These Hair Straightening Brushes Are a Brush and Flat Iron in One

by Celia Shatzman
Celia Shatzman is a Brooklyn-based writer who covers beauty, fashion, celebrities, entertainment, and other lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, and more.
Updated 10/21/19

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Blowing out your hair is a major time commitment. But what if we told you there was one tool that could combine a couple of steps in the lengthy process? We’re talking hair straightening brushes, a savior to your strands and the end of wasted time and, more importantly, split ends. With only a few passes, the bristles of the comb separate your hair into sections and evenly distribute heat to your strands, leaving your hair silky-smooth (and without any trace of bumps in the back).

So, say goodbye to bad hair days and peep our picks of the best hair straightening brushes. 

Best Overall: MiroPure Enhanced Hair Straightener Brush

MiroPure Enhanced Hair Straightener Brush
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Earning rave reviews from users, everyone loves how powerful this tool is, straightening even the tightest of curls. It has a whopping 16 heat settings to ensure that it works for every hair type out there.

The 360-degree swivel power cord makes it easy to use from any angle. The brush seals the hair cuticle to reduce split ends, tangling, and damage, leaving hair looking healthy instead of burnt and dull. Plus, it automatically turns off after an hour, so you don't have to panic before leaving home.

Best Splurge: Drybar The Brush Crush Heated Straightening Brush

Drybar The Brush Crush Heated Straightening Brush
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This brush will trick people into thinking you had a professional blowout. This gem creates shiny, frizz-free styles in a single step. Best of all, it works with every hair type: straight, wavy, curly, and even tightly coiled.

It works by sealing the cuticle as it styles to keep hair smooth, utilizing ionic technology. The digital temperature control lets you adjust for your hair type, up to 450°F, and it automatically shuts off after 60 minutes.

Best for Curly Hair: Amika Polished Perfection Straightening Brush 2.0

AMIKA Polished Perfection Straightening Brush 2.0

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It always takes extra elbow grease to get curly hair sleek and straight, but this brush easily gets the job done, even for tightly wound coils. What makes the brush a standout is its double negative ion technology, which works to leave strands extra glossy and free of frizz and static.

It has ceramic bristles with nylon cool-tips to evenly distribute heat, so you don’t have to worry about burning a section or being left looking flat. The brush utilizes far-infrared heat that instantly penetrates the core of the hair cuticle, heating from the inside out, meaning that there is less damage and straightening is done in half of the usual amount of time.

Best for Frizzy Hair: Dafni Go Hair Straightening Brush

DAFNI go Hair Straightening Ceramic Brush

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When a stick straight, super-flat-ironed look just isn’t your style, reach for this straightening brush from Dafni. Though it certainly does its job to straighten, even for curls, it leaves a bit of natural texture, but with a smoother, sleeker finish.

Be sure to brush it through your hair slowly, in a pulling motion, to get the best results, and check that your hair is deep into the inner area of the brush. It heats up to 365°F in just seconds, lets you control the temperature, and evenly distributes heat.

Best Drugstore: Conair InfinitiPRO Hot Paddle Straightening Brush

The curved shape of this hybrid brush-dryer awards added volume to your everyday styling. A few passes alone will leave even the most unruly hair tamed and frizz-free.

Best for All Hair Types: InStyler Straight Up Ceramic Straightening Brush

Section and straighten your hair at the same time with this holy-grail styling tool. Here's an added bonus: Its powerful ceramic plates deliver a consistent level of heat across the entire surface of your mane. This pretty much guarantees no unwanted bends or heat damage.

Best Detangling: CNXUS Ceramic Hair Straightener Electric Brush

Turn this bad boy on, and get ready to style in one minute of waiting time. Plus, the adjustable heat—300 to 450ºF—allows you to match your styling to your specific hair type: thin, fine, bleached, wavy, or curly. (One thing to note is that finer hair should stick to lower temperatures to avoid unnecessary damage, whereas thicker hair should start off at around 430ºF). Reviewers say that this product leaves their hair frizz-free all day—ideal for daily maintenance and for those of us who are short on time.

Best for Thick Hair: Revlon XL Hair Straightening Heated Styling Brush

Revlon Salon One Step XL Straightening Heated Hair Brush
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Styling thick hair often means that it might take you twice as long as your fine-haired friend. But this one has an especially large surface area, so it can cover a lot more hair at once. In addition to saving you time, the affordable option gives luxe results, thanks to its ion generator that controls frizz and boosts manageability. Lightweight and ergonomically designed to be comfortable to use, it has 10 LCD high heat settings to let you target your hair’s needs.

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