20 Best Heat Brush For Curly Hair (Jan 2023 Update)

This product is mislabeled. It's not a hot air brush, though it looks like one. It's an "instant" heat curling iron. I'm taking it back to buy a hot air brush.Pat

heats quickly. be careful. while curling hair, avoid touching barrel. may cause superficial sensitivity to your fingertips. downfall: no standSabrina

This hot air brush works well for fine hair as it doesn’t get super hot. I use it on the low heat and low speed settings, but even the high heat setting doesn’t get too terribly hot that it’s going to fry my fine hair off. However, if you have thicker or course hair you might find it doesn’t give off enough heat to hold a style. The revlon one is really popular and may work better for thicker courser hair, but gets way too hot for delicate fine hair in my opinionZoey

My first time owning or using the fantastic little tool. I used the smaller barrel as my hair is short and tends to frizz. Was able to dry and style all at the same time. Hair came out impressive. I use the larger barrel on my granddaughter’s long beautiful thick thick hair. Comes out beautiful. Very easy to use and control this styler. We both get wonderful results that are quick and easy. I highly recommend this product. The value can not be beat. Love it.Kathie

I used this on my daughter's hair. It's very easy to use. It glides easily through the hair resulting in beautiful curls and waves. Their hair is normally very frizzy I noticed this kept the frizzes at bay. Now of course my daughter's hair length and texture are different. I tried to pick a brush that could work on both of them the same. No, you definitely have to get the brush that's recommended for you. Which sucks to me at the very least make it to wear I could change the brush head versus having to purchase another one. Now although it did work on both of my girls. I did notice it worked better on the one it was actually recommended for. Also, I should mention I'm African American. It didn't give my girls those beachy waves or overly curly hair. But it was noticeable especially when their hair is in a ponytail.Nikki78

Omg everyone needs to throw out any heating hair product right now and run, not walk, to get the Calista PerfecterPro+. I can’t express how excited I am I finally have a hair style that looks like salon finished every single time. My hair is fine and curly. I’ve always blow dry and followed with extreme heat for flat ironing to straighten, but that process always burned out my hair and looked too straight. The PerfecterPro* gives my hair the perfect volume and a little curl towards the end, making my hair bounce with every step. I feel like a celebrity who has a professional work on their hair for hours, but I did it myself and took less than 15 mins! If you have thicker hair, it may take a bit longer to do, but still quite simple. Love the design, easy to hold and my arm didn’t get fatigued. Love love love this round brush!Laur2686

The name of this product is misleading. There’s no brush, only plastic prongs that will tangle and frizz hair. I really wanted to like this, but it just doesn’t work for me. The plastic brush creates friction and therefore frizzy hair, and the curling iron doesn’t really curl. Regular curling irons and even straightening irons do a better job creating the styles intended with this product. It’s not for me, maybe someone with a very specific need could make this work, but I can’t see what circumstances would warrant it. I’d suggest moving on from this product. I do think the product is well made, it’s just a pointless product.Jonhammsjohnham

It pulls the hair, which get stuck in the top cover while the brush is rolling,, and you can almost hear the hair breaking. I bought it to replace an old same blu brush, which does a great job, with minimum hair fall, but this one seems different. Also, the bristles fall everywhere.Blerta S.

I'm so glad that I ordered this item. As a single mom and sole care giver of my disabled 6 year old, I don't have very much "me time". This curling iron heats up so quickly, start to finish I'm done in 3-5 minutes. I love the temperature control, the back of my hair is pretty stubborn to take a curl. Not with this iron, I just adjust the heat a little and it curls perfectly. I'd recommend this item to any one. It's great!cfsg822

Ive tried many of these, but this one does what it says itll do. Heats quickly, doesnt get tangled and is adjustable in heating. As my hair gets longer, I intend to buy this make with a larger barrel; I like it that much! An all around great buy!foj111karen

Has a barrel brush that works great on thin hair. Is lightweight and easy to handle. Have had two of these in the past and each one lasted for about 2 1/2 years of daily use. This is a very reasonably priced curling iron that is very dependable. Highly recommended.bigbri704

Shipping was quick. Using it everyday. Helps smooth out my slightly curly, frizzy hair without the use of a harsh curling iron. Still use an iron for touch ups & a regular hair dryer at my roots because the air flow out is not hot enough or strong enough to reach my roots. The air flow is gentle enough I can touch the barrel as I brush through my hair & the air flow is warm enough to straighten but not so hot that it burns my skin. I look forward to using this in the morning because the airflow feels snuggly warm. Might be weird to say that, but it makes me want to use it. I feel like this gives my hair more volume also. Only down side is the slider button which turns it on. It's easy to slide the button all the way up or down but a pain to slide to a middle (hot) setting. I don't use the cool setting at the top, just the hot setting in the middle so I wrestle every morning trying to get to a hot setting. Needs a bigger button projection or finger grip.amy9191998

