The BaBylissPRO Drying Wand (BAB6880E) reimagines the professional dryer as a slim, featherlight wand -- just 400 g -- that dries and styles in one hand. A long-lasting high-speed digital motor drives up to 181 km/h of airflow at 1709 Pa through patented air guides, so drying is fast and concentrated at only 1600 W. Three speeds and three temperatures (up to 114°C) plus Advanced Dual-Ionic technology give controlled, lower-heat drying with a smooth, shiny finish. Three click-fit attachments -- an ultra-thin concentrator, a ceramic straightening pik and a 150 mm ceramic diffuser -- come on and off with a release button, and a purpose-built stand keeps them together.

In the box

• Drying Wand (BAB6880E)
• Ultra-thin concentrator nozzle
• Ceramic straightening pik
• Advanced ceramic diffuser (150 mm)
• Purpose-built storage stand

Why the Drying Wand works in the salon

On the floor you move between drying and styling all day, and the Drying Wand keeps up without weighing down your arm. At 400 g you steer the airflow exactly where you want through long sessions. The high-speed digital motor pushes a concentrated 181 km/h stream through patented air guides, so hair dries fast even at a light 1600 W, and the temperatures top out at a controlled 114°C for fast drying without extreme heat. Advanced Dual-Ionic technology helps smooth frizz and lift shine. Because the three attachments lock on and release at a button, you move from a rough dry to a precise finish to a diffused curl without putting the tool down.

Key features

• Featherlight wand format, just 400 g, ergonomically balanced for control and effortless handling
• Long-lasting high-speed digital motor, up to 5000 hours of life, for 181 km/h airflow at 1709 Pa
• Concentrated, fast drying at 1600 W with patented air guides for optimised airflow efficiency
• 3 speed and 3 temperature settings (79 / 95 / 114°C) with a last-setting memory function
• Advanced Dual-Ionic system to help control frizz and add shine
• Three click-fit attachments -- ultra-thin 4 x 73 mm concentrator, 13-tooth ceramic pik, 150 mm ceramic diffuser
• Lockable cold-shot button to set and hold the finish
• Magnetic rear filter with a washable mesh insert and a filter-cleaning reminder
• 2.8 m swivel power cord and a purpose-built stand for the wand and its attachments

What to expect in the hand

Pick it up and the first thing you notice is how little there is to hold -- the wand is slim and balanced, so your wrist does the work, not your whole arm. The airflow is concentrated rather than broad, so it goes exactly where you point it. Swapping attachments is a one-handed click, and the release button lets each one off cleanly. The last-setting memory wakes it where you left it, and the cold shot locks in the finish. Think of it as a dryer and a styler in one slim tool rather than a heavy pistol dryer.

Who it is for

• Stylists who want one lightweight tool that both dries and styles
• Anyone who finds a full-size pistol dryer heavy over long sessions
• Pros who style with attachments -- concentrator, pik and diffuser -- and want them on one wand
• Advanced home users stepping up to a professional drying-and-styling wand

Who it is not for

• Anyone who only wants maximum raw wattage -- this is a light 1600 W wand, not a full-size high-wattage pistol dryer
• Drying tight curls without the diffuser -- fit the ceramic diffuser to keep the curl pattern
• Travellers who need a dual-voltage tool -- this model runs on 230-240 V mains

Professional tip

Let the wand do the reaching, not your shoulder: hold it low and loose and let the wand carry its own weight, then guide the concentrated stream down the hair in the direction of the cuticle. Switch to the pik to stretch and smooth as you dry, and finish each section on the cold shot to lock the shape. Keep the airflow moving and never park it on one spot.

How to use it

1. Start on towel-dried hair, and clean the magnetic filter if the reminder shows
2. Click on the attachment you need: concentrator to smooth, pik to stretch, diffuser for curls
3. Choose a speed and temperature -- lower heat for fine or fragile hair, higher for thick hair
4. Work in sections, moving the wand steadily and keeping the airflow pointed down the hair
5. Press the release button to swap attachments as you move from drying to finishing
6. Finish each section on the lockable cold shot, then rest the wand on its stand

Care and maintenance

Switch the wand off and let it cool, then lift off the magnetic rear filter and rinse the washable mesh insert -- the filter-cleaning reminder tells you when. Wipe the wand and attachments with a soft, dry cloth and store everything on the purpose-built stand. For more BaBylissPRO styling tools and spares, see the BaBylissPRO accessories and spares page. And to section the hair cleanly while you work, add the BaBylissPRO Croco Clips X6.

In short

• Featherlight 400 g professional wand that dries and styles in one hand
• High-speed digital motor, 181 km/h airflow at 1709 Pa, a light 1600 W
• 3 speeds and 3 temperatures to 114°C, Advanced Dual-Ionic, lockable cold shot
• Three ceramic attachments -- concentrator, straightening pik, 150 mm diffuser -- plus a storage stand
• Magnetic washable filter with a cleaning reminder; 2.8 m swivel cord; 2-year guarantee

Frequently asked questions