The 15 best hot air brushes for frizz-free hairstyling

These are the best hot air brushes in the test - for frizz-free styling at home

Hot air brushes are essential if you want to create a salon-worthy look from the comfort of your own bathroom. And the best of the best do the styling toosooomuch easier, which is perfect because no one wants to waste time twiddling. Luckily, there are valuable warm air tools that can do the work for you - without you needing a million hands and a lot of skill.

The best hot air brushes are a mix of oneand oneor a smoothing brush or one, which ensure a perfect result in a single product. The heat emitted by a hot air brush dries your hair while the bristles (or similar technology) hold the hair to style it.

Many hot air brushes come with detangling nylon bristles that make hair dry much faster (great for curly hair), while others come with heat-activated silicone bristles that add shine to your hair. Some models also feature brush bodies with hair care ingredients such asthat make your hair shine even more.

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The best hot air brushes at a glance:

Hot air brushes in the test: which one is the best?

For us, the “BaByliss Hydro Fusion Air Styler” is one of the best hot air brushes currently on the market. Don't think that your hair is damaged after using this blow dryer brush - instead, it will remain silky, soft, shiny and nourished. It's suitable for long, short, thick and thin hair and has different temperature settings - a real upgrade for your hair tool collection!

To help you figure out what's best for your hair, we've put together a full selection below, including both more affordable options and cult favorites for every styling need - tested by the GLAMOR team.

The best hot air brushes for every budget and every hair type

1. Best hot air brush for beginners: “Air Styler AS4.2” from Braun

Review von Nhi Nguyen, Affiliate Marketing Coordinator:

“The device is very easy to use and felt good in the hand. I'm a complete beginner when it comes to hot air brushes, but I got it right. My hair, which is very thick and has a lot of weight, might need a little mousse, but I think the result is impressive.

Nhi Nguyen, Affiliate Marketing Coordinator, tests the “Air Styler AS4.2” from Braun.

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“Air Styler AS4.2” from Braun

Why we love the product:A powerful motor and 1000W of power ensure an airflow that has power and makes styling easy. Two different modes make it possible to choose the right setting for the respective hair type.

  • Advantages:Easy to use and “Iontec technology” included.
  • Disadvantages:The temperature can only be regulated via two levels.

2. Best hot air brush for drying and styling: “ghd Duet Blowdry”

Fazit von Madeline Dangmann, Senior Fashion Editor:

“My first thought when I picked up the hot air brush: Wow, it’s heavy! If you blow-dry your entire head with it, you'll definitely get a little arm workout included. This is especially true for those who, like me, not only style their hair straight, but also want to create a blow-out effect by wrapping it, twisting it, etc. But I am impressed by the result as it creates a nice bounce in my otherwise very straight hair structure. What I'm missing: a cold air setting to seal the hair style."

Madeline Dangmann, Senior Fashion Editor, tested the "ghd Duet Blowdry".

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Why we love the product:Not all hot air brushes are suitable for styling hair when it is wet. However, this model from ghd is suitable for blow-drying and styling. Special sensors ensure that the tool controls the styling temperature 400 times per second to guarantee even heat distribution.

  • Advantages:Heat-resistant storage bag included.
  • Disadvantages:No cold setting.

3. Best hot air brush for long hair: “Air Power Volume” by BaByliss

Conclusion from Allegra Isert, Beauty Editor:

My first impression: The “BaByliss Air Power Volume” is pretty big. And the cable is disproportionately long for my small bathroom. This is certainly practical for a salon. But I love the color of the “Air Power Volume”. The rose gold looks elegant and high quality! Despite its impressive size, the styler is very comfortable to hold. With the wet and dry modes, the hot air brush can adapt flexibly to damp and dry hair. I test it on dry hair first. The combination of warm air and heating brush as well as the ceramic straightening and ionic technology give the hair a visible shine. As soon as I wrapped the first strand around the brush, it shone more than all the others.I can't create it with the oversized brush attachment. But for anyone who loves a blow-out look like it's fresh from the hairdresser, the hot air brush is perfect.

Allegra Isert, Beauty Editor, tested the “Air Power Volume” von BaByliss.

