SwiftDry Hair Dryers & Straighteners – Fast Drying and Frizz-Free Styling

There are three tools in the range, each made for something different. The SwiftDry SDHD01 hair dryer is the everyday dryer for your bathroom. Its high-speed motor spins at 110,000 rpm and dries hair 2× faster than a standard hair dryer, yet runs quietly at just 59 dB. It comes in white, pink or grey. The SwiftDry SDHD02 mini hair dryer weighs 280 grams and fits in a handbag or gym bag, so it can come with you on holiday or to the gym. The SwiftDry SDHS01 straightener straightens hair with a stream of hot air and handles wet hair too: it dries and straightens in one step. For stubborn sections you can also switch on ceramic plates held at a constant 160 °C.

All three share Swift+ technology. The ioniser releases 200 million negative ions that smooth the hair cuticle, so hair frizzes less and shines more. Overheat protection looks after both your hair and the tool, and the 2 m cable gives you room to move in the bathroom or bedroom.

Mainly after a hair dryer? Take a look at our hair dryers. Want straight hair, or to dry and straighten in a single step? Then our hair straighteners are the place to start.

FAQ – Hair dryers and straighteners

Hair dryer or straightener – which do I need?

It depends on the result you want. A hair dryer is the basic tool: it dries hair quickly and, with the concentrator, lets you style it into shape. The SwiftDry straightener is the better choice if you want sleek, straight hair, because it dries and straightens at the same time, so you don't need a dryer as well. For travel, the mini hair dryer is the most practical option at just 280 g.

Can the SwiftDry straightener replace a hair dryer?

If you wear your hair straight, usually yes. The SwiftDry straightener works with a stream of hot air, so you place wet hair between the arms and it dries and straightens it in one go. If you want volume, waves or simply a quick dry without straightening, a hair dryer still makes sense.

Is the SwiftDry a steam straightener?

No. Steam straighteners have a water tank and straighten hair with steam and hot plates. The SwiftDry straightener works with hot air, so there's nothing to refill and you can straighten your hair straight after washing, even while it's still wet. The ceramic plates, held at a constant 160 °C, only need switching on when you want a stronger result.

What's the difference between the SwiftDry hair dryer, mini dryer and straightener?

The SwiftDry SDHD01 hair dryer (1,600 W, 59 dB, display) is the most powerful and the quietest, designed mainly for everyday drying at home. The SDHD02 mini hair dryer (1,400 W, 280 g) is smaller and lighter, ideal for travel. The SDHS01 straightener (1,200 W, 160 °C ceramic plates) dries and straightens in one step. All three have Swift+ ionic technology and a 2 m cable.

Do straighteners damage hair more than hair dryers?

A classic straightener with hot plates usually puts more stress on hair, especially with daily use. The SwiftDry straightener works mainly with hot air (60–120 °C), and the ceramic plates, if you switch them on, stay at a constant 160 °C with no temperature spikes. Ionic and infrared technology also smooth the cuticle, so hair stays glossy rather than flat.

Is a SwiftDry hair dryer or straightener a good gift for her?

Yes, both are gifts that get used every day, not just now and then. The SwiftDry hair dryer comes in white, pink and grey and the mini dryer in pink and blue, so you can pick the colour she'll like best.

How much time will I save in the morning?

The SwiftDry hair dryer and mini dryer dry hair up to 2× faster than a standard dryer. The SwiftDry straightener saves even more time, because it combines drying and straightening in one step. Instead of a dryer followed by straighteners, you pick up just one tool and can save up to 10 minutes every morning.

How do I clean the SwiftDry hair dryer and straightener?

It only takes a moment. On the hair dryers, the magnetic filter comes off in one movement: wipe it with a dry cloth or soft brush and pop it back on. The straightener has a self-cleaning function: hold down the button and the motor blows the filter clear by itself. No screws, no tools.

Is the SwiftDry hair dryer suitable for children?

Yes, the SwiftDry hair dryer was designed with families in mind. Thanks to its quiet operation (59 dB), young children aren't startled by it, and drying is quick, so they don't have to sit still for long. For a child's sensitive scalp, choose a low heat setting or cool air.

Are SwiftDry hair tools safe?

Yes. They all have overheat protection. The straightener also senses whether you're holding it: if you put it down with the arms open, it switches to standby after 10 seconds and turns off the motor and heating plate. When you pick it up again, it carries on where it left off.