In common with many heat-styling products, modern heated rollers are made with ceramic-coated cores that help hair retain moisture and seal the cuticle, preventing dryness and frizz. Pricier heated roller models often feature a tourmaline or titanium core, which releases negative ions into the hair when heated, hydrating the hair for an even more smooth and shiny finish. Yes, but the results will differ. Heated rollers will add volume to short hair but may struggle to produce a defined curl. Hair stylists recommend using heated rollers on straight or slightly straight hair to produce a smoother, kink-free finish. If you have curly hair, rollers can help loosen your curls for a softer style. How do you use heated rollers?

Now for the big question. Is it worth the price tag? I think you can tell from my slightly embarrassing facial expressions in my tutorial (if you haven’t watched it, scroll on up), that YES, it is worth it.Key specs – Material: Ceramic barrel; Barrel size: N/A; Bristle material: Mixed, nylon and natural boar; Heat settings: 2; Cool blast: Yes; Cord length: 2m; Auto switch-off: No Brushes that blow out warm air usually work best on damp hair, which has been washed and towel dried to around 80% dry. Section the hair, then start at the root, pulling the brush slowly through it. Similar to blow drying, the tension from gently but continuously pulling through the hair creates the style. If your brush rotates, pull it smoothly through the hair in the direction of rotation and allow it to wrap hair around the barrel as it goes. Key specs – Material: Ceramic barrel; Barrel size: N/A; Bristle material: Ceramic; Heat settings: 2; Cool blast: Yes; Cord length: 3m; Auto switch-off: No

Our previous Homes Editor, Jennifer Oksien, is one of its many loyal users: "This is by far one of the best hair dryers I've every used. It's quiet, powerful and dries my long, damp hair in less than 60 seconds. Oh, and it's available in a selection of gorgeous colors, though I have it in midnight blue.”Read more: 20 Dreamy Long Hairstyles To Make You Rethink That Chop Are titanium or ceramic straighteners better? However, if you are used to a powerful hair dryer with a whole host of features and frills, a 12v might be something of a downgrade. We aren’t denying that these are excellent accessories for the avid camper but we have to face the reality that they won’t ever harbour as much power as their home-use counterparts.

Heated rollers are a type of hair tool used to create bouncy curls and waves. Some look like traditional velcro rollers while others, known as 'pods', are smaller and made of rubber. However, the Revlon is noisy and heavy, coming in at 850g. That said, on test it was fast to dry our hair. While it’s near-on perfect for creating voluminous, bouncy blow dries there is no versatility beyond this. You can’t rough dry your hair with it, or create different styles like you can with traditional dryers and this was a significant downside for us. Interestingly, some of the most coveted hair dryers this year are from Dyson and its American competitor Shark, both better known for their cordless vacuum cleaners. Big name GHD could not quite match their results. We also tested some lesser-known brands for a range of budgets and hair types. If you’re pushed for time, here are the top five: At a glance - the best hair dryers of 2023

Which straighteners are used by professionals?

It’s surprisingly quiet given the power, measuring around the 84 decibel mark on its highest setting. “Overall, I think this model is fantastic for all hair types as it is very light and easy to work,” says Timothy. “I really enjoyed using it in my salon on all my clients and I didn’t get any hand ache, as it’s so light to hold. It comes with two concentrator heads to suit different hair types and works particularly well for smoothing out curls.”