Using hair dryers with retractable cords helps save space during travel. These lightweight and quiet dryers come in brands like Babyliss and Revlon too.
I’m sure there are many of you hearing about a hair dryer with a retractable cord for the first time I suppose.
Well, if you are someone who travels a lot or simply just doesn’t like how the cords of the electronic gadgets you use get tangled up, then this article is the perfect read for you!
This article will tell you everything you need to know about retractable cord hair dryers and why you should use them.
Well, I have to say that finding retractable cord hair dryers can be quite an effort, so I hope my review can help you make your choice quicker.
I have reviewed 4 of the best retractable cord hair dryers I have used before.
| Best Hair Dryers With Retractable Cords | Best For | Number of Settings |
| Andis 80280 Fold-n-go Retractable Cord Ionic Dryer | All hair types | 3 speed and 3 heat settings |
| Conair 1875 Watt Cord Keeper Hair Dryer with Diffuser | All hair types including wavy and curly hair | 2 speed and 3 heat settings |
| Conair 1875 Watt Retractable Cord Travel Hair Dryer | Frizzy hair | 2 speed and 2 heat settings |
| Conair 1875 Watt Cord-keeper hair Dryer | All hair types including wavy and curly hair | 2 speed and 3 heat settings |
Top Hair Dryers with Retractable Cords 2024
Andis 80280 Fold-n-go Retractable Cord Ionic Dryer
Best For: All hair types
I decided to buy this product because it has an ionic technology which is supposed to break down the water molecules and dry the hair at a fast pace and it indeed did!
It had 3 heat and speed settings, so on the highest temperature with the fastest speed, my hair dried up in just a few minutes, which is something I really liked about this product.
This was my very first try at a retractable cord hair dryer, which I bought to use on my trips (as I love to travel) and I really liked how sleek and travel friendly this product was. It also comes with a foldable handle that saves you a lot of space when you store it.
The only thing I found that wasn’t as advertised is that the product wasn’t as lightweight as it was supposed to be.
Pros:
- Has a good drying speed that dries the hair up very quickly.
- It has 3 heat and speed settings to adjust as per requirement.
- The sleek design, its retractable cord and foldable handle makes the product compact to store.
- Travel friendly as it is very useful and saves space.
Cons:
- Product isn’t as lightweight as advertised.
My Ratings:
Length of the cord: 4.2/5
Drying speed: 4.5/5
Types of functions: 4.2/5
Conair 1875 Watt Cord Keeper Hair Dryer with Diffuser
Best For: Wavy and curly hair
Two things apart from the retractable cord drew me to buying this product. One, its ionic technology to smoothen hair and two, its tourmaline ceramic technology that assured quick drying.
Well, I must say that I was quite disappointed with the fact that my hair didn’t become any “smoother”, but well, at least it dried up pretty fast, even though it has just 2 speed settings.
I also really liked how long the cord was and it was so easy to maneuver if you had a power outlet further away. It also retracted just by clicking a button, which made it so easy to use.
What I also loved about this product is that it came with a diffuser that suited my wavy hair perfectly and it also came with a concentrator, so the air flow was even and focused.
Out of the four hair dryers I have reviewed, this one by far was the most expensive comparatively.
One thing I didn’t like about this product is the fact that it wasn’t dual voltage, which made it difficult to use on my travels.
Pros:
- The tourmaline ceramic technology helped in the quick drying of hair.
- Comes with a diffuser that suits wavy hair.
- Comes with a concentrator that makes the air flow consistent.
- Has a long cord that makes maneuvering easy.
Cons:
- The ionic technology that assured to smoothen hair didn’t make any difference to the hair texture.
- The product was very expensive compared to other such products available.
- Doesn’t come with the dual voltage technology.
My Ratings:
- Length of the cord: 4.5/5
- Drying speed: 4.5/5
- Types of functions: 4.2/5
Conair 1875 Watt Retractable Cord Travel Hair Dryer
Best For: Frizzy hair
The reason I decided to try this hair dryer out was not only because of its retractable cord and foldable handle, but also because it was specifically designed for frizzy hair, just like mine.
