My salon blowout obsession was born out of one too many chemical straightening treatments that turned my naturally curly, voluminous hair into a dull and damaged mess that I couldn't handle on my own. As great as it felt to step out of the hairdresser's chair with fresh, bouncy curls each time, I quickly realized I needed to curb this financially irresponsible habit, and began looking for a blow-dryer brush to make styling easier at home.
Cue the T3 AireBrush Duo Blow Dry Brush. Launched in the fall of 2021, the hot tool rings in at $180 for a blow-dry unit with two brush attachments. The two-and-a-half-inch round brush is ideal for achieving ’90s-inspired bouncy blowouts, while the three-inch paddle brush gives you smooth, sleek strands—keratin-treatment style. I often gravitate toward the former, since I’m a sucker for flippy ends and lots of volume, though I get the appeal of a super-straight look.
Admittedly, I am not that good at styling my own hair, but luckily, I’ve picked up a few tricks over the years, and one of my main moves (whether you're using the T3 Airebrush or any other blow-dryer brush) is to wait until hair is 70% to 90% dry before going in. Not only does this help cut down on blow-drying time, but it also helps reduce damage because I'm not frying my wet ends with heat. (Applying heat protectant spray beforehand is also a must in my book.)
And although all the pros and YouTube tutorials recommend you section your hair for best results, I tend to go straight in with the blow-dryer brush, beginning with the two front pieces that frame my face. From there, I work backward in two-inch sections and use my wrist to flip, twist, and turn each piece until it becomes perfectly bouncy.
In addition to the different styling options that the brush attachments deliver, I love how customizable the Airebrush's features are. There are five heat settings (from 149°F to 185°F) and three different speed modes to choose from. In all, you have a total of 15 combos to play around with. This offers a decent amount of versatility for drying and styling various hair types and textures, though fine to medium-wavy hair types will probably get the best use out of it. The tool also relies on low heat and negative-ion technology to fight frizz, which is great for keeping my hair on its best behavior on humid or rainy days. Best part? Not only is the Airebrush fast and easy to use—it usually takes me under 15 minutes to style—it also leaves my hair looking super shiny and not crunchy or strawlike.
At $180, the T3 AireBrush Duo Blow Dry Brush clocks in at double your average hair-dryer brush, but if you're looking for a salon-worthy investment, the cost-per-blowout becomes essentially negative with regular use.
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