Body soap? Covered. An iron? They always have that. Hair dryer? Guaranteed—but it’s probably a really bad one. I picture the tiny cream-colored hair dryer that resides in hotel bathrooms ...

She has covered PEOPLE’s hair dryer tests for the past two years, analyzing insights from a team of testers who have tried 46 hair dryers in total, updating the article accordingly with the team ...

When helping clients choose a hair dryer, Parker focuses on their needs, hair type, and lifestyle. But regardless of that, he notes that “certain features make a difference for everyone.

The first step to any DIY blowout is having a hair dryer fit for the task—but with thousands of models to choose from, narrowing down the best option for you and your hair type is no easy feat.