Product Reviews Rated 4.38 out of 5 stars
286 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Suprisingly Effective Little Gadget I have very coarse, thick, wavy hair. I have only ever used a flat iron before. When I bought this I was actually shopping for a replacement for my awesome, but 16+ year old flat iron. I bought this on whim, because honestly, the price. I even asked the Ulta associate about their return policy because I was sure this tiny thing wouldn't work in my giant, poofy, frizzy hair. I was 98% sure I was returning it. Now, as another reviewer said this will not really straighten you hair if you have A LOT of hair, although it did better than expected, but it would make wavy hair pretty smooth. It's not going to give you flat iron results. It also didn't really turn my ends under the way I like. What it did do, and what I actually bought it for was to straighten a terrible cowlick that I have on one side of my head that kinks up over night no matter how satiny or silky my pillowcase is or how careful I am to not sleep on that side of my head. The first morning that used this I had a particularly tossy-turny night of sleep and my hair was a complete mess. I thought it was going to be a ponytail day. But this little thing straightened out all the kinks and left my hair looking like the day before when it was freshly ironed. I'm actually really glad I purchased this and I almost wish I'd purchased the full size unit, but this works just fine. Especially for the price point. At the same time that I bought this I bought a pretty pricey flat iron that was a huge disappointment and will be getting returned. So the $30 little brush beat out the $150 Pro flat iron.
Most Helpful Critical Review It's Okay I have seen similar straightening brushes advertised for years but never tried one until now. I have however used the original instyler in the past and it worked well. For reference I have African-American hair that is chemical free (no perm), but I always wear it straight (pressed). So normally I blow dry it and then use a flat iron to straighten it. I used this brush in a few scenarios. The first time I used it after my normal routine of shampoo, condition, and blow dry. Which means my hair was somewhat straight but not bone straight like I prefer. It worked okay for that. This is not a flat iron so it will not give you the same affect. But it could work if you don't want your hair to be completely straight but you still want it somewhat smoothed out. The second time i used it was after I flat ironed it normally and went to the gym a few days later. I used the brush around my edges and the nape of my neck where my hair started to revert back due to moisture. This is where I feel it works the best. You are able to get close to your scalp and not burn your skin. It still doesn't get completely straight but it didn't bother me because I knew I would have the same issue the next time I went to the gym. It heats up fast but It only has one heat setting (400 degrees) so I think that is why it doesn't completely straighten my hair. I like that it has a smaller profile and would be perfect to travel or pack in you gym bag. Overall, I would recommend it for touch ups but not to completely straighten your hair.
Reviewed by 286 customers Works great for my hair 5
Stacy J from Roseville, CA
If you have thin, wavy to straight hair this is a great tool. The size and price are good for at home use and travel. Don't know if it would work for thicker or curly hair though.
Yes I would definitely I love all the items 5
Fancy Nancy from SI Ny
I love it because Its travel size I can use it any place I go
Do not buy 1
Ezinwa from Fairfax VA
This product is useless and does not straightepn hair at all
Not sure 3
Hair Designer NYC from New York, NY
I do like the size of the mini, but it's not as effective as any of the rotating irons. I suppose it's better than nothing, but I'm not so impressed.
Suprisingly Effective Little Gadget 4
CLKRobertson from Saylorsburg, PA
I have very coarse, thick, wavy hair. I have only ever used a flat iron before. When I bought this I was actually shopping for a replacement for my awesome, but 16+ year old flat iron. I bought this on whim, because honestly, the price. I even asked the Ulta associate about their return policy because I was sure this tiny thing wouldn't work in my giant, poofy, frizzy hair. I was 98% sure I was returning it. Now, as another reviewer said this will not really straighten you hair if you have A LOT of hair, although it did better than expected, but it would make wavy hair pretty smooth. It's not going to give you flat iron results. It also didn't really turn my ends under the way I like. What it did do, and what I actually bought it for was to straighten a terrible cowlick that I have on one side of my head that kinks up over night no matter how satiny or silky my pillowcase is or how careful I am to not sleep on that side of my head. The first morning that used this I had a particularly tossy-turny night of sleep and my hair was a complete mess. I thought it was going to be a ponytail day. But this little thing straightened out all the kinks and left my hair looking like the day before when it was freshly ironed. I'm actually really glad I purchased this and I almost wish I'd purchased the full size unit, but this works just fine. Especially for the price point. At the same time that I bought this I bought a pretty pricey flat iron that was a huge disappointment and will be getting returned. So the $30 little brush beat out the $150 Pro flat iron.
horrible product 3
nina from PR
it shuts down every 3 minutes, it doesnt make the hair look shiny or straight, it just makes your hair frizzy, dull and dry, im sad that i purchased this.
