Quick answer: choose a blow dryer brush by the finish you want and where you'll use it. Sleek and smooth: the AirBrush Blow Dryer Brush. Volume and shape: the InfraGlow Infrared Blow Dryer Brush. Travel and touch-ups: the Belle Air Mini Blow Dryer Brush.
A blow dryer brush dries and styles in one step, which makes a smooth blowout at home far easier than juggling a dryer and a round brush. Here is what to look at before you choose.
1. The finish you want
- Sleek and smooth: a paddle-style head smooths as it dries. The AirBrush has a flexible cushioned paddle head with detangling bristles and Negative Ion Technology for a sleek, glossy finish.
- Volume and shape: the InfraGlow dries, smooths, shapes and adds volume in one step, combining far infrared heat with ionic technology.
2. Your hair length and type
Longer or thicker hair takes longer to dry, so a full-size brush makes sense. Shorter hair is easier with a smaller head. If your hair is fine or color-treated, use the lowest setting that gets the job done.
3. Size and travel
If you style on the go, size matters. The Belle Air Mini is a compact dryer brush made to pack in a suitcase and live on your vanity.
4. Technology
Infrared heat is designed to spread warmth evenly, and ionic technology is designed to help reduce static and frizz. Learn more in infrared vs ionic vs ceramic hair tools, explained.
How to use a blow dryer brush
- Towel-dry your hair so it's damp, not dripping, and apply a heat protectant.
- Detangle, then divide your hair into sections.
- Place the brush at the root, lift, and glide slowly to the ends.
- Finish each section with a few seconds of cooler air if your tool has it, to help set the style.
Prefer a separate dryer and brush? See our blow dryers, or read your guide to a flawless blowout.
Heated tools get very hot: keep them away from water, children and pets, use a heat protectant, and start on the lowest setting that works. See our product safety tips. Every Le Chic hair tool is covered by our Limited Lifetime Warranty once you register it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a blow dryer brush?
A blow dryer brush dries and styles at the same time: warm air flows through a brush head, so you can smooth and shape as you dry, without juggling a dryer and a separate brush.
Which Le Chic blow dryer brush should I choose?
For a sleek, smooth finish, the AirBrush with its cushioned paddle head. For volume and shape, the InfraGlow Infrared Blow Dryer Brush. For travel or touch-ups, the compact Belle Air Mini.
Can I use a blow dryer brush on wet hair?
Towel-dry first so hair is damp, not dripping, then dry in sections. Apply a heat protectant before you start, and follow the instructions that come with your tool.
Is a blow dryer brush good for short hair?
Yes, a smaller brush head is easier to control on short lengths. The Belle Air Mini is our most compact option. For very short hair and bangs, a straightening brush like the Éclat may suit you better.
How do I clean a blow dryer brush?
Unplug it and let it cool completely. Remove hair from the bristles and wipe them with a soft, slightly damp cloth, with no water on the body. Keep the air intake clear and the filter clean so it doesn't overheat.
Results vary. This article is for general information and isn't medical advice.