I bought this today to replace a similar John Freida brush, that I loved, that died after 5 years of use. First, let me say that I have long, thick hair that reaches mid back and this blow dryer brush performed as well as my old John Freida. That said, you cannot expect this to dry your hair efficiently if your hair is soaking wet – it simply doesn’t work that way. First, take a regular blow dryer to your hair first and dry until your hair is damp, not dripping. Then part your hair into sections and use this blow dryer brush to dry and style the rest. I timed myself and my total drying time from start to finish was 15 min and that includes using the regular blow dryer. Remember my hair is long and thick so 15 min total for me is perfect. My hair comes out nice and silky and looks like a salon blow out. Very happy with this and hoping it will last me as long as my previous blow dryer brush! Hope my experience helps someone out there who is thinking about buying this.Mousemommy2

Ok THIS!!! THIS IS AWESOME!! It’s 2:30 am where I live and I was like oh I never look nice for my morning zoom classes so I wanted to tidy up my hair ahead of time. Didn’t really feel like putting in the work to properly flat iron it though. So, I pulled this thing out of the box and gave it a go. And HOLY CROW I love it- 10 minutes later I have smooth, NATURAL looking straight hair. AMAZING. I find this is even easier to use than a flat iron for getting the ends of your hair to lie flat against your back and not flip outwards. Super fast, super easy to use, and super results! I was so nervous when I bought this and had done a ton of review diving and this seemed to be the best choice- and it really was. If you’re not a morning person, looking for a tool to tidy up quick, this is 10000000% for you (and gets you mad points) this is such an over enthusiastic review I’m so tired college has murdered me hahahahahaZlytherin

I have really fine, straight hair. But, I’ve been coloring it for years and it’s pretty damaged. So, it gets frizzy and I needed a straightener to fix that. But, all that heat was doing more damage to my hair. I tried a very expensive heated brush by another company, but it got so tangled in my hair that I couldn’t use it. All it did was rip my hair out. This one, goes right through even when I have tangles. And, I can get close to the scalp without getting burned. I love it! I’m very tempted to buy a second one to keep with my travel supplies so I can’t forget to take it when I travel.Jenni T.

I love the heated smoothing brush! I was skeptical that this would work on my wavy frizzy blonde shoulder length hair but it does wonders! I like that it straightens my hair with body not poker straight like with a flat iron! Instead of just smoothing down with the brush on my layered hair, I also section my layers & lift up underneath & down for more volume! I am pleasantly surprised how well this works on my curly/wavy hair! I love that it has many heat settings . I adjust the heat up for my bottom wavier layers. Then lower the heat on the top thinner & not as wavy hair! I do like to use the light moraccanoil before & after I style! I also love the smoothing shampoo & conditioner. Their products all smell wonderful! I would definitely recommend the brush & their products! I also would look for a sale or free product with purchase!VICKI G.

The styling brush with its rotating brush head and heat makes styling so much easier. When using a thermal protectant on your hair and styling with this, I end up totally smooth and silky hair. This particular brush came with two different size of ones. However, the sizing can be a little disillusioning as far as the results. Since my hair is short, I need an even smaller brush, because this one does not allow me to add any curls or waves. But it does give a good lift and a beautiful finish. I just wish they would make this with an even smaller wand, then it would be absolutely perfect! If you have medium or longer hair, you will not be disappointed in any way. However, this does not dry your hair. It is not made to do that. Your hair should be about half dry to use this or slightly more.Artus

Great drying power, and the brushes are big and sturdy. Love that it rolls both directions, and it does a better job than a hair dryer and round brush. Highly recommend!!Auriana

I never knew how other women can maneuver both a brush and a hairdryer at the same time. Maybe it’s a simple task for most people, but it’s never been easy for me. That’s why I needed this product. I think it’s an ingenious invention! I have very fine hair that tangles easily, so brushing repeatedly while drying is a must to prevent it from drying up into a big tangle.I will say, this device is quite bigger than expected and rather heavy however, once you get used to maneuvering it, it’s really very intuitive. Just hold out/onto sections of your hair and brush from top to bottom, repeatedly. It helps to separate the hair in layers, too. This device gets the job done fairly quickly with minimal tangling.A final note of caution: The high mode gets surprisingly hot… I’d say it’s closer to the heat level of a hair straightener than a blow dryer. So be very careful not to touch the brush part OR the upper handle with your fingers while it’s on high heat. Keep your grip on the lower handle.I am very satisfied with this product and plan to continue using it exclusively…goodbye, blow dryer!domesticait

