Drybar Buttercup review

Drybar Buttercup is a conventional, high-wattage blow dryer from the blowout bar chain, sold on Drybar's own store for $199.00. Drybar lists an 1875 watt motor and Ionic Technology and says it gives shiny, frizz-free blowouts in 20% less time than most professional dryers, which is Drybar's own claim rather than an independent test. That 1875 watt rating ties it with the ghd Helios for the most power on this list. Drybar sells matching tools such as The Bouncer Diffuser for $34.00 and the Full Pint Medium Round Ceramic Brush for $40.00, so you can build a full blowout kit from one store. The product page we fetched does not show weight, a noise figure or how many heat and speed settings it has, which makes it harder to compare with dryers that publish full specs, and it scores lower on value than the Laifen Swift and Panasonic EH-NA67 for that reason.

Who it is for

fans of the Drybar blowout who want a conventional dryer

Price

$199.00 on Drybar's US store as of November 2026.

Current Price $199.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 1875 watt motor
• Ionic Technology for frizz control
• Drybar claims blowouts in 20% less time than most professional dryers
• Optional The Bouncer Diffuser for $34.00
• Pairs with Drybar round brushes such as the Full Pint for $40.00

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 1875 watts, tied with ghd Helios for the highest wattage here
• Strength: Simple, conventional dryer layout
• Strength: Sold direct with Drybar's warranty and product registration
• Weakness: Drybar's page does not list weight, noise or setting counts
• Weakness: Diffuser costs $34.00 extra
• Weakness: $199.00 is more than the Laifen Swift, which publishes more specs

Key facts

• Price: $199.00
• Power: 1875 watts
• Technology: Ionic
• Diffuser: Sold separately, $34.00

Where it ranks

Drybar Buttercup is No. 8 in our Best Hair Dryers verdict.