Yes, the T3 Featherweight Compact Folding Hair Dryer, $150, is a costly jewel -- but you won't find a chicer-looking travel hair dryer.

The tool heats up nicely and manages to tame frizz -- though the airflow doesn't quite match a full-size hair dryer, which was our hope, considering the price tag. Still, we are fans of the sleek design, concentrator attachment and superlong cord (which can come in handy when you're dealing with awkwardly placed outlets in hotel rooms).

Features: Folding handle, two speed settings, cool shot

Attachments: Concentrator nozzle, nine-foot cord

The Tigi Bed Head Road Trip Travel Dryer, $24.99, isn't as petite and weightless as other compact hair dryers -- but we loved how many doodads and features you get for 25 bucks. Plus, this thing is just as powerful as a full-size (expected, considering its size) and distributes heat evenly and precisely. You can't fit it in your clutch, but this find can tackle thick, soaking wet hair better than most.

Features: Folding handle, two speed settings, cool shot, dual voltage

Attachments: Concentrator nozzle

The Remington Chrome Compact Dryer, $14.99, might not come with a bevy of fancy attachments, but this budget-friendly product packs an unexpected punch. The No. 1 pro? This thing is teeny-weeny -- infinitely more compact than a clunky full-size. And we were impressed by the selection of heat and speed settings, which offer something for every hair type and styling need. No extras, no folding handle, but who wouldn't love a hair tool this little?

Features: Three heat settings, two speed settings

The Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Bambino Compact Dryer, $39.95, is as teensy and lightweight as we'd hoped. It was also surprisingly powerful for its size, offering a fairly fast dry and frizz-free finish, thanks to its included concentrator. For those prone to arm fatigue and international travel, this is your pick.

Features: Two speed settings, two heat settings, dual voltage

Attachments: Concentrator nozzle

We are biologically programmed to find small things cute, so trust us when we say that when you get your hands on the miniature travel hair dryer from Chi's Ultra Chi Travel Tool Kit (which also includes a straightener and curling iron), $149.95, your heart will swell as if you were holding a newborn puppy.

When we broke out this precious gem of a hair tool, everyone in our office gasped. It's that small. Not to mention it boasts all the features of a full-size hair dryer -- even its own tiny concentrator nozzle and diffuser. Though it's not quite as powerful as tools three times its size, it's an otherwise ideal travel companion.

Features: Folding handle, two speed settings, dual voltage

Attachments: Concentrator nozzle, diffuser