Abstract: Various embodiments of a protective resilient cover for hand held hairdryers serve to protect the shell or housing and motor and other components therein from damage in the event the hairdryer is dropped or otherwise suffers an impact. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a pair of resilient bands which are joined at their ends and which extend about the surface of the body of the hairdryer generally opposite the hand grip. The joined ends of the bands include elastic straps connecting them together, for securing the cover about the hairdryer. In another embodiment, the bands are formed integrally of a single piece of material, rather than being sewn or otherwise secured together from two separate pieces. Yet another embodiment utilizes separably fastenable connecting material (e.g., Velcro™, snap fasteners, etc.) for securing the protective device about the body of the hairdryer.