Lockdown also inspired a surge in hot brush sales as beauty buffs yearned for their beloved salon visits. The 3-D bristle structure means it covers more surface area than your usual heated brush, so makes light work of whipping through long and thick hair. If you value your beautiful hair even a little bit you have to let your hair dry completely before using this type of brush otherwise you risk causing serious damage to your strands. On fine or straighter hair types, these brushes can work wonders when it comes to volume, as they are mostly used to lift roots whilst drying the strands - giving a bouncier finish to the hair. It heats up to 185C, a temperature which ghd claims is optimal for long-lasting styles without heat damage.

That makes it an ideal choice for anyone with fine or thin hair or for people with thicker hair who want to be able to keep their hair’s natural thickness while straightening it. The attachment clamps down on the hair, as with traditional straighteners, but it felt like the most gentle brush out of all the ones we tried, as the soft bristles are very flexible. The Ring Plus heats up in under 30 seconds, and there are nine temperature settings to choose from, with 120ºC being the lowest and 210ºC the highest. After one pass of the brush on a high setting, we didn’t see too much of a difference to our hair – however, after running it through our hair again, we noticed that it was left looking much smoother, without compromising on softness. Other noteworthy features include a 360-degree swivel cord (which will help keep the cord from getting tangled) and a 30-minute automatic shut-off (so you don’t accidentally burn down your house).Flat irons are more suitable for thick, coarse hair, while straightening brushes are great for average to thin hair. This is because it is ceramic plates feature dual-zone technology, meaning a consistent optimum styling temperature of 185C is maintained for healthy-looking results. Once you’re ready to use the styler, simply unplug it from the cord and press the button to heat it up.

If your strands are a little beat up it’s a good idea to minimize any and all hot tool styling since high temps can do more damage. The slightly curved design of the brush head helps keep hair smooth by following the natural curve of hair. The name says it all: these ingenious hot tools are electric brushes that double as heaters, allowing you to get a sleek, smooth look in record time. We especially liked the anti-scald technology, which meant we could use the tool close to our roots without burning our head.This blow-dry brush uses Infrared technology to dry your hair, rather than more traditional methods which can be damaging.