When almost dry, section off your hair using a paddle brush or a comb and attach the Smoothing nozzle attachment to the Supersonic™ for ultimate precision during the styling process. The smaller-barrel ghd ceramic hair brushes – the ghd the blow dryer - radial brush (size 1) and the slightly larger ghd the blow dryer - radial brush (size 2) – are the perfect styling tools for creating that all-important root lift on shorter and choppier hairstyles. Next up, the ghd the blow dryer - radial brush (size 3) is perfect for adding curls to longer hair. Available in four different sizes to work with any hair type, our range of ghd heat-retaining ceramic hair brushes can help you to craft the perfect volume, soft silky waves, and a faster blow-dry. Long hair: Choose a brush with long bristles, so you can capture and style large amounts of hair at once, reducing styling time.

Whether you've been coddled with salon blow-dries and are ready to take the reins or are familiar with the technique and want to step up your game, the right brush will set you up for success. As you may know, not all hairbrushes are equipped to handle the heat of a blow dryer. To get the smoothness and body you crave without damaging your hair, you'll typically want something round or vented with heat-resistant bristles. Unsure which brush to choose? “The size of the brush makes all the difference,” says Gorka Arraras, Head of Creative at Charles Worthington Salons. Your hair length will determine what barrel size will work best for you. In general, a wide barrel will give tons of volume, but it might not work so well on shorter hair, while a smaller barrel will give more of a curl.Everyone knows to clean the alloy face when washing a car. Cleaning the face removes surface contaminants and makes the alloy look far cleaner, but can be rather superficial compared to the inner barrels. This part of a wheel is subject to the worst detritus imaginable and can become a hotspot for corrosion over time (often called pitting). A liberal spraying of fallout spray and a barrel brush will get this embedded grime off with ease. Pre-dry hair using the medium speed and medium heat setting on the Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer, and the Gentle air attachment. Drying your hair in advance will save on styling time. In the GHI lab, we carried out a temperature test to ensure each hot brush didn’t overheat and assessed them on design features such as automatic switch-off and the accessibility of controls.

Starting with the fringe, wrap hair around the round brush from underneath and position the hair dryer above, aiming downwards – holding until completely dry. This will result in a rounded fringe when the brush is released. Intentional cosmetic decoration or modification that may impact a product’s resale, refurbishment, restoration or usability will void the terms of your product’s warranty and the Dyson return policy. Materials - A good barrel brush will either use nylon, microfibre or lambswool for the brush head. Which head material you prefer will depend almost purely on personal preference. All offer roughly the same cleaning abilities and require the same level of maintenance. There are a couple of technical differences, but for personal use, there isn't anything that places one above the others. Versatility – Make sure the barrel brush will easily fit between the nooks and crannies of your alloy wheel with ease. Most barrel brushes will be able to squeeze through these spots with ease but consider a smaller example if your alloys are particularly intricate. Don’t forget to factor in the size of your brakes when deciding on a barrel brush.

The best wheel barrel brushes at a glance:

Afro hair: Consider a hot air styler, which can be effective at straightening without the higher heat of a brush. Harder bristles can also help to detangle your coils as you style. How we test hot brushes GHI tip: Always use a heat protection spray when doing any heat styling — including using a hair dryer. Can you use a hot brush on wet hair?