First of all, decide how much versatility you want from the hot air styler. Do you only ever smooth and straighten your hair, or are you looking for an appliance that can also add volume and create soft waves, or even tight curls? Look for models that come bundled with the correct attachments for these different looks.

Trust the BaByliss Flawless Volume Hot Air Styler to revive flat hair. Its large 38mm titanium ceramic barrel creates a full-bodied style without damaging the hair shaft and, with ionic technology to smooth the cuticle, there’s no need to worry about a static finish. The styler uses a mix of soft and firm bristles to add lift at the root while smoothing the hair cuticle, achieving in minutes a style that looks like you’ve been sitting in the salon all afternoon. Measuring a maximum of 23.6 x 6.9 x 6.2cm (the length will differ according to the tool attached), the Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1 Air Styler DR-1250 is one of the bulkiest air stylers we’ve tested. In fact, at 6.2cm wide, we struggled to grip the handle properly during testing. On a positive note it is lightweight, weighing 453g, so we didn’t suffer arm ache when styling our hair. Beautimeter’s Built-In Ion Generator releases 50% more negative ions through 100 concentrated vents. Negative ions regulate moisture balance on the skin by removing excess water from hair follicles, so there is no need for frizz any day of the month. The ceramic coating provides further protection of the hair, which creates even heat distribution for less damage.A hot paddle brush is great for straightening hair in a jiffy, while a round hot brush will deliver more red-carpet volume and bounce. Choose the right hot brush for your hair type, texture and desired finish, and you can achieve a professional-looking blow-dry at home – in far less time than a home blowout would take, and at a fraction of the price of a trip to the salon. A hot air styler is the perfect combination of hair brush and hair dryer, and means that you no longer need to juggle with a brush in one hand and a dryer in the other, trying to dry and style your hair at the same time!

Accessories extend the versatility of a styler. They allow you to try out more styles such as curls and style your hair more effectively. Key specs – Material: Ceramic barrel; Barrel size: N/A; Bristle material: Mixed, nylon and natural boar; Heat settings: 2; Cool blast: Yes; Cord length: 2m; Auto switch-off: No Brushes that blow out warm air usually work best on damp hair, which has been washed and towel dried to around 80% dry. Section the hair, then start at the root, pulling the brush slowly through it. Similar to blow drying, the tension from gently but continuously pulling through the hair creates the style. If your brush rotates, pull it smoothly through the hair in the direction of rotation and allow it to wrap hair around the barrel as it goes.Californian beauty brand T3 launched its stylish and versatile AireBrush Duo in 2021 – and, offering gentler heat settings, it’s ideal for hair that’s fine, delicate or heat-damaged. Hot air stylers especially for short hair – Some hot air stylers are designed for long hair, and some more specifically for shorter tresses. The shoulder length and shorter crew can now find a hot air styler with their name on it! In the box you’ll find a gentle drying attachment to rough-dry wet hair, two different barrel sizes to create looser or tighter curls, two paddle brushes for smoothing, and one round brush for salon-style volume. There are three heat and three speed settings that can be independently selected for maximum control over styling, and buttons for both are built neatly into the handle and intuitive to find and use while styling the hair. An air brush that has multiple direction settings can make it easier for you to straighten or curl your mane in any way you like. This feature will make it possible for us to create that perfect lift and hair style without too much trouble on our end. These scales line up perfectly on healthy hair and reflect light, which is why hair appears shiny. However, when hair is subject to temperatures that are too hot, tiny holes will start to appear in these cells, which not only stoops the light reflecting, but eventually leads to breakages.

Some stylers for instance, come with an accessory specifically for adding volume to your hair. Others come with different types of brushes for different hair types and styles.Look for a hair styler that offers more than just a couple of features. The more you can do with it, the better and more convenient it will be.