BaByliss Hydro-Fusion 4-in-1 Hair Dryer Brush, 1000W, Air styler, Dry, Smooth, Volume, Straighten in one step

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The Keratin Protect is a slim, sleek-looking dryer that doesn’t weigh an awful lot, and its cable is long enough for even the largest of bedrooms. The three temperature and four speed settings can be independently selected using the sliding switches on the handle, making it very easy to control the level of heat and air you expose your hair to. There’s also an innovative alternating hot and cold mode, which blasts hot air along the hair shaft to heat it into your chosen style, followed automatically by cool air to seal the cuticle and set the style. A scalp mode gently dries the roots and scalp at 50˚C, and is particularly good for dry and sensitive scalps.

Key specs – Heating element: Ionic; Temperature settings: 3; Power: 1,520W; Speed settings: 3; Cable length: 2.5m; Cold shot button: Yes; Accessories: Concentrator, diffuser; Weight: 500g When you turn the device on, a super-fine mist comes out of the pod, and you simply hold it against your hair, over the areas you want to treat. Since GHD’s first hair dryer, the Air, was first sold ten years ago, it has become an electrical beauty classic – sturdy, well-made, and both fast and gentle when it comes to drying. The Air has two heat and two speed settings, on separate controls to give flexible drying options, plus a cold shot to seal the finished style. The 2,100W motor is surprisingly quiet in use, and the powerful airflow means you don’t need to crank up the heat to dry the hair – perfect for combating dehydration and damage to fine hair. This hot air brush is our go-to for creating voluminous hairstyles. Sporting a unique oval shape and large bristles, the One Step adds volume at the root of the hair, smooths the lengths and creates a bouncy curl at the ends – a winning formula for a bouncy blow-dry. Hot airflow is boosted by clever ionic technology to protect hair and speed up styling, while the ceramic barrel ensures even heat distribution and a glossy finish.

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Many high-end hair dryers come with a gamut of fancy features that claim to boost results. The BaByliss 3Q, however, takes the basic features of hair dryers and absolutely nails them, giving you an effortless and fuss-free barnet without overcomplicating things. It has three control switches for speed, temperature, and a cool shot, plus two concentrator nozzles to deliver a good amount of control when blow-drying your hair. When testing, we first note the styling method (ceramic hot plate or hot air styler), and for ceramic hot plate brushes we measure the time the tool takes to heat up after being switched on. We consider the time taken to style a full head of hair (noting the hair length and texture on which we’re testing), and evaluate the overall ease of use of the hot brush. We take note of the softness, shine and feel of the hair after styling, and how well styles last over the course of a typical day. Finally, we confirm the weight and dimensions of the hot brush and note any extras included in the box.

Key specs – Styling method: Hot air with ceramic-coated brush; Barrel size: N/A; Heat settings: 2; Cool blast: Yes; Cord length: 2.5m We record the length of time it takes a hair dryer to take freshly washed hair to fully dry; and while doing so, evaluate the overall ease of use, plus the finish and feel of the hair immediately after drying and after a typical day of wear. Finally, we confirm the weight, dimensions and power rating of each model. Key specs – Heating element: Ceramic/ionic with Nanoe technology; Temperature settings: 4; Speed settings: 3; Cold shot button: Yes; Power: 1800W; Cable length: 2.7m; Weight: 578g; Accessories: Styling nozzle If your scalp is a little dry and flaky, you may well enjoy the innovative scalp mode which gently dries at 50˚C, helping reduce irritation and minimising damage to the roots for strong and healthy hair. The Nanoe also has an alternating hot and cold mode, which blasts hot air to flatten and style, followed automatically by cool air to seal the cuticle and set the style. If your fine hair has a tendency to become frizzy over the course of the day, the Nanoe’s hydrating technology may be just what you need to seal in moisture and keep things glossy. Not to mention, it also features a folding handle which makes it an ideal, compact, travel companion.