The best hair styling tools in Australia for 2025 - WHO (2025)

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Best for: smoother strands and next-level shine

The Supersonic r™ hair dryer is Dyson’s most powerful, yet lightest and most precise hair dryer yet. It’s 30 per cent smaller, 20 per cent lighter, and designed for effortless styling, giving you pro-level results without the arm workout.

It will finally be available to shop in Australia in the coming months. Want to be the first to know? Join the waitlist here for all the details on local availability.

Colours: Jasper Plum and Ceramic Pink

Key features:

• Pioneering curved format
• Streamlined flow heater
• Intelligent attachments
• Intelligent heat control

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Best for: fast drying and precision styling

Of course, we could hardly overlook the OG Supersonic hair dryer, which has truly earned its stripes in the hair styling game. Known for its high-pressure, high-velocity jet of controlled air, it gives you fast drying with a smooth, shiny finish—without the extreme heat. A must-have for anyone serious about their hair care routine.

Colours: Bright Nickel/Bright Copper

Key features:

• Five styling attachments
• Engineered for all hair types
• Four precise heat settings
• Three precise speed settings

Best for: vibrant locks every day

Unlike traditional dryers that can leave your hair feeling dry and lacklustre, Panasonic’s EH-NA0J takes it up a notch with its mineral ions and nanoe™ MOISTURE+ technology. It locks in moisture, leaving your hair silky and smooth, while also preserving hair colour for longer-lasting vibrancy.

Colours: Black

Key features:

• Equipped with both a diffuser and styling nozzle
• Cutting-edge technology to moisturise, protect, and nourish hair

Best for: a super-light blow dry brush

This tool combines the power of a hair dryer and a round brush, cutting your beauty prep time in half. With its unique oval brush, tangle-free bristles, and ionic technology, it delivers extra shine and protects your follicles, making it perfect for all hair types and lengths. Plus, it’s super-light, so you can say goodbye to sore arms!

Colours: Signature Pink

Key features:

• Flexible bristles
• Three heat settings
• Lightweight design
• Ionic technology

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Best for: a time-saver

The Revlon One-Step is a fan favourite for its ability to deliver extra voluminous salon blow dries in no time for shiny, salon blow-dries with less heat exposure.

Colours: Black/Red

Key features:

• Smaller oval detachable head
• Mixed Styling Bristles with activated charcoal pins
• Ceramic titanium barrel for even heat distribution

Also available at:

• $119.20 from Oz Hair & Beauty

Best for: snag-free styling

A crowd favourite, the GHD hair straightener is loved for its smart technology that adjusts heat based on your hair’s thickness and styling speed. Infinity sensors monitor the heat 250 times per second across the high-gloss plates so you can style your hair just how you like it.

Colours: Black

Key features:

• Rounded barrel
• Unique wishbone hinge
• Precision-milled plates

Also available at:

• $425 from Sephora
• $425 from Adore Beauty
• $302.18 from LookFantastic

Best for: touching up

The Touch Iron is designed to give you flawless results from the very first swipe, taking away the wait time for it to heat up. With innovative controls, instant heat, and exceptional styling, the Cloud Nine Touch Iron features Variable Temperature Control to ensure the perfect heat for your hair, while Mineral Infused plates help lock in moisture for smooth, shiny results.

Colours: Black

Key features:

• Ceramic floating plates
• Predictive heat technology
• Protective guard

Also available at:

• $229 from The Iconic
• $229 from Adore Beauty
• $229 from Oz Hair & Beauty

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Best for: no extreme heat

Currently sold out everywhere (which speaks volumes about its popularity), the Dyson Airwrap has reached cult status thanks to its incredible versatility. Whether you’re curling, smoothing, or drying, this tool does it all with no extreme heat—making it the perfect choice for anyone who wants to style their hair without causing damage.

Colours: Black

Key features:

• Rounded barrel
• Unique wishbone hinge
• Precision-milled plates

Best for: an all-rounder

Speaking of styling with no heat damage, the Shark FlexStyle™ effortlessly transforms from a powerful, fast-drying hair dryer into an ultra-versatile multi-styler with just a simple twist. Perfect for straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair, it’s lightweight yet powerful.

Colours: Black and Silver

Key features:

• Three airflow settings
• Four temperatures

Also available at:

• $500 from Sephora
• $499.99 from Adore Beauty

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