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Curling irons, straighteners, diffusers, and no-heat tools with review photos that just say it all.
It has two heat settings, plus a cool setting so you can customize it to your hair type.
Promising review: "I'm a stylist of nine years, and I've straightened many heads in my lifetime. I NEEDED THIS NINE YEARS AGO! OMG, I use it prior to performing full blowouts on clients and it helps tremendously, especially for finicky children and teens. It's great for all hair textures." —Vett Garcia
Get it from Amazon for $36.98 (available in two colors).
Get the full review from a BuzzFeeder who swears by this tool (she's pictured above!).
It has three heat & speed settings and a combination of bristles and pins for a tangle-free blowout.
Promising review: "I have NEVER been able to give myself a nice blowout until I got this! I would dry, then straighten, then use a curling iron. On my first try with this tool, I was able to get gorgeous, soft hair in about 20 minutes. Amazing!" —Rachel S.
Get it from Amazon for $57.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I always skeptical of products that claim to 'glide through,' but this brush actually works! I have very thick kinky coily hair and this brush passes through my hair easily both wet and dry. I'd recommend this product to anyone looking for a good detangling brush. And yes, I'm leaving my Denman brush for this one." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.88 (available in two colors).
The lowest temperature is 140°, so it's safe to use on even fine hair. Plus, it comes with a travel-size argan oil to nourish your hair — what a deal.
Promising review: "I'm actually really impressed with this product, especially for the price. I have really thick, curly hair that's hard to manage, and I live in Florida, so the humidity and heat has my hair curly again within a couple hours of straightening it. I ordered this straightener because the reviews were so good and I'm glad I did it. The product came exactly when it was supposed to and I immediately tried it out. My hair is pin straight and it's been that way for about 10 hours. Even with the heat and humidity, the thermal spray it came with is keeping the frizz and curls away and it still looks awesome. I would definitely buy this straightener again." —Saramae49
Get it from Amazon for $39.89 (also available in a newer second generation flat iron).
Promising review: "The VOLOOM is amazing! I put absolutely no product in my hair and the volume lasted all day. It was incredibly fast and easy. I honestly hoped for a little added volume, but this thing is better than I ever expected!! I was hesitant because of the price, but it's worth every penny! Best hair tool I've ever purchased!" —Tiger Wife
Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (also available in a petite version and in a version designed specially for getting close to your roots).
It has 16(!) heat settings, so whether you have fine hair or a thick and curly mane, you're set. This guy *also* has a swivel cord so you can turn around in your tiny bathroom without getting ~caught up~ and it automatically shuts off after 60 minutes.
Promising review: "Save yourself from wading through the hundreds of these straightener products, this ones your girl!! I admit that I had high hopes for this product. I have thick, wavy, kinked hair and to top it off I shower at night and go to sleep with a wet head. Before this product, when I woke up in the morning I would have to wet my hair a little then blow dry it 'straight,' which in reality ended up a fluffier version of my waves. I would then brush my hair and begin flat ironing which took a lot of time. This amazing creation has now changed my routine: roll out of bed, brush out knots and I kid you not, (I timed it) it took me 3 minutes and 30 seconds and it was stick straight and ready for the day! You will not regret this buy!!!" —Lisa
Get it from Amazon for $42.99.
It has prongs along the side that smooth and detangle hair as it gets wrapped around, while the ceramic iconic barrel ensures your curls are shiny, healthy, and frizz-free. It also automatically shuts off after 90 minutes to give you peace of mind after you've left for the day. PLUS it has over 1,000 five-star Amazon reviews *and* directions to help you use it, whether you have short, medium, or long hair.
Promising review: "Here's the deal, I'm pretty much a tomboy, I don't know how to do my makeup, I have thick hair, but never knew how to do anything but straighten it, until a friend made me try her Kiss automatic curling iron. It legitimately works and it's the easiest thing to use! I've (briefly) tried other wands and burn myself over and over. I've never burned myself with this tool and I love that it makes it easy to curl away from your face on either side, with just a push of a button. I also like that it dings when it's done, so it takes some guess work out. If you want curls, but are intimidated by all the tools out there, you won't be disappointed with this styler." —Uskadelig
Get it from Amazon for $41.99.
The photo on the left is the before, and the two on the right are the two afters: one using the tool as a straightener, the other using it as a curling iron.
Promising review: "Great product! I have been straightening my hair for close to 20 years. I'm naturally very thick and curly and frizzy. I have tried DOZENS of straighteners, and was looking for something to finally replace my CHI (which has been loyal to me for several years). The shape of this flat iron caught my attention initially, because I also use my straightener to curl my hair (no curling irons, ever, please and thank you). This is truly a one-pass straightener and holy cow my hair feels silky and soft, with no frizz after! For days! Definitely impressed with this, especially for the price. Would recommend!!" —Shmemilyann
Get it from Amazon for $55.22.
Promising review: "This works wonders. I don’t typically straighten my hair because it’s fine and comes out flat but this gave me some volume and great frizz control!" —Dayna Russo
Get it from Amazon for $38.46.
I happen to L O V E this tool myself for straightening already-dry hair! Check out my full review for more info (#2)!
