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How We Chose The Best Blow Dryer Brushes

To find the best hair dryer brushes, we scoured the internet for bestsellers, combed through reviews and tested a selection across our writers and staff to determine which ones live up to the hype. We also tapped expert hairstylists for their recommendations and interviewed them on the most frequently asked styling questions. In our evaluation, we took note of temperature settings, materials, features and ease of use, and considered how they pair with different hair types.

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What To Consider In A Hair Dryer Brush

Shopping for a blow dryer brush is similar to shopping for a standard hair dryer or any other hot tool. You’ll find that the price range varies in a similar way, from drugstore prices around $30 to over $500 for high-end options. No matter what your budget is, you’ll want to look for certain features to make sure that it’s user-friendly and durable, and won’t damage your hair.

Temperature Settings

You shouldn’t use any hot tool that goes over 250 degrees at home, according to Hightower. Overheating your hair can not only damage the cuticle, causing split ends and drying it out all over, but it also causes expensive highlights or salon color to turn brassy or fade faster. You want a brush that tells you its maximum heat levels or offers more than one heat setting, so you can use the one that is best for your hair. And as with your regular hair dryer, a shot of cold air helps set your style, according to several experts.

Materials

For the barrel, look for one that’s made of ceramic, tourmaline or titanium, says Hauss. In general, “these are the best because they get hotter and spread the heat more evenly and safely on your hair,” she says.

If you want to get even more specific, titanium plates tend to work best on thicker hair, while ceramic is best for fine hair, according to Angelone. “Titanium is stronger powered and dries hair faster. It’s also usually a little lighter in weight so won’t be harsh on your arms if you have a lot of hair that takes longer to style,” she says. Meanwhile, ceramic plates “create shine and fullness with heat evenly distributed.”

Features

For all hair types, make sure that the barrel is infused with negative ions to help with smoothing and protecting hair.

Bristle-wise, look for sturdy nylon-coated ones with durable tips. Just as with a regular hair brush, the tips can wear down over time—in fact, heat speeds up the wear and tear. Exposed metal tips get extremely hot; you don’t want to be raking those through your ’do every day.

Ease Of Use

Avoid any unnecessary bells and whistles. I’m sure some people are great at using these and love them, but in my experience rotating hair tools are giant knots waiting to happen. Between the hot air sucking in while trying to manipulate the brush around your own head, there’s plenty going on already. It’s best to keep it simple. I didn’t hear from any hairstylists who recommend a rotating brush.

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Are Blow Dryer Brushes Worth It?

Depending on how you style your hair, this versatile tool comes in handy. “I think they are worth it because they are really easy to use to blow out your hair and leave it with a nice style,” says Kim Kimble, who regularly styles Kerry Washington. There’s a benefit to the time and energy saved when using a 2-in-1 gadget like one of our top picks. The market is also filled with a variety of solid options in a range of price points, which means you’re sure to find a tool that falls within your budget.

Are Hair Dryer Brushes Damaging?

Any time you apply heat directly to the hair, you’re running a risk of damaging your strands. However, celebrity hairstylist Allison Kaye says, “With the heat technology that exists, you can find a less damaging blow dryer brush.” She recommends our above pick from T3: “It has a digitally controlled heat technology in built in that will lessen any type of heat damage.” There’s also the Dyson Airwrap, which uses innovative technology to reduce the amount of heat required to style hair. But as you would with any styler that uses higher temperatures, don’t forget to apply a good heat protectant before using one of these.

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How To Use A Blow Dryer Brush

It may seem intuitive, but what’s actually the best way to use a hair dryer brush? We asked the pros for their expert tips and advice.

Prep Your Hair

Hightower emphasizes that haircare is just as important as the tools you use. First, don’t skip conditioner. You may have been told that it’ll weigh your hair down–exactly the opposite of what you’re going for with the brush, I know—but it’s necessary for healthy hair. “Just use it from the ears down,” he says.

Hightower also works frequently with clients who are going through chemotherapy and working with changing and thinning hair. A skillful blowout can give you more of the volume you’re missing. In addition to Nutrafol supplements to nourish the hair and scalp from the inside out, he suggests trying the Surface Awaken line: The shampoo has capsicum (a natural extract derived from nightshade vegetables like peppers) and menthol to stimulate the scalp.

Air Dry First

Blow dryer brushes may promise that they can take your hair straight from the shower to a salon-style finish, but it’s better to start with hair that’s mostly dry to reduce the amount of heat you’re putting on your hair (our experts specify between 50 to 80% dry). In reality I know it all depends on how much time you have, but the less time you’re exposing your hair to high heat, the better.

Always Use A Heat Protectant

Speaking of heat, you want to use a heat protectant with these dryers, just the same as you would with any other hot tool. Think of it more like using a curling iron or flat iron than a hair dryer. You’re applying the same kind of direct heat more slowly, in fact. That makes it even more crucial to use a heat protectant, be it a spray or a cream.

I know you got into this whole search to fix your hair faster in the morning, but trust me, it’s worth it to take the time for this extra step. To use it correctly, dispense or spray a small amount into your palm, rub gently to work it onto your hands and comb through damp hair with your fingers and palms from root to tip. You want to coat the entire strand.

Both Renegar and Hauss recommend Dr. Yates Hair Care Resuscitating Oil. It’s a hydrating blend of Moroccan argan oil, olive oil, vitamin E and macadamia seed oil.

Section Your Hair

I know this takes an extra minute too, but (again) it’s worth it. Heat moves more evenly and consistently through smaller amounts of hair. You wouldn’t try to wrap the entire bottom layer of your hair around a curling iron barrel at one time, would you? The same goes for a hair dryer brush. “Always go section by section to create bounce and evenly distributed heat, so you won’t get frizz or denting,” says Angelone.

You don’t have to be a total perfectionist about it. You can just pick up small sections one at a time if you’re going for a loose, wavy look. Want super smoothness or defined curls? Clip sections back as you work.

Keep It Moving

The key to using a hair dryer brush effectively is “in the movement,” says Renegar. “You want to twist the dryer brush and keep it in motion as you style.”

Cool Down

A little patience yields success here. If you’re using a curling attachment, like the Dyson Airwrap’s wand accessories, you want to let the shape set in your hair so that it lasts. If you’re finding that your hair is falling flat faster than you’d like, you might be using your hair dryer brush in too much of a hurry.

Renegar also recommends hitting each section of your hair with a shot of cool air to set the style, be it curly, wavy or sleek. “Blow cold air from the scalp to the ends to close the hair cuticle and set your style with bounce and shine.” He also likes to spritz on Aveda Air Control Light Hold Hairspray, saying “It sets your style while still moving freely, and is extremely touchable.”