If you’ve been keeping up with hair trends nowadays, you’ve likely been seeing the rise of the at-home blowout style. This trend is seen on Victoria’s Secret supermodels, 90’s bombshell actresses, and sophisticated office looks, making it extremely versatile.
With the popularization of the blow dryer brush, this trend is now simple to style. From countless TikToks reviewing blow dryer brush tools to achieve a flawless blowout without the hassle of holding a blow dryer and a separate brush, it’s hard to choose which blow dryer brush to invest in. I’ve factored in key components that will help make this decision easier, from heat damage, price, ease, volume, sleekness, hair types, hair lengths, and more, when forming this ultimate blow-dry brush list.
There is also a featured list of tips to optimize hair health. Prepare to be blown away by these incredibly useful hair tools.
1. Dyson Airwrap Multi-Syler→ Best For Style Variety
First on our list is the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler. This new technology is made for all hair types, as they sell straight and wavy hair kits as well as curly and coily hair kits. Although costly at $599.99, it’s worth the high price tag with the amount of functions it comes with. There’s a round brush, smoothing brush, diffusing attachment, barrel, wide-tooth comb, fast dryer, filter cleaning brush, and a detangling comb. Plus, it arrives in a luxurious presentation case. You can even connect it to the MyDyson™ app to make a customized hair profile, to which an expertly perfected style sequence will be created for easy styling. Plus, with its controlled heat technology, this tool is way less damaging than others, so no more straw hair!
2. Revlon One-Step→ Best Affordable Tool
This claims the title of the least expensive tool on our list at $32.49. It’s a thermal brush, so it gives the bouncy and shiny look of a classic hair dryer and round brush blowout while taking way less time. It has multiple temperature and speed settings: cool, low, and high. This brush is also known for adding significant volume to hair, so if you struggle to attain the big Victoria’s Secret bombshell blowout, this tool is for you.
3. FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System→ Best Budgeted Attachment Set
This is the ultimate Dyson dupe, as it has multiple attachments but costs a discounted price, around $299.99. This tool allows consumers to have five attachments, offering a styling concentrator, a paddle brush for straightening, two auto-wrap curlers, and a round oval brush. Despite offering fewer accessories than the Dyson multi-styler, it offers tools for a range of styling needs. This also minimizes heat damage and is known for speedy blowouts, as the auto-wrap curlers literally grab your hair to form elegant curls.
4. T3 airbrush Duo→ Best Dual Headed Brush
This tool has a round brush and paddle brush, making it a great option for those who can’t choose between curly and straight. At $189.99, it’s definitely more affordable than other options on our list. It tames frizz and dries hair super quickly. Personally, as someone with a lot of hair that dries between wavy and curly, I found a lot of success with the round brush attachment in giving me quick, sleek blowouts. It offers a cool-shot setting to lock in styles and includes fifteen heat and speed combinations. Overall, for the indecisive stylers who are on a budget, this tool is for you.
5. Drybar The Double Shot→ Best For Frizzy Hair
This round brush tool is great for a simple blowout, especially for shorter hair. At $155, you can achieve frizz-free loose waves and curls. Plus, without all the attachments, it’s a lot less intimidating and more beginner-friendly. It can be set to cool, medium, and high-temperature settings, perfect for avoiding heat damage. Fans of this brush love how fast it’s able to dry hair, so if you want to style quickly before heading to class or the office, the Drybar brush is perfect.
6. L’ange Le Volume Elevé 2 In 1 Titanium Brush Dryer→ Best For Beginners
Super affordable at $69, the L’ANGE HAIR Le Volume Elevé 65MM 2-in-1 Titanium Brush Dryer is a great option. It has a teardrop-shaped barrel meant to get to hard-to-reach areas to create lift at the roots. It’s recommended to be used on already dry hair to maximize frizz reduction and volume. Fans of this product love the value of the price as well as how easy it is to get a shiny blowout.
7. BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Oval Ionic Hot Air Brush→ Best For Travel
The BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Professional Hot Air Dryer Brush is $59.99 and is perfect for on-the-go styling. It can easily fit in your gym bag for a post-workout blowout, as it has a 2’’ compact size. It’s super lightweight and creates a great shine. This is great for those who travel frequently and don’t want to lug around a heavy tool with a million attachments.
8. InfinitiPro by Conair DigitalAIRE Multi-Attachment Styling System → Best For Shorter Hair
The INFINITIPRO by CONAIR DigitalAIRE Multi-Styler does it all at $99.99. It comes with a drying nozzle, paddle brush, 1¼ ‘’ round brush, and a 1¼ ‘’ curling wand, plus a storage bag. There are cold, warm, and hot temperature settings, high and low-speed settings, and a cool shot option. It also has a 6ft cord, so you can comfortably style it. You can aim for a sleek blowout or a bouncy blowout, depending on if you use the curling wand, paddle brush, or how you operate the round brush attachment. This tool is ideal for those who want to experiment with different styles while also looking like they just walked out of the salon.
9. INH Insert Blowout Here Blowout Brush → Best For Thick And Curly Hair
The Insert Blowout Here Hair Dryer Brush from Insert Name Here is $44.25. This brush is known for creating 90’s inspired voluminous blowouts. The thick barrel size makes it great for thicker and more textured hair, but it can still be used on all hair types. It also has a crazy fast dry time, with some being able to finish drying in 5 minutes. This is great for fans of a quick style.
10. Amika Blowout Babe Thermal Round Brush → Best Quiet Brush
The Blowout Babe Thermal Round Brush from Amika might be quiet, but the results speak for themselves. Yes, you read that correctly. This brush doesn’t blast the obnoxiously loud noise that most do. At $100, it’s a nice middle-ground price. It’s good for all hair types and textures and can dry thick, curly hair super quickly, according to customer reviews. It’s great for giving curls and volume and leaving hair feeling healthy.
6 Essential Tips For Styling
Here are some general tips for achieving a perfect blowout so your hair will not only look effortlessly luxurious but also maintain its health.
- To minimize heat damage, rough dry with 50-60% dry hair. If you wait until your hair is totally dry, your hair will likely turn out frizzy because it will lack natural moisture. If you get started when your hair is still soaking wet, it could fall victim to breakage because of its fragile state.
- Add a leave-in conditioner evenly through your hair to nourish and detangle hair. Importantly, do not forget to cover your hair in heat protectant. This will protect hair from heat damage.
- Section your hair so that styling is more manageable. It’s easier to get the results you want when you’re working with a smaller amount of hair.
- Use tension with your blow dryer brush to ensure the hair will dry sleekly. For volume, lift face-framing pieces up and back from the roots and twist the brush away from your face.
- A finishing spray is also recommended to lock in the blowout.
- Finally, sleeping with a silk pillowcase is ideal, as it will cause less friction and, therefore, less breakage.
