“The result is consistently glossy and no frizz. I use a light serum after and my hair genuinely turns heads.”
Shoppers are using the Flikt Thermal Hot Brush for frizz-free hair ‘that genuinely turns heads’(Image: Flikt)
Looking good can sometimes come with a surprisingly hefty price tag. From regular hair appointments and manicures to skincare and other little beauty treats, keeping on top of your appearance can quickly eat into the budget. And while there are few things quite like walking out of the hair salon with a fresh blow-dry, the glossy finish, bounce and salon-perfect styling can be an expensive habit if it’s something you do every week.
For women who love a salon-fresh look without the hefty price tag, shoppers are turning to the £50 Flikt Thermal Hot Brush, which could save between £1,250 and £2,550 a year compared with weekly blow-dries. It’s currently reduced from £75 to £50, or £40 with code SAVE20 until September 30, with users claiming it gives them ‘the same result in about 10 minutes at home’.
Unlike a traditional blow-dry, which involves juggling a hairdryer and round brush, the Flikt combines both into one heated brush designed to smooth, shape and add volume in a single step. Its 38mm barrel is designed to create body, fullness and bounce, while the ceramic-glazed barrel helps distribute heat evenly and smooth the hair, reports the Mirror.
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The thermal brush heats up to 180°C in less than three minutes, offers a temperature range spanning 80°C to 220°C and includes an LCD display allowing you to monitor precisely which temperature you’re styling at. There are also over 30 million negative ions, which the brand claims help combat frizz, while its cuticle-sealing technology is engineered to leave hair looking sleeker and shinier.
With the right technique, the Flikt can also create waves and curls, meaning there’s less need for separate styling tools. However, it must be used on fully dry, detangled hair, so it’s not a replacement for a hairdryer and differs from a traditional blow-dry in that respect.
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The Flikt Thermal Hot Brush styles and smooths simultaneously, delivering natural-looking results without the damage.Ceramic glaze technology locks in moisture while nano ionic technology fights frizz from the inside out.
Among the most sought-after thermal hot brushes that shoppers reach for is the ghd Rise, originally priced at £179 but now reduced to £134. It is claimed to deliver twice the volume of naturally dried hair, though unlike the Flikt, it offers just one ‘optimal’ styling temperature of 185oC.
Meanwhile, LookFantastic stocks the BondiBoost Long Barrel Infrared Thermal Bounce Brush at £105. In contrast to the ghd and Flikt, which feature firm nylon bristles, this model boasts soft, aloe-infused bristles and an extended barrel, said to perform particularly well on larger sections of hair.
Back to the Flikt Thermal Brush, it has already garnered an impressive 4.5-star rating from users, with many highlighting just how swift and straightforward it is to use. One remarked: “My hair hasn’t looked this consistently good since I started getting weekly blow dries. Except now I do it myself at home in minutes.”
Another added: “This sounds dramatic but when your hair looks good, you feel good. This gives me a consistently great result every morning which genuinely sets me up better for the day.
“I used to go for a blow dry every week because I’m a bit spoiled but this has genuinely changed me,” a third wrote. “I get the same result in about 10 minutes at home and the savings are a bonus.”
Some users have expressed mild frustration at the time the device takes to warm up, commenting: “The brush takes a little longer to reach full temperature than I expected. Takes about 3 minutes rather than instantly. Once it’s there the results are brilliant, just factor in the warmup time.”
Though another convert wrote: “I resisted hot brushes for years but this one has completely won me over. My hair goes from flat to voluminous in about 10 minutes and the finish is smooth without looking overdone.”
Another five-star review read: “The result is consistently glossy and no frizz. I use a light serum after and my hair genuinely turns heads.”
Priced at £50, the Flikt ranks amongst the most budget-friendly hot brushes on the market, with the potential to save upwards of £1,000 on regular salon blow-drys. A typical wash and blowout costs anywhere between £25-£50, depending on hair length, stylist and location.
This means a customer paying £25 per week could be forking out roughly £1,300 annually, while those spending £50 each week could be shelling out as much as £2,600 a year to maintain a freshly styled look. Naturally, you will still need to use your own haircare products, such as heat protectant and finishing spray.
However, following the initial outlay of £50 on the tool, there is the potential to save between £1,250 and £2,550 a year, with the added bonus of never having to battle for a salon appointment.
The Flikt Thermal Hot Brush is currently on offer, reduced from £75 to £50 here.
