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DryQ - The Advanced Red Light Therapy Hair Dryer Designed for Curl Girls

Say goodbye to frizz with the advanced SRI DryQ.

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Red light therapy (650nm) promotes a healthier curl pattern and scalp circulation
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Lightweight design (11.8 oz) eliminates arm fatigue during long diffusing sessions
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Negative ions seal the cuticle for defined, bouncy curls that last 2-3 days
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Professional diffuser attachment creates consistent curl clumps without frizz or hot spots
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This smart hairdryer controls excessive heat to help protect your hair from damage.
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Magnetic attachments lock firmly

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About the SRI DryQ

Here at Skin Research Institute, we know your curly hair journey hasn't been easy. 2-3 hour wash days, cheap diffusers that create hot spots, heavy dryers that destroy your arms…you deserve better. That's why we engineered the DryQ specifically with curly hair in mind, to enhance your styling routine and provide everything you need for the defined, frizz-free curls you've been chasing—while actually improving your curl health with every wash day.

  • Red Light Therapy
    Infrared light can help stimulate follicles for hair growth while drying much faster.
  • Ionic Technology
    DryQ’s ionic technology provides a blast of negative ions that support a smooth, frizz-free finish.
  • Intelligent Heat Control
    This smart hairdryer controls excessive heat to help protect your hair from damage.
  • Fast Drying
    DryQ’s 100,000 RPM brushless motor delivers powerful, concentrated airflow that dries thick, high-density curls fast—without blasting them apart. 
  • Quiet, Lightweight, and Foldable
    The DryQ is not only travel-friendly but also, at only 79 sound decibels, it is less likely to wake up your significant other if you use it early in the morning.
  • Professional Diffuser
    The DryQ's diffuser design evenly distributes airflow across every curl section.
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Based on the consumer study results of 35 females

5 Reasons Your Curls Will Love The DryQ

1. Even Heat Distribution = No More Hot Spots That Burn Sections

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If you've ever used a cheap diffuser, you know the pain: one section gets scorched while another stays soaking wet. That's because most dryers create uneven airflow with concentrated hot spots.

The DryQ's intelligent heat control and diffuser bowl design distribute heat evenly across all your curls. This means consistent drying from root to tip, no burnt ends, and no damp roots that cause your style to fall flat by midday.

Your curls deserve even, gentle heat—not a lottery of overdried vs. underdried sections.


2. Protects Your Curl Pattern from Heat Damage

Here's what most women don't realize: high, inconsistent heat doesn't just cause frizz—it permanently damages your curl pattern over time. When your hair cuticle is repeatedly exposed to temperature spikes, the protein structure weakens. Your 3c curls can literally relax into 3a waves because of heat damage.

The DryQ's intelligent heat control monitors temperature 1,000+ times per minute, keeping heat in the optimal range for curly hair. Combined with infrared technology that dries from the inside out, you get faster results without the damage that flattens your curl pattern over months of use.

This is how you protect your natural texture for the long term.


3. Red Light Therapy Actively Improves Curl Health

Most dryers just dry your hair. The DryQ actually helps improve it. The 650nm red light wavelength penetrates the scalp to increase blood circulation and stimulate cellular activity in your hair follicles. This supports:

  • Healthier, stronger curl formation from the root
  • Reduced inflammation that can cause scalp issues
  • Longer growth phase = thicker, fuller curls over time

Think of it as a 2-in-1: you're styling your curls and giving them a treatment session every wash day. So you can save on the $300+ red light device.


4. Lightweight Enough to Hold Overhead Without Your Arms Dying

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Let's be real: diffusing curls takes TIME. If you're hover-diffusing for volume or pixie-diffusing each section, you're holding that dryer overhead for 20-30 minutes minimum.

At 11.8 oz, the DryQ is lighter than most water bottles. This means you can actually finish your entire diffusing routine without your arms shaking or having to take breaks. You can focus on technique, not surviving the physical endurance test.

And because it's foldable, it fits in your gym bag or carry-on for travel. Your curls don't have to suffer just because you're visiting family or staying in a hotel.


5. Magnetic Diffuser Locks In—No Mid-Routine Disasters

You know that moment when you're 15 minutes into diffusing, you shift the angle, and the diffuser falls off?

Yeah. That moment where your perfectly formed curl clumps get blasted with direct air and turn into a frizz explosion.

The DryQ's magnetic locking ring solves this. The diffuser snaps on with a satisfying click and stays there no matter how you angle it, how much you move, or how many sections you style. It only comes off when YOU pull it off.

No more ruined wash days. No more starting over because your attachment betrayed you.


1. Based on the consumer study results of 35 females conducted by ASL Pharmaceutical, an internationally-recognized lab for safety and efficacy testing.