I think my blow dryer I've been using just went obsolete in my world. I've been fighting curly, unruly frizzy hair my whole life. Been using a professional blow dryer with a specific round brush, and painstakingly drying my hair with the little attachment and a round brush for decades. Gave up on that and started ruining my hair with a flat iron. Still never could achieve that shine I've always dreamed of. UNTIL now. I feel like this thing has been the best kept secret to women everywhere. Works fast, doesn't yank or break my hair, ALOT less breakage noticed in the sink than anything else I've ever used. Fast, and works wonders. The highest setting is truly hot, I only had to use medium setting and it works beautifully. It is slightly heavier than I would prefer, but easy to use for me. A bit loud, but for this hair I could care less. It's shiny, bouncy, and manageable, without a drop of serum or any leave in conditioner, just used a thermal heat protectant spray and voila. I'm sold. As long as this unit lasts, I will be raving about it. Thank you for making my life easier and helping to keep my hair healthy longer. My favorite thing about it? I can let go of the section of hair I'm drying and use the end tip to roll the dryer, and it doesn't burn my fingers at alll. Convenient isn't the word.Tasha

Unfortunately, it is true that this item is very short-lived. While it still turns on and blows hot air, the bristles have become warped and now snag and pull at my hair, severely damaging it. The design of the brush prevents removal of residue (like heat styling products) from being effectively removed — the styling cream gunk builds over time. The "cool air" setting only works with a high fan, so setting styles with cool air is impossible. Also, the labels for the heat settings wore off within a week. While any styling tool will damage your hair, this one is particularly pernicious. I have so much more breakage than ever before. My hair isn't ruined, but I am displeased. Also, the last time I used it, my hair became so hot that I burned my hand — on my hair. That was when I decided this product is going in the trash. It's too bad, because I bought it less than six months ago. While it is easier and faster than blowdrying, you'll be paying for the time gained in remarkable hair damage.Carrie

This thing is flimsy plastic and won’t work well unless you have very thin, fine, short hair probably—and even then I can’t be sure. The heat and the air flow is low, there’s no options to choose from. I bought it to style my bangs and maybe help dry my hair faster, but it barely did the job. You could get a decent round brush and a travel dryer at Sally for the same price and get better results. I recommend waiting for the hot shot tools volumizer brush dryer to go on sale, it’s double the price but the results are about 200% better. Don’t waste your money on this.Kathleen

I looked for a long time for an airbrush with narrow diameter to get some curls when drying. This does it. Someone has complained that it does not put out enough heat to dry fast. Perhaps it is not fast enough for other people but I do not think high heat is good for hair. For me it works perfect.Nikki

Dryer was very low even on the high setting. I can dry my hair faster with my regular dryer and round brush. This had no power. My hair is wavey frizzy. Medium length. Not thick. It took forever for 1 section. I have up. Even tried it on my 7yr olds long hair. It did nothing. Even towel dried very well before.Aysah

OK WOW – I never leave reviews but I had to for this!!!! I’m the laziest person when it comes to doing my own hair, but I love the blowout look AND THIS WILL GIVE IT TO YA SIS!!!! I took a before pic of my hair in its natural habitat (I washed my hair last night and let it air dry so it’s naturally wavy and crazy) the next day I decided to try this on my hair I didn’t even put any product before, (because I forgot to) so the end result is the pic you see and I know I might need more practice but for a FIRST TIME in under 30 minutes??? You have no idea, I suck at doing blowouts and gave up on learning so this is life changing for me!!! Basically it’s like a “flat iron” blowout brush and you can make it more curly or straighter but it gives the volume I love and it’s so easy to use!!! I still can’t believe it took me 30 minutes to do my hair so if you need a sign to buy this then I hope this helps!!!!!!beautylauu

It's a good brush don't get me wrong but it's not worth the money. Don't see a difference in quality from other cheaper hair tools. It does create beautiful curls and gives that blowout look but it takes a long time. You need to hold the hair strand on the brush for a couple of minutes to get the curl, when it would take you around 10-15 seconds with a classic hair curler. Nice overall finish to the hair but not the easiest tool to use.Irina

