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There's no need to spend hundreds of dollars on a standing appointment at the salon when you can easily recreate the smooth, shiny look of a fresh blow-out at home. You don't need an arsenal of products to achieve the look. You only need one styling tool to score professional-looking results — a straightening brush.
Unlike traditional flat irons, straightening brushes cut your styling time in half and are a gentler way of straightening your hair because they operate at slightly lower temperatures and only heat one side of your hair, lowering the risk of damage or burns to your scalp or fingers. Our top pick is the amika Polished Perfection Thermal Straightening Brush 2.0 for its innovative far-infrared technology that quickly delivers heat to the hair to manage frizz and lock in shine for a faster, healthier straightening experience. But if you're in need of major frizz management, look no further than the InStyler Straight Up Max Ionic Hot Brush.
Below, you'll find the best straightening brushes we've either used on our own hair or that have received rave reviews. Learn more about how Insider Reviews tests and researches beauty products.
Our top picks for the best straightening brushes:
Best overall: amika Polished Perfection Thermal Straightening Brush 2.0 - See at Amazon
Best for frizz: InStyler Straight Up Max Ionic Hot Brush - See at Walmart
Best to splurge on: Drybar The Brush Crush Heated Straightening Brush - See at Amazon
Best budget: Revlon One-Step Hair Straightening Brush - See at Amazon
Best for curly hair: MiroPure Enhanced Hair Straightener Brush - See at Amazon
Best for fine and damaged hair: TYMO Hair Straightener Brush - See at Amazon