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Of all of Sutra’s best-selling styling tools, one of the most unique is the Professional Blowout Brush. Thanks to its 2-in-1 design, the brush combines the volumizing benefits of a blow dryer with the styling and detangling attributes of a round brush. The result? Big, bouncy hair with volume for days, along with incredible shine thanks to a premium mix of boar and nylon brush bristles. As if that weren’t enough, Sutra designed two different sizes of the brush, with options available in 2” and 3”. However, if you’re unsure as to which of these two options is best for you, read our guide below for a comparison of each! Product Specs For starters, both brushes feature the same turbo-charged 1000W Power DC Motor for exceptional blow-drying performance, along with the same blend of boar and nylon bristles for superior detangling and straightening. Additionally, each brush has been designed with a lightweight build and an easy grip handle for the most user-friendly styling experience possible. Heat and Speed Settings Where the two of these devices differ in terms of styling features is in each brush’s heat and speed settings. The 2” brush includes high and low heat settings along with an air-dry mode, while the 3” brush includes high, medium, and low heat settings. These differences in heat and speed settings are subtle but are worth pointing out for those really looking to fine-tune their styling routine. For instance, the air-dry mode on the 2” brush is ideal for someone looking to casually brush out and straighten their hair, while the three heat modes on the 3” brush allows for a more precise range of heat selection for picky hair types. Barrel Size As stated in the names of each of the products, the biggest difference here is in terms of barrel length. The 2” brush is perfect for shorter-to-medium length hair, with the ability to create tighter, more defined curls. Additionally, the 2” brush features fewer bristles, which is perfect for straight hair, along with wider air vents for increased air flow for a quicker styling experience. On the other hand, the 3” brush is ideal for medium-to-long hair lengths, offering the ability to seamlessly boost hair with massive volume and big, bouncy waves and curls. The 3” brush also features more bristles to better grip and detangle thick, textured hair, along with smaller air vents for a more dispersed, even airflow for more time-consuming hairstyles.  Conclusion To conclude, both brushes provide the same exceptional blow-drying and detangling performance due to premium motor and bristle materials, along with ergonomic, user-friendly product designs. For those with shorter and/or straighter hair or those looking for the casual styling benefits of an air-dry mode, the 2” model is ideal for you. On the other hand, the 3” model is perfect for longer and/or thicker hair looking to fine-tune their heat settings. Featured in Watch our Video

As incredible as it is to have so many different options for hair tools at your disposal, you certainly wouldn’t be alone in feeling like the number of choices are a bit…overwhelming. From blow dryers to flat irons to heated styling brushes and much, much more, sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with the latest technological innovation in hairstyling. As if that weren’t complicated enough, you also need to consider the array of add-ons and attachments that just about every device features these days. This is most notable when it comes to blow dryers, which can include anywhere from two to six included attachments with your purchase. To clear up the confusion, we’re here to break down the most common blow dryer attachments and help you determine which works best for your hair needs! Concentrators By far the most commonly used blow dryer attachment is the concentrator, which allows you to customize the airflow of your blow dryer to suit your styling needs. The aptly named attachment is able to “concentrate” the air flow into a more precise and intense output, allowing you to create more defined styles. Many devices will include a variety of concentrators that vary in airflow output from wide-open to razor thin. The attachment is particularly useful for shorter styles or pixie hairstyles that require more precise manipulation and styling. Diffusers As the name implies, this attachment works in a directly opposite fashion of the concentrator, as it “diffuses” the airflow to be more spread out and less intense. This sort of attachment is ideal for those with extremely textured, wavy, or curly hair, as these hair types are particularly prone to dryness and frizz. The diffuser provides you with the ability to dry your hair effectively while minimizing the potential of frizz or damage from a more concentrated output. When paired with a blow dryer that utilizes ionic technology such as Sutra’s Accelerator 3500, the results are remarkably smooth, manageable and full of shine. Picks A more uncommon attachment, a styling pick looks much like a concentrator nozzle, only with added hair picks to section portions of hair and applying volumizing air at a deeper level. Pick attachments usually come in a variety of sizes, with shorter pick lengths for shorter hairstyles and longer pick lengths for longer hairstyles. Styling Heads The most unusual of the bunch, styling heads simply describe a class of blow dryer attachments that are designed in a unique fashion to accentuate the styling experience in a unique way. For instance, some styling heads include fine-toothed combs to section and smooth hair while blow drying, while others include bristles to enhance shine and create a more precise finish. Because of the variety in styling heads, feel free to mix and match with different heads, finding one that works best for you! 5. Crimped Waves Last but not least, let’s give summer a proper send-off with a fun, beachy look! Perfect for medium-to-short styles, simply part your hair down the middle, brush out, and use a crimping waver like Sutra’s Interchangeable Waver to create those gorgeous, crimped waves. Finish with hairspray and prepare to turn heads! Featured in Watch our Video