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“BaByliss Air Power Volume”

Why we love the product:Here too you can expect a 2-in-1 device with wet and dry mode. This not only saves electricity, but also allows you to style your hair faster and more effectively. The dual ion technology with positively and negatively charged ions also ensures a soft feeling as it tames flyaway hair.

  • Advantages:2-in-1 device for use on wet and dry hair.
  • Disadvantages:Relatively long cable, which not everyone prefers.

4. Best hot air brush for a “90s blow-out”: “Blow Dry Brush” from Mermade Hair

Conclusion from Zuzanna Sztefic, SEO Manager:

“The hot air brush fits well in the hand and is also very easy to use. The many levels allow for suitable temperature adjustment. Since I already have curly hair, the medium-high setting is perfect for a hairstyle touch-up. The wide brush creates a lot. Unfortunately, the device is loud at the highest level.”

Zuzanna Sztefic, SEO Manager, testet die “Blow Dry Brush” von Mermade Hair.

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“Interchangeable Blow Dry Brush” von Mermade Hair

Why we love the product:The ionic technology of this device from Mermade Hair protects your hair from damage and gives it more shine. If you struggle with tangling easily, no worries, the flexible bristles won't tangle as they glide through your strands, making the styler ideal for all hair types and lengths.

  • Advantages:Ionic ceramic attachments that protect your hair from unnecessary heat damage.
  • Disadvantages:Relatively loud at the highest level.

5. Best multifunctional hot air brush: “Dyson Airwrap Multi-Hair Styler Complete Long”

“Dyson Airwrap™ Multi-Haarstyler und -trockner Complete Long” in Onyx/Gold

Why we love the product:The “Dyson Airwrap” styler is iconic for a reason: it is a hairdryer, hot air brush and curling iron in one and – it’s hard to believe – conjures up even more beautiful curls than your hairdresser.

  • Advantages:Creates curls in both directions, monitors airflow temperature to avoid damaging hair, and uses charged particles toFrizzto minimize.
  • Disadvantages:It takes a while to learn how to use the device.

6. Best Viral Hot Air Brush: “Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer”

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“Revlon Salon One-Step Volumiser”

Why we love the product:The hot air brush that went viral on TikTok is a real star and of course shouldn't be missing from this list of the best. We love it because it's so easy to use and allows you to create the most beautiful blow-out style.

  • Advantages:This great combines two technologies: ceramic and ions ensure that your hair has a shiny finish and 30 percent less frizz.
  • Disadvantages:Sold out quickly.

7. Best hot air brush for a shiny finish: “Remington Keratin Protect Rotating Air Styler”

“Remington Keratin Protect Rotating Air Styler”

Why we love the product:The surface of the Remington hot air brush has a ceramic coating and is enriched with keratin and almond oil - for a smooth feel and shiny finish.

  • Advantages:The highlight: You can use this round brush rotating clockwise and anti-clockwise, and the two attachments have thermo-mixed bristles.
  • Disadvantages:It takes some practice until you can handle all the attachments well.

8. Best Hot Air Brush for Short Hair: “Ghd Glide Smoothing Hot Brush”

“ghd Glide Smoothing Hot Brush”

Why we love the product:This hot air brush or straightening brush tames and straightens dry hair, allowing for quick and effortless styling - without having to pick up a hairdryer.

  • Advantages:An optimal styling temperature of 185°C minimizes hair damage and breakage, while the bristles of different lengths and ionic technology make the hair particularly shiny.
  • Disadvantages:It takes a little longer to heat up than expected.

9. Best hot air brush for thick hair: “Beurer HC 45 Ocean”

Why we love the product:Beurer's why air brush from the “Ocean” series not only looks stylish, but also has a lot of power. You can set the blow dryer brush to two heating and fan levels and choose the perfect styling temperature for you. The product also has a protective ceramic keratin coating, which means it treats the hair gently.

  • Advantages:Ideal for medium to long hair.
  • Disadvantages:No different attachments, just a relatively thick brush head.

10. Best hot air brush for more volume at the hairline: “Philips Airstyler 3000”

Why we love the product:Here you can choose between three speed and three heat levels and create your perfect result. The “Care” setting is also an absolute win as it ensures your optimal temperature. This means your hair dries just as quickly with the same air flow but a constant, gentle temperature. Thanks to the ceramic coating refined with keratin, the brush glides gently through the hair and ensures a naturally smoothed, shiny look.

