I recently bought this BaByliss  Turbo Shine Hair Dryer from John Lewis for my 15 year old niece.  She has beautiful, thick, shoulder length, straight hair and is becoming more concerned about her appearance, so it seemed a good option for her birthday.  It seems to have been a success! She says it works well, drys her hair quickly without making it frizzy and it is lightweight (she is also absolutely thrilled she has her own hair dryer!).  The main reason I opted for this hair dryer were the reasonable price, the good reviews online and also that it came with a 3 year guarantee.  The BaByliss 5116U is a 2000W hairdryer that has 2 speeds/heat setting and a cool shot to set your style.

I think this hair dryer is a great option for teenagers or students on a budget but could also work as a travel hair dryer as it is lightweight.  A good value, budget buy from one of the top hair dryer manufacturers.

*price at time of reviewing