Your hair dryer may be what's holding you back from getting Hollywood-level hair. (Getty)(Getty)
Reese Witherspoon is a bonafide red carpet queen. When she steps out for an award show or premiere, you know that, with her stunning makeup looks and penchant for show-stopping gowns, all eyes are going to be on her. And while we don't have access to the designer duds the 48-year Oscar winner dons for those special occasions, we can snag her go-to stylist's hair dryer of choice and make some of that Hollywood magic in our own bathrooms.
For the 2024 Emmys, celeb hairstylist Lona Maria Vigi used GHD's Helios Hair Dryer to create Witherspoon's classic updo. Vigi, whose other clients include stars like Cameron Diaz, Olivia Wilde and Sheryl Crow, included a snapshot of the A-list styling tool in an Instagram she posted highlighting Witherspoon's Emmy glam. The actress commented on the post and wrote "Hair genius right there!"
This ergonomically designed hair tool weighs less than two pounds, so you don't have to worry about your arm getting tired when half of your hair still needs to be dryed.
If you're new to the brand, GHD literally stands for "good hair day" and that is exactly what you'll get with the Helios Hair Dryer. It's definitely an investment at $279, but well worth it. Not only does it deliver 30% more shine, thanks to its iconic technology that combats frizz and flyaways, but it also boasts an airflow of 75mph so you can get your locks drier, quicker.
Additionally, the Helios features two speed and two heat settings, along with a cool shot so you can lock in your desired style.
More than 500 Amazon shoppers have given the GHD Helios a perfect five-star rating, with rave reviews to back them up.
One of them shared: "I was undecided whether to get this dryer or splurge on the Dyson. I went ahead with this dryer, as I have been using GHD for straightening for over a decade... While it isn't feather-light, it isn't overly heavy. I have very fine hair, and it has helped create more volume. I am amazed at how much shine it brings to my hair each time I use it! I have medium-length hair, and when it needs to dry quickly, this does the trick, or it takes about 15 minutes for a complete blowout. This has, by far, exceeded my expectations."
Another called it a "game changer," adding, "This is my first Amazon review but I just had to come back here to praise this blow dryer. I purchased it a couple of months ago so I have had the opportunity to use it for a while. I have very thick, coarse hair which is so difficult to dry that even the best hair stylist can get overwhelmed dealing with it. This blow dryer not only cuts down on drying time but it gives me the smoothest finish. I barely need to flat-iron afterwards."
"Wow! I had not upgraded my hair dryer for more than 10 years and I can’t believe what a huge difference it made to my hair!!" gushed a final fan. 'I got frustrated thinking the hair salon fried my hair because it was just a huge frizzball at the ends, but it was my hair dryer doing the damage. I put in the same products as usual and then dried my hair with this new hair dryer and my hair is so smooth and silky now."
While shoppers didn't have many negatives to point out, a few did mention that there are very few heat settings. One customer called the hair dryer "strong and effective" but advised, "Do be careful on the highest heat to move while pointing at your scalp…it’s hot."
Another reviewer simply wrote that their only "con" was "too much heat."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
