Best hot brushes | Top tried-and-tested models for all hair types

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Best for...fragile hair

BondiBoost Infrared Bounce Brush

Best for...fragile hair

BondiBoost Infrared Bounce Brush

This round barrel hot-brush uses infrared technology to provide heat with minimal damage to especially fragile strands. It promises sleek, frizz-free results while aloe-infused bristles help deliver extra moisture to thirsty hair.

Best for...shiny waves

mdlondon MDLondon Wave Heated Barrel Brush

Best for...shiny waves

mdlondon MDLondon Wave Heated Barrel Brush

From hairstylist Michael Douglas comes this clever two-in-one heat styling tool with retractable bristles that works as both a hot brush and a curling wand (it's recommended for dry hair only). The bristles come in two lengths to catch on every strand and there are five heat settings. This means a tangle-free, smooth finish, every single time.

Best for...multi-use

Dyson Airwrap Multi Styler

Best for...multi-use

Dyson Airwrap Multi Styler

A leader in innovation, it’s no exaggeration to say that Dyson has redesigned how we approach haircare. With six attachments to suit all hair types and styles, the Airwrap is a hot brush like no other.

There are three airflow speeds to choose from and various temperatures, including a cool shot for setting your style. The multi-directional curler delivers red-carpet results in mere seconds (trust us, it's easy to master) while the paddle and round brushes grip roots to lift and smooth. Another considered inclusion, the anti-frizz attachment runs over your finished style to eliminate those pesky flyaways. The gold standard for good reason.

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Best for...a hair refresh

Ghd Glide Hot Brush

Best for...a hair refresh

Ghd Glide Hot Brush

We never thought we’d find anything that could rival Ghd's iconic straighteners, but then we tried the brand's Glide hot brush. Using ceramic bristles, this smart tool is designed to quickly smooth frizz and kinks, and refresh ‘second-day’ hair.

It’s lightweight, easy to use, and as with all Ghd products, the temperature is capped at 185 degrees to prevent damage. If you're after a poker-straight style, stick with the original straighteners, but for smoother lengths with bounce and volume at the root, the Glide is ideal.

Best for...value

Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, £299

Best for...value

Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, £299

Another do-it-all styling tool, Shark's recently launched (and consistently sold-out) FlexStyle replaces your hairdryer, diffuser, curler and brushes.

The hairdryer is impressively powerful (honestly, it beats every traditional dryer we've tried) and thanks to the brushless motor, it's quiet too. The two brush attachments makes light work of smoothing long and thick lengths, while the diffuser is a welcome inclusion. And the curlers? Expect salon-standard tousled texture in a matter of minutes.

This one might not be quite as aesthetically pleasing as leading models, but it performs just as well – if not better.

The Editor's Favourite

Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser

The Editor's Favourite

Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser

Now 20% Off

The one that started it all, Revlon's classic hot brush has been enjoying a revival on Tiktok recently, with users loving the immense volume it delivers.Used on damp hair, it'll dry lengths and set them into a bouncy, voluminous blow-dry that looks wholly professional. There are variable settings for thick and fine hair, and a cool shot to seal the deal.

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Best for...volume

Ghd Rise Hot Brush, £179

Best for...volume

Ghd Rise Hot Brush, £179

To achieve the Duchess of Cambridge’s freshly blow-dried bounce, you need to inject more volume into your roots – and Ghd's Rise is up to the task.

Where the Glide focuses on smoothing and straightening, the rounded Rise grips hair right from the root, sweeping through to deliver mega volume and beautiful curled ends. It's great on shorter styles and parted fringes, too.

Best for...thick hair

Revamp Progloss™ Deepform Ceramic Straightening Hair Brush

Best for...thick hair

Revamp Progloss™ Deepform Ceramic Straightening Hair Brush

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Thicker hair types – or anybody in a hurry – will welcome this brush’s deeper bristles, as they allow you to grab bigger sections of your hair at once.

It straightens effectively and eliminates frizz: a great option for those who simply want sleeker lengths in less time.

Best for...travel

BaByliss 9000 Cordless Hot Brush

Best for...travel

BaByliss 9000 Cordless Hot Brush

Now 72% Off

Taking the prize for the most convenient on-the-go styler is Babyliss: this small, portable hot brush can be used to top up your style, wherever you are. It has three heat settings, with a maximum of 180 degrees, and a single charge will give you 40 minutes of styling time. A very practical investment.

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Best for...wet to dry styling

Amika Double Agent 2-in-1 Straightening Blow Dryer Brush

Best for...wet to dry styling

Amika Double Agent 2-in-1 Straightening Blow Dryer Brush

Amika's double-duty hot brush boasts both hairdryer and straightener settings, so you can take your hair from towel-dried to perfectly styled in one fell swoop.

There are three heat settings, so all hair types can use it safely, and the outermost teeth are flexible, allowing for easier grip and smoother styling.

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