6 Best hair brushes for salon-worthy styling at home

From quick blow-dry brushes to multi-stylers that curl, smooth and volumise, these are the best hair brushes worth adding to your beauty routine.

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If you’ve ever wished you could recreate that fresh-from-the-salon blowout at home, the right hair brush can make all the difference. Today’s styling tools do far more than simply dry your hair. Many can curl, smooth, volumise and tame frizz, cutting down your routine while delivering professional-looking results.

Whether you’re after bouncy volume, sleek strands or a versatile all-in-one styler, we’ve rounded up six of the best hair brushes that are worth the investment.

  1. 1. Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x™ Multi-styler and Dryer ($899)
  2. 2. Shark FlexStyle HD430 Air Styling & Hair Drying System ($264)
  3. 3. T3 Aire 360 Ceramic Air Styler ($445)
  4. 4. GHD Duet Blowdry Professional 2-in-1 Hair Dryer Brush ($665)
  5. 5. Drybar The Double Shot Oval Blow-Dryer Brush ($210)
  6. 6. Revlon One-Step Volumiser Plus 2.0 ($174.32)

Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x™ Multi-styler and Dryer ($899)

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If you love switching up your hairstyle, the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x is one of the most versatile options on the list. The latest model is 30 per cent more powerful, with twice the air pressure, helping you dry, curl, wave, straighten, smooth and volumise your hair with one tool.


It also takes some of the guesswork out of styling. Connect it to the MyDyson app to create a personalised hair profile, and the Airwrap can automatically adjust its heat, airflow and timing to suit your hair. It comes with six attachments, including curling barrels, an air straightener and a large round volumising brush, making it a handy all-in-one option if you want plenty of styling possibilities without juggling multiple tools.

Shark FlexStyle HD430 Air Styling & Hair Drying System ($264)

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Often seen as one of the best alternatives to the Dyson Airwrap, the Shark FlexStyle delivers impressive styling performance at a more accessible price point. Available in different attachment sets depending on your hair type, it can dry, smooth, curl and volumise with ease.

The tool features four heat settings, three airflow settings and a cool shot, while its clever design makes switching between attachments quick and intuitive. If you love experimenting with different hairstyles but don’t want to splurge on the Dyson, this is one of the best value options available.

T3 Aire 360 Ceramic Air Styler ($445)

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If versatility is what you’re after, the T3 Aire 360 Ceramic Air Styler Blowout Kit ticks all the boxes. Using high-performance airflow and ceramic styling attachments, it creates everything from bouncy blowouts to long-lasting curls while helping minimise heat damage.

The oval brush attachment smooths and shapes hair beautifully, while the ceramic curling barrels make styling effortless. It also includes a drying concentrator that delivers fast yet gentle drying to help retain moisture, making it a great choice for anyone who frequently heat styles their hair.

GHD Duet Blowdry Professional 2-in-1 Hair Dryer Brush ($665)

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The GHD Duet Blowdry is designed to streamline your routine by drying and styling your hair at the same time. Using a combination of airflow, gentle surface heat and heated bristles, it transforms wet hair into a smooth, voluminous blowout without excessive heat exposure.

Promising up to three times more volume, less frizz and 50 per cent more shine, it also delivers styles that can last up to 24 hours while offering improved humidity resistance. As an added bonus, it comes with a heat-resistant storage bag that doubles as a heat mat, along with a cleaning brush to help maintain the tool.

Drybar The Double Shot Oval Blow-Dryer Brush ($210)

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For those who simply want a fuss-free blowout, the Drybar Double Shot is a reliable pick. Combining the power of a hair dryer with the shape of a round brush, it delivers smooth, bouncy hair in less time.

Suitable for everything from straight to curly hair, it features three heat settings, ionic technology to reduce frizz and a mix of nylon and tufted bristles for better grip and tension while styling. It can even be used on dry hair to refresh your blowout between washes, making it a handy everyday styling tool.

Revlon One-Step Volumiser Plus 2.0 ($174.32)

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A favourite among beauty lovers, the Revlon One-Step Volumiser Plus 2.0 makes achieving a salon-style blowout surprisingly easy. Compared to the original version, this updated model features a slimmer handle and smaller brush head, making it easier to manoeuvre and ideal for shorter hair or creating more defined styles.

With four heat settings and four airflow settings, it dries hair quickly while adding lift at the roots and a soft flip at the ends. It’s particularly beginner-friendly since everything is done with a single tool, although those with very thick or frizz-prone hair may find it doesn’t smooth flyaways quite as effectively as some premium alternatives.

The best hair brush ultimately depends on your styling needs and budget. If you want a simple, affordable blowout tool, the Revlon and Drybar brushes are excellent choices.

Looking for something more versatile? The Shark FlexStyle and Dyson Airwrap offer multiple styling options in one device, while the GHD Duet Blowdry is perfect for anyone who wants to cut down drying and styling time.

Whichever you choose, investing in the right styling tool can make achieving smooth, glossy, salon-worthy hair much easier from the comfort of home.

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