Brands such as Dyson, GHD and Shark have been harnessing advances in modern technology to make it easy for us to style our hair. From efficient hair dryers to straighteners that don’t burn the strands – beauty tech has come a long way since the days of hot curling irons. There are now so many products to choose from that it can get overwhelming to know which one best suits you.
So welcome to TechRadar’s coverage of the latest in hair care technology. This is where you’ll find everything you need to know about Dyson’s newest hair product or which company is giving it a run for its money. Want to understand how the Coanda Effect works on your hair? We’ll help you wrap your head around it. Want advice on which dryer best suits your hair type (and budget)? You’re in the right place.
Our beauty tech experts love to try out new hair care products – from the cheap, Airwrap dupes that (hopefully) won’t cause us grief to the premium ones that make big promises. And we’ll always give you our honest opinion.
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Thinking of upgrading your hair dryer? This travel-sized styler might be all you need
Mini dryers aren't just for vacations — pick the right portable and you'll want to use it every day.
The Dyson Supersonic Travel is proof you don't have to sacrifice hair health on holiday
Almost all of the Dyson power and performance for half the price in a third of the size
The viral TikTok hair hacks that are actually worth your time
Not all hair hacks are created equal so I've tested dozens to work out which are worth trying, or worth avoiding
The Dreame AirStyle Era is an Airwrap alternative that almost has it all
I tested Dreame's most ambitious multi-styler yet, and while the curls impressed, a few familiar frustrations refused to budge.
The best hair dryer 2026
We've reviewed the best hair dryers and latest blow dryers from Dyson, GHD and Shark to help you care for your hair. Here are our top picks.
The Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra: the Rolls-Royce of rotary shavers
This flagship shaver from Philips is smooth, smart, and slightly over-engineered.
The Laifen P3 Pro is a great travel shaver, but not for more beardy users
A compact travel shaver with great battery life that performs as advertised — though a trimmer attachment would've been nice for beard-havers.
We've tested the best hair stylers on the market – these are our 6 top picks for every budget
These talented multi-stylers managed to make our testers look put-together, with minimal effort and skill.
