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Byrdie / Shannon Stubbs /Dominique Hobdy
Heat tools andnatural haircan have a complicated relationship.
Too much heat can damage your coils, and too little heat wont quite achieve your desired hairstyle.
However, not every option on the market is made equal, especially regarding natural hair types.
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To find the best blow-dryers for natural hair, wetestedseven of the top-rated options available.
After testing over multiple weeks and consulting with celebrity hairstylistLarry Sims, we landed on these top picks.
Let me tell you, when they say featherweight thats what they mean.
This just wasnt an issue with this dryer.
That wasnt an issue with the T3 since the comb attachment locks into place.
And although that wasnt the easiest to figure out, once it was on it didnt budge.
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What might be this dryers most impressive feature is just how versatile it is.
This makes it a great option for so many textures and even forprotective styles.
The dryer is incredibly lightweight and quiet, making for a stress-free blowout experience.
What stands out about this dryer are the super innovative attachments.
I also loved how lightweight it was and how hot the dryer got.
Start with thoroughly cleansed and detangled hair, and apply aleave-in conditionerand/orheat protectantto add hydration and shine.
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Looking to achieve the best blowout possible with your blow-dryer?
Here are a few tried-and-true Byrdie editor favorites for optimal results for your natural hair.
Shannon recommends the Revlon One-Step Paddle Dryer for beginners.
However, she thinks the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer is worth the splurge.
Dominique Hobdyis an editor with over 10 years of experience writing and editing for major media brands.
She holds a B.A.
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in Print/Online Journalism from Howard University.
She has 4b/4c hair that she’s worn naturally for over 12 years.
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