The 10 Best Hair Straightening Brushes for All Hair Types, Tested and Reviewed by Editors

You can count on T3 for hot tools packed with high-tech features, and this hot hair brush is no exception. A unique feature of the hair tool is the PrecisionEdge Design that has edge-to-edge heated plates, covering a wider surface area as you brush through large sections. Although there’s no temperature display, the brush comes with three easy to use settings for straight, wavy, and curly hair types. You’ll also find a custom-designed mix of heated ceramic teeth and tufted bristles that leave hair shiny and detangled at the same time.

Editor testing and review notes: “T3’s heated hair brush is unique from others I’ve tested in that it contains classic bristles on top of heated ones. This combination proves handy for creating tension on my strands, which is essential for a shiny finish with fewer passes. Heated plates on the sides of this brush are also a key feature that sets this hot hair brush apart from others on the market: It allows you to get a soft bounce on the ends of your hair if you gently flick the brush.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $149.99

While hair straightening brushes typically come in the form of a paddle brush, the Tymo Ring instead has the unique combination of a comb and a flat iron. And it’s getting tons of love — the heated comb is a number one bestseller on Amazon with more than 35,000 five-star reviews. Similar to Ghd, it has an automatic shut-off feature, but varies with its adjustable heat settings that correspond to different hair types. Although made for all types, Tymo says the Ring is best suited for 3A to 4C hair. Our testers especially praise how the comb design can straighten close to the roots.

Editor testing and review notes: “My curly, waist-length hair is a project to dry and style straight — I typically budget 90 minutes to take it from sopping wet to styled. Tymo’s Ring Straightener is a powerful tool that cuts down on my straightening time; I just rake the heated comb from roots to ends and my curls are smoothed out. The narrow brush head lets me wiggle the comb near my hair line and behind my ears to tackle any uneven texture. This tool feels hotter than others I’ve tested, so I’d recommend a solid coat of heat protectant before you start using it.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $39.99

With more than 194 million views on TikTok, Amika’s thermal hair brush has risen to serious social media fame — even though the tool has been around since 2015. Unlike heated flat brushes, this heated round brush straightens hair while adding a loose, bouncy curl to the end. This type of brush takes more practice than others on our list, but the finished results rival the look of a salon-fresh blowout. We recommend it if you prefer volume to super-sleek strands. Grippy bristles make this a good choice for fine hair, but it works well with wavy and curly hair with a little patience. Another cool feature is that you can turn on the negative generator to get even more body and shine. Consider yourself lucky to preorder it; this heated styling hair brush has sold out four times in the past year and at one point amassed a 50,000-person waitlist.

Editor testing and review notes: “Heated round brushes are excellent for making at-home blowouts look professionally done; with some handiwork, I can quickly add volume to my face-framing pieces and bouncy flips to my ends. Amika’s does this and more — I’ll twist the tool from my ends up to the mid-lengths of my hair, let it set for 30 seconds, then release for bombshell waves. It has a lower temperature range than others on the market, which is excellent for preventing damage, however this means those with a lot of hair will need to practice some patience.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $100

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The Drybar Brush Crush, in the brand’s signature shade of yellow, has a paddle brush style and wide bristles that can easily sweep through large sections of hair. Ionic technology seals the cuticle as you use it for an extra shiny finished result. In our own tests on fine, straight hair, we liked how easy the Brush Crush is to use, but found it to be a better match for textured, curly hair that won’t slip right through the wide bristles. Drybar also offers this straightening brush in an adorable mini size for travel.

Editor testing and review notes: “Drybar’s hot brush heats up to an impressive 450 degrees, which is hot enough to smooth out the tightest of coils. On top of this high temperature, this brush straightener also has nice spacing between bristles that allows thicker chunks of hair to pass through easily. While we rated this tool as one of the best straightening brushes for curly hair, our wavy-haired testers were also impressed with the tool’s ability to impart shine while it straightens.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $104.30

“I really love working with the Ghd Glide Smoothing Hot Brush,” says Fitzsimons. “The ceramic plates make it easy to style and smooth strands.” This hot tool delivers sleek locks thanks to bristles coated in a pearl ceramic coating and a single heat setting of 365 degrees, which Ghd describes as the optimum temperature for all hair types. We like that it automatically shuts off after 60 minutes so you never have to panic over whether or not you left it on. It’s also made with mixed short and long bristles so that it’s easier to brush through large sections.

