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Dare we say they’ll blow you away?
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But then, theres that one time that assumption proves false.
A travel-friendly hair dryer will help you avoid scenarios like that.
Wetesteda wide range of travel hair dryers with varying features andprice points.
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The list below is our winning pint-sized options that will barely make a dent in your suitcase.
But they never felt like the dryer fried their strands.
Dryers don’t get more innovative and user-friendly than that!
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Its worth every penny.
Its compact to begin withand even more so given that it can be folded in half.
And, again,the price.
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We love that the back pops off for easy cleaning.
Itsthatefficient30% faster than a standardhair dryer, according to the brand.
Even the longest,thickest lockswill be dry in just five to eight minutes.
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Youll be ready for the day in just a minute or two.
Its three temperature prefs, two-speed options, and ionic technology protect hair from heat damage and dryness.
Keep this hair dryer for domestic travels only, though, since it doesnt have dual voltage.
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But it’s the includeddiffuserthat really designates this one for curls.
To call it lightweight would be an understatement: This little guy weighs less than a pound.
(our experts said it was the lightest dryer theyd ever used.)
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It only gets up to 250 degrees, meaning its best reserved for fine to mediumhair types.
Still, the heat and speed configs and three magnetic attachments help us customize our drying experience.
One way to reduce the likelihood of damage?
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Apply aheat protectantto your strands before drying, curling, or straightening.
Hair dryers lifespans vary but generally expect one to last around 800 hours.
Depending on how often (and how long) you use it, that could mean several years.
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Just be sure to be gentle with it and store it safely.
Hopefully, while traveling, the airlines bag carriers will be gentle with your suitcase, too.
Shes learned the hard way that its always best to BYO a travel dryer with you.
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