The best travel hairdryers and straighteners

The right travel hairdryer can make grooming on the go a breeze. Look for a lightweight, compact model with dual voltage, which ensures it works worldwide. Pay attention to wattage; higher wattage equals faster drying. A foldable handle can save space in your suitcase, and a cool shot button is a bonus for setting your style. Here's a pick of compact but mighty dryers and straighteners to keep your glam on the right track.

Dyson Supersonic r hairdryer (its lightest model, fyi), main image, £449.99

Who knew just the look of a hairdryer could put you in the holiday mood? The small but perfectly formed Amika Mighty Mini Dryer measures just 15cm x 13cm but packs a feisty 1100 watts. And you just wait and see the cute little travel pouch it comes in. £50

GHD, the god of Good Hair Days, has come up with a rechargeable straightener that delivers 20 minutes of heat on a full charge via a USB-C port. Yes, you really can do your hair on the go, from the 4am check-in queue to style touch-ups on the Tube, and it'll be cool again in 15 minutes. £299

The ultra-lightweight Dyson Supersonic Travel hairdryer is dual voltage so can be used anywhere in the world. It's 32% smaller than its full-size sister, the Supersonic, but all the attachments are interchangeable, and it's a highly efficient 1200 watts. £249.99

A heated straightener and paddle brush in one, the Baby Brush Crush from California-based Drybar is a pocket-sized frizz-beater that measures 26cm x 6cm. £44

BaByliss's travel hairdryer, which has a space-saving folding handle, is an impressive 2000W – as mighty as a standard hairdryer, but in a more compact body. And all for £20. Bargain.

Beauty editors love Shark hair tools, a brand that's having a bit of a moment. The SmoothStyle Hot Brush and Smoothing Comb combines a hairdryer and straightener into one – dry in wet hair mode then twist to dry hair mode to smooth and style. Simple. £79.99

A two-in-one styling tool that Elle magazine honoured with an 'Editor's choice' award. The Tymo Ring is a straightener and heated brush and is dual voltage so can be used anywhere in the world. The sleek design floats our boat too. £59.99

A jungle green hairdryer, you say? Yes, yes, yes, is what I say. Laifen's mini high-speed hairdryer is light and just 22cm x 7cm, but works brilliantly. And it won a design award last year. Also available in white, pink and baby blue. £109.99

There's lots to love about the Dreame Pocket Neo high-speed hairdryer. Its handle folds for ease of carrying, but even unfolded it's only 20cm x 14.5cm. The 1300W motor manages to be on the quiet side, there are two speeds and five temperature settings, plus it comes with two curling barrels and a carry case. You little wonder. £119

An absolute bargain. Remington's D1500 travel hairdryer has a folding handle, two heat settings, is dual voltage, and packs an oomphy 2000W. One reviewer said they prefer it to their full-size dryer. Mighty things come in small packages. £14.99

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