The best hair tools to have in your collection

If you're looking for the best hair dryer brush, this popular Revlon One Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser produces amazing results in record time. Both tools feature Ionic Technology to help condition, smooth and make hair shinier while reducing frizz and static.

Customer review: "I have thin shoulder-length hair and I've been looking for a product to help volumise my hair with minimal effort, no damage (always reaching for the straightener) and I was not disappointed. The Revlon One-Step Dryer allows you to style and dry your hair giving it the salon volume and shine. It's designed with a "round head" hairbrush which allows the hair to glide off without getting tangled. I prefer to use it on wet/damp hair to get beautiful curls. This product is very user-friendly with two speeds. The air (power) is great and I'm done in five minutes. However, if you have thick hair and require more heat/air, then this may not work for you as the setting controls are fairly standard."

ghd is a world-trusted brand, so it's no surprise that the Platinum+ tool tops our list of the best hair straighteners to buy in 2023. Featuring groundbreaking new innovations (ultrazone with predictive technology), the ghd Platinum+ responds to your hair and the way you style, controlling heat more effectively and predicting your personal hair needs.

Rated and reviewed by Yours writer Sam Hendley: "We tested these sleek and stylish straighteners on full, curly locks (my daughter) and fine, frizzy locks (me). The effect on the curly hair was instant – perfectly straight and smooth hair with no static or frizz in a matter of seconds... Her hair can be hard to tame, but she didn't need any extra styling sprays to achieve great hair, she just used a heat protection spray before straightening.

As for my fine and frizzy hair, I wasn't expecting miracles, but my main issue with using straighteners is that it tends to make my hair limp rather than fabulous! This is perhaps where the new Platinum+ straighteners come into their own and achieve their price tag - the sensors adjust to the kind of hair you have and I was able to achieve a smooth glossy look without making frizz worse..."

Read the full ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener Review.

Whether you're looking for loose curls, trendy mermaid hair or a classic beach wave look, a hair waver tool will help you achieve the perfect style. Amika's Deep Waver is super easy to use, and thanks to the triple barrel aesthetic, you won't get any kinks in your hair.

Customer review: "This tool is exceptional! Right now I own six wavers and they have all given me the same result - creases, falling flat... just never quite what I was looking for! After being FED UP, I finally bought this one, and I'm so glad I did! It is exactly what I was going for! It takes my fine, thin, pencil-straight hair, to BIG, voluminous/bouncy waves that I never knew my hair was capable of! Thank you, Amika!"

If you never expected the words 'Bluetooth' and 'smart' to be included in a description of a hair straightener, then we've got some news for you. The Glamoriser isn't just any old straightener - this one can work with your phone. Simply download the Glamoriser app to take advantage of personalised heat settings to suit how you style your hair. From your phone, you can also set the straightener to switch off automatically between five to 20 minutes after you have finished with them. 

Rated and reviewed by Yours writer Karen Booth: "The plates heat up very swiftly and temperature control on the device is very pleasing to use as it's touch-sensitive, the heat being easily adjusted with an up/down swipe. The target temperature is also displayed digitally and subtly beeps when it reaches the chosen heat.

The function to use the straighteners connected by Bluetooth did at first appear a bit gimmicky, but it does have a few useful functions. Using my smartphone with its associated app, after inputting a few basic facts about the condition of my hair, the app recommended an optimum temperature. I particularly liked being able to set a short auto-switch off time, as I always worry about accidentally leaving straighteners on."

Read the full Glamoriser Bluetooth Smart Straightener Review.

The Airwrap uses the innovational Coanda effect, which creates "a spinning vortex of air around the cylindrical shaped barrels of the tool" and "attracts the hair through the airflow, encouraging hair to wrap itself around the barrel and curling it through the use of the air vortex." Get a hairdryer and styler in one with the Airwrap.

Rated and reviewed by Yours writer Emily Gilbert: "I was really impressed with the curls both barrels produced, personally favouring the 30mm barrel for voluminous results. I loved the final look and was chuffed at how effortless it had been to produce.

Research quickly told me that getting the curls to hold was a common problem people experienced with the Airwrap. While the type and condition of hair you have is naturally going to have an impact on how long your curl is going to last, the people that were finding success with their curls were using pre-styling products before using their Dyson Airwrap, which I had not been. The products used will entirely depend on each individual and it can take some time to figure it out but I personally found applying a hair mousse really helped my curls to stay in longer."

Read the full Dyson Airwrap multi-styler Review.

