There's a reason many people pay for regular blowouts and/or spend an hour styling their hair every day: It's not easy. As many people are learning during social-distancing practices, hairstylists are not only necessary; they are also very missed.
This tool has come in handy for me since it doesn't take a professional to figure it out. You choose from two settings — high or low — wrap it around a lock of hair, hold it for about 30 seconds and release. I honestly check my email while I do this; it's that easy.
No joke! While it did take me a few tries to work out the best system with my hair, once I figured it out, I can have dry hair within ten minutes. And better yet: I don't have to add any additional steps to my routine — no more straightening or curling if I'm heading out to see friends. And while it might not matter to most, I really appreciate how it doesn't provide the same steam as a traditional dryer. I never feel like I'm overheating and I achieve a better style at the end.
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My mother taught me to flip my hair over while I blow dry to add volume. Until I started using this tool, I always did... but I usually ended up with some frizzy locks that were more unsettled than tamed. Because of the rolling motion you use to dry your hair with the one-step brush, you're adding oomph to your hair, without trying or thinking about it.
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As your hairstylist will remind you, for healthy hair, it's better to only wash two to three times a week. I've always tried to maintain this habit but sometimes, I would start to look overly greasy by day three. Surprisingly, with this hot tool, my hair looks like it has a fresh blow-dry for at least 48 hours — even when I work out. I just spritz a little dry shampoo and I'm ready to go. (I've even used the one-step brush when my hair is slightly sweaty and I swear, it pumps up the volume.)
Image courtesy Lindsay Tigar