These 10 Hair Dryers Help Dry Your Hair While Protecting It From Damage

Air dry or blow dry, that's the question a lot of us have when it comes to drying our hair. Which is better for your hair? Airdrying might appear to be the best solution, as frequent heat exposure can harm your hair. However, this isn't always true. Continuous airdrying can also be damaging to your hair to different hair types, especially thick hair. The best way to take care of your hair is a combination of air- and blow-drying.

A normal hair dryer would expose you further to heat damage, but a good one is optimised to prioritise your hair’s health. Not sure which ones fit the bill? Here are 10 hair dryers that help prevent hair damage while keeping your locks styled to perfection — all available in Singapore.

1. Dyson Supersonic r™ Hair Dryer

The Dyson Supersonic™ Hair Dryer is a beloved choice for beauty enthusiasts, and for good reason. The latest Dyson Supersonic r™ hair dryer is lighter and more precise, ensuring quick drying along with smoother, shinier results. Its redesigned structure cuts frizz by up to 48%, making your hair look like you just stepped out of a salon.

And if you want more styling options, it also comes with five intelligent attachments that automatically adjust to the right temp and airflow, whether you're going for defined curls or a sleek blowout.

Perfect for: curly hair types that need a diffuser that gives their hair the volume it deserves.

Where to buy: You can buy the Dyson Supersonic r™ hair dryer on their official website for SGD759.

2. Stryv Protraveller Hair Dryer

Stryv Protraveller Hair Dryer, SGD449. (Photo from: stryv.co)

If you love to travel, the Stryv ProTraveller Hair Dryer will be your carry-on essential. Weighing around 320g, it's ultra-light with a 2.5CM cord, which makes it the perfect carry-on essential. It operates from 0°C to 125°C, and features three heat settings, three speed settings, and a cold shot function to ensure that your hair won't be exposed to too much heat.

Perfect for: the girl who loves to travel and needs a high-quality hair dryer rather than those sad hotel hair dryers.

Where to buy: get it here on their website for SGD449.

3. Braun Satin Hair 1 HD 130 Hair Dryer Style & Go

Braun Satin Hair 1 HD 130 Hair Dryer Style & Go, SGD79. (Photo from: braunhaircare.com)

Another travel-friendly hair dryer you can take with you is the Braun Satin Hair 1 HD 130 Hair Dryer Style & Go. Its foldable design makes it ridiculously compact, so you can pack it with you wherever you go, whether it’s at the gym after a sweaty workout or on vacation in your carry-on. It’s also powered by an infrared heat system for fast, efficient drying without frying your strands. It has two heat settings, you’ve got the flexibility to switch between a quick dry and a smoother, more styled finish.

Perfect for: girls-on-the-go who deserve a high-quality yet budget-friendly hair dryer.

Where to buy: you can add it to your cart on Lazada for SGD79.

4. Shark SpeedStyle High-Velocity Hair Dryer

Shark SpeedStyle High-Velocity Hair Dryer, SGD299. (Photo from: sharkninja.sg)

One of the biggest concerns with hair dryers? Heat damage. This is where the Shark SpeedStyle High-Velocity Hair Dryer comes in. Thanks to its built-in thermistor, it continuously reads airflow temperatures to keep heat under 110°C, well below the heat damage zone. The SpeedStyle keeps at a steady temperature, ensuring you’re not frying your ends, giving you healthy shine and less frizz.

Perfect for: girls with thick hair that normally takes forever to dry.

Where to buy: complete your beauty routine and buy the Shark SpeedStyle High-Velocity Hair Dryer for SGD299 on their website.

5. Panasonic EH-NA98 nanoe™ & Double Mineral Hair Dryer

A hair dryer that has your hair, scalp, and skin covered? Divert your attention to this Panasonic pick. The nanoe™ technology helps lock in moisture in your strands and scalp to retain your hair’s natural health. It also has an alternating hot and cold feature that ‘lessens waviness’ often caused by a temperature gap when styling. Our favourite feature? Skin care mode. This setting simultaneously helps dry your locks while making sure that the heat won’t damage your skin, too.

Perfect for: anyone with sensitive skin who needs a good hair dryer that won’t dry out their skin too.

Where to buy: you can get the Panasonic EH-NA98 nanoe™ & Double Mineral Hair Dryer on Lazada for SGD260.64.

6. Philips Prestige Hairdryer

Philips Prestige Hairdryer, SGD299 (Photo from: philips.com.sg)

This hair dryer may be compact, but it packs a lot of punch. It’s powered with personalised technology using infrared sensors that help adapt its settings based on your hair’s condition. Its SenseIQ technology and use of ions also ensure that 90% of your hair’s moisture is retained even after exposure to heated styling. It also has various drying and styling modes that go with different nozzles for your every need.

Perfect for: anyone with fragile, colour-treated, or dry hair.

Where to buy: add it to your cart here for SGD299.

7. Dreame Hair Gleam Hair Dryer

Dreame Hair Gleam Hair Dryer, SGD299. (Photo from: dreame.sg)

The Dreame Hair Gleam is proof that your daily hair routine doesn’t have to be a drag. With a sleek, lightweight design and a powerful 1600w motor, it delivers fast drying without the heat damage. What sets it apart is its smart temperature control. It offers four heat modes to suit every styling need. The 57°C constant temperature mode is gentle enough to prevent heat damage during blow drying, while the hot mode quickly powers through wet hair when you're in a rush.

Perfect for: the busy, always-late and always-rushing girls who need more time to get ready.

Where to buy: Get it now on their website for SGD299, available in five different colourways (grey, pink, blue, yellow, and purple).

8. Novita h1 Hair Dryer

Novita h1 Hair Dryer, SGD399. (Photo from: estore.novita.com)

This hair dryer uses a Turbofan Brushless DC Motor that helps quicken the hair drying process by up to 30%. It’s also powered by HydroNano and Antistatic technology to help prevent frizz and retain the hair’s natural body and moisture during and post-styling. It also comes in an array of sleek colours (Galaxy Purple, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, and Topaz Green).

Perfect for: anyone with long hair dealing with flyaways or dry ends.

Where to buy: You can buy the Novita h1 Hair Dryer for SGD399 here.

9. Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Hair Dryer

Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Hair Dryer, SGD239. (Photo from: sg.sharp)

This hair dryer, enhanced with a beauty mode feature, uses both hot and cold air to get the perfect temperature for your hair whilst preventing strand and scalp damage. The plasmacluster ions produced by the tool help coat and penetrate the hair surface to retain hair moisture and keep the strands healthy inside and out. On the aesthetics front, we’re also loving its sleek pink look.

Perfect for: anyone with sensitive scalps, fine or damaged hair.

Where to buy: you can buy the Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Hair Dryer on Lazada for SGD239.

10. Laifen Swift High-Speed Hairdryer

This hairdryer promises to speed up your hairstyling routine with its High-Speed Air Multiplier technology. You can get it done as quickly as two to three minutes for short hair and five to 10 minutes for long hair. It also comes with several attachments such as a diffuser and a styling nozzle.

Perfect for: anyone with long, voluminous hair who needs more time to dry their hair.

Where to buy: get it here for SGD249.99.

This article was first published on 21 February 2022. Last updated: 8 May 2025.

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