Have you ever stopped to consider just how advanced the hair care market is today? While our grandparents had to rely on incredibly basic equipment and damaging hair care products, today there is no shortage of product options at our fingertips, with choices to fit virtually any hair type. Among these new innovative technologies, perhaps the most groundbreaking has been the use of infrared heat technology. Whereas styling tools of old applied basic heat directly to the cuticle with short wavelengths, infrared heat instead utilizes longer wavelengths that penetrate the hair shaft from within. Through this mechanism, infrared heat dries the hair from the inside-out, effectively preserving the outer cuticle layer from damage while also boosting dry time and providing more uniform heat conductivity throughout the entire hair. While that all sounds great on paper, what kind of results can these tools produce in real-life use? I’ve used a variety of infrared styling tools, and I’m here to tell you that the results are nothing short of magical. Blow Drying If there’s one tool that benefits the most from infrared technology, it’s the common blow dryer. Length of blow-dry time often correlates to intensity of heat damage, meaning the longer it takes for you to dry and style your hair, the more likely you are to damage your hair and cause dryness. The issue is even worse for those of us with thick, textured hair, as these hair types not only take longer to dry, but they are also the most prone to damage and breakage. Thankfully, infrared blow dryers like the Sutra IR BD2 are perfect for cutting down dry time while preventing frizz and split ends. You’ll be shocked at how quickly your hair will dry, not to mention how much easier your hair will be to style and manage.  Flat Irons Flat irons are every girl’s answer to sleek, silky-smooth hair…in theory. Anyone who’s used a cheap, poorly constructed hair straightener is more than familiar with the lackluster results that follow, whether it be uneven drying results, loss of shine, or worse, severe damage. Again, infrared technology is here to save the day! By using this form of gentle, even heat, flat irons are capable of emitting the most consistent heat possible while protecting your outer cuticle layer from damage. After using the Sutra IR2 Flat Iron, I was stunned by how smooth, shiny, and perfectly straight my hair looked! Curling Irons Last but not least, let’s not forget the trusty curling iron! As someone who loves to create tight, defined curls, I was fascinated with the idea of using a curling iron that incorporated this incredible technology. Thankfully, the results were just as amazing as I anticipated. Just as with the other two styling tool categories, Sutra’s Infrared Curling Iron not only left my hair smooth, shiny, and damage-free, but it also produced curls that lasted ALL DAY!  

In recent years, hair care fanatics have been spoiled with all kinds of advanced hair styling tools and innovative new products to make the styling process easier and more effective. Despite all this variety, however, the one tool that’s always managed to stand above the rest is the handy-dandy blow dryer. Hair drying technology has witnessed an incredible amount of innovation in recent decades, and today’s hair dryers are faster, gentler, and more efficient than their predecessors. Hence, hair dryers continue to remain among the most purchased hair styling tools on the market. Recently, however, we’ve witnessed the rise of another ingenious hair styling tool, one whose rise in popularity has poised it as a direct contender to the hair dryer’s throne, so to speak. Of course, we are talking about the hot air brush! This 2-in-1 tool incorporates the forced hot air element of the blow dryer within the body of a heated styling brush, allowing users to literally brush their hair while they blow dry it. This brilliant design innovation quickly won over consumers, with hot air brushes becoming among the most popular hair styling tools over the past decade. Move over, hair dryer; there’s a new favorite hair tool in town! Of course, as Sutra offers top-of-the-line versions of both of these products, we refuse to take a side in this debate! We know better than anyone how unique each individual’s hair type and hair needs are, and what works for one user may not be particularly suitable for another. For instance, while our Accelerator 3500 Blow Dryer has long been a customer favorite, we’ve seen an equally enthusiastic response for our Professional Blowout Brush! That being said, we want to break down the key differences between the two products, highlighting areas where each product excels, and allow for you to make your own informed choice. Styling Time When it comes to styling time, this is one area where the hot air brush can’t be beat. By being able to combine the hair drying, detangling, and curling or straightening processes all in one, the entire hairstyling experience is dramatically condensed. Although the powerful motor of the Accelerator 3500 also allows users an extremely rapid styling time, nothing can beat the versatility of the Professional Blowout Brush when it comes to being able to actually cut out steps from the styling process. This key benefit is of particular interest to users who have to rush to get ready in the morning and may not want to take the extra time styling that is required of a blow dryer. Drying Time As the name suggests, a hair dryer is designed to literally dry your hair, and as expected, this is an area where the blow dryer shines. Although hot air brushes feature powerful motors that allow for quick, efficient hair drying, today’s hair dryers utilize infrared and ionic technology that heats the hair from the inside out, which not only evenly and gently heats the hair, but also does it in a much quicker time! If you’re simply looking to dry your hair, then the clear winner is the hair dryer. Ease of Use In terms of making the styling process as easy and user-friendly as possible, we’re going to have to give the point to the hot air brush. While many hair enthusiasts likely know how to use their round brush and blow dryer in tandem with their eyes closed, it often takes weeks, if not months, for users to nail this process. On the other hand, because the hot air brush takes the extra tool out of the equation and frees up an additional hand, users have been known to master the hot air brush in little to no time! Hair Type Compatibility While both tools are more than ideal for all hair types, it is the customizable ability of the blow dryer that makes it a truly universal hair tool. For instance, the Accelerator 3500 features numerous speed and heat settings, as well as included attachments like the speed nozzle and diffuser to tailor the experience to your particular hair type. Ionic technology allows for a gentle, regenerative heating process for dry and damaged hair. Additionally, for hair that is incredibly fragile or brittle, users may want to temporarily avoid any sort of brushing with a heated air brush. Featured in Watch our Video

Struggling on how to decide which flat iron is the right one for you? With so many different options and so many different materials you really should have an understanding of the differences. We’re here to help you get the knowledge on what each of these does!