The Best Hair Dryers Under $50 That Will Change Your Hair Game

By Southern Living
November 30, 2016
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We Southerners are known for having pretty hair, which generally speaking, is also infused with a good dose of volume, but good hair days don't come without a little work. Other than great products—volumizing shampoos and conditioners to dry texturizing sprays and everything in between—there is no better way to optimize lift than to start with a blowout. And there is no such thing as a full beautiful blowout without a great hair dryer. With prices, styles, and promised results running the gamut, it’s hard to know how to choose the best one for you. After comparing and contrasting both pricey versions and budget-friendly options, we came to a refreshing conclusion: you can find the best hair dryer for under $50. Whether you’re looking to enhance natural curls, get smooth sleek locks, or keep hair looking great while on the road, one of these hair dryers is bound to fit the bill. Take a look and get ready to be blown away by these budget-friendly hair dryers. 
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Blow Dryers Under $50 That Will Change Your Hair Game

Great everyday hair needn’t cost a fortune. These picks blew us away.

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Best for Travel: Conair Cord Keeper Dryer

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BUY IT: $15; amazon.com

Quite possibly our favorite hair dryer to ever hit the beauty shelves. Not only is it lightweight, efficient, and easy on the budget, its retractable cord and foldable arm make it great for packing in a suitcase or neatly storing under the sink.

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No-Slip Grip: Hot Tools Iconic Salon Dryer

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BUY IT: $44.99; amazon.com

A rubber coating keeps this dryer from slipping out of your hands, and six settings allow a customized drying experience for any hair type or style. And we're also pretty fond of the purple shade.

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One-Step Solution: Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Hot Air Brush

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BUY IT: $45.89; amazon.com

Giving yourself a blowout is now easier than ever—only one arm (and one tool) are needed to get the job done. Bye, bye round brush! This top-rated hair dryer has received over 6,000 5-star reviews from Amazon customers and our beauty editor raved that it totally transformed her hair. 

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Frizz-Fighter: Bed Head Hot Head 1875W Hair Dryer

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BUY IT: $29; amazon.com

This dryer's Tourmaline Ceramic technology offers up hair help where Southern gals need it most—keeping frizz at bay.

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Plenty of Power: Babyliss PRO Nano Titanium Bino Compact Dryer

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BUY IT: $29.99; amazon.com

Don’t let the size of this compact edition from Babyliss fool you. This pint-sized dryer is packed with plenty of power and it’ll get the job of drying hair done just as well as the full-sized versions.

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For Curly-Haired Beauties: Bed Head Curls in Check 1875 Watt Diffuser Hair Dryer

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BUY IT: $24.99; <em><strong>walmart.com</strong></em>

Just because you have naturally curly hair, doesn't mean you always have to go the air drying route after washing your hair. With a diffuser attachment and iconic technology for frizz control, this dryer will help you make the most of your natural curls.

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Pretty Pick: Remington T Studio Thermaluxe Pro Series Hair Dryer

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BUY IT: $29.97; amazon.com

This sleek lightweight dryer doesn’t just work magic on your hair, it looks great doing it too. It also has a loop so you can hang your dryer for an easy storage solution. 

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Prevent Damage: Revlon Deluxe Styler Frizz Fighter Dryer

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BUY IT: $23.92; walmart.com

We love this dryer for its ceramic coating that helps evenly distribute heat, cutting down on the risk of hair damage.

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Plenty of Settings: Conair Infiniti Pro AC Motor Dryer

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BUY IT: $24.99; amazon.com

This dryer has all of our favorite features: three heat settings, two speed settings, two attachments (for smooth or curly looks), and a cool blast button to set a finished style in place.  

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Lightning Speed: Remington Ultimate Beauty Hair Dryer

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BUY IT: $47.99; amazon.com

Made for everyday use, this happy and cheery dryer has hair protecting features that will also leave your locks shiny and full of volume. 

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