryer

The Rusk W8less is the hair dryer most people should get. It is fast and powerful but light, about a pound, so your arm does not tire, and it has three heat settings, two speeds and a cool shot. Rusk includes a concentrator nozzle; a diffuser is sold separately.

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

The Dyson Supersonic is the splurge. Its motor sits in the handle, so it feels balanced, and it comes with several magnetic attachments that snap on and off. Dyson lists four heat and three speed settings. It costs several times more than the other picks, but it is quick, quiet for its power and pleasant to use.

InfinitiPro by Conair Quick Styling Salon Hair Dryer

The InfinitiPro by Conair Quick Styling Salon Hair Dryer is the budget pick. It dries hair quickly, includes both a diffuser and a concentrator, and has three heat settings, two speeds and a cool shot. It is a bit heavier and its cord is shorter than the Rusk's.

Choose by budget and hair type

Pick the Rusk W8less for a light, powerful dryer at a fair price. Pick the Dyson Supersonic if you want premium attachments and balance. Pick the InfinitiPro for a fast dryer with a diffuser included at a low cost.

What stands out

• All three have a cool shot button
• The Rusk weighs about a pound
• The InfinitiPro includes a diffuser

Watch out for

• The Rusk's diffuser is sold separately
• The Dyson costs much more than the others
• Use a heat protectant and the lowest heat that works

Before you buy

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Choose a light dryer with the attachments your hair needs.

Think about the fit: Choose by weight and attachments, then budget.

Check before buying: Weight, cord length, settings and included attachments

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