Remington Hair Dryer Ionic (Powerful, Fast Professional Styling, Diffuser, Concentrator, Ionic Conditioning for Frizz Free Hair, 3 Heat / 2 Speed Settings, Cool Shot, 2200W, Purple) D3190

The Remington D3190 is a 2200W ionic dryer that usually costs under £20. Diffuser and concentrator both included. 13,500+ reviews at 4.6 stars, over 1,000 bought last month. It's probably the most popular budget hair dryer in the UK right now.

What's in the box

The dryer, a concentrator nozzle for directed airflow, and a diffuser for curly or wavy hair. Three heat settings, two speeds, and a cool shot button. Most sub-£20 dryers skip the diffuser or the cool shot. This has both.

Our what is ionic hair dryer article explains what the ionic function actually does to your hair if you're not sure.

How it dries

2200W means it's as powerful as dryers costing three or four times more. It's not going to dry your hair faster than a ghd Helios, but the difference is smaller than you'd expect given the price gap. The concentrator nozzle is where the styling control comes from. Without it, the airflow is too broad for section-by-section blowouts.

The ionic conditioning does reduce frizz. How much depends on your hair type. Fine hair benefits more than thick or coarse hair. For thick hair specifically, our best hair dryer for thick hair guide has options with stronger airflow.

The diffuser

Included free, which matters. A compatible diffuser bought separately often costs nearly as much as this entire dryer. If you have curly or wavy hair and use a diffuser regularly, that saves you buying one separately. Our how to use a hair dryer diffuser guide covers technique if you're new to it.

What's it like to hold

It's not light. You'll notice the weight difference if you're used to a modern lightweight dryer. For quick drying that's no issue. For 20+ minutes of styling thick long hair, your arm will know about it. The best lightweight hair dryer roundup has lighter options if that matters.

The rear grille pops off for cleaning, which most people don't realise you should do. Hair and dust clog the filter over time and most people never clean it.

Who should buy it

Anyone who wants a solid dryer without spending much. It dries fast and you get both attachments in the box. The build quality is fine for the price but it won't feel like a salon tool in your hand.

Our best budget hair dryer guide compares this to other options under £30. If you can stretch to £50, our best hair dryer under £50 roundup has some noticeable upgrades in weight and noise.