It's rare to find full-size style in a travel size hair dryer, but Hot Tools Ionic Travel Dryer, $44.99, is one of the cutest compact hair tools we've seen. After unboxing this little guy, we were smitten with its lustrous purple color and streamlined shape.

But there's more to this hair dryer than its looks. The product is also lightweight, foldable and truly compact (none of that almost-as-big-as-the-full-size nonsense). Though its highest speed setting doesn't quite match a full-size, we were pleased, especially considering the product's additional bells and whistles.

Features: Folding handle, two speed settings, cool shot, dual voltage

Attachments: Diffuser, concentrator nozzle

The Ion Dual Voltage Ionic Travel Dryer, $29.99, looks no-frills, but thrifty jetsetters should turn to this pick for a speedy blow dry you can tote overseas.

For $30, you get your money's worth in features -- highlights include the concentrator attachment, dual voltage and Ionic Generator. This pick may not be quite as dainty and compact as its counterparts, but if fitting your blow dryer into your coat pocket is less important to you than, say, a 50 percent quicker dry time, here's your tool.

Features: Folding handle, two speed settings, cool shot, dual voltage, ionic power on/off switch

Attachments: Concentrator nozzle

Yes, the T3 Featherweight Compact Folding Hair Dryer, $150, is a costly jewel -- but you won't find a chicer-looking travel hair dryer.

The tool heats up nicely and manages to tame frizz -- though the airflow doesn't quite match a full-size hair dryer, which was our hope, considering the price tag. Still, we are fans of the sleek design, concentrator attachment and superlong cord (which can come in handy when you're dealing with awkwardly placed outlets in hotel rooms).

Features: Folding handle, two speed settings, cool shot

Attachments: Concentrator nozzle, nine-foot cord

The Tigi Bed Head Road Trip Travel Dryer, $24.99, isn't as petite and weightless as other compact hair dryers -- but we loved how many doodads and features you get for 25 bucks. Plus, this thing is just as powerful as a full-size (expected, considering its size) and distributes heat evenly and precisely. You can't fit it in your clutch, but this find can tackle thick, soaking wet hair better than most.

Features: Folding handle, two speed settings, cool shot, dual voltage

Attachments: Concentrator nozzle

The Remington Chrome Compact Dryer, $14.99, might not come with a bevy of fancy attachments, but this budget-friendly product packs an unexpected punch. The No. 1 pro? This thing is teeny-weeny -- infinitely more compact than a clunky full-size. And we were impressed by the selection of heat and speed settings, which offer something for every hair type and styling need. No extras, no folding handle, but who wouldn't love a hair tool this little?

Features: Three heat settings, two speed settings