O M G! I cannot afford to keep up with influencers however this AMIKA brush is amazing! I have thick, curly, frizzy, and wavy hair. In order to straighten it I have to blowdry it with a round brush blow-drier, then spend at least 20-30 minutes sweating (and I mean sweating!) in my bathroom to flatten my hair. Sometimes I can get the roots and sometimes I'm just too hot and tired to do them, so my hair sometimes will have a slight ridge. I bought this Amika brush/iron after seeing an influencer's video, it just arrived and my hair looked like a lion's mane! When I used the Amika tool, I couldn't believe how easy it was to use and how quickly it heats up. My hair looks like I just stepped out of the salon! The influencer was right, it does give you a definite blowout look and makes your hair so smooth without frying the heck out of it! I went to ask my son something after I straightened my hair and he asked me when I went to the salon! LOL, he knows the struggles I go through with my hair, and for him to notice that says a lot! Thanks to the influencer for the great recommendation, I would have never known about this great product. This literally is the best $100 I spent! I purchased it from QVC on flex pay!EJ612

So I bought both the bedhead at retail price and the Drybar blow dryer brush, on sale and mostly with points. Full disclosure, I only paid $60 for the drybar, so it wasn't a huge loss to experiment with which I like. Here are my thoughts: Bedhead wins on price for sure, though since I only paid like $60 for the drybar one I'm going to keep it because it's not *that* much more expensive and I'm curious as far as lasting, which one will keep up through time (which is TBD obvi) Drybar wins on handle comfort. It's much smaller in diameter both in the brush and the handle than the bed head, which makes it much less heavy and comfortable to hold. I also love the square tip because it makes it super easy to notice by feel if I'm losing the angle I want. They both have only two heat settings and a cool function, but here's where things get strange. I feel like the drybar is the same hotness, but it made my hair much frizzier the first time I used it than the bedhead. Like super frizzy! The second time I used it I switched to the lower setting when I was near my roots which helped, but makes it annoying to keep flipping between. Temp wise they feel the same, but I think drybar blows harder on high which is causing the frizz. So for blow power and heat drybar was higher but bedhead wins because more power isn't necessarily better, like standing in front of a jet engine might dry my hair fast but it'd be a mess lol They also both dried my hair in the same amount of time, even with the more power of the drybar, probably because I had to switch to low so often to avoid frizz. So they tie here as far as time (about 8 minutes total). I also think even though the handle was more comfortable with drybar, my hair got stuck in it a few times and that was so annoying. It's never happened with the bedhead and I think it's because it's wider. Overall I give bedhead an 8, room for improvement in the handle design and adding the square to the top sounds stupid but when I can feel it level in the back it makes it so much easier. Drybar I'd like less power and a wider design to avoid hair pulling and frizzing. And the retail cost is definitely not worth it to me so that brings it to a 6. Hope this helps someone in making a decision!Jenn

I have tried other more expensive name brand hot air brushes. They didn’t work as good as this Bed Head. This is the best for my thick course frizzy hair. Tourmaline does not dry out hair. I wanted a very hot, 3” oval barrel, high wattage. Some may need extra care to get used to but it’s manageable. Dries hair quickly, with salon like finish. Smooths hair. No snagging or tangling. I use no other hair tools. Not louder than other dryers. Use ear plugs if sensitive. I would definitely buy this dryer again. Hope it doesn’t burn out for awhile anyway. Definitely worth it, price, for quality of hair tool. Works better than expected and better than more expensive tools.Carole

First off my fault for not reading this was oval. It's about 4 1/2" from bristle tip to bristle tip on the wide side and 3" on the other. The barrel itself seems to be 3" X 1 3/4". The handle is kind of big too and my hand cramps when holding it. As far as loudness goes, it's not bad. I would say typical hair dryer. This did not give my hair the fullness I was expecting and got from my old round brush hair dryer. I can see where it would be better for long hair or for people looking for something to straighten there hair while drying. As now I've opened and used it I will keep trying to make it work, but for my fine, straight, somewhat short hair, I am not impressed.Unimpressed

As someone who has curly and thick hair, straightening it is the hardest part of getting ready even if I dried it with my blow drier before and it isn't as curly as it normally is. I bought this today when it caught my eye as I was leaving. I have been curious about these kinds of straighteners ever since that first video went viral. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked. Two or three passes done correctly and done! You do have to section your hair especially if it's thick but it leaves your hair much nicer than if you used a regular flat iron. Doesn't pull out that much hair, maybe three or four strands here or there, nothing you wouldn't lose with a flat iron. Doesn't take that long to heat up but follow the instructions for your hair type. All around a great product if you count in that it does the same thing those $80 or $90 brush straighteners do for a lower price. As with anything, following the instructions is key. My super thick and curly hair has met its match.Sandra

Not recommend for oily hair and you CANNOT use any type of heat protector or any products (heat safe or not) in your hair with ANY of these straightening brushes on the current market. Trust me, I've tried all from the cheap brands to the expensive and they all work GREAT and last awhile when you DON'T add products or have very oily hair because they leave a residue that is very hard if not impossible to fully clean off these things! Even if it looks clean it's still there! its a problem because then after use 2,3,4 etc times it smells, burns and causes it to overheat and damage your hair. The whole point of this is to do little to no damage to your hair but still have similar results that of a flat iron. It also doesn't get down to the roots of curly/very curly hair or thick. So if you need to use products better off with straightening COMB(easier to clean and gets roots) or regular flat iron.usvanes.3xbgdji6x

