Step onto 2025 in style with our handpicked selection of standout styling essentials from 2024’s leading brands. Whether indulging in some self-care, injecting glamour into your nights out, or even trying out bold new hairstyles, these top tools are designed to help you look and feel your best. Discover our favourites to make your hair shine in the year ahead:
Cloud Nine Starlight Collection Airshot Pro
This Cloud Nine hairdryer combines effortless styling with a sleek, modern design to deliver salon-quality results from the comfort of your bedroom. Its lightweight, whisper-quiet build makes blow-drying and self-styling a breeze, while features like Variable Temperature Control and an Eco-Precision motor ensure healthy, fast drying tailored to your needs. With innovative touches like Self-Clean Mode and magnetic attachments, this dryer offers a premium, fuss-free experience with top marks for effectiveness and sheer elegance.
With an RRP of £309, the price tag may be steeper than some of our other picks, but its unique features and its exceptional performance make it a more-than-worthy investment.
Remington One Straight & Curl Styler
The ONE collection from Remington has been immensely popular this last year, with the Straight & Curl Styler taking centre stage as the game-changing multitasker, perfect for both sleek straightening and creating stunning curls. Its innovative FlexiCovers, which allows for the effortless switch between Straight Mode and Curl Mode with just a simple slide of the cover, means experimenting with hairstyles has never been easier or more fun. From smooth sophistication or playful beachy waves, this tool is the go-to to adapt your hair to your mood and occasion. Complete with digital heat settings and a luxurious travel pouch, it’s a versatile, all-in-one solution for styling on the go or at home.
Priced at just £129.99 – and frequently available for nearly half that at popular high street retailers – this high-performing, multi-functional tool stands out as one of the best value-for-money options on the market.
BaByliss Air Power Volume 2-in-1 Hair Dryer and Styler
When it comes to efficiency, you can’t get much better than the game-changing BaByliss Air Power Volume Hot Air Styler, equipping you with all you need to create stunning hairstyles in less time. Combining drying and styling in one tool, it allows you to achieve a bouncy blow-out look effortlessly, whether your hair is damp or dry. With features like an oval-shaped barrel for easy shaping, advanced anti-frizz technology for a smooth finish, and adjustable settings to suit all hair types, it’s perfect for quick touch-ups or complete styling sessions from scratch.
When it comes to affordability, the BaByliss Air Power Volume Hot Air Styler delivers exceptional value at just £80 (RRP). While its lower price point sets it apart from premium hairdryers, this compact device delivers impressive performance with 1000W of power, offering proof that achieving professional results doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.
ghd Original Ceramic Hair Straightener
With this timeless classic, ghd proves yet again that sometimes the best results come from going back to basics. With upgraded technology and interface, floating plates for a smoother finish, and its iconic single-zone technology that ensures consistent heat distribution across the ceramic plates, this straightener delivers reliable, salon-quality performance without frills and gimmicks. Globally recognised as a trusted favourite by professionals and hair enthusiasts alike, it sets the standard for sleek styling, dependability, and effortless versatility.
This iconic tool would be a hit at any price, but it remains around the £139 mark, with ghd ensuring its enduring appeal and accessibility as a benchmark in hair straightening excellence.