Great for short hair! 5
Lex from Wheeling, WV
Heats up quick. Easy and fast to use. Easier for me to get the back of my head. Hair feels better than when using a straightener.
Natural look 💕 5
krystaal from from sumwhere
the healthiest way to straighten your hair
Didn't think I would like this, and I LOVE IT!! 5
Alex from St. Louis
Honestly didn't think I would like this comb straightener and turns out I love it! I have thin/fine hair and when it air dries it gets frizzy. I didn't want to spend $150 on another straightener so I thought I would try this. Boy am I glad that I did!! I love it! Works best with you section your hair. I was also afraid if it touched my scalp, didn't burn me at all. Love it!!!
Best Buy 5
Abby18 from Las Vegas
So easy to use and it took less than 10 minutes to style.
Blown away! 5
Midnight from Florida
I'm just starting out with hot tools. I've always just let my curly hair dry the way it wants and just dealt with it. Every now any again I go and get a blow out done just to make myself feel a little better about my hair. I figured I'd give this a shot. If it didn't work then I could always just return it. I'm EXTREMELY glad I bought this! I wash my hair at night, let it dry and run this little brush through it and I am set for days afterwards. You will not be sorry if you buy this. On a plus side it travels really well too.
50/50 3
Original instyler from Sullivan mo
I like how convenient this straightening brush is. It truly straightens and it is lightweight, compact, and heats up to a great temp. However, I have only used it basically on the go maybe a handful of times and bristles are already falling out. Not happy about that at all.
Tried this product 1st time 3
Grateful from New York, NY
To uncomfortable to use. Shape not easy to maneuver in the hair.
Too small to be effective 1
Karen from Virginia
This is second one of these. Maybe its just the mini, but it takes FOREVER to use. My hair is thin, but I lost patience with it.
In would buy this again 5
Curly from Palm Desert, CA
I use this to smooth my frieze I love the size
I want more instyler! 5
Unruly Julie from Texas
It's a perfect size for our small bathroom. It fits perfectly in my tiny cabinet of space I have. With being so small, it packs a pretty big heat punch! My hair can be difficult to straighten but the brush moved through my hair straightening without a problem! What normally takes 30 min or more only took 10! My hair stayed straight for two days and usually by the next morning it's curly and unruly again! Kudos! Only thing I wish this mini brush had was a temp adjuster but still was an amazing product!
Great product! 5
Suzanne from Austin, Texas
It's a nice size, easy to handle and will travel well. I love how easy it makes it to smooth out and shape my wavy bob!
Returning 1
Ariel from Salisbury, Maryland
Doesn't work well at all
Great product! 5
Karen from Baltimore
Totally helps control frizzy hair during this humid summer. Helps with the flyaways!
Not for me 3
Frizz from Anaheim Ca
It was easy to use but didn't work like in video left my hair frizzy
Easy to use 5
Jessica from New York, NY
I have never used a straightener that was styled like a brush; however, I am a convert! It was so easy to use and worked so well. My hair is not curly, but is definitely wavy with a tendency to frizz. This was so easy to use to style my hair and left it beautifully long and straight. I absolutely recommend this over traditional straighteners.
Trash 1
mvmelo12 from Evergreen park
Horrible. Left my hair staticky. Waste of money.
Good product 4
Beautyqueenpr from Texas
Was not expecting it to be small. However it does get the work done for most occasions. Depending how fast I want the process to go. I would have to go over it with a flat iron. However it's still good product because it does get the job done but not to the perfection that I would ideally like.
TOTALLY RECOMMEND 5
✨aubs✨ from Mississippi
I bought this from Belk thinking it wouldn't work, so I tried it on my cousin and you would of never thought it would work but it did!! I FELL IN LOVE!!!!!!!! Totally recommend for 11 and upper age!! ITS WORHT YOUR MONEY PEOPLE!!!💗
Did nothing 1
Sg from AZ
Waste of money.
