When you’re hitting the road, the last thing you need to be worried about is having to compromise between good hair or exceeding your luggage weight limit.
That’s why a travel hair dryer is such a handy tool. You can blow dry your hair as per usual without having to stress if there’ll still be enough room in your suitcase for your holiday shopping.
Need help finding the right travel hair dryer for you? Ahead, you’ll find the best picks in the category…
2024’s TOP 3 Best Travel Hair Dryers
- Philips Series 5000 Hair Dryer, $79.99, Amazon Australia
- Drybar Baby Buttercup Travel Blow-Dryer, $180.76, Look Fantastic
- ghd Flight+ Travel Hair Dryer, $150, The Iconic
The Best Travel Hair Dryer 2024
Philips Series 5000 Hair Dryer
from $79.99 at Amazon Australia
This compact pick features ThermoShield technology, which helps to protect hair from heat damage during styling.
Key features:
- 2300W
- ThermoShield technology
- Frizz minimising ionic technology
- Three heat settings, two speed settings and a cool shot function
- Slim nozzle
Available at:
- $79.99 from Amazon Australia
- $109 from Big W
- $109 from Catch
Drybar Baby Buttercup Travel Blow-Dryer
from $180.76 at Look Fantastic
Small but mighty, this travel-friendly dryer has the same gutsy drying power as a full-size hair dryer, but it’s super lightweight (360g).
Key features:
- Ionic technology
- Wave heater evenly distributes heat
- 1200 watt motor
- Two heat settings
- 120/220-240 volts operation for overseas travel
- Concentrator nozzle
- 360g lightweight design
- Comes with a travel bag
Available at:
- $180.76 from Look Fantastic
- $180.76 from RY
- $225 from Sephora
ghd Flight+ Travel Hair Dryer
from $150 at The Iconic
The Flight+ is 50 per cent lighter than the ghd air® but with 70 per cent of the power of the larger model, plus, the collapsible design means it’ll fit snugly into even the smallest of suitcases.
Key features:
- Compact, ergonomic design
- Speed and temperature settings
- Powerful airflow
- Removable nozzle
- ghd hair safeguard technology
- Dual Voltage
Available at:
- $150 from The Iconic
- $150 from Adore Beauty
- $150 from Sephora
Babyliss Pro Bambino 5510 Nano Titanium Travel Hair Dryer
from $48.50 at Amazon Australia
You’ve probably spotted Babyliss hairdryers in the hands of your hairdresser, and although the bambino is a heck of a lot smaller, it still promises the same salon-quality finish.
Key features:
- 14cm in length
- Has all the same features as a BaBylissPRO
- Nano Titanium™ technology
- Shine-enhancing ion technology
- Two heat and speed settings
- Dual voltage for international travel
Available at:
- $48.50 from Amazon Australia
- $48.50 from Oz Hair & Beauty
- $53.51 from RY
VS Sassoon Pocket Rocket Dryer
from $15.96 at MYER
This budget-friendly pick is a great option if you don’t want to spend a lot on a secondary hair dryer. It features a compact design and a folding handle for easy storage.
Key features:
- 1200 watts
- Lightweight, compact design
- Foldable handle
- Concentrator nozzle
- Two heat and speed settings
- Hanging loop for storage
Available at:
- $15.96 from MYER
- $19 from The Good Guys
- $19.99 from Priceline
What’s a good hair dryer for travel?
Travel hair dryers tend to be smaller and lighter than traditional models, and they sometimes feature collapsible arms, which allow them to be compactly packed into luggage. However, if you’re travelling internationally it is important to ensure you also pack a power adapter if necessary, and to check the common voltage of electrical outlets in the country you are visiting to ensure your hair dryer is compatible.
Related article:
- The 5 Best Travel Straighteners You’ll Want To Bring On Your Next Getaway
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- The Best Budget-Friendly Hair Styling Tools Under $100
Main image credit: @shaymitchell
Have you ever used a travel hair dryer before?
Never used a travel hair dyer before
Good time to start XX
Neither, I just use the one that comes with my accommodation if I really need one
It’s sounding very cool.
Prices are good too .
So cute!!
They are really handy.
Whats not to love !
My hair dryer is small, I don’t travel with it though.
I have a travel hair dryer but hardly ever need to use it. Most hotels have dryers.
I don’t particularly like travel hair dryers because they don’t have enough power.
I like to travel light. I don’t think I’ve ever taken a hair dryer with me.
They do look very handy
I wish my Dyson hairdryer was portable.
No. I have never used travel hair dryer before.
I rarely take a hairdryer with me, most hotels have them now anyway.