Best Overall

Dyson Airwrap Coanda2x

$749 at Sephora$750 at Dyson.com$750 at Best Buy

Heat Settings: 3 | Voltage/wattage: 1,700 W | Barrel Size: Varies per attachment | Cord Length: 6.56 feet | Cold Shot: Yes

Why We Chose It: ICYMI, Dyson launched a new version of their beloved Airwrap, the Dyson Airwrap Coanda2x Multi-Styler and Dryer—and we’ve crowned it the best hair dryer brush. This new and improved technology is faster and more powerful than the OG Airwrap. There are new intelligent attachments that dry, blow out, smooth, and curl the hair, allowing you to create a variety of different looks with one tool. Each attachment glides through the hair smoothly (no tugging), and the tool has three different air pressure and heat settings, so it works well for a wide range of hair types. There are two different versions of the Coanda2x to choose from: one for straight and wavy hair and one for curly and coily hair, so make sure you’re choosing the best fit for your hair type. It also has a cold shot function that sets styles in place if you’re using the wand attachment. Plus, it’s ultra lightweight, making it a breeze to use and handle.

Best Overall, Runner-Up

Shark FlexStyle

$350

$310 at Amazon$349 at Sephora$350 at Ulta

Heat Settings: 4 | Voltage/wattage: 1,300 W | Barrel Size: Varies per attachment | Cord Length: 8 feet | Cold Shot: Yes

Why We Chose It: There’s so much to love about Shark’s FlexStyle blow dryer brush. You can purchase a premade set with the best attachments for straight or wavy hair, a set with attachments for curly or coily hair, or you can customize your own air styler and design your set by choosing three attachments on the Shark website. Each attachment works beautifully to dry, smooth, or curl the hair, creating a sleek finish. It features four heat settings, a cool shot, and three airflow settings. While the tool’s body is fairly large and long, our at-home testers and professional stylists said it was easy to maneuver and intuitive. If you’re looking for a blowout 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.

What the Expert Says: “It is top tier. It exceeded my expectations. I love the number of attachments—they’re really effective, and the technology behind the design is smart,” notes hairstylist Geneva Clark.

Best Budget Tool

Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0

$38 at Amazon$66 at Ulta$36 at Target

Heat Settings: 4 | Voltage/wattage: 1,110 W | Barrel Size: 2.4 inches | Cord Length: 6 feet | Cold Shot: No

Why We Chose It: This updated version of the original Revlon blow dryer brush features a more compact design and a smaller brush head for a more defined blowout. With four temperature settings and four airflow settings, our professional stylists who participated in our office test agree that the airflow is smooth and powerful enough to be incredibly fast-drying. It’s super intuitive; we love it for beginners simply looking for one tool (and no attachments) to style their hair at home quickly. With this one-step hair dryer brush, our testers easily created a straight hair look with a bit of flip at the ends and volume at the roots. While people with thicker and smoother hair could create a sleek style, this tool wasn’t the best option for eliminating frizz or flyaways.

What the Expert Says: “The brush went through the hair smoothly, and the airflow is powerful and even. However, this tool does get pretty hot. It’s one of those where if the temperature was the same but the airflow was less powerful, it would work great,” suggests Clark.

Best for Beginners

L’Ange 2-in-1 Titanium Brush Dryer

$69 at Amazon

$99

$69 at Langehair.com

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

Why We Chose It: If you’ve had trouble styling your hair on your own (or getting it to look like your stylist did it), we recommend checking out this blowout brush. We often struggle to smooth our roots and add volume, so we love this brush’s unique teardrop shape—the round part is perfect for smoothing the lengths and ends, while the narrow end is great for targeting the roots. We also appreciate how well the tool reduces frizz. It’s also lightweight, easy to use, and has multiple heat settings. The curved grip with a matte coating fits nicely in your hand, and it’s a great option for those with thin or fine hair because it doesn’t get too hot.

What the Expert Says: “I think the airflow is great, and the airflow and temperature are consistent from start to finish. It’s super lightweight, and because of the matte finish, it gives a nice nonslip grip,” says Clark.

Best Budget Multistyler

Conair InfinitiPRO Digitalaire Styling System

$112 at Amazon$165 at Ulta$150 at Kohls.com

Heat Settings: 3| Voltage/wattage: 1200 W | Barrel Size: Varies per attachment | Cord Length: 6 feet | Cold Shot: Yes

Why We Chose It: Blow-dryer brushes with multiple attachments tend to be pricier for obvious reasons, but this air styler from Conair is a steal and works so well. For only $130, you get four attachments that dry, smooth, and curl. Our testers noted that it dried their hair quicker than other blow-dryers they’ve used in the past; it significantly cut down their styling process. It’s lightweight, and all the attachments were gentle on the scalp, never tugging or pulling out strands. While we wish it added more volume, it made the hair much smoother and softer in a quarter of the time as a standard blow-dryer. We also loved the chic design that comes in two colors.

