With the average blowout costing between $50-$100, it can become cost prohibitive to let someone else style your tresses. I set out to discover whether or not I could recreate a salon look at home with one of the many hair dryer brushes on the market. So what is the best hair dryer brush? I tried five of the most popular options to see if I could find the answer.

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Revlon One-Step

The Revlon One-Step was the first hair dryer brush I ever bought and used. It retails for $69.99 but can commonly be found for under $35. I really loved how simple it was to use, and it gave me a fast and smooth blowout. The size of the brush (and oval shape) lets you either smooth or curl your hair. However, the 1.0 version gets VERY hot and I had to stop using it after I got too much damage from heat. Had I not replaced it prior to the 2.0 version coming out, I would have stuck with thisthe Allure Best of Beauty Award winner. Just make sure if you are buying this one, you get the 2.0 version, which doesn’t get as hot. 

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Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System

Another hair drying system, the Shark FlexStyle clocks in at $299.99, a full $300 less than the Dyson system. While I don’t own this one, I had a chance to try it and really thought it gave Dyson a run for its money. It dries hair fast, and I actually prefer the round brush attachment on the Shark, as it more closely resembles the other blow dryer brushes. If you’re looking for a full drying system, consider the Shark, especially if you can snag it at 20% off!

Amika Hair Blow Dryer Brush 2.0

When I was looking for a new hair dryer brush, I bought the Amika during Sephora’s Rouge event, dropping the price from $100 to $80. It was speedy, but I found my hair got tangled in the top of the brush. After checking out some additional reviews online with a lot of reviewers saying the brush stopped working, I returned it. 

T3 AireBrush One-Step Smoothing and Volumizing Hair Dryer Brush

I have been a T3 hair dryer fan for years so I was excited to try this brush. They have an Interchangeable Duo Brush for $189.99, but for my hair I prefer a larger, oval barrel, so I was thrilled when they came out with this version for $149.99. It’s lightweight and gives me a smooth look with lots of volume. This is a true winner for me!

While my current routine (unless I want curls and only use the Airwrap) is to dry my hair with the Dyson and straighten with the T3, I would say you CANNOT go wrong with the Revlon One-Step 2.0! Which hair dryer brush is your favorite?