Hair tools are one key thing when trying to grow or manage your hair, the wrong tools can hinder most of the progress you are seeking to make. Now if you have soft silky hair, hair management is so easy peasy for you. Great for you, we love you too but we with thick or coarse hair want at the very least to have worthy tools for our battle with the hair. Being black, I have very thick tight;y curled hair, so straightening it takes hours. The thought of just running a brush through my hair and having it all straightened is so drool worthy. The only down side is the limit of its temp setting, if it could go higher, meaning faster straightening for really curly hair. It took some time but it did straighten my hair, without me spending back breaking hours, sectioning and straightening my hair. All it took was slow even brush strokes, through my mane and little by little I saw it straightening my tightly curled hair. Another flaw for me is in its design, that being the position of the control buttons. The buttons being by the side on the grip handle, means that every time you apply pressure to drag the brush through thick hair your fingers will be hitting the controls. messing with the temp settings. With that being said this is worth the buy. This brush has been a worthy addition to my arsenal, its design and function means better control over the mane. Trust me taming the 'Fro' is no easy task and any brush that can tangle with mine and not limp out a broken sordid mess is worth a mention. Its rounded red rubber tips make for great heat protection and massaging of the scalp that helps circulation and hair growth.nkiru.o

As a 3c natural hair girl, I am always looking for fun products to straighten my hair and give it some curls that aren't as tight as my natural ones. I was very excited to try this out when I saw it included a round brush. First of all, the space between the two plates isn't very wide, and I am used to it being wide as it is on my other flat irons. That threw me off a little bit. Second, there is nothing that allows you to change the heat setting and because my hair is course, it requires a little more heat to get it straight. With this iron, I was only able to get a sort of puffy straight hair with some frizzy curls. I really liked the easy to use round brush though. I usually don't use one myself when I'm doing my hair, but this one went through easily. I did have a little bit of trouble with making a curl with the brush part at first, but I eventually got it. Also, it takes a little while to heat up. I think this is a good product, maybe just not for my hair type. I would recommend it to friends that have looser hair types. So grateful for the chance to review this product!Nasrin

When I received this tool I was a little skeptical with the 4 in 1 feature but after daily use, I will say that I prefer this one to the Amika Strand Perfect Ceramic Styler that I received in my FabFitFun box and now I use the Instyler Max daily. I like to wash my hair every other day and what I really like about the Instyler is that it really does add volume when you place it under your hair close to the roots like the instructions say. It's great for me because My hair loses its volume easily. I also really like the lights that turn on, and how quickly it heats up. I have used this as a strighener and as a volumizer. I have not tired to curl my hair as I usually wear it straight. It straightens quickly and it keeps my hair feeling smooth and soft. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that because it's not very thin, it's hard to straighten the baby hairs around my face and that's very important to me. But overall I would still recommend the product and like it.amorales

I have been trying to find a fit for my hair needs, with the right hot iron hair tool for years. I'm so happy I have found what I have been looking for. The Instyler max has cut the time it takes to do my hair in half. I can straighten, curl and give my thin hair the extra volume I have been seaching for endlessly. I love the saftey feature that shuts off the iron after 45 minutes, because Im the woman running into the house constantly to shut off the coffee pot! I brought it over to a friends house this past weekend while we were getting ready for a gathering, and she fell in love as well. Im sure her purchace is being shipped as I am writing this review! I cant wait to spread the news about how amazing the Instyler max is. I think my friends and family will love it. Other products I have used are too hot for my hair type, or not hot enough, but this product gives me different temperatures I can choose from depending on what I need done to my hair. Now I can cut my packing down to one hair tool when traveling. Im in love with Instyler Max!LaLa

I had the Profecter Styler (by Calista Tools) prior to this styler which is the exact same product for half the cost. After 5 years, my Profector styler stopped working. I started searching on the internet immediately and found this one and decided to try it. I was able to purchase this product in person the next day which was great as I depend on this type of a styler for my hair. I am in my late fifties and have always had baby fine hair. My hair length is between my chin and shoulders. I usually flip my hair at the ends which is a very good style for me. This styler works GREAT for this.Carla

