Hot air brushes work similarly to a hairdryer, simply plug on and switch to your desired hair setting. Hot air (LOW 160℃;MIDDLE 180℃;HIGH 200℃, depending on the setting you select) then blows through the bristles to dry and style hair at the same time. Bristles can be a variety of different materials, some are ceramic so not only does hot air blow through, the bristles also heat up to help styling hair. Others are made out of wire and some are even similar to the bristles you'd find on a hairbrush.
Are hot air brushes bad for your hair?
Hot air brushes are considered to be safer than curling tongs because they don't hold hair between heated plates but style it by blowing hot air. ... Girls with fine, brittle or colored hair can also use a hot air brush without worrying about damaging their locks.
What hot air brush should I choose?
When you're looking for the best hot air brush, keep in mind if you're aiming to achieve a straight and volumized look or if you want to obtain loose curls and waves. In the other case, go for a Curling Irons.
Cleaning your Hot Air Brush:
Turn off your hot air brush styler and allow it to cool down.
Remove all the stray hairs from the bristles.
Take a lightly damp, soft cloth and wipe down each channel of bristles.
Do this every time you use it or at least once a week.