Modeling brush: the best on the market and how to choose yours

For those who like to keep their hair neat and/or vary their hairstyles from day to day, having some specific appliances at home makes all the difference. This is the case of the traditional dryer, the flat iron and, now, a more current product, which has been very successful: the modeling brush.

Styling brushes are, in general, rotating brushes that dry while smoothing and shaping the hair. Today, however, there are different models on the market, with different proposals: those that can be used both on wet and dry hair, those that only model after the strands are practically dry, those that promise more volume and shine.

Despite the particularities of each device, the general purpose of the styling brush is to offer easy handling in order to achieve a beautiful and natural finish on the hair.

Therefore, the product, in general, becomes a good option for the most varied types of hair: for those who have fine hair and want more volume, for those who want to straighten their curly hair, for those who want to leave their hair well-groomed and with movement, or, simply, for those who are adept at brushing, but do not have much skill or patience with the process.

What is the best styling brush on the market?

Below, you know the main shaping brushes on the market and, evaluating the particularities of each one, you can choose the most suitable for your goals.

1. Conair Rotating Air Brush Titanium

It promises that hairstyle that “you can only get it if you go to the salon”. This in a practical way and without depending on anyone. The modeling is natural and is finished with the mineral action of titanium, which eliminates frizz and neutralizes the static electricity of the wires. The brush can even be used on dry, damp and wet hair, no problem!

“I’m in love with mine, using it whenever I wash it and still noticing the ‘movement’ of the hair all the time!” – Lu Ferreira do Chata de Galocha

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2. Philco Ceramic Spin Ion Brush

A brush that promises to dry, model, straighten, in addition to giving shine and volume to the hair. It has thermal plates, with ceramic coating, which transmit the heat of 900 Watts evenly, while the rotating brush detangles, smoothes and easily shapes the locks.

“I confess that I was very surprised with the result I had using the brush. The hair is very shiny, it is super light and it is very easy to brush your hair with it.” – Maria Clara Gonc

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3. Conair Hot Air Brush

A brush that dries, smoothes, shapes and gives volume to the hair, leaving it more beautiful, free from frizz and with a natural appearance. Its aluminum plates promise superior heat transfer for faster and longer-lasting results, without harming or damaging the wires.

“I bought it, started using it and after messing up a bit until I got the hang of it, I fell head over heels in love and I regret not having bought it sooner.” – Cinthia Ferreira

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4. Mondial Ceramic Ion Plus ER-01

The brush has two temperatures, cold air, dual direction of rotation, swivel handle, ceramic coating and ionic technology to make styling easier. Its rotating movement makes the brush rotate and slide smoothly strand by strand, providing a beautiful and natural-looking finish to the hair.

“I thought that, in the end, my hair turned out beautiful, with a nice result. (…) But, for me, a brush with a little more power would be better.” – Priscila Carvalho

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5. Mondial Tourmaline Infinity Ion ER-03

The brush promises to give dry hair impressive solutions. The ceramic coating and dual direction motor are practical and the two temperatures can be selected according to need. The maximum to be reached is 210 °C.

“It has become a totally indispensable accessory in my life. (…) This product has made my life 99.9% faster.” – Sabrina Sgarbi

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6. GA.MA Italy Turbo Ion 3000 Rotating Styler

The brush promises practicality when curling, drying, styling or brushing the hair, contributing to the beauty and shine of the hair. It has two directions of rotation and two speeds.

“It didn’t take me five minutes to dry my hair completely (…) It’s very easy, you just have to comb it…” – Renata Fukuda

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7. Mallory Shine Model Styler

The brush, which has ultraflex bristles, promises a better finishing of the hairstyle, it is bivolt, has two speeds, “ceramic ionic techonoly”, which provides more shine and protection to the hair, in addition to double rotation, which allows drying, shaping and straightening. .

“I bought it at the beginning of the hair transition, when I decided that I would travel without straightening my hair, to help me disguise the double texture in an easier and more practical way.” – Bruna Miragaya from Where’s my brush?

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8. In Styler Hairstyling Iron

It has a straightening cylinder that provides the necessary heating to help with modeling and straightening. It also has bristles that comb and loosen the hair, while the rotating movement of the heated cylinder smoothes each strand.

“The result was very beautiful. (…) If you don’t have the patience to keep the brush, with the dryer, this is a good option. The problem is just how long it will take you, and that also depends on your hair.” – Lindsay Woods

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9. Lizz Magic Brush

It is a device developed to untangle hair strands, operating at 110V or 220V (bivolt). The brush also has a rotating handle, facilitating handling. It promises to smooth, model and give volume to the wires.

“She straightens, models and adds volume to her hair. She changed my life!” – Baby Duarte

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10. Mondial Magic Brush

It promises to straighten the hair in a practical and fast way, guaranteeing a smooth effect with a natural look. It is worth noting that it is not a rotating brush, but a straightener. For modeling, the “work” will be more manual. Its bristles have protective tips and its handle guarantees a 360º turn.

“It’s very, very good. (…) The bristles are very hard, even to protect your scalp, as it is a brush that smoothes more than models.” – Raka Minelli

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How to decide which brush is best for you?

Among so many options on the market, it is not always easy to choose which product to buy. But there are some points that you should pay attention to in order to make a good choice.

Size: There are several brush sizes and it all depends on your goals and also on the length of your hair. Generally speaking, small brushes are best suited for short hair, while larger brushes are better for long hair and/or very curly hair. It is also important to think that handling should not be hampered by the size of the brush.

Material and technology: most brushes are coated with ceramic, which prevents overheating and the wires from being attacked, ensuring even heat distribution. Some types also have ion generating technology, which reduces the static electricity of the hair, reducing frizz, which is already another differential.

Temperature: Some models offer two (hot and warm) or three levels (hot, warm and cold) temperature adjustment. Thus, the ideal is to evaluate each product and choose the one that best meets your goals, taking into account your hair type (whether it is thin or thick, whether it has chemicals or not, etc.). Remembering that the higher the temperature, the more damage it can cause to the wires. Some brushes, however, do not have the option of temperature regulation which, in this case, is stable, ensuring that the wires are not attacked and that the result is satisfactory.

Bristles: in general, it is important that the bristles offer good grip on the hair, but not be too rigid. It is also interesting that they have cold ends to avoid scalp burns and/or hair damage.

Objective: with so many options on the market, a very important point is to know what you expect from the product. Some styling brushes can be used both on wet and damp hair, as well as dry, for example, while others are only indicated for when the hair is already dry (that is, they do not have a drying function). Some even promise, in addition to drying, smoothing and shaping, to give shine and volume to the wires. Therefore, it is important to define what your main goals are and research well before making the purchase.

It is worth noting that, in general, rotary shaping brushes have two types of rotation, one clockwise and the other counterclockwise. In this way, the person can model the wires both from the inside out and from the outside in, thus diversifying the hairstyles.

Finally, for those who are not adept at the traditional brush (made with a round brush and a dryer), shaping brushes appear as a good product option to have at home, with the advantage of being more practical and offering perfect results, such as those conquered in salon! 😉