Product Reviews Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars
231 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Does the job!! First things first. I needed a hair straightener. I say it's pricey cuz I'm not well off like some. But it was colorful and I had funds to splurge on myself for once. And hey if they didn't offer a refund for things I didn't like, I wouldn't get it. Second, I travel enough, that the only time I have to style my hair, is to just throw it up in a ponytail. But now I can get up, turn this brush on and straighten and curl my hair inward like I want. And I'm on my way.
My hair type: Asian type hair. Short length hair(a bob) It's naturally straight(not pin straight) but will bend and shape into whatever it wants because I sleep crazy.
DOES NOT replace your straight iron!
I used after a shower and blew dry my hair and used volumizing heat protectant spray. Fell apart after I woke up the next day.
One day old hair(hair unwashed) It straightened(NOT pin straight) and left my bed hair styled. As in, it was still volumized and bouncy. Depending on how healthy/unhealthy your hair is, shininess and frizziness might end up with different results. And DO NOT expect it to be pin straight. It's just a straightener, not a flat iron. Yes, it heats up fast like a flat iron. No, it DOES NOT flatten it like a flat iron. And yes, hair does fall out. But that's perfectly normal because that is a natural body occurrence. For me at least. Don't take my word for it.
Trust me. If there was a way to test it out before you commit. I would do that. But health hazards. I get it. It is pricey but I love it. So it's worth it. For me.
Make your own review and try it.
Most Helpful Critical Review I really wanted to love it.... Let me begin by saying that I really like Dry Bar and swear by their buttercup blow dryer and their wrap party curling wand... That is what made me want to try the brush crush so badly and what led me to make excuses for this sub-par product for over a month before I finally gave in and returned it. I have thick slightly wavy hair that I have been blow drying and straightening for years. The brush crush does straighten your hair, however, it is way slower than a normal flat Iron and took me several passes to straighten any piece of hair. I also had to brush very slowly for it to be effective. The firm outer bristles hurt when you use the brush facing down (like an actual hairbrush). And when you use it facing downwards the hair doesn't actually get up in the brush where the heat is so it doesn't straighten. Instead, you have to use the brush facing upwards and then use your other hand to place a section of hair across the brush and hold your section of hair taught while you slide the brush down. This means that this requires two hands and is no easier than a regular flat iron. Also, you can't effectively get the baby hair that frame your face. I tried so hard to love this product but ultimately it is more complicated than the tool it is intended to replace.
Reviewed by 231 customers Amazing 5
beach ⛱️ day! from Collegeville
My hair is naturally wavy and my hair took barely any time.
I love this product !
Good but could be better 3
Mel from Los Angeles
I bought this because I really wanted to make the hair straightening process faster but that was not the case, I still have to use my regular hair straightener :/
just makes your hair frizzy 1
Nope from Private
This brush just makes your hair frizzy and looks horrible. It just doesn't work. You can take small thin sections of hair and they just frizz, take a larger section just gets frizzier. Blow dry your hair straight first like you would a flat iron and it kind of works but still frizzes. I was hoping for something that would allow me to skip the blow drying step but the Dry Bar Flat Brush isn't going to do it. The brush was out performed by my flat iron that was not even half the cost.
Quicker Than a Flatiron 5
Mom52 from Baltimore, MD
I have very thick hair and I usually allow it to dry naturally for a day or two before styling. After a day or two, I usually need to section and blow it completely dry, then spend forty minutes flatiron. WOW, THIS BRUSH IS AMAZING! I sectioned my hair ran it through the sections and I was DONE, my hair looked amazing.
I know my teenage daughter is going to love using this styling tool
Got it as a gift and returned it 3
Mich from Troy
I really love the idea of this gift - as did the giver - but my hair is very long, very thick, curly/wavy and it just didn't work. It took me many attempts to get a section straight and when it did semi-straighten it, it left my hair very poofy (not frizzy, but poofy). But the time it took me to get this look I could have legitimately straightened my hair using a straightener with better results. I wouldn't recommend it for those with very thick, long, curly/wavy hair.
I'm torn about this product. 4
JenO. from Cambridge, MA.
I purchased this 50 percent off during an Ulta promotion. If I would have paid full price and it wasn't such a hassle and hazard to return, I would have done so. I am very glad I kept it and fall in love more and more each day.
Pros:
1. So much more relaxing to straighten brushing than a straightening iron. It's literally theraputic and now and I love the act of smoothing and straightening my hair.
2. Less damage to my ends.
3. When you get the hang of it you can add lift, curves, and volume.
4. Doesn't burn my scalp if I get close to shape and build volume.
5. My hair looks naturally straighter..not stick straight and smoother when product is used prior.
Cons:
1. The bristles warped on the first use.
2. My hair was frizzy within 20 minutes without a silicone based product and heavy leave in moisturizer. It helped to add an oil post straightening and twist it into a bun in a "cool down" setting phase. Yet this left my hair with curly ends.
3. This is not meant for going from super curly to super straight. Your hair needs to be dry, combed through thoroughly, and executed slowly.
4. I don't see this working for coils and tight textures.
5. It's hard to get super close to your roots if you have tight baby curls.
Overall, I enjoy it way more than straightening with an iron post blow drying. Combing through, blowing out my roots and air drying is the perfect combo for my 3a-c curls. It's a joy to use, lightweight and great post-breaking my elbow.
Love it! 5
Jenny from San Jose,CA
I have super thick and curly hair. It took about 25 minutes to all of my hair. I did have to part my hair into smaller sections than I do with my regular straightener, but it's still great!
