Dyson Supersonic r Hair Dryer in Ceramic Pink and Rose Gold

Why it's worth it

This is Dyson's smaller, lighter Supersonic, with the motor moved into the handle so it sits in your palm instead of hanging off the end. It checks the airflow more than 20 times a second and adjusts to keep heat off your strands, which is exactly what fine hair needs.

The automatic heat control is the whole reason to buy this one. Dyson says its intelligent heat control measures airflow more than 20 times a second and adjusts to prevent heat damage. You don't set anything, and you can't forget. That matters on fine hair, because most damage happens on the mornings you're late and reach straight for the hottest setting. It's the rare feature that protects you from your own habits.

The shape genuinely changes how it feels to use. With the motor in your palm, the weight sits in your hand instead of dangling at the end of a handle. You can get the nozzle into the awkward spots — the nape, the back of the crown, the sections behind your ears — without twisting your wrist. Fine hair shows every missed section, so being able to reach everything easily is worth more than it sounds.

From our review of 5 hair dryers for fine hair, by Sarah Wright, Editorial Associate

What we like

• +The automatic heat control is the whole reason to buy this one
• +The shape genuinely changes how it feels to use
• +It dries fast without leaning on heat
• +The attachments come set up for you

What to know

• –It costs far more than anything else here
• –The magnetic attachments are convenient right up until they aren't
• –Smart heat control isn't a substitute for a heat protectant