I have curly/wavy thick hair. Depending on the humidity levels and how much or which shampoo and conditioner I used and how much oil I had in my hair before I washed them (many variables in short) my hair can be very curly with tight ringlets or more towards wavy side. I should mention the use of dryer makes them very frizzy and they are frizzy to being with, so I let my hair air dry. So its unpredictable result after letting my hair air dry for 3 to 4 hours. I can use my ceramic straightener and it works wonders on my hair, but like dryer it also takes at least 30 minutes for the length and amount of hair I have. However I get bored with the simple straight hair after a while as well. And they are rare days my hair dries wavy it looks good on me as well. I had not found a way to consistently achieve that kind of hair with waves but no tight curls making hair look less shiny and not well kept. So what I needed was a softer heat that would get rid of the tighter curls but not make it completely straight. Also with the straightener I have to spend 30 minutes once I start, with this I can customize depending on how much smoothing out I need and how much time I have. I just love the output after I use this. It keeps the natural volume my hair has compared to the straightener that gets rid it. It does not look like I have done anything specially, any heat treatment, it looks like my natural wavy, voluminous, air dried hair. Also with less heat, I am causing less damage. So if you are somewhat similar to me, need more of a smoother than a straightener or curler and don't want to spend hours on drying and curling or straightening then this is your product. Also the lady at ulta was very nice at the checkout, that's just a side note, but want to mention it here.MommyOfTwo

I have fine hair and usually would stick it up to 'style' it. However, it was getting damaged, so I got it cut short, and then had two problems – one, I didn't want to wash it every day, but it looked horrible otherwise; and two, curling irons and rollers are not for me (I travel too much and my scalp burns too easily). I researched this and saw demos, but was still a little skeptical since I am just not good with tools no matter how easy they look (I lack that magic gene that enables you to style you hair I guess). Long story short, I love it. Just a few minutes and a few flicks and my hair looks like I just had it done in the salon. Even hours later it still looks good, where usually my fine hair will just flop and wilt when I try to style it. The worst part about it was trying to find it – apparently they're very popular and the store indicator wasn't always accurate (I ended up ordering it online). I can only speak for my hair type, which is very fine, short (now about chin-length), and straight (but color damaged so it's a bit frizzy and kinky when wet) – but for me, it's the best hair styling product I've ever owned.Road Warrioress

I have weird hair. Its straight for the first couple inches and then wants to curl for another couple inches (my hair is around shoulder length) and I needed something that would give me so control. I didn't want to use a straightener everyday and I wanted to try one of these brushes. Its heats up super fast and I can lightly place my hand over the entire brush without burning myself. I have thinner hair and I can usually go over my head in 3 or 4 swipes total (no really). it does its job. This will not give you the paper straight hair that a straightener will give you since you're not pressing your hair between two plates but it does straighten out your hair if you want something that looks more "natural". This is one of the cheapest options I could find for a "brush straightener" but I wanted to give it a try before investing in a more expensive one but I'm gonna keep this one for awhile.Kasey

I have very long, very thick, pretty curly hair and oh my gosh! this brush is awesome!!!!!! I like to keep my hair straight as it's just easier to deal with through out the day. I bought this brush hoping it would take a bit of time off of the 30-45 minutes it takes with my iron to get it straight. I'm telling you I have ALOT of hair. lol. I'm 46 years old so I also have a bunch of "wirey" gray hair. Straight from the shower to the blow dryer using my frizz/protectant spray, then to my new best friend, this BRUSH!!!!!! I was a bit weary but very pleasently suprised by the ease of use and the end results in 10 minutes!!!!! It straightend and tamed my hair and left it shiny and quite pretty if I do say so myself. Now, the really cool part. BED HEAD! The name couldn't have been more perfect! It litterally takes me 5 minutes to re-straighten my hair after waking up. Just make sure your hair is brushed really well (no tangles) before you start to use this product. I thought I'd give it a shot just to see if I could avoid my regular brush as well. Nope, that doesn't work. lol, OUCH!. I'm in love with my straightening brush and after a week of daily use, I don't think I ever want to live without it.RollosMom

So I bought this because I work in healthcare. I take showers at night and sometimes go to bed with wet hair. When I wake in the morning to put my hair up, it's a frizzy mess and then I put it in the worlds ugliest bun. No time to straighten it out for the frizz control. I saw this one sale last year for 50% off and decided I would give it a try. Wow. I wake up in the am, turn it on and run it through my hair. Instantly smooth. I thought I would try using this instead of my straightener for the whole 2 occasions In 2020 that I wore my hair down. Wow. My hair had body and volume that a straightener just didn't give me. Doesn't fry my hair. If I don't brush my hair first it will snag but that's no big deal as I always brush my hair first. My side fringe has never ever looked better. This is everything. Never had a problem heats up in less than a minute. For comparison, I have wavy hair that tends to be frizzy regardless of the products I use in my hair. Not damaged hair, just frizzy wavy hair.Sarah