Editor testing and review notes: “The simplest option to operate on our list, Ghd’s straightening brush has just one button and one temperature setting. While this makes it a great choice for beginners, it’s a professional-quality tool that’s outfitted with ceramic plates for impeccably smooth, lustrous hair. Those with fine hair may experience some catching on the bristles, but detangling spray prevents this from happening.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $118.30

If you have fine hair or worry about high heat settings, the L’Ange hair straightening brush has the most options we’ve seen with a range that starts as low as 180 degrees. Our testers praise its ability to smooth out both thick, curly hair and thin, fine hair and describe the design as easy to maneuver. Similar to other options on our list, the ionic technology leaves hair looking extra shiny. We also like that it has safety features like an automatic shut-off after 30 minutes and cool-tipped bristles that won’t burn your scalp. While this brush has many fans, some users say it won’t completely replace a flatiron if you want pin-straight locks.

Editor testing and review notes: “With a price so low, I wasn’t expecting such expensive results from L’Ange’s hair straightener brush. This tool is lightweight and features one of the more impressive temperature ranges on our list, making it ideal for breakage-prone hair types that need to avoid high heat. Just one con: The staggered bristles make it tricky to clean off excess hairs that might get caught while you’re styling.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $38.90

Fitzsimons recommends the Revlon One Step as a more affordable alternative to his go-to Ghd Glide Smoothing Brush. But if you don’t need the blow-dry function, Revlon has a hair straightening brush that can still give you the look of a blowout. The brush has an extra-long 4.5-inch curved surface that lets you capture more hair with each pass. With its adjustable heat settings, LED display, ionic generator, and ceramic-coated bristles, this option offers many features of high-end versions without the matching price tag.

Editor testing and review notes: “Short hair types need smaller hair straightening brushes to achieve bouncy ends and smoother pieces near the roots — options with larger surface areas are cumbersome to use on any hair that’s shorter than shoulder length. Revlon’s heated hair brush has a long, narrow build that covers large swaths of hair without preventing you from detailing face-framing pieces and ends. And although it’s budget-friendly, I was impressed with the tool’s design and interface, including a digital temperature display.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $39.98

A unique feature of Remington’s heated straightening brush is its ceramic infusion technology — a combo of keratin and argan oil are built in to condition and shine as you brush through. As a safety feature, the paddle brush style has a combination of shorter heated bristles and unheated tall bristles so you can get close to the roots without getting burned. Though, some users found it difficult to grasp hair when it gets close to the ends. We also wish there was a temperature display, but the three heat settings makes this especially simple to use.

Editor testing and review notes: “Those concerned with their hair getting stuck in a straightening brush should consider Remington’s Shine Therapy hot brush: During testing, I experienced minimal shedding, which I attribute to the chubby, well-separated bristles that glide through tangles. This makes Remington’s tool one of the best options for those with fine or damage-prone hair, just make sure that you’re using it on a medium heat setting to avoid sizzling.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $29.99

The round brush counterpart to Ghd’s Glide Smoothing Hot Brush, this luxe hot tool delivers serious volume and bouncy curls as it straightens. Similar to the Glide, this brush has a preset temperature of 365 degrees, which Ghd calls the optimum temperature for safe heat styling. The short 0.5cm nylon bristles lift roots and prevent strands from getting tangled as you twirl, though they’re best suited for fine hair. Note that there’s a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll have loose, lasting curls.

Editor testing and review notes: “Another excellent option for those with short hair, Ghd’s heated round brush features a narrow barrel that’s simple to wiggle into your hair line and drag through the ends for smoother, more lifted hair. Those with long, thick hair will likely need multiple passes for the desired result, but it’s well-suited for touch ups near the roots and on the ends of hair.

Price upon publish date of this article: $142