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Best hair dryers for curly hair

Our top pick is the Shark SpeedStyle. Curls need a good diffuser and gentle airflow to dry without frizz. We favor dryers experts recommend for curly hair and owners say keep their curl pattern.

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Our top pick for curly hair is the Shark SpeedStyle: it suits you if you want one tool for drying, smoothing and volume.

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What is the best hair dryer for curly hair?

The Shark SpeedStyle. It suits you if you want one tool for drying, smoothing and volume.

Based on: Highest score of the 6 hair dryers we rank for curly hair.

How much should I spend on a hair dryer for curly hair?

The top-rated ones start around $169 and go up to about $570. The Shark SpeedStyle is the lowest-priced of the leaders.

Based on: US prices quoted in expert reviews and at Amazon.com for the six highest-scoring models.

What should I look for in a hair dryer for curly hair?

Curls need a good diffuser and gentle airflow to dry without frizz. We favor dryers experts recommend for curly hair and owners say keep their curl pattern.

Based on: What expert reviews and owners stress for this need.