Great value!!! If you cannot afford the Dyson air wrap , this brush can basically give you the same results for less than $20. It works best on dry hair or at least 80-90% dry so to prevent extra heat damage. The biggest brush leaves the hair with more voluminous waves while the smaller one gives the waves more definition (can get more curly).nicoly.l

Yes, the hair gets tangled. The directions say: “Release curls by placing the finger of one hand on the cool tip and pressing the rotate barrel button with the other hand. Be sure to let the cool tip rotate while you press the button.” This gave me the impression that the barrel rotates. Silly me. The barrel did not rotate. I called the company and was told that it does not rotate, but it just loosens and lets you pull the brush out. It does NOT loosen. It actually pulls out any curt and lift that I managed to get in. It does not seem to have much drying power. The barrel gets hot, but there isn’t enough air blowing to dry my hair. My old 300W Conair does a much better job but the barrel is too big for my newly shortened hair. I’d still be using it if the smaller brush hadn’t gotten lost in my recent move. Since I bought the Revlon for the smaller brush rotating brush, it's going back today. Additionally, the Revlon Perfect Heat 300W Hot Air Styler and Dryer is marked 500W. (It feels like I imagine a 100W would feel.) One star because it's better than nothing.tilu

The or even the are 100%, HOLY GRAIL ITEMS!!!! I can not dry or do my hair without them! And that is coming from a girl who would happily spend tons of time on my hair to get it to look just how I wanted it to in the past bc I am so picky when it comes to my hair. Using these products gives me absolutely beautiful results in no time at all! Both of these products serve a dual purpose for me, in that while they are drying my wet hair, they are also straitening my hair into a smooth, non-frizzy, shiny, blown out, look in just a couple of minutes! After my first use, I was like, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL OF MY LIFE?! After I get out of the shower, I personally use and spray my damp hair and then I use the hot brush through my hair slowly with my head upside down. I will then work my way to lifting my head back up, so I can start lifting my hair at the roots slowly upwards just a little, on the top, to give my hair a fuller, more lifted, boost, all over the crown of my head from the roots! The finished product looks AAAH-MAAZ-ZIIIING! I HIGHLY, HIGHLY, RECOMMEND!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟cara.s

I have very coarse, thick, wavy hair. I have only ever used a flat iron before. When I bought this I was actually shopping for a replacement for my awesome, but 16+ year old flat iron. I bought this on whim, because honestly, the price. I even asked the Ulta associate about their return policy because I was sure this tiny thing wouldn't work in my giant, poofy, frizzy hair. I was 98% sure I was returning it. Now, as another reviewer said this will not really straighten you hair if you have A LOT of hair, although it did better than expected, but it would make wavy hair pretty smooth. It's not going to give you flat iron results. It also didn't really turn my ends under the way I like. What it did do, and what I actually bought it for was to straighten a terrible cowlick that I have on one side of my head that kinks up over night no matter how satiny or silky my pillowcase is or how careful I am to not sleep on that side of my head. The first morning that used this I had a particularly tossy-turny night of sleep and my hair was a complete mess. I thought it was going to be a ponytail day. But this little thing straightened out all the kinks and left my hair looking like the day before when it was freshly ironed. I'm actually really glad I purchased this and I almost wish I'd purchased the full size unit, but this works just fine. Especially for the price point. At the same time that I bought this I bought a pretty pricey flat iron that was a huge disappointment and will be getting returned. So the $30 little brush beat out the $150 Pro flat iron.CLKRobertson

I have thick wavy hair and I like to straighten and smooth my hair every day so I usually use a hair straightener every day. I have never had a brush that straightens my hair so this product was something I was very intrigued by and excited to use. The brush is compact which I absolutely love! I love small appliances that don't take up a lot of space, it would be great for people who travel since it's so compact. It's simple to use, you push a button and it heats up quick. It does a good job at making my hair frizz free and smooth which I really like. I did have to use it a couple of times on the same strands of hair to get stick straight hair. I have a lot of hair so if I am in a rush I will just use the mini brush to smooth out the top layers of my hair. The Instyler Mini brush is a versatile product for sure. I had never used a ceramic straightening brush before but this product made me fall in love with it! I also did not know Instyler had ceramic brushes but glad I now have one since I really enjoy Instyler products. I feel like it makes my hair look great no matter what look I am aiming for. I am actually planning on buying the brush for my mom as a gift since she has really frizzy hair and she is looking for something to help tame away the frizz. I know she will like it since we have similar hair. I recommend this product for someone who wants a ceramic brush and wants straight frizz free hair and someone who wants a solid product that is compact.Ariana

