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Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer Review: Is It Worth It?
Dry and volumize in one pass — the brush-dryer that replaced a whole salon blowout routine.
Quick answer: It went viral because it genuinely works: a salon-style blowout at home, in one pass, for a fraction of the cost. If your morning routine involves a dryer and a brush, this replaces both.
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Our verdict
It went viral because it genuinely works: a salon-style blowout at home, in one pass, for a fraction of the cost. If your morning routine involves a dryer and a brush, this replaces both.
The short version
This one tool combines a dryer and a round brush, so you dry and style in a single pass instead of juggling a blow dryer in one hand and a brush in the other. The oval shape builds body at the roots and smooths the ends, and it's a big reason at-home blowouts became a thing.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Dries and styles in one step
- Builds salon-style volume and body
- Oval brush smooths and lifts at once
- Faster than a dryer plus round brush
- Ionic technology helps reduce frizz
- Far cheaper than salon blowouts
Cons
- Bulky to pack for travel
- Takes a little practice to master
- Not ideal for very short hair
Why people love it
Blowout in one pass
Warm air flows through the brush as you glide it, drying and shaping the hair at the same time.
Volume with less effort
The oval barrel lifts roots and curls ends, giving body without a separate round brush.
Saves real time
One tool, one pass — most people cut their styling time noticeably versus dryer-plus-brush.
Who it's for
- Medium to long hair
- At-home blowouts
- Anyone short on styling time
- People who struggle with a round brush
Does the Revlon One-Step work on all hair types and lengths?
The Revlon One-Step Volumizer shines on medium to long hair, which is what its oval brush head is designed to grab and shape. Straight to wavy hair gets the most dramatic salon-style result — smooth lengths with lifted roots in a single pass. Thick or coarse hair works well too, though you'll want to dry in sections and may need a few more passes. The oval barrel is the engine here, building body at the roots while smoothing the ends as you glide.
Where it struggles is very short hair and tight, coily textures. Short hair simply has too little length to wrap around the brush, so you lose the volumizing effect, and very curly hair may get more of a stretched, blown-out look than defined curls. It's also better as a finishing and drying tool on damp hair than on soaking-wet hair — towel-dry first for the best, fastest results.
Revlon One-Step vs a Dyson Airwrap: is the cheaper one good enough?
The comparison people always make is the Revlon One-Step against the Dyson Airwrap, and it's really a question of budget versus features. The Revlon is a fraction of the price and does one job extremely well: dry and volumize in a single pass, replacing a separate blow dryer and round brush. For an everyday at-home blowout with body and smoothness, most people genuinely don't need more than this, which is why it went viral in the first place.
The Dyson Airwrap is far more expensive and offers more — multiple attachments, curl-creating airflow, more refined heat control and a sleeker build for travel. If you want to curl and style multiple ways, or you prize the engineering and portability, the Dyson does more. But if your goal is a fast, voluminous blowout without spending several times the cost, the Revlon delivers the bulk of the result for a small fraction of the money.
How to use the Revlon One-Step for a long-lasting blowout
Start on towel-dried, damp (not dripping) hair and rough-dry it to about 80 percent with the tool or a regular dryer first — the One-Step styles best when hair is damp rather than soaking. Apply a heat protectant, then work in sections: clip the top half up, and start at the roots, rolling the brush under and pulling slowly through to the ends. Going slowly and keeping tension is what gives you smoothness and lift instead of a rushed, frizzy finish.
For lasting volume, lift each root section straight up and hold the brush there for a couple of seconds before pulling through. Finish each section with a quick blast and let it cool in the brush, since hair sets as it cools. A shot of cool air or a light hairspray at the end locks the shape. Curl the ends slightly under by pausing the brush at the bottom for a polished, salon-style result.
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Check Price on Amazon →Sold and shipped by AmazonFrequently asked questions
How is it different from a normal dryer?
It's a dryer and a styling brush in one, so you dry and add volume in a single motion instead of using two tools.
Will it work on my hair length?
It shines on medium to long hair; very short hair has less to wrap around the oval brush.
Does it cause frizz?
It uses ionic technology to help cut frizz and add shine as you style.
Is it good for travel?
It works anywhere, but the oval head is bulkier than a folding travel dryer.
Can you use the Revlon One-Step on wet hair?
It's designed for damp hair, not soaking-wet hair. Towel-dry first and rough-dry to about 80 percent before styling — using it on very wet hair takes much longer, strains the tool, and gives a frizzier result. Always apply a heat protectant before you start.
How do you clean the Revlon One-Step brush?
Unplug it and let it cool completely, then remove tangled hair from the bristles by hand or with a comb. Wipe the bristle area with a slightly damp cloth and a touch of mild soap to lift product buildup, but never submerge the tool in water since it's an electrical appliance. Clear the rear air vent of lint regularly so airflow stays strong.
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