HOT TOOLS 24K Gold Blow Dryer Brush, Round Brush Blow Dryer for Salon-Worthy Blowouts in One Step, Fast Styling & Long-Lasting…
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Best Dyson Airwrap alternative
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Current price
$53.05
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the Hot Tools 24K Gold blow-dryer brush is the tool most often suggested when someone wants something a step up from the Revlon without paying Airwrap money. Allure's testing notes call out three usable temperature settings, with the high setting described as effective but not excessive. On r/Sephora, the brush is repeatedly named as the answer to the "I didn't want to spend $700" question, and r/Ulta users praise how soft it leaves their hair.
What reviewers liked
- Allure (verified tier) found heat settings effective without feeling excessive
- Frequently named in r/Sephora as a credible mid-priced Airwrap alternative
- Metal-plated barrel design praised in retailer reviews for feeling closer to a curling tool than plastic
- Strong verified-purchase ratings (27k+ on Amazon at 4.4 average)
Where it falls short
- r/finehair thread suggests bristles can feel too harsh on fine textures
- r/AustralianMakeup user reports barrel bristles warping on long thick hair over time
- Costs noticeably more than the Revlon One-Step without delivering a categorically different result
- Like all hot air brushes, reviewers warn against using on fully wet hair
Across the reviewers we read, the Hot Tools 24K Gold blow-dryer brush is the tool most often suggested when someone wants something a step up from the Revlon without paying Airwrap money. Allure's testing notes call out three usable temperature settings, with the high setting described as effective but not excessive. On r/Sephora, the brush is repeatedly named as the answer to the "I didn't want to spend $700" question, and r/Ulta users praise how soft it leaves their hair.
The most credible criticism comes from specialist communities. A r/finehair thread comparing it to Revlon and L'ange suggests the bristles can feel harsh on finer textures, and a r/AustralianMakeup user with long thick hair reports the barrel bristles warping over time. The takeaway from synthesizing those threads: this is a premium-feeling tool for normal-to-thick hair seeking a smooth, shiny blowout, but it is not the gentlest option in the category.
- Achieve Long-Lasting Blowouts
- Master the art of an iconic blowout with this Hot Tools Blow Dryer Brush and experience faster drying for voluminous, bouncy blowouts that last
- 24K Gold Techology
- This blow dryer brush has 24K Gold technology for fast, even heat that helps protect hair from heat damage*
- Reduce Hair Frizz & Static
- Ionic Technology helps maintain a neutral charge on the hair’s surface, leaving the hair looking conditioned and smooth, while helping reduce frizz and static
- Round Brush for All Hair Types
- Blowout brush features a rotating temperature control and 2 heat/speed settings providing styling control for all hair types
- Stylists-Preferred
- Professionals' #1 Most Trusted & Recommended Hair Tools Brand*
I bought the 24k gold Hot Tools blowout brush and I am obsessed with it. I was in the same predicament; didn't want to spend the $700 for ...
It made my hair nice but not as nice as using a standard blow-dryer and round brush. I'm wondering if the bristles were too harsh. I used ...
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