My hair type: I would describe my hair as dry and damaged but beachy. It has a natural wave that means if I fall asleep with wet hair or get caught in the rain, I end up with ringlets Cupid would be proud of, but with a few minutes under a hair dryer and a round brush, it smooths very easily. I’ve always been a wash-and-go girl, blow-drying it on special occasions, but have become increasingly interested in hair tools, really looking for something that will give me a more polished version of what I already have. I don’t like a blow-dry that’s too perfect, I don’t want to look like a weather woman but myself (just with slightly better hair).

The cons: If you’re looking for a tool to replace your hair dryer and give you tight curls, then this probably isn’t the tool for you. However, I would recommend it purely for the round brush attachment alone. The pros: Using the BaByliss AirStyle 1000, the first thing I noticed was how light it was—so far so good. It comes with four attachments: a hair dryer, a round brush with soft bristles, a blow-dry paddle brush with hard bristles for smoothing and straightening and a conical barrel for curling. The pros: I’ll be the first to admit I’m not very adventurous, so when I was asked if I wanted to take part in this Deep Review, I thought I’d challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone (read: hair rut) and see if it was worth it. The answer? Yes and no. Remington’s Curl and Straight Confidence Air Styler AS8606 is a budget-friendly version of the cult airstylers doing the rounds these days, and for the price, I was really impressed with the results. The styler has interchangeable attachments: a dryer (fine for loosely drying, but I wouldn’t ditch my standard one in its place), a large round brush for a bouncy blowout, tongs for curly waves and a flat brush that gives a smooth, straight finish. Overall I’ve found that the Bellissima Steam Elixir Hair Straighteners are really easy to use and you can achieve shiny, straight hair in no time. My hair also looks and feels a lot softer when I use the steam straighteners compared to when I use my regular straighteners. My hair which is naturally pretty frizzy also stays straight for a longer period of time using the steam straighteners as well.

The cons: Although the styler gives you plenty of attachments to work with, I would probably reach for just three of the attachments frequently, as I found that my hair just didn’t hold the styling with some of them (such as the round brushes and curling tong). However, this could be down to prep or just the current health of my hair. I also found that the cool setting didn’t really blow cool air, and the temperature seemed too warm. The pros: The T3 AireBrush Duo comes with two attachments: a large round brush for adding volume and shape and a paddle brush for smoothing and straightening. The attachments are really easy to use, and the bristles are firm enough to create the tension you need for straightening and adding bounce, but not too stiff that they get tangled as your twirl them through the hair. They both glide through my knot-prone hair with ease, leaving my hair silky. Plus, they are also large enough that you can dry and style bigger sections of hair, making it a speedier process—win-win. Straight or soft waves with styled ends: simply use the Extra Wavy accessory, a round 32 mm brush which is also coated in ceramic and keratin. You can create a soft, wavy style or a tamed, straight look, with no frizz. Ceramic and keratin coating: helps to protect hair and gives instant vitality, for silky, shiny, bouncy hair The only niggle I have is that I wish that there was an easier way to empty the reservoir as I always find I have leftover water after I’ve straightened/curled my hair and I don’t want to leave it in there until I next use the straighteners as I don’t straighten/curl my hair every day. I wish there was either a cap on the end to take off to empty the excess water instead of trying to shake the excess water out of the tiny hole you fill the reservoir up with. It’s a bit annoying.

verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ My verdict: I think the T3 Airbrush Duo would be ideal for hair that’s shoulder-length or shorter, or if you want to style a curtain fringe or face framing layers. The curls held in place best on the shorter layers at the front of my hair, but not so much on the longer, one-length sections of my hair. I'll be keeping this on standby for the days when I want to dry my hair with a straight finish, as the paddle brush attachment is excellent for this. No need to use a hairdryer first; After patting hair dry with a towel, remove excess water using the Air Wonder with the Dry concentrator nozzle which directs the flow of air, for efficient drying. Next, use the Smooth&Delicate hot air brush to gently detangle the hair: now you're ready to create your favourite looks for every occasion. Introducing Curly, the 19 mm curling wand coated in ceramic and keratin, for creating defined tight ringlets with ease. Meanwhile, if you have natural curls, use the Natural Curls accessory to dry them and enhance their beauty and elasticity. Just one simple move to dry hair, add volume and create a range of different styles. With the Air Wonder hot air brush, featuring ionic technology and bristles coated with ceramic and keratin, you can change your look with ease whenever you like, thanks to the 8 accessories included. Volumised, straight, wavy, tight ringlets or natural curls: you decide!The pros: I’m all for tools that have multiple functions, so the 8-in-1 aspect of the Air Wonder definitely appealed to me. The Belissima Air Wonder feels very light in the hands, even with the attachments, so I didn’t find it a pain to hold up for a long period of time. Adding on the the different attachments was easy too. I’d be remiss not to mention perhaps the biggest pull of the AirWrap here, and that’s the fact that it uses less heat than most hairstyling tools, which in turn means less heat damage. Of course, you should still use a heat protector, but in general, the use of lower heat means that there is less potential for damage, keeping your hair healthier. My hair type: If I had to describe my hair in three words, they would be pretty darn average. It isn’t poker straight, and I haven’t got gloriously bouncy curls—it’s somewhere annoyingly in the middle. It’s that kind of inconsistent curl that requires some styling if I want it to feel polished. Usually, I’d just blow-dry my hair smooth with a round brush or use small barrel tongs and add some waves to my shoulder-length bob.