The 6 Best Hot Air Brushes That Deliver Bouncy Blowouts At Home

Best Overall

Dyson Airwrap

$599 at Sephora $600 at Ulta $600 at Nordstrom

Heat Settings: 3 | Voltage: 1,300 W | Barrel Size: Varies per attachment | Cord Length: 8.5 feet | Cold Shot: Yes

This hot air brush is a favorite of Ghamari, who says it's the best in terms of quality and versatility—and we agree. The do-it-all tool comes with six different attachments that work to dry, blow out, smooth, or curl the hair. Each attachment glides smoothly through the hair without tugging or causing knots, and a major bonus is that the dryer head has a special flyaway attachment that quite literally works to vanish flyways in one swoop.

It has three different heat settings as well as a cold shot which can be used to set the curls in place if you’re using the wand attachments, and having a variety of heat settings makes it usable for people with different hair types. Three different air pressure settings also allow for further customization. Plus, each and every attachment does what it claims to do. It’s also worth noting that it comes with a two-year warranty—so you can ensure your big purchase is protected.

Best Overall, Runner-Up

Shark FlexStyle System

$297 at Amazon $299 at Sephora $300 at Ulta

Heat Settings: 4 | Voltage: 1300 W | Barrel Size: Varies per attachment | Cord Length: 8 feet | Cold Shot: Yes

There's so much to love about Shark's FlexStyle brush. First, you can purchase a premade set that comes with the attachments that are best for straight or wavy hair, a set that comes with attachments for curly or coily hair, or you can design your own set and choose three attachments on the Shark website. Each attachment works beautifully to dry, smooth, or curl the hair, creating a sleek finish. We love that it features four different heat settings plus a cool shot, as well as three airflow settings. While the body of the tool is fairly large and long, both our at-home testers and professional stylists said it was pretty easy to maneuver and intuitive to use. If you’re looking for a hot air brush that will allow you to create a variety of hairstyles (at a more affordable price than the Dyson Airwrap), we absolutely recommend this one.

Best Budget

Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0

View on Amazon $70 at Ulta $40 at Target

Heat Settings: 4 | Voltage: 1110 W | Barrel Size: 2.4 inches | Cord Length: 6 feet | Cold Shot: No

If you’re in the market for an affordable blow-drying brush, this is a great place to start. This updated version of the original tool from Revlon now comes in a more compact design with a slightly smaller brush head for a more defined blowout look. It features four temperature settings as well as four airflow settings, and our professional stylists who participated in our lab test agree that the airflow is smooth and powerful to provide fast drying capabilities. It’s intuitive and easy to use, and we love it for beginners who are simply looking for one tool to quickly style their hair at home. It’s great for creating a straight hair look with a bit of flip at the ends and volume at the roots, and while people with thicker and less frizzy hair were able to create a sleek, smooth style, we didn’t find this tool to be the best option at eliminating frizz or flyaways on those with frizzy hair.

Best for Beginners

L'Ange 2-in-1 Titanium Brush Dryer

$89 at Amazon $89 at Ulta $89 at Walmart

Heat Settings: 3 | Voltage: 1100 W | Barrel Size: 2.4 inches | Cord Length: 7.9 feet | Cold Shot: No

If you’re new to styling your hair on your own, we recommend checking out this blow-dry brush. People often struggle to smooth their roots and add volume, which is why we love that this brush has a unique teardrop shape—the round part is perfect for smoothing the lengths and ends, while the narrow end is great for targeting the roots. Aside from the shape, we also appreciate that this tool helps to reduce frizz, is lightweight and easy to use, and has multiple heat settings. It’s easy to hold in your hand thanks to a curved grip with a matte coating, and it’s a great option for those with thin or fine hair because it never feels too hot.

Best Lightweight

Drybar 3-In-1 Interchangeable Blow Dryer

$349 at Amazon $349 at Sephora $349 at Ulta

Heat Settings: 4 | Voltage: 125 V | Barrel Size: Varies by attachment | Cord Length: 9 feet | Cold Shot: Yes

Giving yourself a blowout at home takes arm strength, but this tool helps to alleviate some of the struggles because it weighs less than one pound. This makes it a great option for those with limited upper body strength or anyone who will be using the tool for long periods of time. Aside from the lightweight aspect, we love that it comes with three different attachments—a dryer, a round brush dryer, and a paddle brush dryer—to create a variety of results. Both brush attachments glide through the hair seamlessly without tugging or creating knots. The tool features four heat settings, three airflow settings, and a cool shot which are all easy to access via buttons near the bottom. Compared to other options we tested, this one didn’t blow us away in terms of its frizz-taming capabilities, but it does create smooth results with some volume.

Best for Long Hair

Bondi Boost Blowout Brush Pro

$70 at Amazon $70 at Ulta $70 at Bondiboost.com

Heat Settings: 3 | Voltage: 1200 W | Barrel Size: 3 inches | Cord Length: 9.8 feet | Cold Shot: No

Hot air brushes with larger brush heads are ideal for those with long hair because long strands will easily wrap around the barrel all the way to the ends. Short hair likely won't wrap fully around the brush head, and therefore it will be harder to achieve flipped ends. And if you have long hair, then you know how time-consuming it can be to blow out your hair at home. When using a tool like this one that has a wider brush design, you’ll be able to shorten that process a bit without sacrificing beautiful results. Though this tool has a pretty basic design it impressed us in terms of how shiny it makes the hair look. We appreciate that it has three heat settings and it does an excellent job and smoothing and straightening the hair. If you have long hair and you’re looking to give yourself a quick blowout at home, this is a great option at an affordable price point.