A gorgeous, glossy blow dry used to be an irregular treat, enjoyed only at the end of a haircut, but thanks to the sheer volume of blow dry bars in Dublin, you can now get a red carpet-ready mane any day of the week! For less than the price of a takeaway, you can pop into one of Dublin's top-rated blow dry bars and come out feeling like Jennifer Aniston in a shampoo ad! Whether you're planning a big night out, researching fun ideas for your pal's hen party, or just hankering after a little dose of everyday glam, there's something here to suit!

With all of the blow dry bars on our list, booking is advised to avoid disappointment, and do remember that prices at the lower end of the scale may not include shampoo - in these cases, you should arrive at the salon with dry, clean hair. Ready to see the best of what Dublin has to offer? Let's dive in!

Dry & Fly

With two salons in the heart of Dublin city, one on Wicklow St. and one on Merrion Row, Dry & Fly is an effortlessly hip blow dry bar with an impressive repertoire of styles, including loose curls and beachy, boho waves. They also do vintage-look Hollywood waves (think Blake Lively on the red carpet!), undone updos and brow and lash treatments.

Wicklow St. and Merrion Row | dryandfly.com | Prices start from €20

The Salon at The Shelbourne

Hidden away in Dublin's iconic Shelbourne Hotel is a beautifully-appointed mini-salon offering blow dries and upstyles, as well as manicures, pedicures and make-up looks. The €30 Executive Blow Dry comes with tea or coffee and a pastry, making it perfect for multi-tasking types!

St. Stephen's Green | shelbournespa.ie | Prices start from €30

Roller Bar

Bouncy, glossy waves, '70s flicks and and sleek, modern 'dos are all possible at this exceedingly chic blow dry bar in Hanover Quay. Roller's style menu also includes elaborate braids and a look that's a dead ringer for Meghan Markle's signature messy bun!

Hanover Quay | roller.ie | Prices start from €30

The Beauty Lounge at Brown Thomas

In the unlikely event that you need another excuse to visit Dublin city's stylish department store, its gloriously glam Beauty Lounge will surely tempt you through the doors. The Aveda Blow Dry Bar has a surprisingly affordable blow dry and upstyle menu, including hair and scalp treatments, plus some handy package deals - €150 buys you a set of six 45-minute luxury botanical blow drys, which usually cost €37 each.

Grafton St. | brownthomas.com | Prices start from €19

Hot Air at Oslo Beauty

Oslo Beauty's beloved Mespil branch is also home to Hot Air, a blow dry bar offering all of the classic styles and the much sought-after Brazilian blowout smoothing treatment. Some of the Hot Air stylists also do hair extensions, so it's a good spot for a blow dry with extensions.

Mespil Road | oslobeauty.ie | Prices start from €20

Queen

A shampoo and blow dry will set you back an incredibly reasonable €20 at both the Aungier St. and Stillorgan branches of Queen, so it's little wonder that these two laid-back blow dry bars are exceptionally popular.

Aungier St. and Stillorgan | queen.ie | Prices start from €20

Blow

With four branches in the city, Blow is a firm favourite among Dublin's style set, and with good reason! A blow dry starts at €30, but they've slashed the price in half at the Dunnes Stores branch, which is a dry salon (no shampoo option available). The Leeson Street branch also offers Brazilian Blowout treatments.

Leeson Street, Richmond St. South, InterContinental Hotel, and Dunnes Stores on Henry St. | blow.ie | Prices start from €15 at the Dunnes Stores branch or €30 at the others

Gabriel Professional Hair Spa

Yes, a €10 blow dry does exist in Dublin city, at Gabriel Professional Hair Spa in Smithfield, although it's worth noting that the cost depends on the stylist - some charge €10 and others €20 for the same service. It's a bargain either way, and the option to book your appointment through their Facebook Page is super handy too.

North King Street | The Hair Spa Facebook Page | Prices start from €10

The Art Team

Conveniently hidden down a small lane just off Grafton St., The Art Team is a blow dry bar offering every style you can think of, from curly to classic to boho. Braids and updos are also on the menu, while the 16-week organic blow dry keeps the hair smooth and shiny through four months of washing and drying at home!

Lemon St. | theartteam.ie | Prices start from €20

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