Read on to learn all about hair dryer attachments and how to use them. 1. Concentrator Nozzle Concentrators are useful, so use them! The Nanoe also has an innovative alternating hot and cold mode, which blasts hot air along the hair shaft to flatten and style, followed automatically by cool air to seal the cuticle and set the style. A scalp mode gently dries the roots and scalp at 50˚C, and is particularly good for dry and sensitive scalps. The dryer is lightweight and has a foldable handle, making it neat to store at home and perfect for travel. It comes with a brilliant range of features, which include two speeds, three heat settings and a cool shot button. These give it enough control for controlled round-brush styling, as well as gentle diffusing. Pair this with the diffuser and concentrator nozzle that securely clip onto the front of the dryer, and you’ve got a relatively faultless dryer that is a great option for a wide range of hair types and textures. Key specs – Heating element: Ionic; Temperature settings: 3; Power: 2,200W; Speed settings: 3; Cable length: 3 metres; Cold shot button: Yes; Accessories: Concentrator nozzle; Weight: 768 Key specs – Heating element: Ionic; Temperature settings: 4; Power: 1,600W; Speed settings: 3; Cable length: 2.7m; Cold shot button: Yes; Accessories: Concentrator, diffuser and smoothing nozzles; Weight: 690g

You can simply use the hair dryer concentrator when after brushing your slightly wet hair, and you will find your hair has a shiny cuticle. Heat/speed settings: Use the lowest heat setting and a styling nozzle for styling hair. For drying, remove the styling nozzle and use the higher settings for speed. Every product listed below has two heat/speed settings. How we testYou also get styling concentrator that gives you controlled airflow and a diffuser that helps to reduce frizz and simulate natural drying. You can add the gentle air attachment when drying fine hair and sensitive scalps and use the wide-tooth comb attachment that’s specifically designed for coily and afro hair. To reduce frizz and remove static, they claimed that the ions generator will help with 10 times faster speed to transfer the ions. And they also use the tourmaline ceramic technology to make your hair smooth and shiny. Avoid excessive colouring. One of the biggest problems I see is unnecessary, excessive colour damage - either too much colour or repeated over and over on the same hair. This leaves it thin, fragile and dull. Find a colourist that cares about hair health and who wants your hair to look its best for as long as possible, rather than making you return asap to spend again." The hair dryer has Oxy Active Technology, which is designed to ‘emit active oxygen with anti-bacterial effect for improved colour fixation and shine’. While it was hard to notice whether it did improve colour, we did notice how smooth the results were in our tests.

You can see the difference between them in the chart below and find which nozzle is the one you need. A loop at the top of the power cable that's useful for hanging a dryer out of harm's way while it cools. Power cord Comfortable to hold and fast drying with no extreme heat, the Dyson Supersonic is thoughtfully designed. Its clever tech measures air temperature 40 times a second to prevent heat damage and protect your hair’s shine. It was one of the quieter hair dryers we tried - measuring around 83 decibels on its highest setting - and gentle enough to use on children. The Supersonic creates smooth, shiny styles and dried our hair superfast. This is the ultimate combination of quietness, speed and hair-drying finesse. The lengthy cable, non-slip mat and beautifully crafted leather case help seal the deal. The 2,000W motor is powerful enough to dry hair fast and with a minimum of fuss, and the dryer comes with a concentrator nozzle to direct airflow. The long barrel also helps make it easy to direct airflow where you want it, and there are two speed and three heat settings for drying flexibility, plus a cool shot to set your finished style. If you’re on a budget, this is an excellent alternative to some of the pricier products reviewed above.Therefore, airflow will not go all over your head and using a hair dryer concentrator nozzle can make airflow concentrate into a specific targeting area. When it comes to styling your hair, how it dries can make or break your style, and hair dryer attachments can play a huge role in that. You should always air dry the right way, and make sure you’re using your hair dryer correctly, which means using the proper hair dryer attachments. It’s what they’re there for!

The magnetic concentrator and diffuser attachments fit on, and can be removed, without too much force; the magnets also mean the attachments stay put while drying instead of turning and moving. Other features of the Supersonic include flexible speed and heat settings, and thermal sensors to prevent the unit or attachments getting too hot. The nozzle that the blow dryer is a wide & flat one. No matter you are styling a fleek hair or drying your hair faster, the nozzle will be your a best helper. With their ‘Great Hairdryer’, Hershesons claim to have found ‘the lightest, most powerful and efficient dryer on the market’. It comes in a blue tin box with a diffuser, two concentrator nozzles and a stand included and at 295g, it weighs less than a can of Coke – compare this to the 659g Dyson Supersonic or the 730g Shark STYLE iQ Ionic. It’s also very slim. This makes it a great travel companion, as well as limiting arm-ache when you’re using it. Comes in a bright blue color, the hair dryer from Conair is a popular choice on the market. The Hair dryer features Ionic technology and tourmaline ceramic technology to dry your hair faster and shinier. With a competitive price, the conair hair dryer performs great. And it has 3 heat settings and 2-speed settings, enabling you to change different settings anytime.It did well at smoothing out wavy hair at home. It does, however, only have one head, which may make it a little too large for some hair types as one size doesn’t always fit all. On the plus side, it’s light and compact enough to fit into hand luggage. Timothy’s client Emma (pictured above), who has Type 3 curls, loves the diffuser attachment Timothy used. “I’d use a hair dryer like this at home,” she says. “There are four precise heat settings ranging from 100°C to 28°C. That, plus a good balance of air flow, helps to protect my hair from burning.” In the most recent test of hair dryers, GH analysts evaluated 41 products in the Lab and at home for ease of use, performance, drying time, whether they cause hair damage and more. Thousands of data points were then tallied to compile this list of the best hair dryers you can buy for every hair type, from thin and fine to curly, frizzy and more.