The Battle of the Hairbrush Tools
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Sharks, Dysons, Revlons, oh my! Over the last year or so, using heated hairbrush tools for at-home styling has become increasingly popular in the beauty industry.
The bouncy, 90s-inspired blowout look has officially made its comeback. From velcro rollers to heatless curl products, to hair oils, there are many ways to achieve that movie star look. Heated brushes have blown up on TikTok, as everyone has taken to the social media platform to test out all the highly-rated options on the market, and battle it out for the best one.
If you’re not a big social media fan but still want all the hair-care details, this article is for you. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, affordability, durability, or all the above, keep reading for an insight into current, most popular hairbrush tools!
- Amika Blowout Babe Thermal Ionic Hairbrush
First up on the list is the thermal round brush by Amika. Well-known and loved for their hair care line of nourishing masks and other products, the Amika brush has a 1.5” barrel and is to be used on dry hair to achieve the classic blowout look. In terms of pricing, this brush is on the slightly more expensive end of the list, listed on the Amika and Sephora websites for $100. According to the Amika website, this brush has a shine factor that sets itself apart from others on the market with the negative ion generator, which you can slide on and off with ease!
- Shark SmoothStyle Heated Comb + Blow Dryer Brush
Next up, we have the blowdryer brush by Shark Beauty. If efficiency is your goal, then this brush is perfect for you, as it dries, smooths, and volumizes all in one! This product is also listed on the Sephora and Shark Beauty websites for $99 and can be used on all hair types. With both a wet hair mode and a dry hair mode, this brush modifies the heat level to the wetness of your hair to avoid heat damage, whilst leaving your hair with just the right amount of volume!
- Shark Flexstyle Air Styling and Drying System
If you are looking for a product that has lots of style flexibility, then the Flexstyle bundle is for you! On the Shark Beauty website, you can build your own by selecting any 3 of the attachments that will work best for your desired look and hair texture. The Heated Comb + Blow Dryer Brush attachment is one of the options and you can select the color, either black or stone, that you like best for all the pieces in your order. With this product, you are getting a bang for your buck, as it totals $299!
- Revlon Salon Volumizer Original 1.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush
Another one of the more affordable products on the list, if you are looking into using heated tools, the Revlon Hot Air Brush is a good place to start! You can find this product on Amazon, or at Ulta and Target, where it is sold for $60 and comes in your choice of black or mint. This brush is designed to detangle your hair while styling it all in one simple step. With 3 heat and speed settings, along with a cool option, you can play around with this product to find what works best for your hair!
- WavyTalk 5 in 1 Curling Iron Set on Amazon
Hairbrush tools can get expensive, so if you are looking for an affordable new purchase, this is the brush for you! The WavyTalk 5 in 1 brush has blown up on TikTok, as it is said to mimic the results of many of these other reputable tools, but for a price of just $50. The round brush accessory comes in a set with a 1.5” barrel iron, crimper, and two different-sized curling wand attachments. With a 30 sec. heat-up time, the variety and efficiency of this product are incredible. This set is the perfect gift for your bestie or, of course, for yourself!
- Dyson Airwrap Multi Styler
The Dyson Airwrap may be the most expensive of all these hairbrush tools, listed for $599, but, like the Shark Flexstyle, the product gives you great variety and technology for the cost. This product has everything you need, as it is packed with 6 different accessories such as the smoothing dryer, diffuser, large round brush, wide-tooth comb, 1.2” barrel, and smoothing brush. According to the Dyson website, this product uses an intelligent heat control, which measures the airflow temperature over 40 times a second to control and prevent heat damage. There is also a filter cleaning brush included so that your Dyson looks and feels as good as new. It also comes in different color themes, so you can pick the one that speaks to your aesthetic!
- The Double Shot Oval Blow-Dryer Brush by Drybar
If you are a loyal Drybar customer but don’t always have time to stop into the salon for an in-person blowout, then this product is a must-have! On the Drybar website, The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush is $155 and comes with a guaranteed 2-year warranty. The website also includes detailed “how-to” descriptions for your desired look with step-by-step photos to guide you through it. According to the product benefits, this product uses ionic technology to seal the cuticle, limiting frizz and flyaways. This 2.4”, oval-shaped barrel will leave your hair with high-shine volume for days!
Which of these hairbrush tools are you looking forward to trying first?