Amazing 5
Vs from Ny
I have thick coarse hair … takes about 10 minutes to straighten everything love it so much!!!!!
If you looking for a flyaway hair look. this is it damaged! 3
Milano from 72034
definitely not for me! it damaged my hair
I can do my hair in 2 minutes 5
Snarkmeister from California
TWO MINUTES! My hair goes from a frizzy halo of fine, curly hair (3a) into a sleek, smooth, straight hairstyle in just two minutes. My hair is fine but there's a decent amount of it, and when straightened it falls a few inches below my shoulders. I can't blow dry my hair straight anymore; repetitive stress injuries make it very painful to wrangle a hairdryer overhead for more than a few seconds. This tool has completely changed my hair routine. I got it for half off during a big sale, but if it ever breaks I will run out and buy another one immediately, even if I have to pay full price. It's totally worth it.
Love this for my second day hair 5
holly from Cincinnati, OH
I have been in the market for something much less harsh on my hair than a standard flat iron for second day hair to straighten out kinks left behind from my hair ties from the night before. I saw this go on sale for the ulta beauty hair event and decided to try it out and if anything, I could return it if it didn't workout. I personally have fine hair and this does the trick for that second day hair need! It keeps the shine and moisture and doesn't dry it out like a standard flat iron would if you went over it again. Not to mention the body and volume it adds at your roots. Love this and would repurchase as a gift. Definitely recommend.
design flaw 2
Amanda from Buffalo. NY
I love drybar products and was excited to try this. It does indeed straighten, but no better than less expensive straighteners. The reason I had to return is is where you hold it, your grip inadvertently turns it on/off and changes temperature. Why put the buttons there if they are that sensitive and how has no other review found this?
Great! 5
MorganB from Virginia
I have frizzy wavy hair and this was much faster than straightening. Doesn't make it super straight looks more like blow out. Really neat tool that I will definitely use often.
LOVE THIS 5
Vs from Ny
I have crazy thick hair, which usually takes me about 45 minutes to an hour to straighten… decided to try this so worth it! Took less than Half the time it normally does!!! Absolutely love this product so worth it!!
Amazing!!! 5
Lea555 from Chicago
I just purchased this straightening brush and it works well! I have thinner hair and it works great! I like how easy and quick I can get my hair straightened compared to a regular hair straightener.
Pleasantly surprised 4
Sam from NY
I was hesitant to buy this since I tried a cheaper version and it was horrible. I do like dry bar products and this was 50% off at ULTA for a sale so I figured it didn't hurt to try it. I am glad that I did. It doesn't make your hair pin straight like a flat iron but it definitely reduced frizz and straightened my hair. I like that this product brushes and straightens your hair at the same time. Definitely worth trying.
Game changer!!! 5
Medusa no more! from San Antonio, Texas
Expected mediocre results, and was super surprised how well this works!
My hair has been sooooo frizzy. I have natural curly hair, and wake up with a Medusa crackhead frizz! It ain't pretty ladies! Many of you know what I mean. Even brushing or combing my hair, made it frizz up like a Chiapet of Albert Einstein!
I started letting my hair, air dry, and wearing it up, instead of drying it out with a blow dryer and flat iron, and the only day my hair looks fabulous is the day my stylist does it.
Well...this drybar straightening brush... Game Changer! A few brush strokes and my frizzy hot mess turned into utter smoothness! I am wowed!
More High-Maintenance Than My 3C Hair! 1
CurlyGirly from Minneapolis, MN
Treated myself to this as a Christmas gift 2 years ago. Only used it a few times, with poor results, before it found its way to the graveyard of forgotten products at the back of my bathroom closet. I have a ton of extremely fine but kinky/curly hair, so I never neglect heat-styling/conditioning products when using hot tools. The gunky build-up on the bristles was INSANELY difficult and time consuming to clean off. I am moving soon and seriously debating just throwing this thing away, since it's way too late to return it and I'll never be able to resell it. What a waste.
Greatest 5
Easton from Pittsburgh
Works perfect for my thick hair!
I love this 5
Doogie from Denver
Makes my hair soft, put together, smooth and not as flat as a flat iron but still straight! ♥️
GREAT Product !!! 5
Little Jeannie from Deerfield Beach, FL.
This straightening brush is AMAZING!! It actually works and it smooths out your hair. And.. I do have a lot of hair. Thanks for the recommendation from the hairstylist lady at the store. I wish I got her name. I LOVE this brush.
Eh. I've seen cheaper for better 2
Yay from Houston
This is just overpriced all because of the brand name. It doesn't work all that well
Skip this one - doesn't quite do the job 2
Longhairgirl from Seattle, WA
I researched this product before buying and was really hoping it would work for me. I used this straightener brush 4 times at different heat settings (starting at 370, 390, 400, 430) and all 4 times my hair went from nice and straight to wavy within an hour. I even used hair spray to help keep the straight held, and it didn't help. I really wanted this to work.
Fast sleek hair 5
Shopper69 from sparta
I have been looking for something less damaging for my hair and takes less time. This is perfect.
Pretty Great 4
Zombri from Lafayette, IN
I have a ton of hair and it's mostly straight but a little wavy and frizzy if I let it air dry. Regular straighteners just take too long for the amount of hair I have. Enter: The Brush Crush. This has saved me SO much styling time. What would take 30+ minutes now takes 5-10 (at most). It leaves my hair smooth and straight in a fraction of the time. My only complaint whatsoever is that even when I clean out any hair beforehand, when it's heated up, it smells awful. I've read on how to clean it, but don't know what kind of cotton cloth is best. In the end, it's worth it and I doubt I'll ever use another straightening tool again!