Given that real estate on the bathroom beauty shelf is in short supply, the question of whether you need to invest in a range of different hair tools is a valid one. However, unless you plan to rock the same bob you did in 1983 for the rest of your life (and where’s the fun in that?), then the answer according to the professional beauty experts at Hairhouse is a resounding yes. Here’s why investing in four appliances to tend to your tresses is better than one.
Hot brush
Buff biceps are best achieved through 6am pump and Pilates classes … not juggling a clunky hairdryer and a round brush, praying your arms don’t give out mid-style!
Fortunately, today’s hot brushes are a modern hairstyling marvel that has merged a couple of classics to revolutionise the nostalgic looks that your nan spent hours perfecting. Part blow dryer, part rotating brush, lightweight and user-friendly, these multitasking tools are here to save your morning – and your arm muscles.
Hair curlers
For 0.01% of the population, a swim in the ocean magically creates mermaid curls. For everyone else, there’s no shame in relying on a hair curling tool. From curling irons and wands to tongs, hair wavers, and even cordless or heatless curlers, there’s a tool for every type of curl.
Beachy waves? Check. Tight spirals? No problem. Who needs sea salt and perfect conditions when the right curler gives you salon-level results in the comfort of your own home? Add a spritz of your favourite hairspray, and your curls will last through every brunch, breeze, and beachy night out.
Hair Diffusers
Some things in life should not be rushed. Fermenting sauerkraut. Aimlessly wandering through the streets of an exotic overseas market. Blending your foundation. And, while it would be nice to theoretically add hair drying to that list, not everyone has the luxury of waiting hours for their tresses to make the transition from wet to dry. That’s where a good diffuser steps in – quickly delivering defined, beautifully dried curls without the risk of heat damage or frizz.
Unlike standard hairdryers – with the classic nozzle for sleek styles or the comb piece for detangling – a diffuser is specifically designed to cradle your curls and evenly circulate air. This gentle approach helps maintain your natural curl pattern while speeding up the drying process – so can you forgo the need to wrap your hair in a towel turban for most of the morning.
Hair straighteners
Today’s hair straighteners are so iconic they go by first name status: ghd, Dyson, Babyliss. And, come in all shapes and sizes – titanium, cordless, mini, wide plate and ceramic – which makes them far more versatile than their straightening name suggests.
While investing in a high-quality straightener ensures you get flat fringe and perfect poker locks promised in its name, with a flick of the wrist, these tools can also create beachy, loose curls. No seaside swims required.