Revlon Pro Collection Salon One Step Straight and Shine Hair Straightening Brush, X-Large

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Straightening brushes are a great way to instantly add polish and smoothness, especially to wavy hair," explains T3 stylist ambassador David Lopez. "For hair that is getting blown out often, it is a great way to touch up the blowout. Now with the new technology on the market, they can handle tighter and frizzier textures. For many hair types, it's a great way to add smoothness and with the right technique, some bounce as well." Ceramic Technology helps reduce damage caused by excess hair with an even distribution of heat, facilitating Heat Settings at or Below 375 Degrees: Trygstad doesn’t recommend using a product that exceeds 375 degrees. “Too hot of tools can damage your hair’s keratin protein,” he says. (Keratin protein is the outer layer of the hair). “Finer hair types can suffer keratin degradation at 390 degrees while coarser hair will start to become damaged at 410 degrees.” With that in mind, it’s best to stay on the safer side when it comes to the temperature of your tool. He also recommends looking for a tool that can maintain even, consistent heat. This will prevent you from having to pass the device through your hair multiple times, thus reducing the chance of damage. Yes, this tool is pricey, but for someone who likes to mix up their style—with minimal effort—this is well worth the investment. It’s also one of the few straightening brushes we’ve found that you can use on wet hair. You’re essentially getting six tools in one, with different attachments that can create different styles. As far as straightening goes there are two options, both firm and soft smoothing brushes, which you can play around with depending on just how sleek you want to go (soft brushes tend to make hair sleeker). Also noteworthy is the inclusion of a pre-styling dryer which helps ensure your hair isn’t soaking wet when you straighten it (though this tool can be used on damp strands). Keep an eye out for brushes that use ionic technology to moisturise your hair as you style, reducing damage and frizz. In addition, ceramic materials reduce friction and pull on the hair. Hot tools with a range of temperature settings are great for hair health, allowing you to select a lower temperature for finer hair. The best hot straightening brushes monitor the temperature of the tool in use to avoid damage to the hair from overheating.

Ashley Jimenez and Melanie Rud both have extensive experience writing about and testing beauty products. Melanie is a contributing writer for Byrdie where she covers all things skincare—from buzzy ingredients to acne advice. She has over 10 years of experience writing beauty content. Ashley is a beauty editor on the transactional team. She has over six years of experience in multicultural beauty and wellness editorial. Before joining Dotdash Meredith, she was a global editorial manager at NYX Professional Makeup, beauty director at HOLA USA, and beauty editor at Latina Magazine. News flash: while flat irons are a great option for sleek, smooth strands, they are not the the only option out there. H air straightening brushes work as a flat iron and a brush in one to help streamline the smoothing process, detangling as they style. These tools are essentially hot hair brushes, so you can effectively brush and detangle your hair while you straighten it for frizz-free, shiny hair in a single step. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{

When should you use a hair straightener vs. a hair straightener brush?

We found a rare cord-free straightening brush that lasts for up to 40 minutes per charge, and has adjustable temperature settings reaching up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Lopez loves this tool from T3. With tons of features (a heated edge for increased surface area, digital Rapid HeatIQ technology, three heat settings, and ceramic heating for a smooth finish, to name a few), T3’s new styling brush might just replace your trusty straightening iron full-stop, especially during rushed mornings. We love a multi-functional tool, and this straightening brush is that times six. You can also use it on wet hair so perfect if you’re in a rush.

Ceramic Plating: When shopping for a straightening brush, celebrity hairstylist Ryan Trygstad suggests looking for a device with ceramic plating technology. “Ceramic glides through the hair more easily without pulling or catching,” he says. Heat styling can already be damaging to the hair, so by reducing the potential for pulling and catching, you’re helping to further prevent breakage.Styling second-day hair just got easier with this tool, which has a bevy of features including a SmartSense microchip for consistent heat distribution, a shine-enhancing ion generator, and five heat settings to suit all types and textures. Who doesn’t love a salon-quality blowout at home that leaves your friends wondering who your stylist is? The name says it all: these ingenious hot tools are electric brushes that double as heaters, allowing you to get a sleek, smooth look in record time. These brushes are "ideal for those who are less coordinated in using round brushes while controlling the direction of the blow dryer for a smoother and more controlled finish," says pro hairstylist Devin Graciano. They also put a bit of space between the heating plate and your hair, meaning they’re less likely to cause damage, like breakage.

This hot brush uses ceramic bristles and far-infrared heat to avoid frizz, while also sealing the cuticle to keep moisture in.An open secret among beauty editors is that we're not all pros at doing our own hair. (That's why we go to the pros.) But hair straightening brushes are tailor-made for people like us: we have a love of hair tools, but don't want to try that hard to get a great style. Because straightening brushes quite literally straighten hair as you brush, they’re impossible to mess up. The original Tymo Ring straightening brush became rapidly popular with stylists in the US, and the upgraded Ring Plus version of Tymo’s stylish-looking tool now ships to the UK. The unique shape of the brush – with unusual wave-shaped bristles placed to control heat flow for even styling – is slightly startling at first, but the quality of the styling soon speaks for itself. This brush is a steal at its affordable price point with its built-in ceramic infusion technology which combines antioxidant-rich Argan oil and protein-rich Keratin for even, consistent heat performance and a smooth, radiant shine. You can get right down to the roots without worrying about your scalp or head getting too hot, thanks to the cool-tip bristles. There are three heat settings to choose from, and in true drugstore fashion, meaning you can get the style you want without adding too much heat. Material: Straightening brushes typically have ceramic and/or tourmaline bristles that heat up to straighten hair, notes Good Housekeeping Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab Chemist Danusia Wnek. Because of the included natural argan oil, this brush is ideal for those with medium-to-long hair or hair that has been chemically treated, including coloring. It may not be the best choice for someone with shorter or finer hair though since it’s a wider brush.