Lazy Girl Approved: Hot Tools Signature Series One-Step Blowout Volumizer

Lazy Girl Approved highlights long-lasting, goof-proof, fuss-free products that can fit into the most minimalist of regimens. If you consider yourself a low-maintenance beauty lover, these product reviews are for you!

Vancouver beauty, life and style blogger Solo Lisa tests the Hot Tools Signature Series Hair Styler (exclusive to London Drugs) on her shoulder-length Asian hair to determine how this hair styling tool measures up to the much loved Revlon One-Step styling brush.

Has anyone else noticed changes to their hair texture as they've gotten older? My hair used to be a lot straighter and smoother in my 20s, but these days it seems curlier and frizzier all over. That's why a couple months ago I purchased the Revlon Pro Collection Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer ($64.99 on sale for $51.99 at London Drugs) after reading hundreds of rave reviews online. I LOVED how fast and easy the Revlon brush was and how much it cut down on frizz, but then at the recent #LDBeauty event I was introduced to the near-identical Hot Tools Signature Series One-Step Blowout Volumizer ($89.99 exclusively at London Drugs). How did this new tool stack up against the OG Revlon styling brush? Is the Hot Tools version worth the higher price tag? All the details after the jump!

Detail shot of Hot Tools Signature Series Hair Styler showing mix of boar and plastic ball-tipped bristles on the oval-shaped brush barrel
Detail shot of Hot Tools Signature Series Hair Styler showing the heat settings dial in the handle with high, low, cool, and off settings

What it is: Like the Revlon one-step brush, the Hot Tools one-step is equal parts blow dryer and oversize styling brush. It boasts high heat, good air flow, and three different settings (high, low, and cool). The brush's oval barrel can mimic a round brush or a large paddle brush depending on how you angle the tool, while ceramic ion technology helps de-frizz and smooth. The brush is also infused with activated charcoal, which is supposedly good for refreshing second-day hair. A blend of boar and ball-tipped plastic bristles detangles as it combs through and helps grip large sections of hair.

Vancouver beauty, life and style blogger Solo Lisa demonstrates the results from the Hot Tools Signature Series Hair Styler on one section of her partially dried hair

How to use it: Right out of the shower, I work a dollop of anti-frizz or smoothing product into the ends of towel-dried hair and let it air-dry for up to 30 minutes, just until my hair is damp. Then I put it half up, half down, securing the "half up" part into a messy top-knot with a claw clip. I turn the Hot Tools hair styler on to high heat and brush the underside of a section and blow-dry it smooth. It usually takes 4-7 slow passes until one section is completely dry before I move on to another, and the brush is so big that I can do my entire head in 4 sections. Once I've done all the hair that's down, I twist the dial to cool and brush over the top of all the sections. The cool air seals the hair cuticle for extra smoothness and shine, and tamps down any lingering frizz. I undo the top-knot and let down the next 1" wide section of hair all around and repeat the process until I get to the topmost sections.

You can experiment with fancy flicks of the wrist or rolling the styling tool to achieve volume or make your hair fall a certain way. You can also use blow-dry clips to section your hair off better. But even if you use my "zero skill, minimal effort" technique, you will get great-looking results.

Hot Tools Signature Series Hair Styler and Revlon Pro Collection Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer

How it compares to Revlon: The two hair tools seem practically identical on paper. Both have ceramic ion technology; both have a mix of bristle types and a large oval-shaped brush barrel; both have high, low, and cool heat settings on a dial. The size and weight and dimensions are similar. Even the voltage safety information stamped on the handles is the same! The most noticeable differences between the two brushes are the colour scheme (the purple and gold finish comes across as more luxe than black and pink), and the fact that the Hot Tools brush has activated charcoal technology (a gimmick that didn't work for my hair or scalp, sadly).

I went back and forth on this as I tested one and then the other, trying to see if one brush delivered a better blowout than the other and if the Hot Tools version is worth the extra money. The results were very close. Ultimately though, I think the Hot Tools brush did slightly better and delivered a smoother, shinier, softer finish with an "I just left the salon" look and feel. By contrast, the Revlon brush's finish is more like "I just happen to be having a good hair day."

Final verdict? If you're watching your budget the Revlon brush is an excellent choice and you really can't go wrong, but for a little bit more money you'll get a better-looking blowout with Hot Tools.

Vancouver beauty, life and style blogger Solo Lisa shows the results of Hot Tools Signature Series Hair Styler on thick shoulder-length Asian hair

Lazy girls will like it because: More good hair days with less effort and less time. I miss the days of having groomed, smooth, shiny-looking locks with minimal effort, but not so much that I'm willing to spend up to an hour blow drying and straightening my hair after every wash. With the Hot Tools styler (and before that, the Revlon one), I only need 15 minutes. What's more, I'm not fussing with multiple tools, damaging my locks with a double dose of high heat, or trying to juggle a brush while my arms get tired.

Hot Tools Signature Series Hair Styler

7 comments

  1. I've been seeing this floating around everywhere on IG and I was really curious about it. Thanks for the review! It's the Sephora rouge sale right now and I'm really tempted to pick up the Dyson airwrap, partially for that hot brush tool. This looks good enough to forgo the Dyson.

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    1. I suppose it comes down to what you really want, doesn't it? The Dyson airwrap has all those cool attachments, but if the major selling point is the hot brush then this tool is probably just as good.

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  2. Hi Lisa, is the Hot Tools Signature Series the same brush as Hot Tools Professional? I want to buy one, but I don't know which one.

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    1. The specs for both look almost identical. I don't think you can go too far wrong with one or the other! Even between the Revlon and Hot Tools brush, it was very close.

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  3. Thank you for this review sharing your experience with the amazing Hot Tools Signature Series One-Step Blowout & Volumizer! Your impressions and tips really help to understand how this device can simplify and improve the hair styling process. Reading the review reminded me of the importance of choosing the right tools and hair care. And when I have a desire to get a new haircut or improve my style, I always turn to this hairdresser. The hair salon offers a variety of stylish hairstyles and professional services to help me express my personality and create the perfect look. In addition, their experts are always happy to share tips and tricks for hair care, so that they are always beautiful and healthy.

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