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Buying a travel hair dryer can make a big difference to how you style your hair when you’re on vacation or away for a work trip. As we illustrate in this article, the best travel hair dryers in Australia are high and mighty, packing lots of features into relatively small designs.
After explaining what to look for in a travel hair dryer, we then reveal why the celebrity-endorsed Laifen Swift Special is the ideal traveling companion for achieving your hair goals on the road.
The hallmarks of a good travel hair dryer
Choosing a top-rated travel hair dryer will make your life so much easier when you’re on the road. Rather than praying that your hotel has a quality hair dryer to prepare you for a night out with friends, you can pack your dryer in your carry-on bag or check-in suitcase to use at your destination.
While many Australian hair dryers are big and bulky, there are also many high-quality dryers that are streamlined and compact for use on the road. Here are some of the main characteristics of the best travel hair dryers in Australia:
Compact design
Given the restrictions that airlines place on your carry-on and check-in luggage today, the size of the items in your bag makes a world of difference, particularly bulky items like a hair dryer. Therefore, choosing a compact, ergonomically designed dryer for your travels will help to maximise your limited space and means you don’t have to remove too many clothes to fit your dryer in.
A small travel hair dryer with a powerful, brushless motor can be just as, if not even more powerful, than a bulkier hair dryer, so it makes sense to choose the slimmer, more compact model.
Lightweight
Due to baggage weight restrictions, you need to be sensible about how much extra weight you add to your luggage before setting off. Ideally, a lightweight travel dryer shouldn’t weigh any more than 500g. This is heavy enough to pack enough punch but light enough as not to take too much of your luggage weight allowance.
The lighter your hair dryer is, the easier it will be to pack it in your carry-on or check-in luggage when you board your next flight, so always check the dryer’s weight before choosing.
Feature-rich
Just because you’re looking for a travel hair dryer, it doesn’t mean you should compromise on quality and features. In fact, compact, portable travel hair dryers are often packed with features, offering full styling flexibility when you’re on the road. Look out for the following when choosing a travel hair dryer in Australia:
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Adjustable heat: You should have the option to adjust the heat on your travel-size hair dryer, toggling between the cool, medium, and hot settings. This provides complete versatility when drying your hair and allows you to give your hair some respite from hot air, which can prevent it from drying out.
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Speed settings: You should also be able to adjust the speed setting of your travel dryer so you can speed things up if you’re in a rush. Dryers with just one-speed setting are a little outdated and don’t offer much flexibility while you’re on the road.
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Ionic technology: One of the most impressive features of modern travel hair dryers is the inclusion of ionic technology. Ionic dryers emit negative ions, which attach to the water molecules on your follicles to break them down and dry your hair quickly and efficiently. Choosing an ionic travel hair dryer will allow you to dry your hair much more quickly while you’re traveling.
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Attachments: Another feature that you should look for in travel hair dryers is the inclusion of styling attachments. For instance, if you have curly hair, a travel hair dryer and diffuser combo can help to evenly dry your waves or curls, while people with straight hair may benefit from using a concentrator nozzle. Though attachments take up a little more space in your luggage, they can help a lot when it comes to enhanced styling.
Introducing the Laifen Swift Special: Australia’s best-rated travel hair dryer
Each of Laifen’s hair dryers is now available in Australia, including the iconic Laifen Swift Special, which is one of the most popular travel hair dryers in the world, thanks to its lightweight features and ergonomic design.
Weighing less than 500g and featuring a compact, highly refined design, the Laifen Swift Special is the perfect small travel hair dryer to trust on your travels. The ionic technology dries your hair with negative ions, delivering fast and efficient drying times without risking frizz and flyaways.
What’s more, the Laifen Swift Special has several adjustable settings. You can blow dry your hair on the cool, medium, or hot temperatures, depending on the styling you’re going for. You can also toggle between regular and fast air, which can pick up the pace if you’re in a hurry.
Switching to the Laifen Swift Special is an excellent way to dry your hair at home and on the go, and you can rely on it no matter where you are in Australia or further afield.
Why Laifen?
Endorsed by celebrity stylist Brad Mondo and trusted by professional hairdressers around the world.
More than eight million people worldwide have invested in a Laifen dryer for use at home or on their travels.
Our dryers are made with cutting-edge ionic technology and are ergonomically designed with the user in mind.
The pros & cons of buying a travel hair dryer in Australia
Whether you’re looking to buy a new hair dryer that you can use at home or on the road or if you’re keen to buy a dryer specifically for travel, here are the pros and cons you need to think about:
Pros:
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Salon-grade styling wherever you are: Investing in a high-quality ionic travel hair dryer like the Laifen Swift Special means that you can achieve a salon-grade hairstyle no matter where you are or what you’re doing. You don’t have to worry about finding a stylist while you’re traveling, and you needn’t worry about the quality of the hair dryer in the hotel. When you take your dryer with you, it’s much easier to achieve your preferred style.
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No need to check a bag: Most airlines allow you to take travel hair dryers in Australia in your carry-on luggage, so if it fits in your bag, you don’t need to check a case in the hold. This can save money if you’re flying with a budget airline and time, as you don’t need to wait at baggage collection after your flight arrives at its destination.
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Use it at home: Investing in a travel hair dryer like the Laifen Swift Special undoubtedly makes your life easier when traveling, but you can also use this dryer at home. In fact, the beauty of the Laifen Swift Special is that it’s not exclusively a portable travel hair dryer. Rather, it’s a high-quality professional hair dryer that’s small enough to travel with, which is a significant difference. It means you don’t have to buy two dryers - one for home and one for travel, saving you significantly.
Cons:
- Voltage and adaptor issues: One of the only downsides to buying a travel hair dryer is the voltage and adaptor issues you might experience when traveling internationally. For instance, if you travel from Australia to Europe or Asia, you will need to buy an adaptor to use your hair dryer abroad. This isn’t a major issue, but you need to be mindful of it so you can plan ahead to guarantee that your chosen travel dryer works in the country you’re visiting.
Final words
Switching to a small, travel-sized hair dryer can make a big difference to your styling goals when you’re on the road. Rather than worrying about finding a hairstylist on holiday or relying on the hotel’s poor-quality dryer for your styling goals, you can invest in the Laifen Swift Special and take a salon-grade professional hair dryer with you on the road.
You can also use our guide above for handy tips on how to select the best hair dryer for travel, and read through the following FAQs for further information.
FAQ
Q1: Do airlines let you travel with a hair dryer?
Yes, most major airlines permit you to travel with a hair dryer in your checked-in or cabin baggage. Still, always check the small print of your booking to make sure you can travel with a hair dryer.
Q2: What’s the best way to pack a hair dryer for travel?
We advise you to wrap your hair dryer in a protective case, particularly if you’re planning to pack it in your suitcase. This will protect it from accidental damage as you travel.
Q3: How powerful are travel hair dryers?
The Laifen Swift Special is one of the most powerful travel hair dryers available in Australia, with a brushless motor capable of 105,000 RPM.
Q4: Is it safe to travel with a Laifen hair dryer?
Yes, it is 100% safe to travel with a Laifen hair dryer. Make sure your dryer is clean and well-wrapped before adding it to your luggage.
