If you are planning on bringing a hairdryer on your travels, we recommend a small collapsible model such as the one shown below.  These dryers will get the job done, but will take slightly longer to dry your hair compared to larger more powerful models.  You are packing lite and compact, so this is the way to go rather than bringing a large bulky dryer along with you.

Even if the hairdryer you use at home says it will work with 125v-250v, it's probably quite large and heavy.  You may still want to consider purchasing a small, lightweight and collapsible model as they are relatively inexpensive; probably around $20 or so.  The other alternative is to get a haircut short enough that you do not need to bring one at all!

When purchasing a hairdryer for travel, be sure it will handle both 125v and 250v.  You will need a plug adaptor for international travel so review our page on Electrical Plug Adaptors.

The Pros

• Lightweight
• Compact
• Folding
• Inexpensive

The Cons

• Lacks the power of larger dryers
• Hair will take longer to dry compared to larger dryers

Conair Compact 1875 Watt Folding Handle Hair Dryer 1,875W 125v and 250v for World Wide Travel Folding handle 2 heat / speed settings Cool shot button 5 foot power cord Professional-length line cord Weight: 1.2 pounds It measures about 5.5 in. from front to back, and about 7" from top of dryer to bottom of handle