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Please help me find a really easy to use hot brush for find straight hair

31 replies

GooseCreekandtheRiver · 11/06/2026 20:18

DS (late teens) has shoulder length fine hair. He loves the look of his hair when he comes back from the hairdresser, but not when it has been washed and air dried at home because it’s less straight and glossy.

He is dyspraxic so struggles with coordinating hairdryer and brush, so I thought maybe a hot brush like the Tymo Ionic Plus or Ring Plus. He’s looking for smooth straight natural looking hair (ie not poker-straight), but not curls.

Any ideas or recommendations please?

With the hot brush. I like that he couldn’t burn himself on them like a hair straightener, and that it’s more like just using a brush or comb.

Im guessing that with the Ionic Plus being more like a brush that it’s probably for thicker hair, and with the Ring Plus being more like a comb that it’s probably for finer hair?

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ourSusie · 11/06/2026 20:36

you are answering your own questions

if dyspraxic means coordinating brush and dryer then I suspect many people suffer from this or regular in-synch motor skills, in which case whatever devices are recommended or used, the effect will be the same

why is a man in his late teens relying on his mummy to find him a suitable hairdryer

GooseCreekandtheRiver · 11/06/2026 20:46

ourSusie · 11/06/2026 20:36

you are answering your own questions

if dyspraxic means coordinating brush and dryer then I suspect many people suffer from this or regular in-synch motor skills, in which case whatever devices are recommended or used, the effect will be the same

why is a man in his late teens relying on his mummy to find him a suitable hairdryer

What a thoroughly unpleasant answer. Does that give you some kind of pleasure? Easier just not to answer surely?

My 16 year old child is “relying on his mummy” because he’s asked for it, from me, as a birthday present. Doing the research is part of gift giving, otherwise I might as well just hand over the cash.

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GooseCreekandtheRiver · 11/06/2026 20:49

Thank you! That’s exactly the type of help I was hoping for.

Even better that it’s suitable from wet.

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bumptybum · 11/06/2026 20:49

ourSusie · 11/06/2026 20:36

you are answering your own questions

if dyspraxic means coordinating brush and dryer then I suspect many people suffer from this or regular in-synch motor skills, in which case whatever devices are recommended or used, the effect will be the same

why is a man in his late teens relying on his mummy to find him a suitable hairdryer

Oh stop it. My 63 year old dh would have no idea about hair appliances and would ask me. Asking a forum of mainly women is a very sensible thing to do.

ourSusie · 11/06/2026 20:50

DS (late teens)

Gastongaston · 11/06/2026 20:50

I have the Revlon one too. It’s good, but, since I am utterly crap at doing my own hair, not as good as the hairdresser! I do like it though and it’s easy to use.

Squirrelchops1 · 11/06/2026 20:53

ourSusie · 11/06/2026 20:36

you are answering your own questions

if dyspraxic means coordinating brush and dryer then I suspect many people suffer from this or regular in-synch motor skills, in which case whatever devices are recommended or used, the effect will be the same

why is a man in his late teens relying on his mummy to find him a suitable hairdryer

You're a bit of a twunt aren't you.

AlexandraJJ · 11/06/2026 20:54

Cloud nine do one for dry hair. Really easy to use

Appaloosa2000 · 11/06/2026 21:07

I have a babyliss big hair hot air styler. It’s really good.

EdinaTheConfessor · 11/06/2026 21:11

ourSusie · 11/06/2026 20:36

you are answering your own questions

if dyspraxic means coordinating brush and dryer then I suspect many people suffer from this or regular in-synch motor skills, in which case whatever devices are recommended or used, the effect will be the same

why is a man in his late teens relying on his mummy to find him a suitable hairdryer

Do you get a kick out of being such a vile human being?

Doggymummar · 11/06/2026 21:11

Appaloosa2000 · 11/06/2026 21:07

I have a babyliss big hair hot air styler. It’s really good.

Me too

Squirrelchops1 · 11/06/2026 21:14

Doggymummar · 11/06/2026 21:11

Me too

Does your hair need to be mostly dry before you go in with this?

TeenLifeMum · 11/06/2026 21:15

I’m pleasantly impressed by DD’s tymo one. It’s really easy - she has very long and thick hair and struggles with straighteners.

TYMO RING hair straightener comb, black with pink trim, 2-in-1 blowout and sleek styling.

TYMO RING

Master sleek, smooth styles effortlessly with the TYMO RING Hair Straightener Comb. Start your journey to easy styling and transform your hair routine today!

https://tymobeauty.com/en-gb/products/tymo-hair-straightening-comb

TeenLifeMum · 11/06/2026 21:16

ourSusie · 11/06/2026 20:36

you are answering your own questions

if dyspraxic means coordinating brush and dryer then I suspect many people suffer from this or regular in-synch motor skills, in which case whatever devices are recommended or used, the effect will be the same

why is a man in his late teens relying on his mummy to find him a suitable hairdryer

How sad you don’t have the kind of relationship with your dc where they ask for your advice… I can’t imagine why they wouldn’t 🤔

EdinaTheConfessor · 11/06/2026 21:17

Appaloosa2000 · 11/06/2026 21:07

I have a babyliss big hair hot air styler. It’s really good.

Would this work for chin length hair? Had my eye on one for a while but I think my hairs too short

SweatySpider321 · 11/06/2026 21:24

GooseCreekandtheRiver · 11/06/2026 20:49

Thank you! That’s exactly the type of help I was hoping for.

Even better that it’s suitable from wet.

I’m dyspraxic and l have this. Works well on my fine wavy hair -l don’t want it poker straight either but want it smooth with some body

professionalcommentreader · 11/06/2026 21:32

ourSusie · 11/06/2026 20:36

you are answering your own questions

if dyspraxic means coordinating brush and dryer then I suspect many people suffer from this or regular in-synch motor skills, in which case whatever devices are recommended or used, the effect will be the same

why is a man in his late teens relying on his mummy to find him a suitable hairdryer

?? Style and beauty is full of posts asking for recommendations for clothing, make-up, hair removal etc why is this any different!

Tortephant · 11/06/2026 22:05

This is superb. I have very fine mid length hair. I love this , whilst big, it is more a flat paddle brush not rounded like all the others I’ve seen. Much easier for me to use and for my hair type.
https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/p/amika-double-agent-2-in-1-blow-dryer-straightening-brush-uk/13828305/

fluffiphlox · 11/06/2026 22:10

I usually diffuse my hair into curliness. Howeve, if I want a change, I use a BabyLiss Big Hair. Very easy to use on half dry hair.

CharlotteStreetW1 · 11/06/2026 22:26

Appaloosa2000 · 11/06/2026 21:07

I have a babyliss big hair hot air styler. It’s really good.

I second that.

CharlotteStreetW1 · 11/06/2026 22:27

EdinaTheConfessor · 11/06/2026 21:17

Would this work for chin length hair? Had my eye on one for a while but I think my hairs too short

Yes. I have a chin length bob and it always looks like I've had a professional blow-out.

GooseCreekandtheRiver · 11/06/2026 23:14

Thank you all so much 🙂. Style and Beauty at its best.

I am going to get the Revlon one for him. I can see him getting himself tangled up in the rotating brush of the Babyliss one 😄

I’m also going to get a Tymo one for me (I have thick hair) and he can try it if he wants to.

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hallenbad · 11/06/2026 23:19

It’s difficult to get tangled in the baby loss because you can reverse the direction and unwind the tangle!
bear it in mind as it is excellent

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