Size
Two features are relevant to this category: weight and bulk. Travel hair dryers should be compact, with a smaller handle and head than a full-sized model. A folding handle or retractable cord are a plus. The hair dryer should be light, adding no more than two pounds to your luggage.
Power and Options
A common complaint of travel hair dryers is that they don't provide the same experience. Look for a model that has a high wattage output with the speed and cooling features that you prefer. Both models preferred on the Consumer Search website are 1875-watt hair dryers with variable speed and heat settings.
Plugs
If you are traveling out of the country, select a hair dryer that comes with adapter plugs to conform to the different outlet designs in foreign countries.
Article Written By Sarah Shelton
Based in Oregon, Sarah Shelton has worked as a freelance writer since 2008. She enjoys covering travel, home and garden, and automotive topics. Her articles have appeared nationwide with Internet Broadcasting, Adventure Travel and Real Estate Experts. With a major in biology, Shelton received her Bachelor of Science from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.
