Your summer vacation is your time to kick back and relax — but if you only have access to a cheap hotel hairdryer, a manual toothbrush, and a cheap battery-powered fan, you might not look or feel your very best. That's why I've put together this guide to the best travel health and beauty tech that's small enough to fit in your luggage, whatever your holiday destination.
One item I'd never leave home without is a dual-voltage hair dryer, which will have enough power to dry my hair properly, and different heat settings so I can avoid damage. Cordless hair stylers have come a long way in recent years too, and there are some excellent rechargeable options that are ideal for proper styling as well as touch-ups.
A travel-friendly electric toothbrush is essential (look for one that charges via USB and comes with a case), and it's well worth considering a powerful personal fan to keep you cool on public transport. Both Dyson and Shark have released models recently, both of which are USB-C compatible, so you can charge them anywhere. Bon voyage!
Travel-friendly health and beauty tech
T3 Afar Travel Hair Dryer
Pros
- Foldable handle makes it easy to stow
- Lightweight, compact design
- Three heat and two speed settings
- Auto dual voltage
Cons
- Only one nozzle included
- More powerful options if you go bigger
Dyson Supersonic Travel Hair Dryer
ghd Unplugged Styler
Pros
- Fantastic portability
- Can be used cordless
- Versatile styling options
- Easy to use
Cons
- Lower than average run time
- Narrow plates won’t suit thicker hair
- Expensive
Shark Chillpill 3-In-1 Personal Fan
Philips Sonicare 3100 Electric Toothbrush
Pros
- Powerful concentrated air flow
- Runs for up to 6.5 hours on a single charge
- Stylish, unusual design
- Significantly cheaper than closest competitor
Cons
- Air intake holes are easy to cover with your hand when holding
Oral-B iO5 Electric Toothbrush
Nanoleaf 6-In-1 Light Therapy Wand
Nanoleaf LED Portable Light Therapy Face Mask
Pros
- Great for travel
- Red light therapy seems effective
- Affordable
Cons
- Most of the color therapies are unproven
- Some treatments’ wavelengths fall outside of peak performance
- A little uncomfortable for some
Dreame Pocket High-Speed Hair Dryer
Pros
- Light and compact folding design
- Powerful motor with fast airflow
- Versatile styling
- Multiple attachments
- Five modes and two speeds
Cons
- Attachments can make it bulky
- Curling nozzle is a let-down
