If you haven’t heard of a hot air brush or, as they’re more commonly known, blow dry brush, we’re about to change your life for the better.
We’re willing to bet you’ve paid a fair bit for blowouts throughout your time, given how hard it is to nail the technique celebrities like Jennifer Lopez are so fond of.
It takes coordination, skill, practice, and a lot of upper body strength to manage a brush and a hair dryer, but thankfully, someone has had the genius idea to combine them – creating a hot air brush.
While the Dyson Airwrap was among the first, the technology has thankfully been adapted into much cheaper versions that do much the same thing – give you a salon-quality blowout without the workout.
We’ve compiled our favourite blowout hot air brushes below for you to peruse!
2024’s top 3 blow dry brushes
- ghd Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush, $595, ghd
- Mermade Interchangeable Blow Dry Brush, $159, Mermade Hair
- ghd Glide Hair Straightener Brush, $270, ghd
ghd Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush in Black
$595 at ghd
Doubling down, or more likely up on volume, the ghd Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush is the hair volumising hero missing from your life. With advanced Heat-Air Xchange technology, and smart temperature sensors for evenly distributed barrel and bristle heat, at-home salon-grade blowouts are a real possibility.
But hey, don’t take out word for it. If you needed any more convincing, then maybe the 88 per cent who “would recommend to a friend” will do the trick.
Key features:
- Heat-air xchange technology
- Styling temperature of 120 degrees
- Two heat sensors monitor surface temperature
- Ultra compact brushless digital motor
- Available in black and white
- Two year warranty
Mermade Interchangeable Blow Dry Brush
$159 at Mermade Hair
You can currently score this cult hair tool from local brand Mermade, with three interchangeable base and heads.
With a 60mm oval-shaped barrel, even those of you with long, thick hair will find this one working well for you. With flexible bristles to give your hair shape, plus three heat settings and a super-convenient swivel cord, the Mermade Interchangeable Blow Dry Brush will give you effortlessly great hair in no time.
Key features:
- Easily detachable design for travel ease and no-fuss storage
- Flexible nylon bristles, that won’t tangle
- 360° airflow for faster drying
- 2-Year Warranty and Quality Check Guarantee
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ghd Glide Hair Straightener Brush
$270 at ghd
Breaking the internet one stroke at a time, the ghd Glide Hair Straightener Brush knows what’s up. Effortlessly smoothing and taming frizzy hair with ceramic ioniser technology, your morning maintenance just became a whole lot shorter.
Suitable for every head of hair, short or long, the pearl ceramic bristles and generously sized paddle brush encourages large sections to be styled all at once. Not only that but the optimum temperature of 185ºC ensures minimal damage done to the hair which can come from heat styling.
Key features:
- Ceramic and ionic technology to tame and smooth hair
- 185ºC styling temperature for guaranteed healthier-looking hair with no extreme heat
- Eliminates frizz
Silver Bullet Genesis Hot Air Brush 38mm
$112.95 at RY
For those with a shorter cut, or a lob, the Silver Bullet Genesis Hot Air Brush will be your new go-to hair tool. With a 38mm barrel and two speed and heat settings, this one is great if you don’t have piles of hair and sectioning to get through. It’s powered by a 1000-watt high efficiency motor, meaning you can speed through the styling and get your blowdry done in minutes.
Key features:
- Limited 2-year warranty
- Creates silky, shiny, frizz-free hair
- Two speed heat settings
- Tourmaline Ceramic Barrel surfaces
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Shark FlexStyle Air Styling system
$399 (usually $499) at MYER
The latest hair tool to take socials by storm, The Shark FlexStyle air styler is said to rival the Airwrap. We’ve got to say, it lives up to the hype. This handy little tool comes with various attachments that truly do it all, but we love the oval brush to achieve the easiest blow-out look in minutes.
Key features:
- Four temperature settings low, medium, high heat and cool shot
- Style while you dry, with no heat damage
- Enhances shine for a sleek finish
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Hot Tools Black Gold Volumiser
$149 at Adore Beauty
As great as hot air brushes are, there’s no denying they’re kind of hefty and annoying to store, which is why we love this one from Hot Tools. It has a large detachable barrel, so you can give yourself that professional bounce, then take the brush apart and pop it away effectively. The nifty detachable feature aside, this brush promises to reduce frizz with its ionic technology and charcoal-activated bristles for minimal tangling.
Key features:
- Large barrels for voluminous and bouncy curls
- Detachable barrels that are easy to store and perfect for on-the-go styling
- One-year warranty
- Three heat settings
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Babyliss Pro Rotating Hot Air Brush
$140 (usually $179.95) at Amazon
Variety? We love it! This hot air brush comes with detachable barrels – plural – one that’s 40mm and one that’s 50mm, meaning you can alter the overall shape of your hair or your curl. And the best part? It rotates itself, so you don’t even have to perfect the wrist-flick to give yourself those perfect ‘Jen Aniston in Friends’ bend at the end of your locks. It also has two-way direction control, so you can alternate the rotations for the perfect head of tumbling waves.
Key features:
- Rotating bristle for volume, shine, and bounce
- Detachable 40mm and 50mm barrels
- Two-way direction control
- Two heat speed settings
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- $143.96 (usually $179.95) at My Haircare & Beauty
- $143 (usually 179.97) at Oz Hair and Beauty
- $179.95 at Look Fantastic AU
VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Luxe air styler
$151.96 (usually $189.95) at MYER
Pamper your hair without blowing your budget thanks to the VS Sassoon air styler that comes with various attachments including the ionic round brush. Not only does this tool dry hair quickly but also will do so quieter than most other tools, whilst also smoothing, styling and giving volume.
Key features:
- Nine-blade centrifugal fan system
- One base with six interchangeable attachments
- Automatically adapts temperature for each attachment
- Superior Ionic Conditioning System delivers 60% more frizz control
- 30mm hard bristle brush for smooth shaping
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VS Sassoon Hot Air Brush ‘n’ Style
$49.95 at Myer
Perfect for the short hair girls who want to get that big bouncy blowout look with extreme volume. With drying power that helps to reduce frizz and leave your hair shiny and bright, it’s super beginner friendly and easy to use.
Key features:
- 800 watts of drying power
- Ceramic technology for even heat distribution
- Thermal brush and soft Bristle brush
- Two-year warranty
- Cool shot to set your style
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Should you buy a blowdry brush or a hairdryer?
A blowdry brush offers convenience by combining brushing and drying in one tool, reducing styling time. Its design allows for smoother, sleeker results with less heat damage compared to traditional hairdryers. Additionally, its versatility makes it suitable for various hair types and textures, enhancing the overall styling experience.
What are some key features to look for when purchasing a blowdry brush?
When purchasing a blowdry brush, consider features such as adjustable heat settings for different hair types, tourmaline or ceramic technology for smoothness and reduced frizz, various brush attachments for versatility, ergonomic design for comfortable handling, and safety features like auto shut-off. These ensure an effective and safe styling experience.
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