Revlon Silicone Bristle Heated Hair Styling Brush, Black, 1 inch barrel

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Hot air brushes with larger brush heads are ideal for those with long hair because long strands will easily wrap around the barrel all the way to the ends. Short hair likely won't wrap fully around the brush head, and therefore it will be harder to achieve flipped ends. And if you have long hair, then you know how time-consuming it can be to blow out your hair at home. When using a tool like this one that has a wider brush design, you’ll be able to shorten that process a bit without sacrificing beautiful results. To use it, I spritz my dry hair generously with water, clip up the top half, and then use the dryer brush on the “cool” setting until my strands are dry and sleek. I continue to brush through each section of my hair, spraying certain top sections with a little more water and heat to better frame my face. My hair texture is currently a straight-ish 1b, and my blow-out styling (wet or dry) is done in just 9 minutes with this device. And while the Revlon’s “One-Step” moniker may be true for people with straight or fine textures who can dry and style their hair in one fell swoop, beauty reviewers with curly or natural hair have noted that the Revlon Dryer Brush actually doesn't have the capability to straighten their hair in the same way. It can still work great as a hairdryer alternative for those with coily hair, but ultimately, a flat iron would be needed to provide that straightened finish that this dryer brush promises. What’s the bottom line? Alex Brown is a celebrity hairstylist and the founder of Space by Alex Brown in Chicago. She’s worked with the likes of Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin, and Bella Hadid, splitting her time between New York, LA, and her Chicago home base.

According to Ghamari, you really want to pay attention to what kind of bristles a hot air brush has. Ceramic-coated bristles, for instance, do a great job of distributing heat so you don’t damage your hair. Meanwhile, boar and nylon bristles work to smooth and detangle strands. The Drybar Reserve 3-In-1 Interchangeable Blow-Dryer features nylon and tufted bristles. Giving yourself a blowout at home takes arm strength, but this tool helps to alleviate some of the struggles because it weighs less than one pound. Our testers all mentioned how lightweight it felt when using it, making it a great option for those with limited upper body strength or anyone who will be using the tool for long periods of time. Aside from the lightweight aspect, we love that it comes with three different attachments—a dryer, a round brush dryer, and a paddle brush dryer—to create a variety of results. Both brush attachments glide through the hair seamlessly without tugging or creating knots. The tool features four heat settings, three airflow settings, and a cool shot which are all easy to access via buttons near the bottom. Compared to other options we tested, this one didn’t blow us away in terms of its frizz-taming capabilities, but it does create smooth results with some volume. Angela Trakoshis has more than five years of experience in beauty journalism. She has tried and researched countless hot air brushes and personally swears by them for at-home use. For this story, we recruited other testers with different hair types to test each hot air brush. Each tester graded each tool on the same scale and on different pieces of hair. Angela also interviewed stylists and spent hours conducting her own product research in addition to testing the durability, heat, and performance of each brush. Zoya Ghamari is a hairstylist and owner of Zoya Salon in Dallas. She specializes in hair extensions, top hairpieces, and wigs. She caters to clients in both Texas and California.First came the Dyson Airwrap, then came the FlexStyle from Shark. While they’re comparable, for sure, there are a few differences to note. First, the price difference—we love that this one costs a few hundred dollars less. However, it’s a bit heavier than the AirWrap, and rather than featuring one curling attachment that can curl in both directions, it comes with two that need to be swapped when you want to change the direction of your curl. This isn’t a deal breaker, but it’s not the most convenient. To clean a hot air brush, remove all of the shed hair using your fingers or tweezers after every few uses, says Brown. “Wiping it down with a hot towel will also help remove any excess product buildup,” she says. Having the ability to control the temperature of a hot air brush is key, says Ghamari. That’s because being able to choose the temperature will prevent you from overheating your precious hair. Have fine or damaged hair? Simply set your hot air brush to the lowest temperature setting to avoid damaging your hair further. It’s a pricey tool compared to other similar options, but we noticed how sturdy and high-quality it felt throughout our tests. If you’re looking for a hair dryer that you can also use to brush out your strands for a smooth look, this one has our stamp of approval.

Dyson, which is known for its high-tech household appliances, made a big splash in the beauty world when it launched its techy blow-dryer in 2016. Since then, the brand has made beauty waves with its hair straightener and this multi-use styler that can dry, curl, wave, or smooth your hair. This hot air brush is a favorite of Ghamari, who says it's the best in terms of quality and versatility—our editors and testers agree. The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hot Air Brush claims to give fresh-from-the-salon-chair volume, and scores of search results and social media videos constantly reaffirm this as reviewers with various hair types and textures test it out on camera. I've owned this device since 2019, and while it does have some limitations, it makes hair drying and styling at the same time incredibly easy. ➥ How It WorksThe newest version, which was released last year, comes with six different attachments that work to dry, blow out, smooth, or curl the hair. Each attachment glides smoothly through the hair without tugging or causing knots, and a major bonus is that the dryer head has a special flyaway attachment that quite literally works to vanish flyways in one swoop. Compared to other dryer brushes on the market, though, Revlon's is on the more affordable end, and the device seems to be on sale frequently throughout the year. If you are willing to work through the quirks of this product and follow up with additional styling tools if needed, we still think it's one of the most unique and fun-to-use hair products you can buy on a budget. Comes with two curling attachments that each turn a different way rather than one that can be flexed