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Whats the one tool most of our editors cant go without?
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The best blow-dryer brushes, of course.
These innovative tools help you achievean envy-inducing blowoutin the comfort of your home.
They spare some of the strain on your biceps.
Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis using the Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Long Complete Set
Who needs a salon appointment when you have one of the best blow-dryer brushes on the market?
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Like the original, the Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Long Complete Set uses an aerodynamic technique called theCoanda effect.
Jessica Cruel blow drying her natural hair with the Dyson Airwrap straightening brush.
What does that mean?
Jessica Cruel blow drying her natural hair with the Dyson Airwrap straightening brush.
To give you the entire play-by-play, heres exactly how I styled my hair.
Trakoshis before using the Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Long Complete Set
), and creates swoon-worthy volume without using hot air.
McGrath before using Drybar’s The Double Shot Blow-Drying Brush.
McGrath after using Drybar’s The Double Shot Blow-Drying Brush.
Trakoshis after using the Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Long Complete Set
ThisAllureBest of Beauty winner gives you options, thanks to the interchangeable barrel and paddle brush styling attachments.
Like most blow-drying brushes, the Airebrush’s interchangeable heads work best on slightly dampnot soaking wethair.
A little bit ofmousseto prep andhairsprayto finish really help with longevity too, especially if your hair is textured.
Allurecontributing editor Deanna Pai styling her hair with the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
How do I get the most out of a blow-dryer brush?
Volume is even easier to achieve, especially for straight or wavy textures.
How do I minimize heat damage from a blow-dryer brush?
Pai before styling her hair with the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
Another tried-and-true defense mechanism is to prep your blowout with aheat protectant.
But the best way to fend off heat damage is to not overuse heat on your hairplain and simple.
Are blow-dryer brushes easier to use than traditional blow-dryers?
Pai after styling her hair with the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
Less effort and more efficiency will always be the trend," he adds.
How do I clean my blow-dryer brush?
Remember that cleaning your hot tool regularly is critical to peak performance.
Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, versatility, ease of use, and value.
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A beauty product is a personal purchase.
Alluresenior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen before and after styling her hair with the Wavytalk Thermal Brush
Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?
Alluredeputy digital director Kara McGrath using Drybar’s The Double Shot Blow-Drying Brush.
McGrath before using Drybar’s The Double Shot Blow-Drying Brush.
McGrath after using Drybar’s The Double Shot Blow-Drying Brush.
Allurecommerce producer Sarah Hoffmann using the T3 Airebrush Duo
Hoffmann before using the T3 Airebrush Duo
Hoffmann after using the T3 Airebrush Duo
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han using the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0
Han before using the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0
Han after using the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0
