BaByliss Diamond Heated Smoothing and Straightening Brush

Product Information

Always begin by spritzing the hair with heat protector spray to prevent any damage; this will stop your hair from snapping or splitting (check out our roundup of our favourite heat-protective products here).

The Flower straightening brush has four heat settings and includes conditioning ionic technology for fast styling with a soft and shiny finish. The main point of difference is not the finish, but the convenience and the ease of use — you will no longer have to struggle with a dryer and a brush at the same time. And, as an added bonus, this brush comes with a travel bag, a glove for heat protection and two sectioning clips, making styling that little bit easier. To use a hot brush, simply allow the hot plate to reach the desired temperature and stroke the brush through your dry hair. It’s shaped like a barrel, with 5mm cool-touch bristles that are evenly spaced out across the surface to comb through hair and leave your locks smooth, with added volume and a loose curl.The Edge features three heat settings: a cooler setting (127ºC) suitable for fine hair and two higher settings (149ºC and 177ºC) for coarser hair and tighter curls.

Flat irons are more suitable for thick, coarse hair, while straightening brushes are great for average to thin hair. After one pass of the brush on a high setting, we didn’t see too much of a difference to our hair – however, after running it through our hair again, we noticed that it was left looking much smoother, without compromising on softness. On thicker and coily hair, this type of brush helps to create a smooth foundation if you are straightening your hair but your hair will be full and fluffy after use. That said, this brush doesn’t limit you to creating only poker straight styles either – with bristles on both sides, you can turn the brush as you use it.We focused on the straightening head, which was different from any of the other ones that we tried – rather than having hard bristles, these bristles are very soft. The brush heated quickly and whilst it did not get my hair poker straight, the frizz was very well contained and looked very glossy and shiny. It's brilliant on all hair types, but those with extra coarse or curly hair should definitely give it a go. This brush is shaped like an oval, with bristles of varying lengths which allow you to grip hair right at the root for a quick burst of volume. The original Tymo Ring straightening brush became rapidly popular with stylists in the US, and the upgraded Ring Plus version of Tymo’s stylish-looking tool now ships to the UK.

Our frizz-prone hair looked noticeably shiny and healthy after brushing, and for several hours after styling. Babyliss Diamond Brush uses variable heat settings from 160◦C to 200◦C to suit most hair types whilst giving excellent styling care. If you are looking for a flat iron alternative, this ionic technology-enabled brush is a top pick because it seals the cuticle, resulting in less frizz and shine than with a traditional brush. For a cordless tool that manages to be truly portable without sacrificing performance, we’d recommend investing in ghd’s unplugged. Other noteworthy features include a 360-degree swivel cord (which will help keep the cord from getting tangled) and a 30-minute automatic shut-off (so you don’t accidentally burn down your house).For the best finish, split your hair into a few sections – the thicker your hair the smaller the sections – and brush through slowly, easing upwards to help prevent snagging.

This premium product is an excellent way to add some movement into your hair while still creating a sleek look. Can be used Daily – even if you straighten your hair with a hair straightener, you can use Babyliss hot brush for touchup daily before going out. While 185C is considered the optimum for heat styling with minimal damage, those with particularly fine or thick locks might benefit from a straightener that lets you adjust the temperature to suit your hair type. It has two heat settings and a cool shot option, and we found that the tool never got too hot, regardless of how close we were to our scalp. The result is super-soft hair that looks and feels healthy – and, as an added benefit, it took just minutes to style our medium-length hair.

The brush has two heat settings, low and high, and is infused with black diamond oil to reduce frizz and add luminescence. The ceramic bristles deliver a far-infrared heat (heats from the inside to be gentle but still powerful) to straighten hair quickly (this brush works in half the time of a straightener), as well as preserve natural moisture, a major boon for damaged tresses. From fancy treatments, such as LED face masks – which mean you can now zap your way to glowing skin from the comfort of your own home – to high tech hair tools, there’s lots that peaking our interest.