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Agnieszka Fri 26-Apr-24 05:03:03

Hello everyone.
I wondered if anyone could recommend a small Heated Brush for my hair.
My hair seems to have lost a lot of body volume over the past couple of years,and I thought maybe a styling brush would help with that.
It would need to be very simple to use and not too large, as I also struggle a bit with Arthritis in my wrists and hands.
As they say.....getting older is not for wimps!!!!!
Anyway, if you can help that would of course be much appreciated.
Kind regards
Thank you.
Agnieszka x

Astitchintime Fri 26-Apr-24 07:01:55

My OH bought me a Babyliss styler for Christmas - well I chose it, collected it, and he wrapped it smile

It has 3 attachments included and you can buy more to fit - the attachment simply click onto the end of the hairdryer bit (hope hat makes sense) and you use it with one hand.

NotAGran55 Fri 26-Apr-24 07:05:46

I use this Babyliss small barrel one everyday and it’s easy to use and light. Recommended by my hairdresser.

www.babyliss.com/uk-en/flawless-volume-2764U.html

sassysaysso Fri 26-Apr-24 07:26:22

I also bought the Babyliss styler but after 3 months of using it have now stopped. It did give great volume and was easy to use but my hair became very dry and brittle as a result

petra Fri 26-Apr-24 07:39:58

Agnieska
You need a good root lifter
I’ve tried them all and have been using Osmo extra volume root lifter for years. It’s excellent.

J52 Fri 26-Apr-24 07:48:12

I also use a Babyliss round barrelled styler, with two size options. I have previously used the big rotating barrel version, but it wasn’t easy to use. I prefer the fixed barrel.

TillyTrotter Fri 26-Apr-24 07:54:01

I use a small, light TRESemme electrically heated wand and small brush can be attached.
It is suitable for short hair not long, and it cost £16. Great for travelling, it’s lightweight and not at all bulky.
I think it came from Argos.

Casdon Fri 26-Apr-24 07:58:56

I’ve tried quite a few, but I can’t get on with brushes with bristles, the best for me is my old Carmen hot brush with a small round barrel and hard plastic prongs, which curls but doesn’t tangle my hair. I use Elemis mousse, which is great.

TerriBull Fri 26-Apr-24 08:17:09

Yes Babyliss, an essential piece of styling equipment imo, it gives a salon finish almost! I also bought a revolving heated hairbrush, Remington, not that easy to use though, in fact a bit of a waste of money, has too strong a pull on the hair if trying to do the whole length in revolving mode, OK for the ends but nothing I couldn't do with my ordinary heated brush.

dragonfly46 Fri 26-Apr-24 08:27:01

I too have the Tresomme and find it very easy to use.

kittylester Fri 26-Apr-24 08:33:26

I have the TreSemme too. But I also use a John Freida thickening shampoo and conditioner.

kittylester Fri 26-Apr-24 08:36:32

Ooh, and SmallTalk styling stuff. It's hard work looking reasonably presentable!

Casdon Fri 26-Apr-24 09:58:31

Casdon

I’ve tried quite a few, but I can’t get on with brushes with bristles, the best for me is my old Carmen hot brush with a small round barrel and hard plastic prongs, which curls but doesn’t tangle my hair. I use Elemis mousse, which is great.

I mean Elnett not Elemis, it’s been nagging at me all morning that I said the wrong thing. I think products which work are very dependent on your hair type though, mine is quite curly.

Callistemon21 Fri 26-Apr-24 10:39:12

NotAGran55

I use this Babyliss small barrel one everyday and it’s easy to use and light. Recommended by my hairdresser.

www.babyliss.com/uk-en/flawless-volume-2764U.html

I have one similar to thst, it could be a bit longer and have had it for years.

I have to use it most mornings to tame my hair.

It doesn't get tangled in the hair. Having used smaller circumference ones years ago I found they could get tangled.

aonk Fri 26-Apr-24 11:14:36

I also use the Babyliss hot brush. So much easier than blow drying. I would recommend you to use styling products as others have suggested and use the lower heat setting.

Eirlys Fri 26-Apr-24 11:23:48

My hair is baby fine but Got2B "Glue" gives it great volume and style-staying power. I also have the Got2B spray which is great. My hairdresser remarked the other day that my hair is in "great condition"and "remarkable" for my age!!

Callistemon21 Fri 26-Apr-24 11:26:00

aonk

I also use the Babyliss hot brush. So much easier than blow drying. I would recommend you to use styling products as others have suggested and use the lower heat setting.

I blow dry mine first then use the brush because blow drying still leaves my hair a bit fuzzy.

Agnieszka Sat 27-Apr-24 06:00:41

Hello everyone.
Thank you all so very much, for responding to my post.
Special thanks though, to NOT A GRAN and PETRA.
I have duly ordered the Babyliss Flawless Volume brush and also those Osmo products, which I had never heard of!!!!
Anyway, I am hopeful that I can now take control of my thinning hair and regain some of my lost confidence.
Thank you.
Agnieszka x