9 Best Lightweight Hair Tools
It’s time to lighten up your hairstyling routine. Literally. Thanks to new innovations in the world of heated tools, it’s no longer necessary to build up your biceps and wield heavy AF dryers and irons on a regular basis. The latest tools weigh less than ever — and in some cases, are so efficient that they save you time…and sore arms.
1/11Click through to get familiar with the best lightweight hair styling tool.
Photo: Courtesy of Dyson2/11The Next-Gen Dryer
Dyson took the concept of the hair dryer, tore it apart, and then rebuilt it. The result? A completely new design, which consists primarily of a lone barrel. This balances the weight of the dryer, making it easier to hold and to handle.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, $400. Available at dyson.com this September.
Photo: Courtesy of Bed Head3/11The Curl-Saving Diffuser
Every girl with curls knows that a diffuser is a major key to a good hair day. But the attachment adds even more weight to the end of the hairdryer, throwing the balance out of whack. In its clever design, this standalone diffuser eliminates that issue altogether.
Bed Head Curlipops Tourmaline Ionic Diffuser Dryer, $35. ulta.com
Photo: Courtesy of Conair4/11The Budget-Friendly Dryer
Packed with cutting-edge features, like frizz-reducing ion technology and torque motor for faster drying, this baby clocks in at a measly 1.5 pounds. After years of heavy dryers, that’s basically nothing.
Conair Lightweight Ionic Ceramic Styler Dryer, $30, rickysnyc.com
Photo: Courtesy of Harry Josh Pro Tools5/11The Classic Dryer
A beauty editor fave, this dryer isn’t only lightweight, but it also cuts drying time in half — AKA you’re not stuck spending a half hour aiming it at your head.
Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Dryer 2000, $300. dermstore.com
Photo: Courtesy of Revlon6/11The Super-Quick Straightening Iron
There’s only so much you can do to alter the weight of a straightening iron. So consider this hack: A “fast pass” iron, or one that smoothes and straightens hair in a single swipe or two. The more quickly it works, the less muscle you need.
Revlon Pro Collection 1” XL Fast Pass Digital Ceramic Flat Iron, $40. walmart.com
Photo: Courtesy of T37/11The Ergonomic Dryer
This thing was basically built to give your arms a break. The handle is slanted at an angle that reduces wrist strain, while the weight of the barrel is balanced and therefore easier to hold upright.
T3 Featherweight Luxe 2i, $250. sephora.com
Photo: Courtesy of Rusk8/11The Lightweight Straightening Iron
This straightening iron packs smoothing ceramic plates and tourmaline in one light-as-a-feather tool. You can straighten even the curliest, unruliest of hair without needing to give your arms a break.
Rusk W8less Professional Ceramic Str8 Iron 1”, $85. ulta.com
Photo: Courtesy of Sally Beauty9/11The Tiny Wave Maker
By their nature, waves are loose and imperfect. So you don’t really have to be precise in styling them, which is what makes this mini so genius. The lightweight iron creates movement and body—and, yes, waves—in just a few strategic clamps.
Plugged In Tourmaline Ceramic Stow ‘N Go Mini Deep Waver 1”, $16. sallybeauty.com
Photo: Courtesy of Beachwaver Co.10/11The Lightweight Curler
When this curling iron first hit the scene, it turned the world of hair styling on its head. The barrel spins at the press of the button, meaning you can keep one hand on the comfy, ergonomic designed handle and the other, free to support it if you even need to—but it’s so well-built that we’re guessing you won’t.
Beachwaver Co. Beachwaver S1 Curling Iron, $129. ulta.com
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