11 New Pro Hairstyling Tools

As we head into the new year, it might be time to upgrade. Freshen up your kit with these hot tool intros.

Sam Villa Light Professional Ionic Blow Dryer

In a limited-edition Ruby Red color, this dryer is small but mighty. Quiet and lightweight, it provides intense power and airflow in a compact design.

Features:

Weighs less than a pound with a shortened nozzle and comfortable handle for good ergonomics.
Built-in ceramic/tourmaline generation: Reduces static and frizz creating smooth, shiny finishes
Motor: Whisper quiet motor generates maximum airflow from the patented Evolution-Turbo Compressor and accelerates drying time
Controls offer 3 heat settings, 2 speed settings & a press and hold cool shot button
Includes 2 rotating nozzles: a 3 inch wide nozzle to expand airflow while drying long thick hair and a 2.5 inch narrow nozzle when more air concentration is needed for polished finishes. Deep bowl diffuser sold separately
Removable filter unlocks easily to facilitate effortless cleaning

Available on www.samvilla.com

Olivia Garden Travel Size Ceramic + ion Flat Iron

This travel flat iron is a smaller version of the Ceramic + ion flat iron. It has the same state-of-the-art technology as the Ceramic + ion flat iron but with compact plates so it fits perfectly in your bag.

Features:

Quality ceramic and ionic 3D floating plates measure ⅝ inch by 2 ¾ inch
Dual function so you can straighten & curl with ease
High-performance dual-ceramic heaters provide Instant heat up and temperature recovery
11 digital temperature settings allow for versatility in styling
Iron tips remain cool
Travel lock makes ensures that the iron—and your belongings—stay safe
2-year limited warranty

Available at www.oliviagarden.com.

BabylissPro Triple Barrel Waver

Lots of clients want that perfectly undone hair nowadays, and this triple barrel waver can help you achieve the look. This waver’s variety of plates creates a hybrid of sleek, straight hair and just-woke-up waves in no time.

Features:

Porcelain ceramic barrel technology creates a shiny, smooth finish and ensures even heat distribution to reduce hot spots
1-inch , ¾-inch and 1-inch barrel sizes create perfect beachy waves no matter the hair type
LED light indicates when the iron is ready for use
25 heat settings up to 430°F
Limited 3-year warranty

Available at www.babylisspro.com.

Croc Masters Infrared Flat Iron 1.5”

This flat iron is the first of its kind to feature Croc’s new PICO Infrared technology, which detoxifies and sanitizes hair, penetrating further into the hair shaft increasing blood flow to stimulate hair growth and help styles last longer, while reducing heat damage through less passes with the flat iron.

Features:

Proprietary black titanium plates lock in moisture and reduce static, while the iron itself produces negative ions, sealing cuticles and increasing shine
Built-in ceramic heaters enable instant heat recovery and provide consistent heat during use.
Fully digital temperature settings from 280°F to 450°F
Built-in, automatic shut off safety feature after 30 minutes of non-use
Deluxe thumb grip, ergonomic design and cool tip make styling more comfortable
5-year limited warranty

Available at www.crocusa.com.

RuskPro CurlTitanium 1.25-inch Spring Curling Iron

Powered by titanium and ionic technology to deliver fast styling with optimal finish, this collection helps reduce static and frizz while delivering lustrous shine.

Features:

Titanium-infused barrels
Extended barrels are ideal for long, textured waves
Fast heat-up and recovery up to 430°F
2-year warranty

Available at www.ruskhair.com.

The Farrah Curling Iron

The Farrah is a fully automatic curling iron where the innovation is in the patented Auto-Rotating Curl Dial technology. The Curl Dial acts like an extra hand to pick up the hair and rotate it around the barrel for you.

Features:

Create inward and outward curls just by pressing either of the directional buttons on the unit
No tangles. If you feel any tugging, simply reverse the direction and move downward
It’s a complete open system, so you see the hair – no chambers
There are no clamps, so it will not burn the hair
There are 5 temperature heat settings to cater to all hair types
It offers versatile styling: Take bigger sections for looser waves or smaller sections for tighter curls

Available at www.thefarrah.com.

Cricket Binge Power Gloss Dryer

This new dryer closes hair’s cuticles thanks to the power-packed haircare indulgence technology (Tournaline Gemstone and Ionic Generator), which helps produce smooth, high-gloss, soft, manageable and fast blowouts.

Features:

Dominant force: DC Motor 1,000+ hours
Exceeds 70 mph air flow
Energy-efficient: Uses only 100W
Ultra lightweight: 12 oz
Temperature control
Negative ionic generator adds moisture, shine and overall hair manageability
Comes with a styling concentrator, all-body diffuser and lint brush

Available at www.cricketco.com.

Beachwaver Pro 1

This patented professional rotating curling iron was invented by celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa. It rotates in both directions to give you glamorous, bombshell waves with the touch of a button.

Features:

6.5-inch ceramic barrel
1-inch barrel diameter
Left, right, go rotation controls
Gold-infused ceramic tourmaline
Temperature settings from 310°F to 450°F
Ergonomic handle
Beveled, no-kink clamp
Memory technology

Available at www.beachwaver.com

CHI Lava Flat Iron

In this iron, volcanic lava combines with the power of CHI ceramic to create smooth, sleek results without the damaging effects of high-heat styling. Minerals found in the volcanic lava help to strengthen the hair while creating impressively silky and shiny styles.

Features:

Extended 1-inch floating volcanic lava ceramic plates create salon-quality styles quickly.
Smart chip sensor technology allows for fast heat recovery
Maximum temperature up to 450°F with an adjustable digital temperature display
1-hour auto shut off

Available on www.chi.com.

Solano Forza Hair Dryer

Formerly the Super Solano 3600 Ion, this newly designed dryer is a workhorse.

Features:

Ceramic technology creates infrared heat for even and consistent temperature
Weighs 1lb 2oz.
Most powerful Solano dryer at 2000W
Far infrared heat keeps hair hydrated and healthy
Ionic + tourmaline technology eliminates frizz and enhances volume
Internal silencer reduces noise level
2-year factory warranty

Available at www.solanousa.com.

AnhxSultra Curling Iron

Taking hair tools to new heights, the AnhxSultra Pro Marcel Iron brings an innovative approach to styling. Each tool features a dual ceramic heating system powered by “smart” technology that ensures consistent styling, rapid heat up, and recovery time, making it easier and more reliable to achieve a shiny and seamless ‘lived-in’ finish. This iron was created by Anh Co Tran, LA-based celebrity hair stylist, and Sultra, founded in 2008 by veteran hairstylist Dana Story.

Features:

Available in 1.25-inch and 1.5-inch options.
Smooth, high-quality Korean ceramic barrels create effortless styling with virtually no snagging or pulling on the hair
Dual Ceramic Heating System is powered by “smart” technology which ensures consistent styling, rapid heat up, and recovery time
Digital temperature of 250°F to 450°F that locks in place for consistent heating during styling
Handle rotates and swivels smoothly while helping to create a fluid styling experience

Available at www.anhcotran.com/anhxsultra/

Bio Ionic's new Ultra Moisturizing Styling Primer, part of its Style Enhancing Collection.

Transform and soften dry or damaged hair with this deeply moisturizing primer. The lightweight and nutrient‐rich formula nourishes and hydrates hair from within, while preparing it for styling. It protects strands from heat and environmental damage, diminishes the appearance of split ends, and helps lock out humidity to prevent frizz. It also revitalizes hair that has been compromised from excessive heat styling. Hair is left soft, smooth, and looking healthier. Key ingredientsw include grapeseed oil and coconut oil.

Available at www.bioionic.com.

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