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

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To find the most effective hair straightening brush, take into consideration the following factors:

At the risk of pulling a Captain Obvious, straightening curly hair requires way more elbow grease, making this brush, another of Gould’s favorites, especially choice. Double negative ion technology (the strongest type of ionic technology) amps up shine and fights frizz in a major way—the negative ions boost shine by sealing the hair cuticles. Meanwhile, the far-infrared heats the cuticle from the inside out meaning more effective, less damaging heat. Translation? Hair heat ups—and gets smoothed out—in half the time.

Can you use a straightening brush on wet hair?

Revlon’s Straight & Shine uses ionic technology to condition the hair as you style, and features a ceramic barrel for snag-free styling. The 2.5m cord makes it easy to plug in almost anywhere and move the brush around the head, and there’s an automatic safety shutoff after 60 minutes. Like its air-based cousin, the Straight & Shine is simplicity itself to use and results in sleek, polished hair that looks salon-fresh in mere minutes. 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. 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. For this story, she worked with Good Housekeeping Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab Chemist Danusia Wnek, who coordinated and conducted the Lab testing on hair straightening brushes, and also contributed her expertise on choosing the right brush and how they work. Wnek has spent seven years researching and developing testing protocols for haircare products for the Good Housekeeping Institute, including flat irons and hair dryer brushes.

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. 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). Hair straightening brushes are electric paddle brushes with ceramic and/or tourmaline bristles that heat up to straighten hair," explains Wnek. In simpler terms, these hot brushes are a paddle brush and flat iron in one. "Hot air brushes or hair dryer brushes, as we like to call this category in the Lab, are innovative styling tools that release warm/ hot air through the circumferential surface of a round or oval brush," she says. Meaning, an oval brush and hair dryer combined. "These brushes style and smooth hair by applying tension through the brush on the wet hair while evaporating the moisture from it to set it." They are a more user-friendly option for those who style their hair using a round brush and a hair dryer.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. Voltage: Take a look at the voltage of your brush. Many are safe to use both at home and abroad, but always consult your instruction manual of the product you're using. "Standard voltage is 120V in the US, and 220-240V in Europe," shares Wnek. "If you see a range like 110-220V in a product manual or on the product’s electricals, it indicates that it is dual voltage and can be used at home and abroad."

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. Key details – Material: Ceramic; Heat settings: 1; Cord length: 1.7m; Auto switch-off: Yes (1 hour) 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." T3’s Edge heated styling brush is great for reducing frizz and static with its ionic heat and ceramic paddle. The firm, tooth-like bristles look a little unusual at a first glance, but the design helps to ensure even heating all the way across the surface of the brush. Unusually, the edge of the brush is heated, which helps keep the temperature even as you stroke the brush through the hair and allows easy styling of waves as well as poker-straight hair. There are also shorter, nylon bristles around the edge of the brush that help to detangle the hair as you style and smooth down flyaways for a polished finish. When testing, we first note the materials used in the tool and the styling method – hot plate or hot air. For hot plate brushes, we measure the time taken for the tool to heat up after being switched on. We time how long it takes to style a full head of hair, taking into account the hair length and texture, and we evaluate the overall ease of use of the straightening brush. We take note of the softness, shine and feel of the hair after styling, and how well styles last over the course of a typical day. Finally, we confirm the weight and dimensions of the straightening brush and note any extras included in the box.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.