Achieve All Your Hair Goals With Vogue’s Top-Ranked Hair Tools (2024)

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It should come as no surprise that having great hair goes far beyond using shampoo and conditioner. In reality, it’s some of the best hair tools that equip you with all you need to achieve your desired look. “Learning to use the right tools for your specific hair type and goals will allow you to work with your texture to achieve optimal results and preserve your hair health,” says hairstylistJeremy Tardo. This is why the pros curate their kits to prep for any look. What does hairstylistMideyah Parker always have on hand? “A blow dryer with a comb attachment, flat iron, wide tooth comb, rat tail combs, pins, round and flat brushes, sectioning clips, and shower brushes,” she lists off.

Like in makeup, proper tools can make or break your style. “The wrong tools can burn your hair, cause unnecessary frizz and ineffective styling outcomes,” Tardo continues. To avoid these unwanted results, we’ve tapped five hairstylists to weigh in on the market’s best hair tools, along with helpful insights on how to choose the right models for your hair type. Read on to learn more.

Curling Irons

Are curls, coils, and waves calling your name? Let’s chat about thebest curling irons. One could certainly rely on the Dyson Airwrap’s airflow technology to create bounce and body sans extreme heat. Or you could opt for Harry Josh’s three-in-one marcel iron that has earned pro hairstylistBrian Buenaventura’s stamp of approval. “It’s extremely versatile, and the ceramic coating adds substantial heat without damaging hair,” he says. “I have used the same curling iron with no need to replace it for over five years, and [it] works just as good as the first day.”

Hair Dryers

When it’s time to blow dry, you want to look for a dryer that works quickly and creates less damage. Oh, and don’t forget the heat protectant! Celebrity hairstylists constantly share their penchant for the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, particularly because it’s engineered to prevent overheating. “I love how fast and silent the Dyson is,” adds pro stylistDanielle Priano, citing that the noise doesn’t even bother clients on calls. Or if you’re interested in a fresh take on the hair dryer, Parker insists on Pattern Beauty’s just-launched model. “The dryer is lightweight and has built-in heat protection, meaning it gives you the outcome without the heat damage,” she explains, citing the included four attachments as an added bonus for customized styling.

Detanglers

Maybe your hair-care regimen starts before you whip out the hot tools, whether you need some pre-shampoo detangling or just want to ensure you’re working in your conditioner properly.Dimitris Giannetos—who counts Amal Clooney, Megan Fox, and Camila Cabello as clients—often reaches for Mason Pearson’s detangling brush, which is crafted to conform to the contours of the scalp and effortlessly rake through hair using its pure-nylon bristles. Those with curly hair, on the other hand, might covet the Denman brush, long acclaimed by users and Tardo alike to detangle curls and coils. Tardo recommends this not only to easily detangle curls and coils, but also “to ensure maximum product absorption and curl definition.”

Round Brushes

All of our experts say round brushes are essential, especially when it’s time to amp up the volume during a blow dry. You might even want different types of brushes for versatile styling. Buenaventura’s pick is Olivia Garden’s brush, which keeps hair shiny and frizz-free through ceramic tourmaline ion coating. “This is my go-to round for almost every blow dry. The extra-long handle barrel is ideal for taking wider sections, shortening the blow dry time significantly,” he says. For fragile or fine hair, Targo recommends the Ibiza B Series brushes as these “provide maximum curl reduction, add shine without compromising fragile hair.”

Flat Irons

Onhair straighteners, experts say the plates should glide across the hair with ease to avoid creasing while preserving the integrity of your hair. Tardo calls the T3 Smooth ID “a smart iron that can be customized to the exact needs of your hair texture and length.” Priano is also a fan, emphasizing how smooth and glossy its ceramic plates leave the hair. On the other hand, titanium plates are known to heat up faster and require fewer passes to achieve the look. If this sounds more your speed, the BaBylissPro Nano Titanium is an excellent choice to achieve sleek and silky tresses.

Smoothing Brush

If a sleek updo is on the horizon, you’ll want to have a proper smoothing brush. Known for their soft bristles, boar bristle brushes—like Raincry’s—combat frizz, add shine, and massage the scalp without damaging the hair. For a harder brush, consider Oribe’s Flat Brush crafted with boar and nylon bristles atop a rubber cushion to grip and maneuver the hair to your liking.

Everyday Brushes

Certainly you want a brush you can reach for throughout the day just to ensure there are no snags or to refresh your look. Yves Durif’s Classic Brush is just the ticket to maintain your style morning or night. An edge brush is a must-have, too, to groom and lay your baby hairs in place. Baby Tress’s styler features a comb, boar bristle brush, and pointed tip to style fine hairs with ease.

Everyday Combs

Maybe a comb is more your speed. Crown Affair’s hand-crafted tool can do it all thanks to its widely spaced teeth, rounded tips, and comfortable grip. Otherwise, a rat tail comb works wonders for precise styling, parting, or even backcombing. You can’t go wrong with Ghd’s fine-toothed model.

Hair Accessories

Beyond hot tools, combs, and brushes, look to hair accessories to simplify, maintain, or adorn your style. Per Tardo, this starts with your shampoo. “Shower filters keep excess iron and minerals in hard water from drying out your hair and skin,” he explains, citing Jolie’s shower head as a great model. It uses a proprietary filter to remove chlorine and heavy metals from the water to promote improved skin and hair. Then, instead of drying your hair with a bath towel, reach for Aquis’s microfiber wrap that promises to reduce drying time, frizz, and friction to your mane.

Not in the mood to maneuver a curling iron? T3’s rollers feature two heat settings and velvet flocking to grip hair without tangling, leaving you with voluminous waves in up to 20 minutes. Or you could go heatless with Silke London’s curler: Just wrap your hair around the silk wand before bed to wake up with the curls of your dreams.

At the heart of your hair-care arsenal are scrunchies, claw clips, no-crease clips, and satin turbans. For example, Emi Jay’s Popstar Clips hold hair in place without altering your look and Grace Eleyae’s knot turban protects your mane overnight, no matter your style. And when you’re ready to sweep your hair out of the way, these picks by Slip and Ettika make for the chicest accessory.