Zara McDermott's on-sale blowdry brush works even if you're ‘awful' at hair
If you're the type who struggles to style your hair with a brush and hairdryer without ending up in a tangle, you're not alone. Zara McDermott gets it, and as someone self-proclaimed at being 'awful' at hair, she's shared her go-to hair tool that delivers a bouncy, salon-style blowdry at home.
And the best part? The hair tool is currently on sale with over £150 off.
The tool in question is the ghd Duet Blowdry, a clever 2-in-1 blow-dry brush that dries and styles your hair simultaneously. Originally priced at £389, the limited edition Galactic Lilac colourway has been slashed by £159 at Boots, bringing its price down to a slightly more wallet-friendly £230.
Designed for anyone who finds round-brush styling difficult, the brush uses smart Heat-Air Xchange Technology ™ to give you smooth, voluminous results with minimal effort.
You also don't need to worry about any heat damage to your hair, as the heat is kept consistent, thanks to sensors that monitor it 400 times a second.
The brush actually promises 50% more shine with none of the dreaded frizz, so you can achieve salon-worthy hair every day without the hair salon prices.
And it's not just Zara who's obsessed with this hair tool. A Boots reviewer wrote: "Game changer, dry and smooth hair, no need for straighteners".
While over on the ghd website, one shopper raved: "Best thing invented since sliced bread. I have been saving for this for so long! And I am so happy I did buy it in the end! Best Thing ever. Time saving and my hair looks soooo healthy!".
However, not everyone was as impressed with lack of heat settings. A reviewer said: "The blower brush does work really well, however, I wish it had different settings. It seems like a missed opportunity to just have 1 heat, no option for cool. The tip gets super hot as you get further into the blow-dry."
If you're looking for a more affordable blowdry brush, Dry Bar's The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush is currently priced at £125 and has been praised by shoppers for being excellent for curly hair.
While the Shark SmoothStyle Heated Brush and Comb is almost 50% off at Amazon. Normally priced at £99.99, it's now 45% off at £54.99.
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