The best hair dryer brushes and how to use them

The popular Revlon One-Step Combo Pack includes a volumiser and paddle dryer that produce 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 always used normal hairdryers to blow dry my hair and was apprehensive about trying a hot brush hairdryer but I didn't need to be. This is a godsend. It's a lot quicker to dry your hair using this and it only took me half of the time it usually does. The brush is big and has different types of bristles. The lead is long so you're not restricted and can move easily. It also has a ceramic coating to prevent heat damage to your hair. My hair is naturally frizzy and I felt this helped with my frizz and smoothed my hair. It had lots of volume and wasn't static at all. Simple and easy to use. Highly recommended."

Babyliss are another brand leading the way in the hot air styling market. Their flawless volume hot air styler brush is made with a ceramic barrel for smooth shape and body and can be used directly on damp, towel-dried hair.

Customer review: "I just wanted an easy, plug-and-play, blow-drying tool. I looked at all the spinning ones and then looked at reviews and just wanted something easy that I didn't have to watch any YouTube videos to learn how to use.

This arrived, and I took it out of the box and dried my hair, straight from the towel. I couldn't believe it, it was absolutely amazing. Loads of volume on my fine-haired bob, which stayed in until the next day too with no backcombing or spray. It was quick to use (7 minutes and all dried). No extra tools are needed. No tangling. I reckon you could probably curl it for a bouncy blow-dry if you wanted.

I'm thrilled with it, just what I wanted and also it's not as loud as the Revlon one either which really hurt my ears! Well worth the price paid and I wouldn't bother with any other!"

We know this seems rather pricey for a hair tool, but if you've ever used a Dyson product, whether it's one of their vacuum cleaners, fans or their Supersonic Hair Dryer, you know you're getting a very high-quality product that works. With six different brush attachments included, depending on the style you want to achieve, it allows you to style and dry at the same time, without the use of extreme heat.

Rated and reviewed by Yours writer Emily Gilbert: "The Dyson Airwrap is undoubtedly an expensive product and it can feel frustrating to find out that you'll most likely need to pay for pre-styling products to ensure your curls last, given have much you've already paid for the styler. But for me personally, I'd rather have to use a product or two for success with the Airwrap rather than go back to using direct heat and damaging my hair in the long run.

The addition of the attachments and the versatility of the styler is a huge plus in my eyes, allowing users to create a variety of different looks just by swapping out the attachments and I really like that I'll be able to purchase any future attachments that Dyson brings out without having to buy a whole new Airwrap set."

Read Emily Gilbert's full Dyson Airwrap review here.

Made to be used on dry hair only, this hot brush is an alternative to hair straighteners that smooths your hair quicker than it takes to straighten. This is ideal for those days you need to tame frizzy hair in minutes without having to spend ages on your hair.

Customer review: "I just needed a hair tool which was going to straighten my hair quickly and with ease. This does exactly that. Heats up very quickly, and runs through hair easily and you can also achieve almost poker-straight hair if you take a little more time. I have mostly fine hair and this is perfect for me."

If you think your hair would be better suited to a spinning brush head, the BaByliss Big Hair styler could be ideal. It features a built-in super ionic generator that sends a stream of negative ions which act to neutralise static charges as you dry, immediately enhancing the look and feel of your hair - making it better suited to frizzy or more curly hair.

Customer review: "This is an absolute ‘must have’ if you have hair shoulder length or longer. Equivalent (almost) of a salon blow dry it adds volume, superb shine and an excellent overall finish. This is my second purchase of this product, I wouldn’t be without it."

Looking for a 6 in 1 hot air styler that adds shape and style to your hair? Suitable for all hair types, this hot air brush will certainly do the trick. With 6 different attachments, including a diffuser to lift those curls, this all-rounder is a necessity in your hair routine. It can also add waves to your locks, similar to a hair waver tool.

Customer review: "I have shoulder length, fine hair which tends to look flat and lifeless, but since I’ve been using the Progloss Airstyle my hair looks full of volume and bounces as if I just come out of a hair salon. I have received so many compliments, people asking me if I had a haircut. I can style my hair in several different ways every time. When I curled my hair for a wedding party, the curls lasted all night. It dries my hair very gently and keeps the moisture in. Very easy to change the heads and it’s very light to use. I no longer need my hairdryer or straighteners to curl my hair. I love love this product."

If your aim is to achieve glossy hair, this air dryer is a brilliant choice as it's infused with a unique combination of Progloss super smooth oils - including Keratin, Argan Oil and Coconut Oil to create hairstyles with a stunning shine (similar in design to the Untamed Defrizz hair dryer). You also have full control over the airflow and temperature to suit you.

Customer review: "Amazing volume and shiny hair. It's a very high-quality product and comes in a nice box. A bit bigger than expected, but very easy to use and don't need to make a huge effort to get my hair dried, straightened and with a very nice curly finish. My hair also feels very smooth and soft. Would definitely recommend it!"

If you have a more cropped hairstyle, you might find most hot air brushes are a little too thick to use on your hair which is why it's ideal to use a thinner barrel on short styles. This one from Remington uses steam to style the hair how you like it, which is a much more gentle way of styling hair, ideal for damaged locks.

Customer review: "Bought to replace a similar one which lasted for about 10 years! Probably longer but mine got lost on holiday. This one is almost exactly the same as my old one - it's a winning design. A very simple thing, it's a heated brush, that's what it does. There is a release button to loosen the brushes in case you get stuck which is handy. It's on or off, hot or not. This has no auto-shutoff so, you need to remember you have it on! it does have a good bright light so you know it's on but, if you leave it on and forget it, it stays on until you remember! comes with some spare brush panels too. Quite a small brush profile. Love this thing."

This spray is best for giving your hair added shine.

This works brilliantly on frizzy hair in particular.

From the iconic Elnett brand, this heat protection spray is ideal to use with all kinds of heat styling.