Recommendation Beauty · Electronics & Tech

GOAT Hair Dryer

For Whom/What:

long, thick hair

Budget:

$300

Requirements:

Powerful enough to cut down dry time

Gentle enough to avoid heat damage/frizz

Ideally lightweight

Extra Details:

I’ve got long, thick hair that takes forever to dry—and I’m officially over spending 40+ minutes blasting heat and still walking out the door with damp roots. Would love to hear what’s worked for you.

Amanda Jones
5 months ago

If you don’t want to spend Dyson money, the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus works surprisingly well. It’s technically a hot air brush, but I use it to rough-dry first, then do a quick smoothing pass. Cuts my drying time almost in half and leaves my hair shiny. Just keep the heat setting on low/medium to avoid damage.

One Step Volumizer PLUS Hair Dryer and Styler
Brand: Revlon
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losgastelum
5 months ago

Laifen Swift SE gets my vote for GOAT hair dryer, hands down. 🔥 It’s crazy how fast this thing dries my hair—like Dyson-level speed—but without the $400+ price tag. The airflow is strong but not scorching, and it leaves my hair smooth instead of frizzy. For under $200, the build quality and performance are insane. 

SWIFT SE High-Speed Hair Dryer
Brand: Laifen
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