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Choosing a blow dry brush is key to achieving a salon-grade blow dry at home. Round brushes tend to work extremely well for a blow dry, but with so many to pick from, it can be hard to choose the best product for your hair.
To help you, we spoke to Laifen's expert stylists about the best blow drying brushes out there. We recommend 3 excellent brushes and explain how to blow dry your hair at home like a pro.
What is the best brush for blow drying?
Most stylists agree that a round brush is the best hair dryer brush for blow drying. It helps you to achieve a bouncy, voluminous blow dry that will show off the very best in your hair.
But you need to be aware that not all round brushes are created equal, and some are definitely better than others, with various features and stylistic aspects that make all the difference.
We asked our experts to research the best brushes for blow drying in 2024, and this is what they came up with:
Top 3 best blow dry brushes to choose from in 2024
Review those brushes for blowing dry your hair now:
1. Paul Mitchell Pro Express Ion Aluminium Round Brush - The best small blow dry brush
This ventilated aluminium round brush from Paul Mitchell helps the hot air from your Laifen blow dryer distribute air evenly when blow drying your locks. It has corkscrew bristles, too, which help you to achieve a smooth and shiny finish.
Why our experts love it: The bristles are made from Vegan materials, ensuring they are cruelty-free. It's also a great brush for all hair types, making it a super choice if you're serious about achieving a professional-grade blow dry at home.
2. Creative Pro Hair Tools Eco-Friendly Mixed Bristle Round Hair Brush - The best blow drying brush for short hair
This relatively small brush is a great option for women with short hair or bangs. It enables you to easily sweep through your hair with a lightweight brush to accentuate your style. It's eco-friendly, too, and a great option if you're conscious of the environmental impact that your hair products can have.
Why our experts love it: This is one of the best boar-bristled blow drying brushes that we tested. The bristles are firm and tough, helping to smooth your hair while ensuring excellent circulation of the hot air from your dryer. It's available at a good price point, too.
3. Wet Brush Volume & Body Round Brush - The best ceramic blow dry brush for all hair types
This excellent round brush is popular among women with all hair types, thanks to a solid ceramic barrel and heatflex bristles. It is gentle enough to prevent damage or breakage, but solid enough to hold the heat from your dryer. It's available for less than $20 and is the ideal round brush if you're on a tight budget.
Why our experts love it: Quality round brushes with ceramic barrels are hard to come by at an affordable price. It's for this reason that we recommend this brush, as it's super affordable without compromising on quality.
How to blow dry hair with a round brush
Now that we have recommended three of the best round brushes for blow drying your hair, we want to lay out the steps to follow to achieve a salon-grade blow dry at home with a round brush. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1. Wash your hair
Use a quality dry shampoo to wash your hair before attempting a blow dry. Though you can simply wet your hair, nourishing your hair with quality shampoo has multiple benefits and helps to add nutrients that can help you achieve a voluminous blow dry.
Step 2. Apply a heat protectant (optional)
Though you don't have to apply a heat protectant, doing so can form a protective barrier between your hair and the dryer. This is an important step if you plan to dry your hair on the dryer's hottest setting.
Step 3. Prepare your dryer
The Laifen Swift Premium is the best dryer to use for a salon-grade blow dry at home. We recommend drying your hair on the medium setting for the best results for a blow dry, so adjust your dryer accordingly.
Step 4. Start drying
Grab your round brush and begin at the base of your roots, rolling it down towards the ends as you apply heat from your Laifen dryer. Make sure you direct the brush away from your face while holding the dryer towards the brush for the best results.
Step 5. Blow dry your ends
Don't neglect your ends when blow drying your hair with a round brush. We recommend adjusting the angle of the blow dryer, changing from a horizontal angle to something more vertical. This will help you reach and dry the ends.
Step 6. Style
Finally, you can apply a volume-enhancing hair spray to keep your bouncy waves in place. Don't overdo it, as you don't need too much product to hold your blow dry in place.
How to clean a blow dry brush?
After using a round brush as part of the blow dry, you need to clean it and prepare it for its next use. The best way to clean it is with a pair of nail scissors. Use the tip of the scissors to remove any hair that is stuck in the brush, before using a damp cloth to clean in between the bristles. You can then leave your brush on your table top to air dry.
Final thoughts
While you can find everything from a dual voltage blow dry brush to a blow drying curling brush, we recommend the 3 products above for various hair types. You can also use our step-by-step guide to help you blow dry your hair at home like a stylist.
Make sure you have a Laifen dryer to blow dry your hair to perfection. Alongside the Swift Premium, you can also check out the Swift, SE, and Swift Special if you're keen to upgrade your blow dryer in 2024.
