Pinching pennies? These hair dryers from Priceline make compromising on luxury easy

A budget-friendly choice worth bragging about

Beauty Crew Beauty Editor / June 26 2024

Considering we're pinching pennies in every other aspect of our lives (cost of living crisis 'tings y'know?), why wouldn't our collection of hair tools be under scrutiny?

Hands up who's sold all their exxy beauty tools in lieu of more affordable options in order to pay off an electricity bill or two... No, just us? Look, we'd feel some type of way about it all if it wasn't for the fact that there are so many reputable hair styling options available at our local Priceline. 

In our opinion, the only thing that feels better than using a Dyson Airwrap is getting a similar result with a hair tool that costs a mere fraction of the price. 

So with cost-saving in mind and a resourceful attitude (always) we've taken the liberty of finding the very best hair dryers that are stocked at your local Priceline nonetheless. Openminded to a budget-friendly way of life? Keep scrolling to discover the top-rated hair dryers on offer at Priceline...

2024's Top 3 hair dryers from Priceline

1. Remington Aero 2000 Dryer, $19.96, Priceline
2. VS Sassoon Pro Dry 2300W Hair Dryer, $23.99, Priceline
3. VS Sassoon Frizz Defense AC Salon Dryer, $71.99, Priceline

Remington Aero 2000 Dryer
from $19.96 at Priceline

If you like to keep things simple when it comes to your hair tools, then you can't beat the price accessibility and ease of use that comes with the Aero 200. The lightweight device has a powerful 2000 watt motor and a concentrator nozzle for speedy styling, plus, three heat and two speed settings and a cool shot function to set your style. 

Key features:

Three heat settings
Two speed settings
Cool shot function
2000 watt motor
Concentrator nozzle
Removable filter
Hang loop

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VS Sassoon Pro Dry 2300W Hair Dryer
from $23.99 at Priceline

With an ergonomic design, well-balanced weight distribution and a lightweight body, this pick is perfect for those of us who're put off by the arm fatigue synonymous with heavier appliances.

Key features:

2300 watt DC motor
Three heat settings
Two speed settings
Cool shot function
Hanging loop
Weighs 445g

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VS Sassoon Frizz Defense AC Salon Dryer
from $71.99 at Priceline

Boasting Super Frizz Defense Technology, which utilises ions to minimise frizz and static caused by heat styling, this tool is the ultimate defence against humid climates and untameable lengths. 

Key features:

2300 watt AC motor
Ceramic Technology smooths and locks in shine
Super Frizz Defense Technology minimises frizz and static
Three heat settings
Two speed settings
Cold shot function
Hanging loop

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Remington Curl & Straight Confidence Hair Dryer
from $55.96 at Priceline

Got curly strands? This multi-tasking machine can diffuse your natural texture or straighten your lengths into an impressively smooth blow dry with a host of accompanying attachments and tools. 

Key features:

2200W DC motor
Ionic Conditioning smooths frizz and enhances shine
Three heat settings / two speed settings / cool shot function / turbo boost function
Equipped with a extra wide slim smoothing nozzle, curling nozzle, diffuser and 45mm barrel brush
Low Noise
Ceramic Grille for even heat distribution 
Removable Easy Clean Rear Grille
Lightweight and can be hung up for easy storage

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VS Sassoon Pocket Rocket Pro Hair Dryer
from $15.99 at Priceline

The ideal travel companion, the pocket rocket can be stashed easily in your luggage or gym bag for on-the-go styling wherever you are. The featherweight hair tool weighs just 237 grams and features a folding handle for a compact and streamlined storage solution.

Key features:

1200 watt DC motor
Two heat settings
Two speed settings
Weighs 237 grams
Folding handle
Hanging loop

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Does Priceline sell hairdryers?

Yes, Priceline sells hairdryers. The discount pharmacy stocks a wide range of hair dryers (and other hair tools) from well-known hair brands such as VS Sassoon and Remington at affordable prices. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to find a hair dryer at Priceline that's more than $100. 

Is there really a difference between hair dryers?

Unfortunately there is a bit of a difference between hair dryers, and because the market is so competitive it's often hard to distinguish what constitutes as a "good" hair dryer. If you want to minimise heat damage as much as possible, then leaders in heat-free hair tools, Dyson, are likely your best bet. However, if speed is of paramount importance, then a hair dryer that prioritises grunt over controlled heat settings might be a better option. Budget-friendly hair dryers are also in abundance these days, with many boasting technologies that emulate higher end devices without the hefty price tag. 

Main image credit: @dimitrishair

Quality hair dryers aren't the only thing worth copping at the chemist. Try this pharmacy product that rescued Simone Ashley's hair for example. 

Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).