Key ingredients
4.3/5
Drybar's Buttercup uses a wave heater to spread warmth evenly, so dense hair dries without hot spots or damp patches.
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Buttercup Blow Dryer
$169.15
Drybar's Buttercup uses a wave heater to spread warmth evenly, so dense hair dries without hot spots or damp patches. Ionic technology seals the cuticle for a smoother finish. Two concentrator nozzles let you switch between rough drying and detailed smoothing.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.2/5
This hair dryer for natural hair is a wave heater.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is a wave heater.
The verdict
Drybar's Buttercup uses a wave heater to spread warmth evenly, so dense hair dries without hot spots or damp patches.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Dyson, BaBylissPRO, ghd, T3, Bio Ionic, and Shark). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Even drying before a press | Scalp-friendly drying at the roots | Comb blowouts on coily hair | Smooth, aligned blowouts | Full at-home blowout routine | Dry, thirsty natural hair | Heat-cautious wash-and-gos |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Hair dryer for natural hair | Hair dryer for natural hair | Hair dryer for natural hair | Hair dryer for natural hair | Hair dryer for natural hair | Hair dryer for natural hair | Hair dryer for natural hair |
| Skin fit | Dry | Dry | Dry | Dry | Dry | Dry | Dry |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Wave heater · Ionic | Scalp mode · 5 attachments | Comb included · Featherweight | 75 mph · Brushless | Brush set · Ionic | AC motor · 24K gold | Scalp Shield · Folding |
| $ / size | $169.15 | $449.99 | $179.99 | $329.00 | $191.24 | $147.00 | $244.95 |
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FAQ
Who is Buttercup Blow Dryer best for?
Drybar's Buttercup uses a wave heater to spread warmth evenly, so dense hair dries without hot spots or damp patches. Ionic technology seals the cuticle for a smoother finish. Two concentrator nozzles let you switch between rough drying and detailed smoothing.
How did Edyt Beauty score this hair dryer for natural hair?
Edyt Beauty rates Buttercup Blow Dryer 4.55 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Buttercup Blow Dryer against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Dyson, BaBylissPRO, ghd, T3, Bio Ionic, and Shark. For more from the same brand, see More from Drybar below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Buttercup Blow Dryer with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Hair Dryers for Natural Hair.
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