In a perfect world, I’d get a professional blowout every day (or at least every other day) and my hair would always look like I just stepped out of a shampoo ad. But honestly, I have no idea how to hold a round brush in one hand and a hair dryer in the other. No matter how many TikTok tutorials I watch, my hair still ends up frizzy and messy.
That’s why heated round brushes are so great. Even if I can’t do a proper blowout at home, I can easily use a heated round brush — they’re almost foolproof. You just run the brush through your hair.
“It is designed to style dry hair, featuring bristles for enhanced control during styling and a heated barrel to shape and lock in the finished styles,” says Syrenthia Quiñones, a licensed salon expert and senior sales and education manager at Mane Addicts. She also says heated round brushes work well on all kinds of hair, no matter the texture or length.
Heated round brushes are very versatile. You can use one to smooth your hair, twist your hair around the barrel to make big curls, flip the ends, or add a little wave. Whatever look you want, we’ve found the best heated round brushes that work for all hair types, based on expert advice, and great reviews.
Wavytalk Pro Thermal Brush for a Blowout Look
If you’ve seen a heated round brush go viral on TikTok, it’s probably this one by Wavytalk. It became super popular this year because users showed how easy it is to use and how great the results are—smooth, shiny hair and effortless waves.
- Best for: All hair types
- Power source: Plug-in
- Amazon rating: 4.2/5
Customer says: “It only has two heat settings, and the lower one was still a bit hot for my hair. But overall, it’s amazing. It heats up quickly, smooths my hair fast, adds shine, and works great for refreshing hair on non-wash days after using dry shampoo.”
Mane It’s Giving Body Medium Hot Thermal Round Brush
This brush hasn’t been around long, but it already has a strong fan base. It’s super lightweight, so your arms don’t get tired, and it spreads heat evenly for smooth styling—great for quick touch-ups that last all day.
- Best for: All hair types
- Power source: Plug-in
- Sephora rating: 4.8/5
Shark SmoothStyle Heated Comb + Blow Dryer Brush
This 2-in-1 tool works as both a blow dryer and a heated round brush. Dry your hair and add volume first, then switch modes to style and smooth your strands.
- Best for: All hair types
- Power source: Plug-in
- Amazon rating: 4.1/5
Amika Blowout Babe Thermal Round Brush
This brush has a 1.5-inch barrel and a comfy handle. The nylon bristles grab the hair well without tangling and give a smooth finish. Bonus: the long cord makes it easy to style every section of your hair.
- Best for: All hair types
- Power source: Plug-in
- Amazon rating: 3.6/5
Conair Instant Heat Styling Brush
Unlike other brushes with just one heat setting, this one gives you 25 heat options. It also has tech to prevent hot spots that can damage hair.
- Best for: All hair types
- Power source: Plug-in
- Amazon rating: 4.2/5
Customer says: “I use it to curl or smooth my fine, wavy hair. Just slowly brushing through frizzy sections makes my hair look smooth and styled. It’s quick—takes just a few minutes—and feels safer than using a regular curling iron.”
Bondi Boost Infrared Heated Round Brush
While all heat tools cause some damage, this one is made to be gentler. It uses infrared heat and releases negative ions to protect moisture in the hair. Plus, the bristles have aloe to add shine and reduce frizz.
- Best for: All hair types
- Power source: Plug-in
- Ulta rating: 4.8/5
Customer says: “I’ve used it three times in a week and I’m obsessed. My hair feels so soft and looks like I just got a salon blowout. It’s way safer than other hot tools I’ve tried.”
Drybar The Curl Party Heated Thermal Curling Round Brush
Get that signature Drybar blowout at home with this tool. It heats up quickly and has nylon and silicone bristles that glide through your hair and evenly spread the heat.
- Best for: Straight and wavy hair
- Power source: Plug-in
- Sephora rating: 4.4/5
Customer says: “The smaller barrel helps create tighter curls, and I love all the heat settings. The bristles stay cool, so I never burn myself while styling.”
GHD Duet Blowdry-Hair Dryer Brush
This two-in-one tool adds shine and volume while being gentle on your hair. Its smooth bristles and heated barrel make styling easy. In fact, GHD did a test showing it doesn’t cause noticeable heat damage—even after 100 uses.
- Best for: All hair types
- Power source: Plug-in
- Sephora rating: 4/5
