Best Hairdryers in South Africa in 2024

best hairdryers in South Africa

Banish bad-hair days by using one of the best hairdryers in South Africa, available from leading international brands.

When choosing the best hairdryer for home use, consider your hair type, frequency of use and budget.

If you love drying your hair, styling it and using special features, it’s best to invest in a premium dryer that will give you consistently happy experiences, such as a dryer from Parlux or Olivia Garden. If you are limited by budget, there are still excellent options available from other brands, such as Gamma Più. You may also need a dryer to travel with, by which you’d need a lighter and more compact dryer.

These three types of hairdryers impact how hot air is created:

  • Ionic hairdryers release negative ions that grab onto the positive ones in your hair to neutralise them for a smoothing effect. Drying time is reduced, which reduces damage.
  • Ceramic hairdryers heat up quickly and evenly, so the hot air retains a consistent temperature for even drying.
  • Tourmaline hairdryers generate infrared heat and an ionic charge, which help dry hair quickly with less damage and good smoothing properties.

The best hairdryers have adjustable heat and speed settings, including a cold shot button for setting styles in place, and come with an attachment or two. Some may prioritize motor power, or other special features such as the ability to create amazing shine. If you are interested in what our recommendations are , here’s the list of our favourites.

BEST HAIRDRYER OVERALL

Ask a room of hair stylists to name the best hairdryer brand and you’ll no doubt hear the name Parlux. Many top salons will use nothing else.

Use the Alyon and you’ll understand why the Italian brand is so popular. The Alyon is small, sleek, incredibly light and packs a punch with 2250 watts of power. It’s ionic, which helps prevent frizz and damage, and it’s a dream for drying even thick hair. There are two speed options and four temperature settings, plus a cold shot button.

It’s also a very good-looking dryer that comes in 11 colours, from inky matte to a peacock-like jade.

Pros:

  • compact and light
  • stylish design
  • fast, powerful drying
  • revolutionary HFS cleaning system

RUNNER-UP BEST HAIRDRYER

Gamma Più has really made a name for themselves in the electrical tool market. Their latest release, the Aria, is a powerhouse through and through. With its versatility, ergonomic design, massively powerful motor and reliability, the Aria will give any dryer a run for its money.

Perfect for those who value shine, as the built-in ion generator smooths the hair and maximizes shine

Pros:

  • very light
  • quick drying
  • unmatched shine factor
  • very long lifespan

BEST BUDGET HAIRDRYER

The Gamma Più Phon is one of the best professional dryers on a budget. The combination of its powerful motor, variable speed and temperature settings, and durable design, the Phon is ideal for almost any hair drying situation.

Available in 4 vibrant colours to suit your style.

Pros:

  • vibrant colours
  • excellent airflow
  • reliable motor
  • durable materials

BEST COMPACT HAIRDRYER

Perfect for those who value a powerful dryer in a compact form factor. The 3500 Super Compact gives you the versatility to take your dryer wherever you need it.

Don’t think its small size has diminished its power. The 2000 watt K-Lamination motor provides 73 cubic meters of air, making it ideal for drying all hair types, thicknesses and conditions.

Pros:

  • powerful for its size
  • compact form factor
  • ideal for travel
  • long motor life

BEST HAIRDRYER BUNDLE

Founded in 1967, Olivia Garden has earned a reputation for top-quality professional hair styling tools. Voted one of the best hairdryers for home use by the Good Housekeeping Institute, this hairdryer showcases the brand’s signature quality.

With the latest ceramic and ionic technology, it prevents static, frizz and fly-aways from forming. Because it dries hair fast, it protects hair health, minimizing high heat exposure. Its light, ergonomic design makes it a pleasure to use.

Currently available as part of a special promotion, with two free Olivia Garden NanoThermic® Ceramic & Ion™ hair brushes, the perfect additions to any blow-dry session.

Pros:

  • very lightweight – only 539 grams
  • two concentrator nozzles and drawstring bag
  • removable, easy-to-clean air filter
  • ceramic and ionic technology for eliminating static and frizz

MOST POWERFUL HAIRDRYER FOR FAST DRYING

Sometimes you just need some extra power! With its 2400 watt motor, the Parlux Superturbo HP is one of the most powerful dryers available.

This dryer is most ideal for very thick, coarse and hard-to-manage hair. The sheer power and airflow quickly works to bring this hair type under control. Hair is also dried super quickly, which is a big deal for those trying to dry thick hair.

Pros:

  • incredibly powerful
  • 4 temperature settings
  • 2 nozzles for directing airflow
  • very quick drying

BEST HAIRDRYER FOR FRIZZY HAIR

The Advance Light has established itself as the go-to dryer for minimizing frizz and static in hair.

Innovative ionic and ceramic technology immediately tames frizz and makes hair much easier to style and manage after drying. Negative ions are released on the hair, removing static and making hair look and feel smoother.

Pros:

  • smooths and shines
  • powerful motor
  • fast drying
  • smooth, silky finish

BEST HAIRDRYER FOR MEN

The Parlux Ardent has been specifically designed to dry and style male hair, both on the head and facial hair.

With its old-style, polished graphite finish, the Ardent sits perfectly in any home. Ionic technology improves shine in facial hair, which is notoriously dull by default.

Triple installation ensures the front of the dryer is always cold, allowing you to grip it at the front and accurately guide airflow where it’s needed.

Pros:

  • optimal temperatures at all power levels
  • eliminates static and fly-aways
  • multiple grip options
  • stylish graphite finish
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ACCESSORIES

BONNET FOR ALL HAIRDRYERS

A bonnet hairdryer that’s suitable for all hair dryers. Simply attach to a dryer, place over the hair and turn on the dryer. Radiant heat builds up in the expandable bonnet, allowing you to dry your hair quickly and to lock in moisture, which helps ease frizz and fly-aways.

This soft bonnet hairdryer is especially good for deep-conditioning treatments. It’s also convenient for travelling.

ALUMINIUM NOZZLE ATTACHMENTS

Aluminium-tipped nozzle attachments that aid in styling during blow-drying. Aluminium heats up quickly from the direct hot air from the dryer, speeding up the drying process whilst the grooved edges encircle the hair strands, drying your hair quicker and providing styling effect.

Acts as a second nozzle that attaches to standard dryer nozzles to assist in straightening. Simply attach your dryer’s nozzle and clamp one aluminium piece to both sides of the nozzle slits for maximum effectiveness. Recommended to be used with the nozzle supplied with your dryer.

KEEP IT SAFE

Keep your prized hairdryer safe and secure when not in use. See our selection of wall and table-mounted dryer holders for easy access and storage. A safe dryer is a dryer that lasts!

At Hairhouse Warehouse, we offer a comprehensive range of salon-grade, professional hair and beauty products – including some of the best hairdryers in South Africa – for sale online.

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