These Hair Straightening Brushes Will Make You Want To Break Up With Your Flat Iron (2025)

A great hair straightening brush doesn't have to break the bank. If you're looking for a cost-effective option, head to Target to pick up the TYMO Ring Hair Straightening Brush. The 3D "teeth" heat up and comb through hair from root to tip. And there are five settings for different hair types that range up to 410 degrees.

Rave review: "It cut the time it usually takes to straighten my hair in half, and my hair was the straightest I’ve ever gotten it. I have really [thick] wavy/curly hair and I’ve never been able to get it so straight."

Hairstylist Allison Kaye dubs this brush a favorite thanks to its fair price and unique technology. “T3 products are unmatched when it comes to the heat technology," she says. The brush also has three heat settings, so that you can customize it to your hair's needs. "Use lower heat on fragile or damaged hair,” Kaye adds.

Rave review: "Wow. Game changer. I can not use a flat iron with the results I want. I love that this does not cause frizziness, does not fry my hair, it smooths my hair, creates shine, and leaves body unlike flat irons."

“This brush has a 60-minute automatic safety shut-off, so you never have to worry about your tool still being on once you leave home,” Kaye explains. It also has a digital temperature control, making it suitable for all hair types.

Rave review: "I relax my hair every three months (4C natural) and this straightening brush is great in between relaxers! It gets my hair really straight, it’s easier and quicker to use than a regular straightener!"

There's nothing like saving your blowout after a workout or running errands all day. Instead of dealing with frizz, flyaways, and hair that's curling up again, reach for this smoothing brush that makes second-day hair look the best it's ever looked. The hot brush uses ceramic plates that warm up to 365 degrees, which leaves hair sleek in a few strokes.

Rave review: "Love this tool. Doesn’t give you the same appearance as a flat iron but that’s what I love about it. It gives you smoothness with volume and bounce. Also shine!"

This brush heats up fast thanks to its ionic technology that effectively smooths each strand. It also adds shine and maintains the hair's natural body. The straightening brush also makes giving your hair a touchup a breeze.

Rave review: "This brush untangles hair in one brush. I can brush my hair from an uncontrolled mess to camera ready for work in minutes. Works great—long cord and easy to travel."

No bad hair days here. This brush detangles and straightens simultaneously, and it's crafted with tourmaline and ceramic that reduces frizz and adds shine. And once you find a setting you like, the Smooth Operator remembers to keep it there for your next hair session.

Rave review: "This has been a life saver and it is so much better than other similar brushes I have had. It leaves my hair nice and smooth."

Looking to pump up the volume? Then this straightening brush is the perfect addition to your collection, as it gives the sleek and straight finish of a straightener, and adds the volume of a blowout without all the extra steps.

Rave review: "I have thick wavy hair and this brush works great! Easy to use and keeps my hair shiny and straight."

“I recently started using the NuMe straightening heat brush, and I have to say I’m pretty impressed,” says Michelle Cleveland, a celebrity hairstylist and owner of Hair Addict Salon. “The combination of tourmaline-plated bristles and infrared heat technology creates a super smooth result. It’s also designed to fit perfectly in your hand, just like a regular brush."

Rave review: "Best straightener brush I have ever used. I have long, thick hair and I finally found a product that gets the job done. My hair feels so soft and smooth and straightens very fast! Love it!"

This heated brush has a non-slip handle that makes it easy to move through your hair. The ceramic bristles heat up to straighten hair without causing damage.

Rave review: "So much quicker to use than a flat iron or curling iron, and less damaging to my long hair"

If you're looking for an extremely affordable option, this one is currently on sale for less than $35. Not only is the price right, but the brush's features will make it a sealed deal. Instead of causing breakage, the ionic design penetrates the hair's core, which helps to reduce breakage. In addition to being able to use it daily to detangle and straighten without creating too much damage, plenty of reviewers also claim that it works incredibly for straightening beards.

Rave review: "This thing worked like a charm and tamed my unruly beard!"

Hairstylist Jennifer Korab prefers this multitasker "because it dries the hair quickly and evenly without causing any damage."

Rave review: "Got this brush a few weeks ago after getting a new hair cut. Makes it so easy for me to style my curtain bangs and long layers."

If you feel like splurging on yourself and want a faster way to straighten your hair, then this is one of the best products on the market. It does it all: dries, curls, and straightens, thanks to the included attachments in the set. Dyson's proprietary Coanda airflow smooths hair and reduces frizz while drying and straightening.

Rave review: "This was my best purchase. My hair drys so quickly with this and the curls are fantastic!"

This brush is sleek and straightforward. Its bristles are taller and heat up faster. The larger bristles also make smoothing hair easy, and you can typically straighten the hair with one pass depending on how curly your hair is.

Rave review: "I love that this felt no different from brushing my hair. I sectioned big chunks and just brushed maybe 3 times at most. I don’t use product and this is my natural wash and wear hair."

This mini-sized styling brush makes it stress-free to straighten your hair while traveling. The brush is compact and fits into any bag, but don't mistake the small size for minimal results. It contains 45 ceramic plates that add instant heat to your hair, making styling your hair quick and easy.

Rave review: "This is a small, heated brush that does a great job straightening and smoothing hair. I find it very easy to use on my shoulder-length, fine, thin hair."