Shopping for a new hair dryer? There’s bound to be a lot of confusion about which styling tool you should opt for, especially when they have such varying price points. One thing you must look for though, ionic technology.

What does ionic really mean?

An ion is a charged component that a chemical can be broken down into that can have a negative or positive charge. The ionic technology creates millions of negative ions, and what the ionic hair dryers help to do is break down the water molecule which helps divide them into smaller particles that evaporate faster.

This allows the blow dryer to dry your hair much faster and that’s because you’re not only using heat and the force of the air flow, but you have this technology that helps to break down the water as well. These negative ions attach to the positively charged wet hair and help to lock in the moisture too which means that ionic technology not only helps to dry hair faster, but lock in moisture too so you’re causing less damage to your hair when you dry it.

Here’s our pick of the best ionic hair dryers

ghd Aura

The ghd Aura Professional lets you style while you dry, giving you speedy ultimate root-lifting volume and super smooth shine. With Laminair™ and Cool-Wall™  technology as well as ionic, this hair dryer is myriad of technology advancements in terms of hair dryers and has the price tag to match as well, RRP is £145.

Adam Reed, influential stylist and ghd’s global brand ambassador says it’s pioneering. “I have been using ghd aura for some months and now I can’t imagine using anything else. I love it. It really has revolutionised what I am able to do with hair.”

It’s also lighter, quieter and uses less electrical energy than your average hairdryer which is a bonus, but what we really want to know is that it will actually make our hair look HOT.

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Elchim 3900 Healthy Ionic Hair Dryer

Elchim hair dryers have been known to deliver the results that women are looking for. The technology is advanced, yet delicate enough to respect the hair’s wellbeing and reducing styling time thanks to the ionic-ceramic system, which increases hydration and shine.

The ionic ceramic system helps moisturise and enlighten the air that creates frizzy and dry hair and it also helps eliminate electrostatic charges that can damage different hair types.

This powerful hair dryer can straighten even the frizziest of hair in a short amount of time.

The stylish, contemporary design of the Elchim was pleasing to the eye, simple to navigate and comfortable to hold.

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ghd air Hair Dryer

So what makes the ghd air different? Well, almost everything. The 2100W motor on this professional hair dryer makes it much more powerful than a normal hairdryer, while the body itself is shaped to give you a faster blow-dry. It’s also a lot quieter than other powerful professional standard hairdryers. The ghd air doesn’t just dry your hair; it uses advanced ionic technology to lock in moisture for softer, shinier results that last for longer, with far less frizzing. Variable power and temperature controls, plus the choice of two nozzles, allow you to tailor your blow-dry to your hair type, while a cool shot button helps you set your style in place with a blast of cold air. The ghd air is also a breeze to use thanks to an ergonomic design that makes it comfortable to hold for both left and right-handed users and a 3 metre long power cable that gives total flexibility as you dry. ghd air is the perfect fusion of ghd design and salon power.

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Babyliss Boutique Salon Italian Dryer

The Boutique label is quite fitting for the BaByliss Italian Hair Dryer which looks and feels like it belongs in a boutique, with a typical Italian style with sexy curves and a high gloss finish. Featuring an active iconic conditioning system to control static and frizzy hair, the dryer works by neutralising positive ions which build up in the hair and leave it looking dull and limp. Hair will be smooth and manageable thanks to the ultra slim concentrator nozzle which allows precise styling for flawless results.

Drying your hair with a powerful hair dryer can often leave your hair frizzy and full of static. That’s why the BaByliss Boutique dryer features built-in ionic conditioning technology that enhances the condition of your hair. It’s the best way to eliminate frizz, leaving your hair silky, smooth and shiny. When drying your hair a constant stream of balancing ions to enhance hairs condition and eliminate frizz for a high shine finish is released, giving you beautiful healthy straight hair. For an extra strong concentration of air when drying your hair, you can attach the slim concentrator nozzle for even faster frizz-free results.

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Vidal Sasson Infra Radiance Dryer

The Vidal Sassoon Infra Radiance dryer is designed to be kinder on hair and stronger on style.

The two buzzword features that this hairdryer has in its roster are ‘ionic’ and ‘infrared’, which have been touted in more expensive devices for a few years and have gradually trickled down into the more mainstream budget models.

The ionic aspect attempts to reduce frizz by ionising the air particles to reduce static. Compared to a non-ionising hair dryer it does seem to legitimately have a less static-generating result so hair isn’t quite so all-over-the-place when you’re done.

Gentle infrared technology enhances your blow dry by infusing heat more evenly in to the hair, helping maintain the natural moisture balance to help prevent over drying. The infrared light beams microns at high frequencies, which results in it entering the hair shaft at deeper levels; this helps the hair heat more evenly and dry quicker resulting in smoother, softer hair.

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Remington Keratin Therapy Pro Dryer

Spoil your hair with the ultra-luxe 2200W Keratin Therapy Pro Dryer. The advanced keratin ceramic coated grille and ionic conditioning gives your hair a frizz-free shine for the healthy blow-dry and better result.

Chris Appleton, Remington Session Stylist says about the hair dryer:

“My clients love the look and feel of their hair when they leave the salon. The foundation to great hair is the blow dry. And the only way you can achieve this at home is by using the right tools and the correct techniques. Next time you are in the hairdressers ask them to show you how, watch, learn and practice. It’s easy to get a great salon result with the Keratin Therapy Pro Dryer – it’s already a staple part of my kit bag.”

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Nicky Clarke Diamond Shine Pro Salon Hair dryer

Experience the ultimate in luxury styling infusing real diamonds with a tourmaline technology to ensure frizz free hair with a super high shine gloss.

The Nicky Clarke Diamond Shine™ Pro Salon Hair Dryer uses a ceramic coated grille infused with real diamonds and ionic technology to dry hair evenly, avoid heat damage and a smooth, frizz free blow dry with great looking gloss.

It’s an affordable product that delivers a professional finish. You won’t look back after purchasing this product.

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