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I hate to break it to ya, but that hair straightener you’ve had since high school is probablyyy due for an upgrade. It’s true, the best hair tools are some that will last you years, but there are so many options nowadays that won't damage or break your hair—and that 2016 straightener most likely isn't one of them. Whether you’re into curls, pin-straight hair, or everything in between; you best believe there is some type of tool to help you achieve your desired style. From curling irons to blow dryers, investing in some quality gadgets will save you both time and money. Plus, doesn’t salon-worthy hair results without having to leave your home sound like the ultimate dream?!
When it comes to hair tools, the truth is that there’s no one-size-fits-all option. Sure, there are some devices that seem to be praised by practically everyone on TikTok, but someone with type 1 hair might not see the same results as someone with type 4 hair. In addition to your hair type, the length, texture, and desired outcome all should be kept top of mind when curating your lineup of hair tools. To help you on your quest, I rounded up the best hair tools money can buy for every type of styling session. Here, you’ll find Cosmo editor-approved hot tools as well as brushes and even a viral heatless curl set. All I expect in return? For you to take tons of selfies showing off your fabulous hair. <3
Is it any surprise that the Dyson Airwrap made its way onto this list? It’s a staple in so many households thanks to the use of hot air that decreases heat damage as well as the multiple attachments available to style your hair in different ways. It’s worth the investment, just ask TikTok, Cosmo editors, and hairstylists all over.
This ceramic flat iron will have your hair looking silky smooth in minutes. T3’s straightener uses smart heat settings that you can customize to your unique hair type, texture, and length.
Having cordless hair tools makes styling a breeze, but that’s especially true for curling wands that might require a bit more maneuvering than others. This one from Harry Josh has a ceramic coating that makes gliding hair incredibly easy and three heat settings.
If you’ve got straight or wavy hair, this wet-to-dry hair dryer is for you. This high-velocity hair dryer is the key to smooth and shiny results that can also be styled into dreamy waves or straightened with the included attachments of the QuickSmooth Brush and RapidGloss Finisher.
This is hands down my favorite hair tool I own. As someone with fine, thin hair, achieving some much-desired volume is a pain to say the least. But the Dyson Airstait (which I typically used on my straight-out-of-the-shower wet hair) dries and smooths my hair into a naturally straight, voluminous glam I’m obsessed with. Seriously, it’s worth the investment IMO, but don’t just take it from me. Read our full review from five Cosmo editors with different hair types.
This blow dryer was made with curly hair babes top of mind. It includes four attachments such as a diffuser and wide-tooth comb to help shape, stretch, and define.
This flat-iron meets paddle brush is a dream of a product for those who want an at-home blow-out aesthetic. Drybar’s innovation uses ionic technology to help seal the cuticle and create sleek results in no time.
For the styling novice, curling has never been easier. Truly, all it takes is the touch of a button after you place a strand of hair inside the clamp and the rest is history!
Revlon’s blow dry brush has been a bestseller for years, and it still deserves a spot on our list of best hair tools. It’s great for achieving volume and styling hair into waves or a sleek, straight blow-out.
Heat damage is a real thing, people—and it’s nothing to be played with! For when you want to give your hair a break from the hot tools, this satin set is great to wrap around your hair before you go to bed. When you wake up, you’ll have some down-right gorgeous waves, a major win!
With this edge brush, you get the use of a comb side for slicking and separating the baby hairs, a natural boar bristle side for swooping and shaping, and a rat tail pointed tip for detailing and defining.
All great hair starts with the right brush. This one from Oribe is made with custom-designed Italian resin and a mix of boar bristles and rounded nylon pins that polishes your hair as you brush.
Look, I’ll be the first to say that dealing with knotted hair can be quite the hassle. With this detangling brush, however, you won’t feel a thing. Tangle Teezer’s brush can be used on both wet and dry hair for a practically painless experience.
Okay, yes, I know that $46 might seem like a hefty price tag to pay for a comb, but I’m telling you this one is too good not to splurge. This pretty comb from Crown Affair (seriously, have you seen it?!) can be used in the shower, post-shower, and all-day. Plus, the widely spaced teeth, rounded tips, and sturdy handle make this brush the ultimate self-care tool.
Daisy Maldonado is an editor who covers everything from the latest fashion news to deeper looks at beauty culture and the internet’s most talked-about pop culture moments. She’s especially interested in the intersection of style and digital culture, and loves exploring what the trends we follow say about us. When she’s not writing, she’s probably four pages deep on The RealReal searching for vintage designer pieces or planning her next trip abroad (she lived in Paris for a year and hasn’t stopped talking about it since). Her work has appeared in Vogue, Bustle, Allure, and many more.
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