What the Expert Says: “It offers strong airflow and adjustable heat settings, which are great for quick blowouts or basic styling. However, I’ve noticed that the nylon and boar bristles can be slightly harsh, especially for clients with finer or more delicate hair. This tool works best with medium-to-thick hair; the rougher bristles give it some elevation and volume,” explains Maria Jones, a Canadian hairstylist with CoverClap.

Best for Long Hair

BondiBoost Everlast Airstyler Blow Dryer & Styler

$219 at Amazon$219 at SephoraView on Bondiboost.com

Heat Settings: 3| Voltage/wattage: 120 V | Barrel Size: Varies per attachment | Cord Length: n/a | Cold Shot: Yes

Why We Chose It: Drying and styling long hair can often take some time, and it’s usually a two-step (and two-tool) process. While testing, we were pleasantly surprised to find that this multi-styler hair dryer brush from BondiBoost dried long hair fully in less than 15 minutes and created a beautiful blowout style at the same time. It comes with six attachments to dry and curl all hair types, and our testers praised the multiple speed and heat settings that made it easy to dry quickly without leaving any damp spots throughout the hair. The best part was its salon-quality results. All our testers reported smooth, sleek hair with little to no static, and that freshly done look lasted all day. At a quarter of the price of more popular hair dryer brushes, we definitely think this pick is worth it.

What the Expert Says: “I especially love how it effectively lessens frizz and evenly distributes heat through ceramic technology,” says Jones. “I see this as an added advantage in styling those clients of mine with frizzy hair or color-treated hair. It’s also quieter than many similar tools out there. However, the motor does not pack much punch compared to the more premium models, and for thick, curly, or coarse hair, that could be rather time-consuming to work through. I would really recommend this for clients with fine to medium hair who take a lot of interest in their hair’s health for everyday touch-ups or low-maintenance hairstyles.”

Best for Natural Hair

T3 Aire 360 Ceramic Air Styler

$300

$214 at Amazon$300 at Ulta$300 at Nordstrom

Heat Settings: 3| Voltage/wattage: 1500 W | Barrel Size: Varies per attachment | Cord Length: 9 feet | Cold Shot: Yes

Why We Chose It: Drying natural hair can be extra challenging because you want to use the least amount of heat to smooth or diffuse your hair to minimize damage. This hair dryer brush from T3 does exactly that. The brush attachment locks onto the tool securely and stays put while using, and the bristles don’t get caught in snags or coilier hair pieces. We love that it also has ceramic curling attachments to add volume and bounce to your style.

It took one tester about 20 minutes to blow-dry her whole head from root to tip, and there were no wet spots that we had to go over again. The best part is it didn’t fry the hair—our tester’s 4B curls bounced right back after washing. This is a great pick for preparing the hair before a protective style or for a smooth blowout before a silk press.

What the Expert Says: “I love the new T3 Aire,” admits Katelyn Ellsworth, professional hairstylist and founder of The Roslyn in San Diego, CA. “I actually own it myself, which tells you just how much! For the price, it has all of the attachments you need for all the styling you would want, including a blow-dry brush. That’s a game-changer because you get everything you need in one tool without having to invest in a bunch of different tools.”

Best Lightweight

Drybar 3-In-1 Interchangeable Blow Dryer

$349 at Amazon$349 at Sephora$349 at Kohls.com

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

Why We Chose It: Giving yourself a blowout at home takes arm strength, but this best blow dryer brush helps alleviate some of the struggles. It weighs less than one pound, making it ideal for those with limited upper body strength or anyone with hair that takes a long time to dry. We also love that it comes with three different attachments—a dryer, a round brush dryer, and a paddle brush dryer—to create a variety of looks. Both brush attachments glide through the hair seamlessly without tugging or creating knots. It features four heat settings, three airflow settings, and a cool shot, all easily accessible via buttons near the bottom. Compared to other options we tested, this blow dry brush didn’t blow us away in terms of its frizz-taming capabilities, but we love the volume it adds.

What the Expert Says: “It’s really lightweight, and I like the smaller attachment because it gives really nice volume. I would use this in a professional setting, but for the average person, I don’t think it’s worth the price,” says pro-stylist Dawn Brocco.