It’s fair to say that your trusted hair straightener which you’ve had for the last 10 years is way overdue an upgrade. Modern-day tech often means the newer your hair appliance, the better it is for your hair and it often saves you time and money in the process, too. Long gone are the days of sizzling hair devices that you can literally see the steam evaporate off your hair. Although there is no one-size-fits-all as we all have different hair types, these new tools have wowed us over with their finished result, time and time again.

Best Hair Dryer

With over 30 years of experience, celebrity hair stylist, Michael Douglas knows how to keep your hair on point. This may be small, but it’s mighty! It packs major power for styling like a pro. It’s light and compact and has a clever self-cleaning function. And the 3m cord length, which is super-helpful when it comes to manoeuvrability. Plus, it comes in three Farrow and Ball-inspired hues that you’ll want to show off on your dressing room table.
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Best Straighteners

Lightweight but high-quality, the wide ceramic plates made styling super quick without any snagging, tangling, or scorching- it heats up in just 20 seconds and has 11 precise heat settings for every hair type (the revive mode feature ensures your hair stays shiny and expertly styled all day.) And last but by no means least, it comes in the chicest faux leather case.
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Best Curling Brush

This all-in-one smoothing hot brush can be used on both wet and dry hair. Use the wet hair mode to dry, volumize, and style without any heat damage. Switch to dry hair mode to shape, style, and smooth your hair, banishing frizz for good. Although it’s a little on the weighty side and noisier than most other hair appliances we’ve used, the results look professional.
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Best Tong

Beachy waves, tousled tresses, or bouncy curls—whatever your style or hair type, The Wand does it all and more! Like all the Hershesons hair appliances, this tool is super lightweight, heats up instantly, and makes creating different waves a breeze. Plus, your curls will last for ages (seriously!) Creating curls has never been so easy and timesaving. The ceramic-coated barrel is the perfect size to create natural, tousled waves that look like you’ve spent a day at the beach—minus the salt. You simply wrap your hair around the barrel, hold for 15 seconds and release. Voila!
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Best All-Rounder

This awesome all-in-one tool combines the power of a hairdryer, the sleekness of a straightener, and the volume of a styler. With its ultra-care mode, your hair gets extra love and protection whenever it needs it. It’s the ultimate wet-to-dry tool, that speeds up drying time without damage. It’s super compact, easy to use, and perfect for travel.
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Best for short hair and fringes

Get ready to nail your short hair game with this mini style. With 40% slimmer plates, it’s perfect for pixie cuts, fringes, and bobs, giving you precision styling right from the roots. The slimline Dual-zone™ technology keeps the heat at the ideal 185˚C for sleek, smooth results without damage. Plus, the high gloss ceramic plates fight frizz and add 50% more shine. And if that wasn’t enough, its rounded design makes it super easy to create curls, and waves as well as straight hair styles.
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