You can also curl hair with a ceramic brush. The key is choosing a thin, round brush like Hershesons The Multi Tasker or ghd Rise Professional Volumising Hot Brush, which make curling effortless. If in doubt, TikTok is full of tutorials on using a ceramic hot brush for curls like these.

How to use a hot brush to style a fringe

Whether you’re using a blowdryer brush or a hot tool without airflow, styling a fringe — especially curtain bangs — couldn’t be easier. Place the brush underneath your fringe as close to the root as possible, wrapping the hair around it while avoiding contact with your forehead. “Direct hair upward for more volume and then curve slightly under when you pull the brush through for a rounded, polished finish,” says Deborah. You may need a few passes to achieve the finish you want.

How often should you use a hot brush?

When you’ve properly prepped your hair and nailed the right heat setting, Deborah says it’s safe to use a heated brush two to three times a week. If your hair is bleached or fine, she advises cutting back to once or twice a week to save your strands.

Another common mistake, she adds, is using the highest heat setting: “People do this ‘for speed’, but most don’t actually need to use their tool on the highest,” says Deborah. Starting low (and going slow) is key.

What is the best hot brush?

Keep scrolling for our roundup of the best hot brushes for every hair type, length and styling need.

ghd Rise Professional Volumising Hot Brush

Why it’s worth it: One of the most efficient hot brushes around, this won’t singe your hair thanks to its 185°C heat cap (though a heat protectant is still a good idea). It uses heated bristles to make light work of creating waves or sleek, straight strands.

If you want airflow, try the ghd Duet Blowdry 2-in-1 Hair Dryer Brush. It’s basically like a hairdryer and ceramic hot brush had a baby. Plus, the cool-tip feature keeps your fingers safe from burns.

Hershesons The Multi-Tasker

Why it’s worth it: This is a firm favourite among beauty editors thanks to its sleek, lightweight feel. It doesn’t use hot air; instead, it enlists thermal heat from the barrel to curl, wave and smooth strands however you use it. The short bristles mean hair doesn’t get tangled — it just effortlessly slips out, no tugging required. And the shine? Unrivalled.

Shark Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser

Why it’s worth it: This is the latest addition to Shark’s growing hair tool dynasty and arguably one of the best. It combines hot airflow with heated ceramic plates and both synthetic and natural bristles — the ultimate trifecta for seamless styling. The results are professional and thanks to its larger size, it’s perfect for long and thick hair.

Image of Dyson airwrap I.D. Multistyler Ceramic Pink and Rose Gold Straight To Wavy offer Dyson airwrap I.D. Multistyler Ceramic Pink and Rose Gold Straight To Wavy

Why its worth it: There’s a reason the beauty set all swear by Airwrap devices — they’re easy to use and deliver Instagram-worthy results. Dyson’s large round volumising brush attachment is like having a professional hairstylist on hand. If you’ve never quite mastered a barrel brush and hairdryer, this is a great option. Great for styling curtain fringes… actually, all fringes.

BaByliss Air Power Smooth Wet to Dry Smoothing and Straightening

Why it’s worth it: This is more of a straightening brush thanks to its shape. It blends high-speed air with ceramic smoothing plates and malleable silicone bristles, which helps it slip through hair like a hot knife through butter. So satisfying.

TYMO STYLUX Thermal Brush

Why it’s worth it: This brush is a game-changer for bobs and other short hairstyles, and the five-star Amazon reviews speak for themselves. Users love that it straightens in a single pass (even on curly hair), feels lightweight in the hand and adds serious volume.

Amika Blowout Babe Thermal Hairbrush

Why it’s worth it: This thermal brush skips the air in favour of a smooth ceramic barrel and nylon bristles, letting you create the ’90s blowdry of your dreams. It uses far-infrared heat, which the brand says reduces damage, while the negative ions ensure smooth, shiny hair every time.