Hairdryers were invented in France in the late 19th century, and they resembled more like a robot than any modern-day version. However, we now have the opportunity to select the ideal hair dryer that suits us.

Luxury vs Affordable Hair Dryers

According to Cédric, today’s performance and design are the most significant difference between a cheap and expensive hairdryer. Many professional hair dryers are strong with advanced technology that helps you produce a smooth blowout without scorching your hair. But you can still get a salon-like blow dry at home with various cheap and stylist recommended hair dryers.

Hair Dryers Under $100

Twelve best inexpensive hair dryers under $100, ranging from expert-approved to highly-reviewed alternatives.

Elchim 2001 High-Pressure Hair Dryer

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Even though this hairdryer is slightly more than $100, but is one of Cédric’s preferences. It comes with two speeds, five temps, and a super-powered AC motor that’s especially good for thick hair, which he suggests to clients looking for a high-powered yet budget-conscious alternative.

Infiniti Pro by Conair 1875-Watt AC Motor Hair Dryer

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This Infinity dryer features an AC motor with ceramic technology for a sleeker, quicker blowout with high airflow power. It also features two speed, three temperature mode, and it’s light in weight so that it won’t feel heavy in your arms.

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Travel Dryer

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This lightweight, portable hairdryer weighs 9.6 ounces. Nano ion technology is used in its 1000-watt motor, which dries hair fast and gives it a smooth, shining appearance.

Revlon 1875 Watts Infrared Heat Hair Dryer

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This Revlon hair dryer has received good reviews from many customers, and it’s only $25. That’s amazing enough, but the 1875-watt model offers infrared heat technology to minimize drying time and ionic technology to make hair shinier and healthier.

Trezoro Professional Ionic Salon Hair Dryer

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This hairdryer, which has a staggering 2,200 watts of power, is the most powerful hairdryer on our list and is recommended by reviewers. The lightweight model has two speeds, three heat settings, and an ionic technology that adds gloss to the hair.

Bed Head Curlipops 1875-Watt Diffuser Dryer

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This big hairdryer nozzle helps shape natural curls while covering more surface area and speeding up drying time. Its ionic technology reduces frizz and gives sheen, and you can tailor your experience with three heat and two-speed modes. As an extra benefit, the vibrant design will look great in your cosmetics cabinet.

Remington Pro Hair Dryer with Pearl Ceramic Technology

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Since 1937, Remington has been providing budget hair equipment, so the company knows its good hairdryer. Customers love this choice because it produces clean, quick results. It has a pearl-infused barrel that transmits micro-conditioners to lock the smoother appearance and an 1875-watt AC motor that, according to users, can dry a full head of hair in only 10 minutes.

Conair 1600 Watt Wall-Mounted Hair Dryer

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This Conair hair dryer is a bestseller if you want a wall-mounted hairdryer rather than hidden away in a drawer. The 1600-watt hairdryer is very tiny, lightweight, and simple to carry while giving a good performance, despite not being the most powerful on our list. This hair dryer also has an LED night light, making it ideal for any bathroom.

Slopehill 1800W Professional Ionic Hairdryer

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This hairdryer and the Dyson hairdryer look similar in their design, but this Slopehill hairdryer is approximately $350 less. This inexpensive blow dryer has Dyson like technology, but it does offer 18 spinning fan blades, a super-duper ionic cylinder motor, and a temperature safety mechanism to prevent scorching hair. The compact dryer also has three magnetic connections, three heat and two-speed modes, and a folding arm that makes it even more portable.

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Hot Air Brush

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On Amazon, Revlon’s One-Step hairdryer has received four to five-star ratings, making it one of the ideal hair dryer brushes. The hot airbrush’s beauty produces good volume and a shiny finish while drying hair fast.

InStyler Turbo Ionic Blow Dryer

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Power isn’t necessarily associated with weight. This 2,000-watt turbo hairdryer may cut drying time while being under a pound. It has an adjustable infinity dial, which allows for endless heat and airflow options.

InfinitiPro By Conair SmoothWrap Hair Dryer with Dual Ion Therapy

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Conair’s high-tech hair dryer has a “dual ion treatment” to make hair glossier, healthier, and with fewer stray hairs, it combines positive and negative ions. This 1875-watt dryer includes six heat and speed options and a high-torque engine for quick drying.