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The supremely sleek design is a bonus.
Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Allure editors
Needless to say, we’re very much on board.
“I’m so bad with a flatiron, so this totally changed the game for me.
I love a tool with no learning curveespecially one that doesn’tfry my hairas I use it.”
Allurecontributing commerce writer Annie Blackman before using the GHD Glide Smoothing Hot Brush
We also found that the dial control isn’t as straightforward as we’d like.
In a perfect world, we’d rather have a few preset temperatures.
“BaBylissPro’s is compact (handy for travel!
Allurecontributing commerce writer Annie Blackman before using the GHD Glide Smoothing Hot Brush
), heats up super quickly, and smooths flyaways better than some flatirons I’ve used.”
The Wavytalk comes with two clips to help section hair for salon-style results.
(We also found that it performed best on hair that’s been air-dried versus blown dry.)
Blackman after using the GHD Glide Smoothing Hot Brush
As senior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen puts it, it’s wizardry for her fine hair.
Don’t be fooled by the tool’s name, though.
It also features a negative ion generator mode for extra smooth hair and frizz-free control.
Oh, and did we mention it’s aBest of Beauty winner?
“I love how easy it is to use: justbrush.”
Try effortless volume, minimized heat damage, and the softest supermodel curls you’ve ever seen.
Allure commerce editor Sarah Han before using the BaBylissPro Nano Titanium Thermal Paddle Brush
Keep in mind that since this brush has a narrower barrel, it’s better to style in sections.
It’s worth the extra 10 minutes, we promise.
It’s lightweight, straightforward, snag-free, and your hair’s newest bestie.
Han after using the BaBylissPro Nano Titanium Thermal Paddle Brush
Because this brush gets very hot, start low to see what temperature your hair tolerates best.
Even better: The bristle tips stay cool, reducing the chances of singed fingertips or forehead mishaps.
It turns out that telling the difference between hair-straightening brushes and flatirons doesn’t require any rocket science.
Allurecommerce producer Sarah Hoffmann before using the Wavytalk Thermal Brush
What should I look for when choosing a hair-straightening brush?
Are hair-straightening brushes safe?
“And don’t use the highest heat setting unless you absolutely need to.”
Allurecommerce producer Sarah Hoffmann before using the Wavytalk Thermal Brush
When using heat on your hair, always prep using a heat-protectant product.
These ingredients include meadowfoam seed oil, VP/DMAPA acrylates copolymer,aloe, andargan oil.
When reviewing tools, we also take into account testers' experience levels.
Hoffmann after using the Wavytalk Thermal Brush
Testers considered performance across three primary categories: efficacy, safety and ease of use, and value.
For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.
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Hair woes, no more.
Allure commerce writer Jen Hussein before using the Amika Blowout Babe Thermal Round Brush
Hussein after using the Amika Blowout Babe Thermal Round Brush
