Whether you want to embrace effortless, beachy waves for the summer [1] or get a salon-quality blowout at home, investing in a good-quality hair tool is all you need to make your hair look fabulous. Target [2] has pages and pages of innovative hair tools, and we rounded up the best ones for all your styling needs. From traditional hairdryers and blowout brushes that will cut down drying time to curling irons, interchangeable wands, beach wavers, and everything in between, Target has the right hair tool for you. Keep reading for our top picks!
Best Splurge Hair Dryer: Kristin Ess Iconic Style Professional Blow Dryer — 1875 Watts
The Kristin Ess Iconic Style Professional Blow Dryer — 1875 Watts [4] ($100) is an ultra-lightweight blow dryer that cuts down drying time and heat exposure for healthier hair. It has two drying speeds, three heat settings, and a cool shot. It has a removable air filter, a smoothing nozzle, and a diffuser. You can even tailor your blowout with the ionic button. If you want smooth and sleek styles or have thick, curly, or frizzy hair, turn on the ion button. If you want volume and bounce, turn off the ion button.
Best Hair-Dryer Brush: Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
Get a salon-quality blowout at home while saving time with the Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer [5] ($55). With three heat and speed settings, a cool shot, and an ergonomic handle, you'll be able to create a voluminous, frizz-free blowout in no time. It's no surprise this tool went mega viral — we even reviewed it [6].
Best Waver: Bed Head Wave Artist Deep Waver
Create beachy waves with this Bed Head Wave Artist Deep Waver [7] ($25). It's made with tourmaline for less frizz and more shine. It heats up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Best Budget Hair Dryer: Remington Pro Professional Titanium Ceramic Hair Dryer
If you want to cut down drying time and not deal with that loud and obnoxious dryer sound, the Remington Pro Professional Titanium Ceramic Hair Dryer [8] ($32) might be your best bet. It has two drying speeds, three heat settings, and a cool shot. It comes with a concentrator and diffuser attachment.
Best Curling Wand: Kristin Ess Soft Wave Pivoting Wand Curling Iron — 1 1/4"
The one thing about curling hair that can get annoying is the weird angles our arms have to be in to reach every part. The Kristin Ess Soft Wave Pivoting Wand Curling Iron — 1 1/4" [9] ($60) fixes that issue with an innovative handle that rotates from 180 degrees to 90 degrees for easier styling and less stress on your arms. It heats up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and automatically shuts off after 30 minutes of nonuse.
Best Innovative Tool: CHI Spin & Curl Ceramic Rotating Curler — 1"
Get effortless curls and waves with the TikTok-famous CHI Spin & Curl Ceramic Rotating Curler — 1" [10] ($100) in just a push of a button. No more dealing with weird angles and accidentally burning yourself. You can even control the curl direction and adjust the temperature as needed. It automatically shuts off after an hour for safety. We had to try out this viral tool and review it [11].
Best Interchangeable Curling-Wand Set: Conair The Curl Collective Ceramic Curling Iron
Embrace your love for curls with the Conair The Curl Collective Ceramic Curling Iron [12] ($50). It has three interchangeable barrels sized to match specific curl patterns: the large one-and-one-fourth inch for wavy, the medium one-inch for curly, and the smaller half-inch for coily. It heats up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit in under a minute.
Best Curling Iron: Hot Tools Signature Series Gold Curling Iron/Wand — 1"
The Hot Tools Signature Series Gold Curling Iron/Wand — 1" [13] ($40) is a long-lasting curling iron that has been beloved and trusted for years. You can use it as a regular curling iron or a wand. It has a gold barrel that heats up fast and locks in curls. It also has an extralong cool tip and goes up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit.
Best Hot Curlers: Remington Pro Hair Setter With Thermaluxe Advanced Thermal Technology
Whether you want to create Old Hollywood-style curls or give your roots some volume, the Remington Pro Hair Setter With Thermaluxe Advanced Thermal Technology [14] ($40) is a must have for long-lasting curls. These hot curlers claim to set curls in just five minutes without snags or creases, heating curls from the inside out. This set comes with 12 large one-and-one-fourth-inch and eight medium one-inch rollers and a space-saving case.
Best Flat Iron: Kristin Ess 3-in-One Flat Iron — 1 1/4"
The Kristin Ess 3-in-One Flat Iron — 1 1/4" [15] ($80) has titanium plates to create smooth and sleek styles with minimal damage. With this iron, you can achieve pin-straight hair, s-waves, flat-iron waves, and polished curls. It can go up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit and has automatic shut-off after 30 minutes of nonuse.