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There is nothing like the confidence of a fresh blowout, and the right tools mean you can recreate that salon finish at home every single morning. We have tested just about every dryer, wand and straightener out there, and these are the luxury hair tools worth the splurge: the high-tech stylers, pro-favorite dryers and heirloom brushes that genuinely give you better, healthier-looking hair.
1. Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long
Why We Love It: The Airwrap is the tool that changed home styling. It uses airflow instead of extreme heat to curl, wave, smooth and dry, so you get bouncy, voluminous curls with far less damage. This limited-edition Ceramic Pink set comes with attachments for every look and a chic storage case. It is about $600 at Bloomingdale’s.
Best For: Long hair, bouncy blowout curls and anyone who wants one tool that does it all.
2. Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer
Why We Love It: The Supersonic Nural is Dyson’s smartest dryer yet. It senses how far it is from your head and lowers the heat as it gets closer to protect your scalp, and it remembers your favorite settings for each attachment. It is about $449 at Sephora in a gorgeous limited-edition finish.
Best For: Fast, frizz-free drying and color-treated or fragile hair.
3. Dyson Airstrait Straightener
Why We Love It: The Airstrait dries and straightens at the same time, straight from wet hair, using high-pressure air instead of hot plates. Your hair comes out sleek and shiny in a fraction of the time, with no heat damage from clamping. It is about $500 at Belk.
Best For: Sleek, glass-hair looks and busy mornings.
4. Harry Josh Pro Dryer 2000
Why We Love It: Celebrity hairstylist Harry Josh designed this dryer for the pros, and it is a backstage favorite at fashion week. It is powerful, lightweight and surprisingly quiet, and the minty green color is so pretty you will want to leave it out. It is about $288 at Moda Operandi.
Best For: A professional-grade blowout and thick or long hair.
5. T3 SinglePass Curl X 1.25" Curling Iron
Why We Love It: T3’s ceramic barrel heats evenly so you get smooth, shiny, long-lasting curls in one pass. The 1.25-inch barrel is the sweet spot for polished, beachy waves, and the white-and-rose-gold finish is beautiful on any vanity. It is about $160 at Target.
Best For: Classic loose curls and waves that last all day.
6. ghd Chronos Flat Iron
Why We Love It: The ghd Chronos uses smart heat technology to style hair in a single stroke at a consistent, gentle temperature, so you get high-shine results with less damage. It is beloved by stylists for sleek styles and bends. It is about $251 at ghd.
Best For: Sleek straight hair, flat-iron waves and touchups between blowouts.
7. Drybar The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush
Why We Love It: Drybar’s cult Double Shot dries and styles at the same time for a round-brush blowout without the arm workout. The oval brush adds volume at the root and smooth, bouncy ends. It is about $155 at Nordstrom.
Best For: At-home blowouts and anyone who struggles with a round brush.
8. Mason Pearson Pocket Bristle Hair Brush
Why We Love It: A Mason Pearson brush is a true heirloom. Handmade in England with natural boar bristles and a cushioned rubber pad, it distributes your hair’s natural oils for incredible shine and gently detangles. This pocket size fits in any handbag. It is about $195 at Dermstore.
Best For: Daily brushing, shine and keeping in your purse for touchups.
How to Protect Your Hair from Heat Damage
- Always use a heat protectant. Mist it through damp hair before blow-drying and again before using a curling iron or flat iron.
- Turn the heat down. Most hair styles beautifully at medium heat. Save the highest setting for very thick or coarse hair.
- Start with dry hair for hot tools. Curling or straightening damp hair can cause breakage, unless the tool, like the Airstrait, is designed for wet hair.
- Treat your hair weekly. A rich mask once a week keeps heat-styled hair soft, shiny and strong.
- Sleep on silk. A silk pillowcase reduces frizz and helps your blowout last an extra day or two.
Pair your new tools with our favorite luxury hair masks and the haircare must-haves for silky, smooth hair. Then finish your routine with the luxury skincare products worth the splurge and a spritz of one of the best luxury perfumes for women.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dyson Airwrap worth it?
For most people with medium to long hair, yes. The Airwrap replaces a dryer, curling iron and smoothing brush, and because it styles with air instead of extreme heat, it is gentler on your hair over time.
What is the best luxury hair dryer?
The Dyson Supersonic Nural is our top pick for its speed and intelligent heat control. The Harry Josh Pro Dryer 2000 is a professional favorite for powerful, salon-style blowouts.
Are expensive hair tools better for your hair?
Higher-end tools usually offer more precise temperature control, better heat distribution and higher-quality materials, which means fewer passes and less damage. That makes a real difference if you style your hair daily.
What is the difference between a flat iron and the Dyson Airstrait?
A flat iron uses heated plates on dry hair, while the Airstrait uses directed air to dry and straighten wet hair at the same time without hot plates. The Airstrait is gentler and faster, while a flat iron gives a sleeker, more precise finish.
What is your can’t-live-without hair tool? Tell us in the comments!
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