However because the barrel is thin, you’d have to work in pretty small sections and hold the hair in place for a while to get that desired effect. But if your hair is thin and short, you could definitely use the smaller head attachment as a curler. But it’s not a straightener per se. The round barrel brush is better for shaping and adding some movement and body. So it’s a curler?

This hair styler is chronically under-hyped and doesn’t get nearly enough of the credit that it deserves. For hot air brush devotees, this is the perfect tool for drying, styling and shaping all in one lightweight little tool with interchangeable head attachments to suit your mood du jour. The bristles. Essentially, the bristles on the 38mm work more like a hair brush. They’re very thin, firm bristles with plastic bead caps that shoot off in different directions up and down the barrel. Rather than just glide over the hair while only really penetrating the top layer, these actually power down into the deeper layers to seriously detangle and iron out kinks. Sounds great! So it straightens the hair? The best way to use this is by starting with hair that’s about 60-80% dry already. Rough dry it with a hair dryer to the point you’re happy with, then grab the styling tool. Multifunctional Hair Dryer Brush】A perfect combination of hair dryer, comb, curler, straightener, and massage brush. Perfect for blow drying and hair styling, easily creates volume in your hair. Secure the curl with a pin if you want more definition; otherwise you can just flip the hair forward to add even more lift while you work through the remaining sections of hair.You could definitely use it as a curler. Because the 38mm is smaller than most other attachments on the market, you can wrap a strand of hair around it and hold it in place for a while. Then once you let it loose you’ll have a lovely, loose curl. Hold in place for about five seconds, occasionally moving the hair tool up and down the hair shaft to dry it more. The piece of hair you initially laid down should be sandwiched below the layers of hair closer to your scalp.

Our favourite? The 38mm thermal brush wins by a landslide. What makes the TRESemme Volume Smooth and Shape Styler special? Negative Ionic Technology】The negative ions released by the hot air brush can increase the moisture of the hair, reduce the damage of the hair, nourish the hair, eliminates frizz and enhances shine for silky smooth hair, without static electricity. No catch! This tool is surprisingly lightweight with a good cord length and swivel function that makes it easy to use. We’ll admit; it takes a bit of getting used to if you’re not familiar with hot air brushes, but it you take the time to experiment with what works and what doesn’t, this is a real game-changer. Grab a big clip or sectioning tool and pile up the top sections of your hair, leaving just the bottom loose. Unique Design】1: Slim and lengthen the handle, optimize the grip feeling; 2: Oval brush head, convenient to make hair styler; 3: Nylon Pin & Tufted Bristles, perfect for combing hair and head scalp massage; 4: ON/OFF on the mid of handle, easy to control. The 360° swivel cord allows high flexibility to move freely without the cord becoming tangled and damaged.

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Turn on the hair styler and grab an inch-wide section of hair. Then place the end around the barrel, wrapping it around once or twice. For extra curl, twist it up a bit first.