The Sedu Revolution Pro Tourmaline Ionic 4000i Hair Dryer might be roughly the size of a travel blow-dryer, but it packs all the power of its full-size predecessors. Senior editor Crystal finds the short nozzle makes maneuvering easier than most. And, no, she doesn’t have short arms.
Available at folica.com, $160.
TheO by Cloud Nine heats rollers one at a time, but they don’t actually get hot till they are set in your hair. We’ll have to admire London editor Malika’s bouncy curls from afar (sigh); the system isn’t compatible with North American voltage just yet.
Available at theobycloudninehair.com, £150.
If only the iconic Mason Pearson brush could increase blood flow to your brain. But, alas, it works the other way, stimulating the scalp to increase blood flow to the roots.
Available at neimanmarcus.com, $151.
Easy to use and so soft you can sleep in them, the strawberry-shaped sponge rollers create loose waves that are, well, downright delicious.
Available at amazon.com, $10.
Hot Tools ceramic tourmaline deep waver goes both ways. Clamp wide panels and count to ten, then decide whether you want polished Old Hollywood-style glamour or natural, tousled, I-wake-up-looking-like-this waves.
Available at ulta.com, $48.
On a tip from Julie Dickson of NYC’s Fox & Boy salon, video editor Lauren took up with the Ginalli Milano Pro Cylinder nineteen-millimeter clipless curling iron. With some practice and a renewed appreciation for the protective glove, her very fine and stick-straight hair is in crease-free curls all the time.
Available at shop.ginalli.com, $190.
Protect yourself with a rubber. A RickyCare rubber clip, that is, which prevents tearing when you’re primping for your next hookup.
Available at rickysnyc.com, $10.
The Paul Mitchell Express Ion Dry V.2 is the only product tested that elicited an official OMG from editorial assistant Jillian. Shorter styling time, shinier hair, and a nifty attachment with little ridges that almost combs strands during the blow-dry can have that effect.
For salons, go to paulmitchell.com, $220.
Think about what could be hiding out in your hairbrush. Or rather don’t. Just use Philip B’s hairbrush cleaner, a mini rake that gets rid of hair, dust, product, and more.
Available at philipb.com, $15.
It’s a brush! No, wait, it’s a scalp massager! Silly, it’s a brush and a scalp massager in one.
Available at muji.us, $5.50.
Promotions editor Hali is blown away (har har) by the T3 Featherweight Journey Travel Dryer. No scorched scalp, no wind tunnel effect, no frizz, and normal drying time cut by a third. The only con: She’ll never be able to use anything else.
Available at shopt3micro.com, $130.
Transform your shower into a shine-inducing stream with Jonathan’s water-purification system. It enhances the water’s pH balance, making it softer on hair and skin.
Available at sephora.com, $95.
Give your hair a break — in a good way: Go gentle with a cushioned, vented Philip Kingsley brush with rounded ends to avoid scalp scratching.
Available at philipkingsley.com, $36.
Who better to test Conair Xtreme Instant Heat Curlers than New York City editor and Texas native Jordan? The multisize set heats up fast, handles her full head of hair in one round, and the results yield a mix of compliments and petting.
Available at conair-store.com, $42.
You have: a frizzy mess. You want: smooth, silky hair. You need: Kevin.Murphy’s Texture.Comb, designed specifically for unruly hair.
For salons, go to kevin.murphy.com, $10.
Things heat up fast between the Sultra Seductress and research assistant Meghan. Literally. It heats up shockingly fast. And with moving plates for curls, waves, and straight styles and multiple temperature settings for fine, normal, and thick hair, she has no choice but to fall for it.
Available at sultra.com, $210.
This might be your brush with destiny. The quick-to-heat ceramic core of the Metropolis S-Nano ionic ceramic thermal brush maximizes your blow-dry every time.
Available at metropolishtechnology.com, $12-$19.
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