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Hot air brushes from BellAffair – More than just hot air

Waves, volume, or straight hair – hot air brushes are true all-rounders when it comes to hairstyling. But what exactly can this combination tool do, and how do you use it most effectively? We’ll show you the best products and their key features, and we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions as well.

Find the best hot air brush at BellAffair

In the BellAffair online shop, you can purchase a variety of hot air brushes. The available features are just as diverse as the price range. Among the trusted brands BaByliss and Comair, you are sure to find the perfect fit for your needs.

BaByliss Pro hot air brushes: Affordable and reliable

With BaByliss Pro hot air brushes, you can achieve professional results even with just a few functions. They are easy to use and popular among both stylists and private users. The different models stand out with their excellent price-performance ratio:

  1. The classic BaByliss Pro hot air brush features a titanium-tourmaline coating that helps prevent hair damage during styling. Thanks to the insulated tip, your fingers are protected from burns. The brush is available in two different sizes.
  2. The BaByliss Pro rotating hot air brush automatically wraps the hair strands around the barrel. Depending on whether you want the hair curled inward or outward, you simply press the appropriate rotation button. This creates voluminous waves in no time.
  3. The BaByliss Pro hot air brush with retractable bristles uses a patented system that assists when rolling the hair. After twisting, the bristles retract into the device, reducing the risk of tangling.

Hot Tools Professional Black Gold Volumiser

The Hot Tools Professional Black Gold Volumiser is a very popular hot air brush because it is not only easy to use but also delivers salon-quality results. Its special activated charcoal technology smooths the hair and adds volume. The 3-meter cable with a 360° swivel joint ensures maximum freedom of movement while styling.

Another alternative: the rotating hot air brush from Comair

The Comair Airstyler Duo is a blow-dry brush that doesn’t require a big investment. Despite its affordable price, it doesn’t lack professionalism. It offers the following features:

  • Button for manual rotation 2 interchangeable brush attachments: 19 mm and 23 mm in diameter
  • 3 settings for speed and heat
  •  Durable 450-watt DC moto Cable with swivel coupling

Hot air brush: What is it?

 When you combine a hairdryer and a hairbrush, you get a hot air brush. The warm air flows directly out of the brush. The key advantage: you only need one device to dry and style your hair at the same time. Different attachments allow for a wide variety of looks. These popular tools are also often referred to as electric brushes, curling brushes, or blow-dry brushes.

Hot air brush – how to use it?

Anyone who owns a hot air brush no longer has to struggle with a hairdryer and hairbrush combined in both hands. This practical tool can be used effectively on all hair types in 10 steps:

  1. Wash the hair and detangle it with a standard brush
  2. Pre-dry the hair in the air to avoid unnecessary heat stress
  3. Apply heat protection to prevent damage
  4. Use mousse if you want more texture and hold
  5. Clip away the upper sections of hair with sectioning clips
  6. Adjust the temperature to your hair type – the thinner the hair, the lower the heat
  7. Dry and style hair strands no wider than 2 cm. Important: Glide slowly from roots to ends. For curls, wrap the strands around the round brush and turn the ends inward or outward as desired
  8. Set the style with cool air
  9. Repeat with the upper hair sections
  10. Finish with hairspray for maximum hold How good the final result turns out also depends on the right technique. Even though the brush combines drying and styling, it still requires a bit of skill when used.
Babyliss Pro Warrmluftbürste
Comair Warmluftbürrste

Hot air brush – what to look for

  • When purchasing a hot air brush, the most important factor is the size. The shorter your hair, the smaller the barrel diameter should be. At least two speed and temperature settings are essential so the tool can be adjusted for both fine and thick hair.
  • When choosing a hot air brush, make sure it not only styles with heat but also includes a cool-air setting. This allows you to set your hairstyle at the end.
  • A brush with ion technology releases negatively charged ions during use, which helps prevent static buildup in the hair.
  • Since almost all blow-dry brushes have a cable, make sure it is long enough. This ensures you have plenty of freedom of movement while styling.

Buy a hot air brush at BellAffair

Convinced? At BellAffair, you can buy the hot air brush you’ve always wanted. BellAffair is your go-to destination for exclusive professional hair products of all kinds – whether for the salon or for use at home. Shop at great prices and order easily online! If you have any questions or concerns, we’re happy to hear from you!

Frequently asked questions

Which hot air brush is suitable for short hair?

For short hair, you should choose a smaller hot air brush. A round brush with a maximum diameter of 30 mm is recommended.

Which hot air brush is suitable for medium-length hair?

For medium-length hair, the diameter of the hot air brush can vary depending on the desired result. If you want to create curls, you should choose a smaller diameter. For a volume look, a larger brush works better. In general, a diameter of 30 to 40 mm is suitable.

Which hot air brush is suitable for long hair?

For long hair, the diameter should also match the desired styling result. For curls, a smaller diameter is usually needed, while for volume styling, a larger one works better. With long hair, the diameter can also be larger than 40 mm.

Which hot air brush is suitable for fine hair?

Fine hair dries faster than thick hair, so low heat and a gentle airflow are usually enough to dry and shape it. Therefore, adjustable speed and heat settings are essential.

Can you create curls with a hot air brush?

The grip of nearly all hot air brushes makes them suitable for creating curls. Using round brushes, the hair can be easily wrapped in and out.

Curling iron or hot air brush – which is better?

The difference is that a hot air brush works with warm air, while a curling iron uses direct heat. Both tools can create beautiful curls, but a curling iron allows for more precise styling. However, a hot air brush is more versatile: with the right technique, it can add volume, smooth the hair, and even dry it at the same time.