If you're willing to splash out a bit more cash to get something that is guaranteed to be life-changing, then buying a Dyson hair tool is a no-brainer. By measuring air temperature readings over 40 times a second and regulating the heat, the Supersonic Hair Dryer ensures there is no extreme heat damage to hair.

Rated and reviewed by Yours writer Emily Gilbert: "The first thing I noticed when unpacking my Supersonic was how sleek, attractive and how almost futuristic it looks, not something I ever thought I'd say about a hairdryer. It's also relatively compact and lightweight, weighing just 650g without any attachments added.

When used to dry hair, there's no denying that even without any attachments, the Dyson Supersonic is brilliant. I tend to stick to the highest temperature and the fastest speed and the result is that my super-thick hair is dried quickly and effectively, at half the time of our standard hair dryer. It's no doubt an investment but if you're someone who regularly styles their hair, the cost is absolutely justifiable."

Read the full Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Review.

The Dyson Corrale™ straightener can create a variety of different styles – from curls and waves to smooth and sleek with half the damage and the option to go wireless if you want the option of roaming around whilst styling.

Rated and reviewed by Yours writer Lorna White: "I have naturally curly and frizzy, quite thick hair, so I always believed I needed the highest temperature straighteners in order to achieve that silky smooth straightened style. However, this straightener allowed me to straighten my hair at a much lower temperature, so it is great if you're keen to reduce the temperature you expose your hair to... 

If you're limited when it comes to plugs or you work in a salon where you'd prefer to go wire-free then I can totally see why this product would be more suited to you than other straighteners... However, if you're just wanting a pair of straighteners for at-home use... they're very expensive compared to others on the market which perform just as well."

Read the full Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener Review.

Rather not fork out £300 for the Dyson Supersonic? Turn then instead to the Shark FlexStyle 5-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, the perfect affordable dupe for the Supersonic. Used in the ITV reality show Love Island to get gorgeous waves for the contestants, we love that it comes in a stylish carry case that you can use for storing the Auto-Wrap Curlers, Paddle Brush, Oval Brush, Diffuser, Styling Concentrator and the device itself when you're not using it.

Rated and reviewed by Yours writer Rosie Floyd: "Just like other popular hair stylers on the market, the Shark FlexStyle comes with a whole host of attachments. What I liked about it is the variety of attachments available to achieve different styles. Each one slots into the main styling wand with a click, and then you can choose to rotate the styler if you're drying or keep it upright for styling.

Overall, this is a beautiful-looking styler that has helped transform my styling routine by cutting the time down by over 50 per cent. It's lightweight but it's still powerful."

Read the full Shark FlexStyle Air Styler + Hair Dryer Review.

The 'duckbill' or 'alligator' wave clip is a vintage technique that has gained popularity in recent years, as they're used to create classic, old Hollywood waves. These clips are made of stainless steel and high-quality plastic making them rust-proof and durable, so you don't have to worry about water or sweat getting on them.

Customer review: Several reviewers have mentioned that these clips help in getting natural waves if left on for 20 minutes in the case of thin hair. One customer with thick hair mentioned that the clips do a good job holding her hair as well. They are also used to hold hair back during make-up or skincare routines. One user has noted that since the clips don't come with sawtooth, they leave no crease on your hair even after wearing them for a long time. Most reviews also mention that the clips are lightweight, easy to use, wear and they don't get tangled in long hair as shared by one reviewer.

This styling tool organiser has space not only for your heat-styling hair tools like hair dryer, flat irons, curling iron, combs, brushes, but also smaller compartments, perfect for styling products such as heat-protectant sprays and gels. The organiser itself is wooden, whilst the three stainless steel cups allow you to store tools even when hot. You can either wall-mount it or use it free-standing. 

Customer review: Most reviews shared that the product was quite sturdy and suitable for storing a lot of things in small spaces making it perfect for cramped dressing tables or small bathrooms. Some people felt that the product could have been better if the cup were a little more deeper so it had more space to hold the cables and cords of the tools.

Are you prone to melting plastic containers or burning bedsheets and rugs because you left a hot hair styling device on next to it? This stand-alone storage system from mDesign holds everything from your blow-dry brush to your hair dryer. The best bit is that it is completely made with heat-resistant material so it is safe for your to keep hot straightners or curlers onto the racks without worry. It is available in six different finishes – from rose gold to matt white so that you can pick a style that suits your décor.

Customer review: Most people who bought the product were happy with the way it kept their tools and accessories organised and arranged without the cords getting tangled or any going missing. However some reviews highlighted that the feet of the basket were not even and it was not standing upright. But most who purchased the product was happy with the result and use.