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10 hot brushes to help you master the viral blowout

The foundation of any hot girl starter kit

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Beauty Editor / March 26 2025

Ever felt completely flummoxed, blow-dryer and round brush in hand, trying to imitate the work of your hairdresser?

We suggest you forgo the flustered struggle altogether and become acquainted with the hair industry’s trendiest new tool — the hot brush.

The strange, but beautiful love child of a dryer and a round brush can turn wet locks into the kind of Kendall Jenner-inspired hot girl hair that usually only celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin can achieve in just a matter of minutes. It's a no-brainer for nailing the '90s blowout trend too.

Plus, if you're on a long hair journey, there are plenty of options to try that make minimising heat damage a priority (including a few Dyson Airwrap dupes if your budget is lacking).

Let us walk you through the top performers in the category, as well as a few discounts that are worth taking advantage of right now.

The top 10 best hot brushes in Australia 2025

Dyson Airwrap i.d.™ multi-styler and dryer

from $849 at Dyson

We can’t talk about hot brushes without mentioning the new Dyson Airwrap i.d.™. Equipped with six attachments including the upgraded curling wands, which curl in both directions, intelligent heat control, frizz-smoothing technology, and boasting world-first app-compatibility this is the Rolls Royce of the category.

Key features:

Six styling attachments
Coanda technology wraps and dries hair
Multi-directional curling wands
Smoothing brushes
App compatibility

Available at:

$849 from Dyson
$849 from JB Hi-Fi
$849 from David Jones

ghd Duet Blowdry

from $476 (usually $595) at ghd (Black/White)
Receive a FREE Paddle Brush (worth $57) at checkout

You're likely already well acquainted with the ghd Duet Style, the brand's first-ever wet-to-dry styling tool. Now the straightener has been joined in the category by the Duet Blowdry, ghd's take on the hot brush. It marries the smoothing and shine-enhancing benefits of a hot tool, with the volume of an in-salon blow dry. As the brush heats up the ceramic barrel does do, simultaneously smoothing and pulling the hair strands for your sleekest style yet,

Key features:

Transforms hair from wet to blow dried
Minimises heat damage
Heated barrel plate
Snag-free heated bristles
Temperature sensors
Controlled airflow

Available at:

$476 (usually $595) from ghd (Black/White)
Receive a FREE Paddle Brush (worth $57) at checkout

Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System

from $399.99 (usually $499.99) at Shark

There's no doubt about it, the Shark FlexStyle is one of the most talked-about tools right now. With its six different attachments, including two Auto-Wrap curlers, two smoothing brushes, a diffuser for curls and a styling concentrator, it's a versatile option that covers all your styling bases (safely!).

Key features:

Six different styling attachments
Intelligent heat sensors
Adjustable temperature settings

Available at:

$399.99 (usually $499.99) from Shark

Silver Bullet Genesis Hot Air Brush

from $88.10 (usually $112.95) at RY

After a sleek blow dry with a bit more bounce? Snag the Silver Bullet Genesis. This hot brush comes in a 38mm or 32mm barrel size, so you can select a styling tool suited to your hair cut and length.

Key features:

38mm Tourmaline ceramic barrel
1000W high efficiency motor
Two speed and heat settings

Available at:

$88.10 (usually $112.95) from RY
$88.10 (usually $112.95) from Look Fantastic
$89.21 (usually $112.95) from Oz Hair & Beauty

BaBylissPRO Elegant Hot Air Brush

from $94.95 (usually $114.95) at Oz Hair & Beauty

A touch skinnier than her peers, the BabylissPRO Elegant is perfect for styling fringes, shorter layers, and of course, shorter hair.

Key features:

Powerful 700W motor
32mm thermal brush barrel
Two heat settings and cool shot button

Available at:

$94.95 (usually $114.95) from Oz Hair & Beauty

Hot Tools Black Gold Volumiser Set

from $151.20 (usually $189) at RY

The overwhelming consensus about the Hot Tools Black Gold Volumiser Set? You’re not going to find a smoother finish than this two-headed beast of a brush. Straight, curly or frizzy hair, it doesn’t matter. This hot brush smooths strands effortlessly, from root to tip, for a salon-quality blow-dry every time.

Key features:

Two detachable brush heads
Three heat, two speed settings
Cool shot

Available at:

$151.20 (usually $189) from RY
$151.20 (usually $189) from Look Fantastic

Bondi Boost Infrared Bounce Brush

from $124 (usually $155) at Oz Hair & Beauty

Bondi Boost's entry into the hot brush category is a must have for fine hair. The smaller barrel size, smoothing brush bristles and negative ion technology work simultaneously to deliver sleek, effortless styles.

Key features:

Locks in moisture with negative ions
Aloe-infused bristles add shine and reduce frizz
42mm barrel & 360-degree swivel cord
Infrared heats between 120°C – 230°C
Cool tip for safe styling

Available at:

$124 (usually $155) from Oz Hair & Beauty
$155 from Bondi Boost

Mermade Hair Blowdry Brush

from $81.75 (usually $109) at Mermade (Pink/Black)

Getting ready each morning has never been easier! Cutting your beauty prep time in half, this hot brush features a unique oval brush, tangle-free bristles, and ionic technology for extra shine and follicle protection. It's also super light and suitable for all hair types and lengths.

Key features:

Flexible bristles
Two heat settings
Ionic technology
Oval brush shape
Wet or Dry Use

Available at:

$81.75 (usually $109) from Mermade (Pink/Black)
$87.20 (usually $109) from The Iconic (Pink/Black)

Revlon One-Step Volumiser Plus 2.0 Blowout Brush

from $99 at Big W

This best-selling volumising blowout brush is designed to deliver gorgeous volume and brilliant shine in one simple step. The new smaller detachable barrel design provides greater control and easier storage. The oval brush design features gently curved sides for smoothing the hair, while the round edges create volume at the roots and beautifully curled ends, resulting in gorgeous salon-like blowouts at home.

Key features:

Versatile head size
Unique detachable oval brush design

Available at:

$99 from Big W
$111.75 (usually $149) from RY
$111.75 (usually $149) from Look Fantastic

Revamp Progloss Perfect Blow Dry

from $69.99 at Chemist Warehouse

It seems we have another impersonator in our midst. The Revamp Progloss offers the same shiny, smooth finish as Hot Tools (minus one extra head). Plus, at a more affordable price point.

Key features:

1200W power
Four-in-one multifunctional styler
Ceramic, Progloss™ infused barrel with keratin, argan and coconut oils
Three heat/speed settings

Available at:

$69.99 from Chemist Warehouse

How do I choose a hot brush?

Thanks to rapid advancements in technology, there are a number of excellent hot brush options on the market. There's something for every budget, so we'd recommend weighing your options based on your hair type and styling preferences.

For example, if you're looking for something to smooth and dry your hair quickly with minimal styling, you might not need all the bells and whistles of multiple attachments. But if you're wanting an all-in-one solution or have hair that needs a little more TLC, go for a hot brush that boasts interchangeable attachments for ample versatility.

Is it better to use a hot brush on wet or dry hair?

Wet or dry hair, when it comes to the best way to use your hot brush it ultimately depends on the tool you've chosen. Most hot brushes can be used on wet hair, however some will recommend that you give freshly-washed strands a rough dry-off to get rid of any excess water before you start styling to speed up the process. Either way, be sure to check the directions of your individual hot brush tool to avoid any sizzling errors.

After a voluminous blowout to rival that of a Victoria’s Secret Angel, but sporting a bob? Here are eight hot air brushes specifically designed to style short hair.

Main image credit: @brycescarlett

Briar Clark

Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).