Best Hair Dryer Brushes of 2022 for a Good Hair Day

2022-08-08 08:23:37 By : Ms. Yan Cheung

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Styling your hair is about to get so much easier.

Hair dryer brushes are having quite a moment. Not only are they all over TikTok, go into the beauty section of any store and you'll find tons of options. And while some beauty trends are more buzz than anything else, this trend deserves all the accolades it's getting.

"The hairbrush attachment is extremely easy to use and speeds up styling time—it's almost as easy as running a brush through your hair," says Nunzio Saviano, award-winning hair stylist and owner of Nunzio Saviano Salon in New York City. "It leaves the hair shiny and with a ton of body and bounce in less time." Sounds pretty great, right? It is. But there are a few things you should know. First, you shouldn't use a hair dryer brush on completely wet hair. Instead, Saviano says that it's best to to pre-dry hair about 80 percent before you use this tool. "You should also apply a heat protectant product to avoid breakage and split ends," he adds. Follow these steps and a hair dryer brush can get you the sleek, bouncy hair of your dreams.

Now all you need is the right hair dryer brush! Luckily, we've curated a list of the very best on the market. Read on to find the one that's right for you. Our Top Picks

With nearly 230,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, there's no denying that this is one of the most beloved hair dryer brushes on the market. The oval shape of the brush smoothes hair while also creating volume. It also has a cool setting, which allows you to help set your style.

With two different types of bristles and three heat settings, this dryer brush was designed to help combat frizz. "I like the Amika brush," says Brittanie Hawley, hairstylist at Framed Salon in Santa Monica, California. "It's worth spending a bit more money to get something that won't get too hot or damage your hair."

Charcoal-infused bristles help soak up any extra oil in your strands as you glide this dryer through your hair. Plus, the gold accents add a little glam to your bathroom, and it's also lightweight, making it easier to maneuver.

This dryer comes with 1" and 1.5" barrels, both of which are great for adding volume to hair that is on the thinner side. To get the best results, dry hair so it's about 80 percent dry before using this dry brush. Then, wrap hair around the brush in sections, rotating your wrist as you pull it through your strands.

Ionic technology and strategically-placed vents smooths hair as it dries. The combination of nylon and tufted bristles also help grip hair to allow you to style it in a sleek, pretty way.

The barrel of this hair dryer brush is made with tourmaline ceramic technology, which allows for smoother heat distribution. The result: Your locks look super shiny when dried.

Prefer a sleeker, straighter style? A paddle brush hair dryer is the way to go. This one has detangling bristles and a large paddle to dry hair quickly.

Boar-like bristles grip hair, allowing you to really wrap strands around the brush. The result? A bouncy, voluminous blowout that will last all day long. Other features include three heat settings and a cord that swivels to make it easy to maneuver through hair.

This hair dryer brush has soft bristles and a ceramic barrel, which are both gentle on damaged hair. It also has lots of vents, so there's no one spot where lots of hair air will be concentrated on your strands.

An ergonomic, oval-shaped handle makes this hot air brush easy to hold. Not only that, the rotating barrel is multidirectional—moving backward and forward to easily style your hair.

A regular dryer and hair brush dryer in one! Use this without the brush attachment until hair is nearly dry. Then, pop on the attachment and use it to smooth and style your strands for a finished look.

The small barrel allows you to wrap shorter hair around it, getting a smooth blowout every time. Gentle heat settings also ensure you don't damage your strands.

Let this hair dryer brush do all the work! It has a spinning function, so you just need to pass it through your strands and it will do the rest. Even better, you can have it spin in either direction. Alternating this way allows you to get more volume.

A hair dryer brush can be particularly great while you travel—the two for one nature of it cuts back on how much stuff you need to pack. This one is small, lightweight, and comes with its very own travel case.

The bristles of this brush are strategically placed to detangle hair without pulling or tugging. And the large paddle style allows you to dry larger sections of hair at once.