I’m the first person to admit that styling hair can be hard. With a frizzy and curly mop, taming your mane is not always simple. And when you’re investing your hard-earned dollars in your hair, you want it to be worth it.
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That’s why we’ve rounded up 13 hair tools that actually are worth it. From tools our members’ rate to hairstylist favourites and recommendations from the beautyheaven team, we’ve got you covered. Click through the gallery below to find a hair tool that will live up to your wildest (or tamest!) hair dreams…
Mason Pearson Handy Pure Bristle Brush
87% of beautyheaven reviewers rated this product at four or five stars. While the price may seem steep, the reviews ring with praise: “I started using my Masons Pearson hair brush 12 years ago because I was spending a lot of money on hair care products & regular trips to the salon, it is well worth the money with how gentle my hairbrush is on my hair. I love how Mason Pearson brushes don’t break or spittle my hair and make brushing easier when I have tangled bed hair. I loved my Mason Pearson hairbrush that much that I decided to buy the same hair in handy purse size with pure boar hair,” wrote beautyheaven member Littlepuggles45.
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muk Haircare Curl Stick
Not only has this curl stick won a number of Best in Beauty Awards and scored a five-star rating from 50 of our members, it’s also the go-to hair tool of two members of the beautyheaven team!
“My ultimate favourite hair tool is the muk Curl Stick! I can’t even count the amount of times I have hyped this tool up to everyone I know! It creates perfect bouncy, silky waves that last days. It’s so easy to use and the adjustable heat settings means I can protect my hair,” says beautyheaven’s Steph. And beautyheaven‘s Issy agrees: “It has several heat settings to suit all hair types and the tool provides beautiful curls that stay put with no extra product required.”
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VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Hot Air Styler
“I’ve been using this hot air styler for a while now and it’s not like anything I’ve ever used before. It gives your hair that floaty, just-left-the-hairdresser look and feel. You can use a straightening brush hair attachment or a roller attachment to straighten, curl or wave hair. Plus, it has smart hair protection technology so you can avoid damaging your locks!” says beautyheaven’s Ellie.
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Rock & Ruddle Metallic Gold Hairbrush
beautyheaven‘s Tash is a big fan of this hairbrush! “Rock & Ruddle Metallic Gold hairbrush is made with natural bristles that help to distribute healthy oil and encourage hair growth. This brush is so gentle on my fine hair and helps me get through another day without washing it! Amazing brush for an affordable price and so many cute designs that are perfect as gifts,” she says.
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ghd IV styler
This styler has scored five stars from a whopping 201 reviews on beautyheaven! Advanced ceramic heaters keep your strands static-free and the curved barrel means you can straighten and curl with ease.
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WetBrush Original
$11.99, wetbrush.com
Both Aja and Sophie from beautyheaven consider this brush their holy-grail hair tool. “As a gal with hair that tangles easy, the WetBrush original is the ideal tool to help me tame my knotty locks. It brushes through my hair so easily, without any pulling or grabbing, yet still manages to rid me of any knots and tangles. It’s safe to say I can’t live without it!” exclaims beautyheaven‘s Aja. And beautyheaven‘s Sophie couldn’t agree more: “I LOVE my Wet Brush! I use it daily on my hair and it’s the only brush that I can properly detangle with, without it pulling at my tape extensions. You can use it on hair that’s wet or dry and it never pulls or causes breakage. I also love how my curls look when I brush them out with this brush. Highly recommend.”
NuMe Titan 3
$174.90, numeusa.com
“I use my NuMe Titan 3 and I love it for every day because you can choose between three different sized barrels to create a different look every time,” says beautyheaven’s Jess.
Moroccanoil Ceramic 45mm Round Brush
Used on runways and by Margot Robbie’s hairstylist, this ceramic round brush is an ideal investment for your locks. Its ionic properties allow for even heat distribution and its handy sectioning tip makes it perfect for blowdrying!
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muk Haircare Style Stick
“My ride or die hair tool is the muk Style Stick. It heats up really fast, is thin enough that I can use it to straighten my fringe and is perfect for straightening and curling,” says beautyheaven’s Jordyn.
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Remington AIR3D™ Hair Dryer
In a similar design to the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer but half the price, this Remington AIR3D™ Hair Dryer will help hair stay smooth and frizz-free. Plus its 3D airflow technology provides a powerful drying experience.
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TONI&GUY Hot Large Radial Brush
“I am obsessed with the TONI&GUY Hot Large Radial Brush! It grips my hair and makes blow drying it so easy with no flyaways and looks like a hairdresser did my hair with loads of volume. I love the grip on the handle and very lightweight!” exclaims beautyheaven’s Caitlin
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ghd Curve Creative Curl Wand
“My absolute favourite curling tool! This wand perfectly (and easily!) produces the effortless, “model-off-duty” hair look I love! It’s super easy to use and heats up in seconds without frying my hair, and I’ve found the loose curls/waves lasts a really long time without needing a touch-up. I highly recommend,” says beautyheaven’s Rachel.
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VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Hairdryer
“There is one hair tool that has absolutely rocked my world this year (who knew that was event possible in a hair tool!) and that is the Digital Sensor Hairdryer by VS Sassoon! This hairdryer is like the mean girls cool mum of hairdryers – it’s perfectly tempered to protect hair, it works fast with an airflow speed equivalent to a small tornado and most importantly it leaves my hair with a silky finish the likes of which only hair queens like Kate Middleton had previously seen,” says beautyheaven’s Sam
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