  • Advantages:Gentle ion function, additional hairdryer attachment and suitable for every hair structure and length.
  • Disadvantages:Some negative Amazon reviews, but no written review.

11. Best hot air brush under 50 euros: “Grundig HS 7880 professional volume and curl styler”

“Grundig HS 7280 professional volume and curl styler”

Why we love the product:This hot air brush from Grundig is the ultimate price-performance favorite. It has an “ionic function”, which helps to preserve the hair's natural moisture and has an antistatic and hydrating effect - and all for just around 40 euros. Do you have colored hair? Perfect because the “5-layer ceramic coating” of the styling attachments protects damaged or colored hair!

  • Advantages:Extremely powerful power of 1200 watts and great value for money.
  • Disadvantages:This model does not have a rotation function.

12. Best Hot Air Brush for Long Hair: “Rowenta CF9530”

Why we love the product:A double ion booster and a high-quality ceramic coating ensure a particularly shiny finish. Powerful performance and an easy-to-use rotation function allow you to achieve salon-quality home styling with this tool.

  • Advantages:Convenient storage and automatic rotation.
  • Disadvantages:Not ideal for short hair.

13. Best Hot Air Brush for Frizzy Hair: “Revamp Progloss Big Volume and Wave”

“Revamp Progloss Big Volume and Wave”

Why we love the product:This hot air styler is ideal for taming frizzy hair. It also gives your hair additional shine as its cylinder is enriched with gentle care ingredients such as keratin, argan oil and coconut oil.

  • Advantages:Easily tames frizz, has retractable bristles that make it easier to loosen sections of hair after styling.
  • Disadvantages:The barrel tends to get much hotter than the bristles.

14. Best Hot Air Brush for Wavy Hair: “T3 AireBrush Duo”

Why we love the product:This styler from T3 is ideal for every hair type. It has 15 temperature settings and comes with a straightening brush and a wavy hair brush to meet all your styling needs.

  • Advantages:Includes two interchangeable brushes for straight and wavy styles.
  • Disadvantages:Some customers report that the bristles have become slightly bent and deformed with constant use.

15. Top Rated Hot Air Brush: “BaByliss Hydro Fusion Hot Air Styler”

“BaByliss Hydro Fusion Hot Air Styler”

Why we love the product:The most popular hot air brush in this selection features a large, 50mm rotating brush with a ceramic barrel (for a smooth blow-dry finish) and soft bristles that tame hair. This Babyliss hot air brush also includes a straightening attachment and two additional flat brush attachments - for an endless variety of styles.

  • Advantages:Advanced plasma technology is designed to stimulate hair growth, while a moisture-balancing ionic system hydrates hair and reduces frizz. There are also three temperature settings.
  • Disadvantages:Works best when hair is sectioned, so may take a little longer.

FAQ hot air brushes – everything you need to know about the devices

Are hot air brushes bad for hair?

Hot air brushes are widely considered to be better for your hair than straighteners. Why is that? The ceramic plates of hair straighteners reach extremely high temperatures, which can dry out the hair quite severely. Warm air stylers generally do not reach such high temperatures, which leads to less damage. In any case, you shouldUse on your styling brush or straightener to keep it in good condition.

Is a hot air brush better than a straightener?

Hot air brushes have several advantages over straighteners: the lower temperatures result in less hair damage, they make it easier to build volume and add shine, and they dry the hair at the same time as styling.

What should you consider when buying?

When buying a hot air brush, the question arises: What styling do you want to create with it? If you want to straighten your hair more gently and create a sleek look, other models are recommended than if you have one, waves or curls with it. Some hot air brushes have a flat shape and are therefore perfect for straightening hair. Bar-shaped brushes with a small diameter are suitable for curl styling. It is also important to note which functions the tool has. A rotation function can be practical for anyone who finds it difficult to curl curls. Special features such as ionic technologies or special coatings ensure more shine and give a glamorous finish. Temperature settings, wattage and cable lengths are also criteria that you should not ignore when buying your new hot air brush.

This article was prepared with passages from our GLAMOR colleagues from the UK.