Other Soures

Yang K, Tang Y, Ma Y, Liu Q, Huang Y, Zhang Y, Shi X, Zhang L, Zhang Y, Wang J, Zhu Y, Liu W, Tan Y, Lin J, Wu W. Hair Growth Promoting Effects of 650 nm Red Light Stimulation on Human Hair Follicles and Study of Its Mechanisms via RNA Sequencing Transcriptome Analysis. Ann Dermatol. 2021 Dec;33(6):553-561. doi: 10.5021/ad.2021.33.6.553. Epub 2021 Nov 4. PMID: 34858007; PMCID: PMC8577899.

  • Collin, R. W., & Field, L. (2021). Thermal styling: A look at hair shaft deficiencies. The Cosmetic Chemist. Retrieved from.

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We conducted extensive research and development so we know the SRI DryQ is a high-quality product that will last you for years, but we still give our customers a one-year warranty in case anything happens!
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Refund Policy - Your happiness is a top priority at the Skin Research Institute. If you’re not 100% happy with your purchase for any reason at all, you’re able to receive a refund within 60 days of your purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The DryQ operates at 100,000 rpm and 1300 W — Drying your hair faster with powerful wind speeds.

Yes! It comes with three magnetic attachments — one diffuser and two nozzles for versatile styling options.

We want to make sure you are 100% satisfied with your DryQ purchase, so all DryQ purchases come with a 1-year warranty and a 60-day, money-back guarantee.

Height: 8.23 in
Width: 8.74 in
Weight: 11.8 ounces (without cord)

Red light technology is also known as infrared technology. Not only does it help improve the texture and appearance of dry, damaged hair by locking in your hair’s natural moisture, but it also stimulates circulation and encourages hair growth for thicker, fuller hair.

One of the other benefits of red light technology is that it heats your hair from the inside out, drying it faster, with less exposure to harmful heating elements that cause heat damage.

The DryQ sound level is 79 decibels. This is very low compared to traditional hair dryers with 91-100 decibel sound levels.

Yes, it is! The DryQ’s light, compact, foldable design makes it the best choice for your travel needs.

The DryQ operates at 1300 watts.

Yes, any DryQ ordered after 11/27/2025 is equipped with dual voltage.

The DryQ is one of the few smart hair dryers on the market with intelligent heat control. It automatically regulates the heat output so your hair doesn’t experience damage from excess heat.

You’ll also find the memory function since it allows you to go right back to the setting that gave you the results you fell in love with.

The power cord is 9.0 feet.

The DryQ works for all hair types! The blend of innovative technologies provides a styling tool that works to dry, style, and define thick curls or give volume, body, and shine to fine, thinning hair.

The Skin Research Institute is a BBB-accredited business based in the USA. We believe in researching the most effective ingredients and products for self-care. Your skin and hair deserve the best, so we’re committed to using only the safest, most effective ingredients to help you reach your beauty goals.

Your happiness is a top priority at the Skin Research Institute. If you’re not 100% happy with your purchase for any reason at all, you’re able to receive a refund within 60 days of your purchase.

If you’re not happy with your SRI DryQ, all you have to do is return it within 60 days of your order date. To ensure you get your refund processed successfully, you must include an RMA #.

Here’s a clear breakdown of the return process:

1. Call us at 1-800-958-1094 or send an email to: Support@SkinResearchInstitute.com to start the return process — within 60 days of placing your order.

2. From here, one of our award-winning Customer Success Team members will provide the two things you need to process your return — your return authorization number (RMA#) and the mailing address to the proper Authorized Return Center.

3. Send your product back to the address provided with the RMA # and you will receive your refund.

Please note: You are responsible for paying for the shipping + handling fee associated with shipping the product back to the Authorized Return Center.

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Customer Satisfaction is Our #1 priority - The SRI DryQ is lightweight, powerful, and it folds for easy storage and travel needs! Don’t miss out!

We conducted extensive research and development so we know the SRI DryQ is a high-quality product that will last you for years, but we still give our customers a one-year warranty in case anything happens!

If you experience any technical issues with your blow dryer, we’ve got your back with a 1-Year Warranty.

We aim to make this process as simple as possible with transparent details and directions should you have to activate your warranty.

Here’s a clear breakdown of the warranty process:

1. All manufacturing defects and technical issues are covered if your blow dryer stops working.

2. Once you contact our customer success team, they’ll provide a return authorization number (RMA#) and the address of the proper Authorized Return Center to ship the product back.

3. Ship the product back to the Authorized Return Center address provided and receive your new DryQ soon after!

Please note: You will be responsible for a restocking fee of $39 — but we’ll cover the shipping & handling fees needed to get your defective product to the proper Authorized Return Center.If you have any questions or concerns throughout any part of the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Success Team!


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