Our top pick: iPro Rotating Brush 800 by BaByliss, €59.90.
Ideal for: All hair types.
Pro tip: On towel-dried hair, place the brush at the roots under a section. Switch on rotation (right direction to prevent tangling) and glide smoothly to the ends—your style sets itself.
Standout feature: Two brush sizes for short or long hair.
Our top pick: Professional Diffuser for ghd Air, €19.
Ideal for: Wavy, curly, or soft-textured hair.
Pro tip: Attach to your dryer, flip head down, and massage roots for lift. Position under ends, lift to define curls without frizz. Finish with cool air to lock in place.
Standout feature: Extra-large design with 18 pins, perfect for thick hair.
Our top pick: Wet2Straight by Remington, €50.
Ideal for: Curly, wavy, or thick hair.
Pro tip: Section hair in half, start at nape. Set to 180°C for normal hair or 210°C for thick. Clamp at roots, glide slowly to tips—one pass suffices if done right.
Standout feature: Dries and straightens damp hair simultaneously.
Our top pick: Velours Looper by Philips, €50.
Ideal for: Straight hair craving curls or curly hair needing reshape.
Pro tip: Begin at nape: wrap section from ends up, heat 5-10 seconds (it beeps when ready). Release, loosen, and mist with hairspray.
Standout feature: Velvet barrel prevents burns; adjustable thermostat (150-200°C).
Our top pick: Respectissim Instant Dry by Calor, €28.
Ideal for: All hair types.
Pro tip: For volume, dry upside down, lifting roots with fingers. For sleekness, hold dryer above and style simultaneously. 2200W motor dries fast; cool shot sets style.
Standout feature: Air Moving Booster disperses heat evenly to avoid hot spots.
Insights from Adeline, ghd trainer, and Mathilde de Plinval, Philips marketing manager.
