Tools of the Trade

The right tools can completely change the way you style your hair at home. You don't need a bathroom drawer overflowing with hot tools—you just need a few really good ones that make sense for your hair, your routine, and the styles you actually wear.

Tools of the Trade is my curated collection of professional-quality styling tools I use, love, and recommend. Whether you're looking for a faster blow-dry, an easier way to create a bouncy blowout, long-lasting curls, or a sleek finish, these are the tools I recommend for making great hair a little easier at home.

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Prima Ionic Hair Straightener

For sleek, smooth styling, the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Prima Ionic Hair Straightener is one of my favorite tools to reach for.

A great flat iron is incredibly versatile. Use it to create a polished, straight finish, smooth frizz and flyaways, or add soft bends and waves depending on your technique. If you regularly wear your hair sleek or want one hot tool that can create multiple looks, this is a great addition to your collection.

As always, pair your hot tools with heat protection and choose the appropriate temperature for your hair type—more heat isn't always better.

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Aire 360 Ceramic Dual Voltage Air Styler

Love the look of a fresh blowout but struggle to recreate it with a round brush and blow dryer? The Aire 360 Ceramic Dual Voltage Air Styler helps simplify the process.

This is the tool I recommend for creating that soft, bouncy, polished blowout look at home without having to master traditional round-brush styling. It's perfect for adding movement, volume, and a more finished look to your everyday style.

It's also a great option for anyone looking to streamline their styling routine with one versatile tool.

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Bio Ionic SMART-X Hair Dryer

A quality blow dryer is one of the best investments you can make in your at-home styling routine.

The Bio Ionic SMART-X Hair Dryer is my professional pick for anyone who wants a powerful, high-performance dryer for creating a traditional salon-style blowout at home. Pair it with a good round brush to smooth the hair, create volume, and add movement.

If you're comfortable blow-drying your own hair and want a tool that feels closer to what a stylist would use behind the chair, this is the one I'd reach for.

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Bio Ionic Long Barrel Curling Iron

If you love soft curls and lived-in waves, the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Curling Iron is one of my favorite styling tools—especially for longer hair.

The extended barrel gives you more room to work with longer sections of hair, making it easier to create consistent curls from roots to ends. Use it for polished curls, or brush them out for the soft, effortless waves I love.

For curls that last, work in manageable sections, allow each curl to cool before brushing or combing through, and finish with the right styling products for your hair type.

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Dyson Airwrap™

For anyone who loves versatility and wants one tool that can create multiple styles, the Dyson Airwrap™ is the ultimate all-in-one splurge.

Designed to take you from damp hair to a finished style, the Airwrap can be used to create bouncy blowouts, soft curls, smooth styles, and added volume with interchangeable attachments. I especially love it for someone who enjoys changing up their look but doesn't want a collection of separate styling tools taking over their bathroom.

There can be a bit of a learning curve when you first start using it, but once you find the attachments and techniques that work best for your hair, it's an incredibly versatile addition to your routine.

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Dyson Supersonic r™ Hair Dryer

And finally, for the person who wants to splurge on a dedicated hair dryer, the Dyson Supersonic r™ Hair Dryer is the luxury option in my lineup.

I love having options in this collection because the "best" hair dryer isn't necessarily the same for everyone. Your hair type, how often you style, your budget, and how comfortable you are giving yourself a blowout all matter.

If you're ready to invest in a premium dryer and styling your hair is a regular part of your routine, the Dyson is one to consider.

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Good Hair Starts With the Right Tools

You don't need every tool in this collection. The goal is to choose the ones that make sense for your hair and the way you actually style it.

If you love a traditional blowout, invest in a great dryer. If you're not comfortable juggling a dryer and round brush, an air styler might make your routine easier. If you're a lived-in-wave girl, a great curling iron may be the tool you reach for most. And if you want maximum versatility from one investment, a multi-styler might be your perfect match.

No matter which tools you choose, always start with heat protection, use a temperature appropriate for your hair type, and remember that your technique matters just as much as the tool in your hand.

These are my Tools of the Trade, the professional quality styling tools I recommend for making great hair a little easier to achieve at home.