The 10 Best Hot Air Brushes as of June 2026

How we ranked these hot air brushes

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each hot air brush does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Hot Air Brushes	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler	9.0	Best overall	Multi-styler (Coanda air)	$480	View Price
2	Shark FlexStyle	8.8	Best value alternative	Air styler + dryer	$280	View Price
3	Revlon One-Step Volumiser Plus 2.0	8.7	Best value	Oval hot air brush	$45	View Price
4	Revlon One-Step Original	8.6	Best classic	Oval hot air brush	$40	View Price
5	ghd Rise	8.5	Best for volume	Volumising hot brush	$150	View Price
6	BaByliss Hydro-Fusion	8.5	Best mid-range	Hot air brush	$70	View Price
7	Hot Tools Black Gold	8.4	Best for curls	Round hot air brush	$60	View Price
8	BaByliss Air Style 1000	8.4	Best budget	Hot air brush	$35	View Price
9	Remington Curl & Straight	8.3	Best 2-in-1	Hot air styler	$40	View Price
10	Bondi Boost Blowout Brush	8.3	Best for thick hair	Hot air brush	$90	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler

9.0Our number one pick.

The Dyson Airwrap uses controlled airflow rather than extreme heat to dry and style, curling, smoothing and volumising with a range of attachments, the most versatile and hair-friendly styler available. It is very expensive, but the results and gentleness are exceptional.

Styling: 9.4Heat control: 9.6Build: 9.2Value: 8.0

Pros

Styles with less heat damage
Many attachments
Curls, smooths and volumises

Cons

Very expensive
Learning curve

Check price on Amazon≈ $480

Best value alternative

Shark FlexStyle

8.8A superb runner-up.

The Shark FlexStyle bends to work as both a powerful hair dryer and a multi-attachment air styler, offering Airwrap-style versatility for noticeably less. It is bulkier in the hand, but the versatility and value are excellent.

Styling: 9.0Heat control: 9.0Build: 8.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Dryer and styler in one
Airwrap-style results for less
Lots of attachments

Cons

Bulky handle
Attachments to store

Check price on Amazon≈ $280

Best value

Revlon One-Step Volumiser Plus 2.0

8.7Rounds out our top three.

The Revlon One-Step Plus 2.0 dries and volumises in one pass with its oval bristled barrel, a brilliant-value way to get a bouncy blow-dry at home. It is a single-purpose volumiser, but the ease, results and value are excellent.

Styling: 8.8Heat control: 8.6Build: 8.6Value: 9.4

Pros

Dries and volumises in one
Easy to use
Outstanding value

Cons

Mainly for volume
Bulky barrel

Check price on Amazon≈ $45

Best classic

Revlon One-Step Original

8.6A standout in the upper half.

The original Revlon One-Step remains a hugely popular oval hot air brush that smooths and volumises medium hair quickly and cheaply, the one that started the craze. It is less refined than the 2.0, but the results and value are excellent.

Styling: 8.6Heat control: 8.4Build: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Quick volume and smoothing
Very affordable
Easy one-step use

Cons

Fewer heat settings
Bulky

Check price on Amazon≈ $40

Best for volume

ghd Rise

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The ghd Rise is built specifically for root lift, with a heated bristled barrel and ghd's steady optimum temperature for long-lasting volume. It is pricey and volume-focused, but the root lift and finish are excellent.

Styling: 8.8Heat control: 9.0Build: 8.8Value: 8.2

Pros

Excellent root lift
Steady optimum heat
Quality build

Cons

Pricey
Volume-focused

Check price on Amazon≈ $150

Best mid-range

BaByliss Hydro-Fusion

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The BaByliss Hydro-Fusion air brush dries and styles with ionic conditioning and sensible heat settings at a mid price, a well-rounded everyday styler. It is a touch heavier, but the styling and value are excellent.

Styling: 8.6Heat control: 8.6Build: 8.6Value: 8.8

Pros

Ionic conditioning
Good heat settings
Versatile

Cons

A little heavy
Single barrel size

Check price on Amazon≈ $70

Best for curls

Hot Tools Black Gold

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Hot Tools Black Gold round air brush is great for adding bouncy curls and waves as it dries, with a comfortable barrel and even heat. It takes practice for curls, but the styling and value are good.

Styling: 8.6Heat control: 8.4Build: 8.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Good for curls and waves
Even heat
Comfortable barrel

Cons

Takes practice
Single size

Check price on Amazon≈ $60

Best budget

BaByliss Air Style 1000

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The BaByliss Air Style 1000 offers dependable hot-air styling with interchangeable brush heads at a budget price, good value for simple at-home blow-dries. It is lighter-duty, but for budget styling it is good.

Styling: 8.4Heat control: 8.4Build: 8.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Interchangeable heads
Affordable
Light

Cons

Lighter-duty
Fewer settings

Check price on Amazon≈ $35

Best 2-in-1

Remington Curl & Straight

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Remington Curl & Straight air styler comes with brush and concentrator attachments to curl, smooth and add volume at a budget price, flexible value. The results aren't salon-grade, but the versatility and value are good.

Styling: 8.4Heat control: 8.2Build: 8.2Value: 8.8

Pros

Curl, smooth and volumise
Affordable
Several attachments

Cons

Not salon-grade
Plasticky

Check price on Amazon≈ $40

Best for thick hair

Bondi Boost Blowout Brush

8.3Rounds out our top ten.

The Bondi Boost Blowout Brush has a large ceramic barrel and strong airflow designed to power through thick, long hair for a smooth blow-dry. It is large for short hair, but for thick hair the power and results are good.

Styling: 8.6Heat control: 8.4Build: 8.4Value: 8.4

Pros

Powers through thick hair
Large ceramic barrel
Strong airflow

Cons

Large for short hair
Pricier

Check price on Amazon≈ $90

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the hot air brushes in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Shark FlexStyle and Revlon One-Step Volumiser Plus 2.0 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best hot air brushes without overthinking it, the Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ $480

Our top picks at a glance

Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler

Shark FlexStyle

ghd Rise

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How we ranked these hot air brushes

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler

Pros

Cons

Shark FlexStyle

Pros

Cons

Revlon One-Step Volumiser Plus 2.0

Pros

Cons

Revlon One-Step Original

Pros

Cons

ghd Rise

Pros

Cons

BaByliss Hydro-Fusion

Pros

Cons

Hot Tools Black Gold

Pros

Cons

BaByliss Air Style 1000

Pros

Cons

Remington Curl & Straight

Pros

Cons

Bondi Boost Blowout Brush

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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