These have a combination of boar bristles and nylon pins to detangle hair and spread natural oils from root to tip, keeping your hair shiny and healthy.
Promising review: "My lifetime search for a hybrid brush like this is complete! I have long straight hair & it easily detangles. Too many best features: the curve is like a scalp massage because it makes so much contact with your head. Also the boar hair holds my hair in the brush when I'm blow drying, so I don't have to battle that; & the time spent blow drying my hair has noticeably decreased. For something that I use everyday for YEARS this was a great bargain & a fantastic product!" —Tracy Garrison
Get the set of two brushes from Amazon for $19.97.
It has TWO heat settings (plus a cool setting to set your style) AND ***ionic power*** to reduce frizz and add massive shine. And it has ceramic coating to reduce heat damage to your hair. AMAZING!
Promising review: "OMG this is the BEST HAIR TOOL for haircut with layers!! When I tried to style it at home with a regular blow dryer and round brush I couldn't do it like the my hairstylist — it came out flat and straight. Then I came across this AMAZING brush. I am SOOOOO GLAD I tried it. This product is truly everything!!! It is LIGHTWEIGHT, which makes it very easy to hold, the heat temperature on high is perfect (first i thought it wasn't hot enough, but it's perfect to style hair without causing heat damage), the bristles are soft, hair slides through, does not pull on hair, no breakage at all. The feature that I LOVE is that it has a cool setting to let curls cool down before releasing them (NO NEED TO USE HOT ROLLERS). This hot air brush is so great that I had to purchase one for mom as soon as I was done using it. Cannot say enough good things!" —FashionChic
Get the 1.5-inch brush from Amazon for $26.93 (also available in a one-inch brush).
To say I love this brush would be an understatement. Check out my full review of the John Frieda hot air brush for all the ~hairy details~.
Aaaaand it has nine temperature options, from 250-410°F for whatever type of hair you have.
BTW, the left photo is a before and after using one of the larger options, and the right is what type of curl each attachment creates!
Promising review: "If you've ever used a curling wand you know different sizes and shapes will give you different looks. This clever product gives you five options in one! The smaller one will give you tighter ringlets while the biggest will give you looser waves. I typically use the bigger ones for my hair. The glove it comes with works great but I've gotten used to the method of just wrapping my hair around the iron with no need for it. How much hair and how long you hold it will also affect the curl. If you use less hair/hold it longer your curls will be tighter and more defined. If you use more or hold it for less time you will get looser more soft waves. This will give you the ability to achieve different looks with less space taken up under your sink." —AFB
Get it from Amazon for $44.95.
If you need some curl inspo today, head to the review photos — people's curls are POPPING after using this!
Promising review: "Hands down — NO DOUBT — the greatest diffuser ever made.Cuts my drying time down SUBSTANTIALLY compared to other diffusers and it yield tremendous volume and flawless second and even third day curls...BUY IT YOU WON'T REGRET IT!" —Barbie
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
It has 10 heat settings, and the ceramic barrel is designed to curl your hair with maximum shine.
Promising review: "I never ever ever ever ever do my hair. Literally. I may straighten it once a month. Maybe. If I'm lucky. And curling my hair? Forget it. Maybe for my birthday or anniversary. Did I mention I have thick hair too? But I got tired of being in a slump and decided to buy a curling wand after looking at all of the great reviews it had. Honestly, i thought i was going to have to spend a lot more money just to get something that i thought would work. I looked at CHI and other expensive brands too, but they had no where near the reviews this wand did. HOLY CRAP GUYS this wand is amazing! I would have paid $150 for this thing! I do my hair literally all the time now, and it takes me 15 minutes at the most. Plus, you can use a wand several different ways to give you a different look. I'm seriously considering buying another just in case I love this one or it breaks. And about burning yourself, this is my first wand and I still haven't burnt myself, and I don't use the glove either, so don't be nervous; just pay attention!" —Shelby B.
Get it from Amazon for $23.88+ (available in two sizes: 1-1.5 inches and .5-1 inches).
Learn more about this game-changing curling wand in This Curling Wand Will Give You Those Beachy Waves That Are All Over Pinterest.
Promising review: "These things are AWESOME. I have very long, fine/pin-straight hair and these curlers gave my hair so much bounce. Since I wash my hair every other day I used these when my hair was dry and left them in overnight. I was expecting my hair to look like a frizzy poodle mess...but no. Since my hair is so long I didn't use a size smaller than the orange ones and I have perfect wavy curls. I did brush the curls out a bit with a round brush because I don't personally care for perfect ringlets. Results are awesome!! Love love love!" —Brianna
Get a 42-pack from Amazon for $15.02.
This bb also heats up in 30 seconds and has a swiveling cord to make getting ready in the morning as *easy* as possible — so you can get on with your day already!!
Promising review: "Works awesome! Take the top layer of your hair and pull it in a pony or clip, crimp the root of the hair underneath, lay the hair back over it, shake the roots around a bit, and there you go, you are teased! You don't even have to crimp a lot of hair to give it body." —Amy
Get it from Amazon for $24.
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