I was first drawn to hair dryer brushes because I could never quite master the traditional technique of using a round brush and a hair dryer. So, in 2020, I bought one and never looked back. As my hair has gotten longer over the years, I’ve gotten really good at giving myself fast, yet sleek blowouts. And while I owe it all to my trusty Drybar hair dryer brush, I wanted to put some of the other best hair dryer brushes to the test to see which would also allow me to achieve the blowout of my dreams.
Read on for the ones that made the cut, from best sellers to newcomers for salon blowouts from home—plus everything else you need to know about how to best haircare prep, tips for use, and how to maintain your hair dryer brush
The Editor’s Pick: Drybar The Double Shot Oval Blow-Dryer
- Why We Love It: I’ve relied on Drybar’s Double Shot blow-dryer to give me a bouncy blowout for years, so I can’t deny that it’s one of my long-time favorites. The oval-shaped barrel seamlessly wraps around all sections of my hair to smooth and volumize them in one pass. The tool itself is fairly lightweight and easy to use, so my drying time is typically cut in half—ideal if you’re in a rush or not looking to break a sweat while blowing out your hair. What’s more, I’ll run the dryer through my already-dry hair if I want to add extra volume.
- Heat Settings: 3 (cool, medium, high)
- Attachments: N/A
- Bristle Type: Nylon, tufted
- Who It’s For: All hair types
- Editor’s Tip: Take advantage of all the heat settings to ensure it works for your hair length, type, and texture. I tend to use the highest heat setting, simply because I have thick, wavy hair that needs a little more power to dry it; I’ll then finish off with the cool shot to keep the style in place.
- Cord Length: 9 ft
- Wattage: 1170 Watts
