The Best Hair Dryer Brush For Smooth, Shiny Hair

Achieving a salon blowout at home doesn’t have to be a challenge. In fact, with the right hair dryer brush you can create a sleek and polished look that leaves your strands looking like they just left the salon. The best part is that you can do it in half the time and for a fraction of the cost. To help you choose the best hair-dryer-brush for your style, we spoke to beauty experts—including celebrity hairstylists Andrew Fitzsimons and Annagjid “Kee” Taylor—and tested 12 top-rated options in our Beauty Lab. Keep reading for the best hair-dryer-brush picks to try (plus tips on how to use them and avoid damage) along with styling inspiration from Kee Taylor, who’s worked with celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Megan Fox.

This rotating pick from a brand that basically invented on-the-go blowouts features ceramic technology that dries damp strands while adding lasting shine. Plus, it has three heat settings and an ionic base that helps to seal the cuticle and curb frizz and flyaways for a shiny finish.

If you’re working with wavy or curly hair, look for a hair-dryer brush that has both nylon and boar-type bristles to ensure your strands are being thoroughly detangled and smoothed out. In expert evaluations, we found that boar-style bristles tend to be better for reducing frizz and making hair appear super glossy than pin or tufted bristles.

Before using any hair-dryer brush, always be sure to spritz your locks with a heat protectant and make sure they’re at least 80 percent dry. Running a hot tool with rough bristles through sopping-wet hair doubles the chances of damage and can cause hair breakage over time. hair dryer brush