So I thought it would do me good, but it didn’t smoothen my frizz out any further than any other hair dryer would. So that was quite disappointing.
But apart from this one issue, I really liked how well the retraction of the (long) cord worked and how well the handle folded (even though it did require a little effort for the folding part), to make the product so compact to store, especially during travel.
Another thing I liked was that it was a lightweight product.
I also liked that since it was dual voltage and compact in size, it was easy to use on my travels.
This product is more on the expensive side as compared to other such hair dryers. But if you really want a travel-friendly product I guess it’s worth it.
Pros:
- Length of the cord is sufficiently long and easy to use.
- Very compact in size especially for travel, as it has a retractable cord and foldable handle.
- Has dual voltage technology, suitable for worldwide travel.
- The product is light in weight.
Cons:
- Designed for frizzy hair, but doesn’t make much of a difference when used.
- Handle is slightly hard to fold.
- This product is more on the expensive side as compared to other such hair dryers.
My Ratings:
- Length of the cord: 4.5/5
- Drying speed: 4.3/5
- Types of functions: 4.2/5
Conair 1875 Watt Cord-keeper Hair Dryer
Best For: All hair types including wavy and curly hair
I really liked that this product came with a diffuser, because my hair is wavy and it was definitely a benefit for me.
The concentrator that also came with this device made the airflow even and smooth. So that’s another thing I liked.
This device has 2 speed settings so that when used on high speed, my hair dried up super quickly. I would like to say that even though it has 3 temperature settings, when used on medium heat, the air blown gets really hot.
The tourmaline ceramic technology of this device claimed to help reduce frizz, but unfortunately that feature didn’t work on my hair.
I really loved how well the retractable cord feature worked and how easily the sufficiently long cord retracted with just a press of a button.
As advertised this product claimed to be dual voltage, but much to my disappointment, the dual voltage feature didn’t work and I had to use a travel adapter.
Pros:
- The retractable cord feature worked well and the cord easily retracted with just a press of a button.
- Cord is sufficiently long.
- The higher speed setting blow dries the hair very quickly.
- Comes with a diffuser that helps when used on wavy hair.
- Comes with a concentrator that evens out air flow.
Cons:
- The tourmaline ceramic technology of this device claimed to help reduce frizz, but didn’t work.
- The medium heat setting blows out quite hot air.
- As advertised this product claimed to be dual voltage, but the dual voltage feature didn’t work without the use of a travel adapter.
My Ratings:
- Length of the cord: 4.5/5
- Drying speed: 4.5/5
- Types of functions: 4.4/5
Why you should use a retractable cord hair dryer
Retractable cords or cord-keepers are cords that retract or spring back into the device after it is pulled out to a certain extent. These cords save you the trouble of rolling up electrical cords and preventing cords from getting tangled.
These types of cords have a storage space inside the device to store the cord once it retracts into the device.
Using a retractable cord hair dryer saves you so much space of the cord especially while traveling and also keeps the cord away from damage.
Also, if you use a hair dryer with a retractable cord, you can use it closer or farther away from the power outlet and you can very easily manage the cord as there will not be any extra hanging out, because you only need to pull out only till how much you require.
Why You Should Trust Us?
The author of this article, Leah Marie Priest has a degree in Cosmetology with years of experience in dealing with hair care, scalp care, and hairstyling. As someone who extensively deals with all kinds of hair textures, products, styling methods and more, hair Leah Marie knows what kind of products and procedures suit each hair type and person. We have also tested these hair products and processes ourselves to provide you an unbiased review about every product. Each of our articles are also reviewed by a team of medical professionals so that you get the most accurate and expert-reviewed information.
The final takeaway
Well, I hope you were able to make your choice to buy the best retractable hair dryer.
Always remember that retractable cords are not the only thing you should look for when buying a hair dryer.
Also keep in mind things like the cord length, the heat and speed settings.
Some other factors to consider are the thickness of the cord, the number of watts, voltage type and of course how lightweight and compact it is.