Nothing completes a look like a fresh, bouncy blow-dry, but what do you do when you don’t have the time or inclination to make an appointment with a professional? Thankfully, the best hot brushes these days can help you create that same polished result in the comfort of your home, with technology to help even the most unskilled of stylists create a blow-dry to be proud of. But with so many different types – from cordless brushes, to Airwrap brushes, and hot brush stylers – it can be hard to know where to start. “A hot brush is a hairstyling tool that combines the features of a hairbrush and a heated styling tool, like a flat iron or curling iron,” explains Johan Hellstrom, CEO and owner of haircare brand Björn Axén.
“It uses heat to straighten, smooth or add waves to the hair. The bristles on the tool help detangle the hair while the heat helps to style it. It’s a great tool, especially for creating glamorous looks for both long and short hairstyles”.
It’s also important to note that not all hot brushes are created equally. Some devices blast out hot hair like a regular hairdryer and come with a round, bristled brush. This means they should be used on damp hair and makes them ideal for creating sleek yet bouncy blow dries.
Others, like the Dyson Airwrap come with multiple attachments including a round bristled brush head and self-curling tongs to create waves and curls. Other hot brushes simply heat up and are designed to be used on dry hair to add curls.