The Straight Up Mini Ceramic Straightening Brush is perfect for my hair. This brush is lightweight and I can bring it anywhere overall! It works magic on my wavy, frizzy hair, turning it smooth and straight. After using the brush, my hair has more volume added to it and it shines in a good way! This brush is amazing and even works at straightening hair in half the time that a flat iron or any other product would take. It's incredibly beneficial. Whenever I'm late for something and need to straighten my hair, I know that I can rely on this brush to help me get it done fast. It's almost exactly like using a regular brush, except this time you're getting your hair brushed and you're getting it straightened. The brush comes with amazing features that haven't worked for other products I've used. Not only does this brush have dual voltage, but it also comes with ionic bristles and ceramic heated plates! These heated plates and bristles section and straighten hair as they brush down. In the end, the result is wonderful. Unlike other straightening brushes, this brush is powerful and gets the job done fast. The end product is silky, smooth straight hair that I always enjoy! I highly recommend this durable, lightweight, powerful, and reliable straightening brush.Roxana34

I'm not sure why people only gave this product two stars. I'm completely obsessed! I have super long, curly, frizzy hair. I like to wear it straight or in very loose, shiny waves. Normally I have to blow-dry my entire head of hair to get all the moisture out, then flat iron the entire thing to combat the frizziness and to make it straight. The result is very limp, lifeless hair. With this product I can stylet just like my hairstylist would. I have tried my whole life to learn how to round brush my hair and I can't do it to save my life! This product allows me to do that. I start by blow drying about 75% of the moisture out of my hair. Then I flat-iron the frizzy and kinky and curly parts of my roots. The rest of my hair I use this round brush to give it amazing volume and bounce and shine!Fernanda

I am liking this new hair tool I got after returning another hair tool with great reviews that left my hair damaged. This tool has a learning curve for sure. Its not like the rotating hair tool from Instyler where you can rotate the hair from root to end…this is a dryer which should be utilized like how the barrel of a hair brush is used for heating by wrapping the hair around it and letting it dry with hot air first and then using the cool shot for a final ionized and wavy look. I like to first run the barrel along a section of hair a couple of times; then at the end I wrap the barrel and press the button to bring it all the way near the scalp..let the heat on for 1 minute and then press the cool button for another minute before turning it off and twisting the barrel off the hair. It gives the most voluminous waves. My only one con is it does take a little time…perhaps because I just started using this and must give it some time. I hardly give reviews but had to give a review since I felt that a good section of buyers are not using this the correct way. Also, I think it might work with the rotation method at the ends of the sectioned hair…I think trying to use the rotation method from scalp to end might actually cause hair to get entangled. Also love that this tool uses low heat…does not damage hair.sweetum

These types of dryers have been a timesaver for me. I have been using them for years but this one hands-down is strong and reliable. Plus it is very pretty. If you have any problems trying to do blow outs with a round brush this will save you time. I find these better than just regular hot brushes because it really gives you the volume you want while smoothing the hair cuticle. 100% recommend it for medium straight hair.Cat

Im actually disappointed in my purchase. I did not receive the product shown, which was what I was expecting. I received the Hot Tools curling brush instead, and it just doesnt grab my hair as well as my old Helen of Troy curling brush did. I was going to return it, but my husband threw the box away. If possible, Id still like to trade it for the Helen of Troy.edwarbowlin_0

GREAT hot air brush! I've owned several different brands over the years, and this is by far the best of the bunch. The brush heats quickly, and it doesn't get snarled in my shoulder-length hair. It never suddenly stops working after it heats up, either, the way some of the others did. While the air is sufficiently hot enough to style the stubborn, coarse hair that grows from the crown of my head, the brush and wand stay cool enough that I can touch them without burning my fingers. Everyone is different, but after a shampoo, I prefer to let my hair partially air-dry before touching it up with this brush. With just a bit of dampness left in my hair, the brush quickly smooths out any frizz and tames the ends, which tend to go every which-way without some styling. I just had my hair cut short, and I and plan to get the 1/2 inch model so I can still whisk my hair effortlessly into submission. Definitely recommend this hot air brush. It's wonderful.friendly.trader

This tangle free Hot air brush is very easy to use. I just don't have the dexterity to use a blow dryer and brush at the same time so I purchased this item. I have no problem using this to style my hair to get extra volume. I have fine hair medium length and I have not had any issues with it getting all tangled up. I hold it by the tip with one hand letting it turn and By the handle with my other hand and slowly turning it and pull slowly towards the ends of my hair. I find that it does work best on towel dried damp hair. If you have longer thicker hair you might want to section off your hair and do a bit at a time. I highly recommend this hot air brush.misspammy