These Hair-Dryer Brushes Are Legit Taking Over the World

Let's be real: If it were possible, I would get a professional blowout on the daily. But because I (a) don't have the $$$ and (b) don't have the time, that's not possible. Luckily, hair-dryer brushes exist—i.e., heated round brushes that blow out your hair as you brush and style it. The result? Straighter, smoother, bouncier hair, whether you're working with poofy 1a hair or curly 3c hair.

But trust, even if you legit suck at styling your hair with a round hair brush and hair dryer, you'll be able to handle a blow-dryer brush because it combines both tools in one for an easy at-home blowout—no awkward juggling required. Basically, if you're after a salon-worthy blow-dry, you absolutely need a hair-dryer brush in your beauty arsenal. That said, not all hair-dryer brushes are created equal, so I personally tested and reviewed 10 of my favorites on my own hair and tapped expert hairstylist Andrés Melendez to help us break down the best brushes for every hair type and style preference, below:

✔️ FYI: We updated this article in March 2023 to give you the most up-to-date info on hair-dryer brushes, including new tried-and-tested picks, a hairstylist’s take on which ones are the best, and how to choose a hair-dryer brush for yourself.

Our top picks for the best hair-dryer brushes in 2023:

Now keep reading for the full breakdown of the best hair-dryer brushes, according to my own testing and product reviewers, along with tips from a hairstylist on how to choose the best blow-drying brushes and what to look for before you buy. So let’s get started, huh?

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