This morning when I went to turn on my hairdryer, instead of the usual hot air, all I got was a burning smell. Needless to say it’s time for a new one.

But with so many on the market these days it’s almost impossible to know which one is right for you. Thankfully the lovely people at Remington stepped in and helped me out.

Whether your hair is straight or curly, voluminous or sleek, there is a hairdryer out there that’s perfect for your style. And with a collection that ranges from salon quality to the ideal travelling companion, you can now give yourself the perfect blow dry at home.

Here are my top picks:

For a completely sleek and smooth, salon style, try the  Remington Salon Pro 5000 (A). With a long-life AC motor, this salon quality dryer contains ceramic, tourmaline ionic and active ionic hydrating technology, for the ultimate in static and frizz reduction.

Ions – either positive or negative charged particles – are hot in the world of hair dryers. Positive charges (from the common blow dryer) cause the hair’s cuticle to open, meaning hair is more prone to frizz and a dull appearance. However ionic hair dryers produce negatively charged ions, which don’t disrupt the cuticle. This allows it to remain flat, "trapping" moisture and eliminating frizz and static while giving hair more body.

The Euro 2000 (B) is a compact professional dryer for fast, flawless salon results at home. The professional style dryer has six heat / speed settings as well as a cool shot function to set styles. Its professional 7mm concentrator tames even the most unmanageable manes while the included diffuser can be used to achieve gorgeous, cascading curls.

Finally, a must have for all hair types is the full powered, lightweight Remington Pro Ionic 2100 (C). Featuring a powerful 2100 watts and ceramic and tourmaline ionic technology, the Remington Pro Ionic 2100 is the perfect companion to help you create any of today’s hairstyles – fast!

Tips for the perfect blow dry:
• Keep the dryer at least six inches away from your head to avoid burning your scalp or overheating your hair.
• Dry down the hair shaft to smooth the cuticle and create a silky shiny style – use a brush or wide tooth comb to control hair.
• To help prevent heat damage and add shine, use a heat protection spray before blow drying.
• To create a style with lots of body or to set curls, apply volumising mousse to towel dried hair. Distribute it evenly from roots to ends, then blow dry using a diffuser. Hair will be soft, shiny, and full of volume.
• For a super smooth, salon-like blow dry, choose an AC dryer and finish by running a straightening iron over your hair once dry.
• For quick touch-ups between shampoos, mist hair with water to dampen it, then style with your dryer on a medium heat.