During the Holiday Season, the need to look put-together can come around more often that usual. This season, we are trending towards hair styles that look relaxed but with some clear effort involved. To get you there, we round up four must-have hot tools to get your hair looking sleek, frizz-free and sophisticated. Here are the tools and tips you need to know (you can thank us later).

Curling Tong
Every hairstylist has a curling tong in their kit. Why? It’s the best way to create everything from glamorous waves to defined curls and loose, beachy texture that lasts. Even heat distribution and the ability to adjust the heat setting for your hair type is key.

Multitasking Hot Tool
If time is short, buying a tool that does it all makes sense. “The dryer attachment can replace the need for multiple tools,” says Tanya Nelson, who nominates Silver Bullet’s Superstar Multi-Styler. Using aerodynamics to create bouncy curls, “the brush attachment will dry and style at the same time and is great when you need a style refresh”, she says. Plus, the directional curl attachments will create loose to defined curls without heat damage.

Straightening Iron
A straightening tool is worth the investment. “For everything from humidity-resistant, pin-straight hair to luxury waves and bouncy curls, this is my absolute go-to styling tool,” says Tanya Nelson, national educator for Silver Bullet. Aside from plate width and glide-ability, seek a tool that provides temperature control. “This is one-pass styling,” says Nelson of Silver Bullet’s Titanium 230 Supernova Hair Straightener. “It’s fast to heat up and ensures even styling.” The tool allows you to select low, medium or high temperatures – and conveniently remembers your preference for next time.

Paddle brush
An essential hair tool, a paddle brush ticks a lot of boxes. It can detangle and smooth without snagging, but make sure you recruit one with heat-resistant bristles, like this professional model from Silver Bullet. Plus, its ceramic base keeps frizz at bay.
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