They release negatively charged ions that break up water particles, sealing the hair particles to help prevent frizz. During our testing, we accidentally locked the settings on medium and weren’t able to undo the setting easily.

We loved the way our hair felt after each blowout; it was soft to the touch versus the "crunch" that sometimes happens to curly hair after a blowout. Steer clear of dehydrating silicone products that smooth the surface and varnish over the cracks in hair. Innovative Microfilter: Prevents even the tiniest of particles from entering the motor to promote hair cleanliness and extend motor durability. For example, if you have fine or damaged hair, you may want to opt for a hair dryer with a lower wattage and a diffuser attachment. Although there are only three heat settings — low, medium, and high — it really felt like there was a difference between each level, while still putting out a consistent stream of air.

All that said, the quality of the blowout rendered by the INFINITIPRO makes it the top choice on our list for those looking to bust frizz, whether in a straight blowout or a curly ‘do. Blow dryers tend to be bulky and take up a lot of space, so it's usually left behind when you're packing your suitcase.

The diffuser attachment, which looks like a hand, dried our hair in about eight minutes, which is super fast considering it usually takes us around 20 minutes. It weighs only 294 grams and its drying times are exponentially more efficient than traditional hair dryers. While the lower heat setting wasn’t quite as hot as we’d have preferred, one of our favorite qualities of this model was that the body of the dryer didn't overheat, the way so many hot tools designed for curly and textured hairdo. Bauer mentions that although switching between settings can be a little tricky, she enjoyed using it. The ionic tool also boasted another pleasant surprise — we didn't need to use a straightener as usual on our wavy hair to smooth out any remaining baby hairs.It’s lightweight and easy enough to grab, but if you happen to handle it the wrong way, you'll likely interfere with any saved settings. We mostly stayed with the medium setting because the highest option was so hot that it was uncomfortable at times. The Halo uses infrared light to dry water on the hair’s surface, leading to less damage to the hair itself, and the only real downside in sight is perhaps an upside for those looking for a calmer way to dry: Its muted flow is not as powerful as other brands’.