Nothing screams, "good hair day," like a spectacular salon blowout. And while we'd like to consistently schedule those weekly hair appointments, our budget doesn't always allow it. Even more unfortunate, blow-drying our hair at home just doesn't ever seem to come out the same, even if we've become a master at wielding that dryer. So, why can't you get those same salon-worthy strands at home? Most likely, your issues lie with the fact that you're using a subpar blow dryer. but why spend so much money on a hair dryer when the cheaper options are so much, well, cheaper?

According to celebrity hair stylist Harry Josh, splurging on a blow dryer is much more important than you think. "A drugstore version will most likely provide high heat but lower power, which means it takes a longer period of time to dry the hair," he explains. "The longer your hair is exposed to damaging heat, the more hair is left frizzy and broken"

Think of it this way: The motor in your expensive hair dryer is equivalent to a luxury car engine -- the high-end features make the product more durable, speedy and efficient.

The takeaway? Good quality hairdryers can make a major difference in your at-home blowout results. Here, we found the best options for all your hair dryer needs -- whether you thought you needed an upgrade or not.

Try: Amika Coral Pink + Wink Mighty Mini Dryer, ($55)

If you're a girl-on-the-go, look no further than this travel-friendly dryer. Its affordability stems from its ultra-compact size (it still has all the same stellar features that the full size does!) so don't be fooled into thinking that it's lower quality.

Weighing less than a pound and containing tourmaline-infused ceramic, this adorable dryer uses negative ions to reduce frizz so you can rest assured that your hair won't have those annoying post-drying kinks that occur after using those hotel room blow dryers while traveling.

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Try: ghd Air Hairdryer, $225

When it comes to hair, stylists agree that the outcome is only as good as your tools. With advanced ionic technology, a cool air button, two separate concentrator nozzles and an adaptor ring to attach a diffuser with, salon-worthy hair is easily achieved with this tool. The award-winning blow dryer gets the job done fast and leaves hair smooth and shiny. And if you err on the side of clumsy, the ergonomic design allows for a natural-feeling grip to give you full control of the dryer whether you're right- or left-handed -- meaning no more accidental (and potentially damaging!) drops.

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Try: Harry Josh Pro Tools Dryer 2000, $300

Yes, this dryer comes at a steep price of $300, but it's the most coveted blow dryer by stylists, and was created by the hair genius himself, Harry Josh. Releasing three million ions per second, frizz simply doesn't stand a chance, but if you're looking for extra volume, this premium ionic functionality can be turned off to allow for more texture. Additionally, the dryer has a max air flow of 80 miles per hour (talk about power!), a 2000-hour AC motor, and a nine-foot professional cord. To put it simply, this is every hairstylist's dream.

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Try: Drybar Buttercup Blow Dryer, $195

No need to make the trek to everyone's favorite blowout bar for flawless style; you can recreate the same salon-worthy results at home with their branded blow dryer. While this hair dryer isn't exactly new to the shelves, the two concentrator nozzles -- a wider one for thicker hair and a narrow one for thin hair (like bangs) -- allow this dryer to concentrate airflow to specific areas, making it still one of the best in the business. It also has three temperatures and two speed settings so you can customize it according to your hair type.

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