Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
5 Blow Dryer Brush Mistakes that Damage Your Hair (& how to fix them). In this video I am going to teach you how to use a Blow Dryer Brush without damaging your hair. Blow-dryer brushes can give you smooth, glossy, salon-level hair or frizzy, dry, and damaged hair and the difference usually isn’t the brush itself - it’s how you’re using it.
In this video, I’m breaking down the most common blow dryer brush mistakes I see online and exactly how to fix them so that you can get great results without heat damage. I’ll show you what causes frizz, breakage, and dryness and how small technique changes can completely transform your blowout. If you’ve ever felt like a blow-dryer brush “ruined” your hair, this video will explain why that happens and how to use it safely and correctly.
Watch Next:
1. How to use A Blow Dryer Brush for that PERFECT Blowout! : youtu.be/f5ncTlgIajE?si=lvlnMHDh0t5NnV4t
2. How to BLOWOUT YOUR HAIR at home (like a PRO!): youtu.be/28eJH5CnTy0?si=Jb9XCL3XlYsKvi-l
3. How to use a Blowdryer Brush on LONG THICK Hair | Get that PERFECT at home Blowout! youtube.com/watch?v=BRob_asF7e0
In this video, you’ll learn:
• The right moisture level to start with (and why dry hair overheats faster)
• How proper sectioning reduces heat damage instead of increasing it
• Where to place the brush for volume at the root and smooth ends
• Why you should never use a blow-dryer brush like a curling iron
• How letting the hair cool properly makes your style last longer
• How to get extra lift with Velcro rollers without teasing
This is a technique-focused tutorial designed to help you get healthy hair, better results, and fewer passes with heat - no fear-mongering, no gimmicks!
Products:
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
BB Thickening Full Form Soft Mousse
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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Best Styling Spray
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Round Brush Options:
Babyliss Pro
Cost in USD: $109.99
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*This is the one I used in the video but a newer model
Tymo Volumizer
Cost In USD: $69.99
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Revlon
Cost in USD: $49.99
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Drybar
Cost in USD: $155.00
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Tip 1: Make Sure Your Hair is Damp
2:14 Tip 2: Section Properly
4:11 Tip 3: Brush Placement and Tension
5:16 Tip 4: Don't Use Link A Curling Iron
6:09 Tip 5: Let Your Hair Cool
6:43 Bonus Tip: Velcro Rollers
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5 Blow Dryer Brush Mistakes that Damage Your Hair (& how to fix them). In this video I am going to teach you how to use a Blow Dryer Brush without damaging your hair. Blow-dryer brushes can give you smooth, glossy, salon-level hair or frizzy, dry, and damaged hair and the difference usually isn’t the brush itself - it’s how you’re using it.
In this video, I’m breaking down the most common blow dryer brush mistakes I see online and exactly how to fix them so that you can get great results without heat damage. I’ll show you what causes frizz, breakage, and dryness and how small technique changes can completely transform your blowout. If you’ve ever felt like a blow-dryer brush “ruined” your hair, this video will explain why that happens and how to use it safely and correctly.
Watch Next:
1. How to use A Blow Dryer Brush for that PERFECT Blowout! : youtu.be/f5ncTlgIajE?si=lvlnMHDh0t5NnV4t
2. How to BLOWOUT YOUR HAIR at home (like a PRO!): youtu.be/28eJH5CnTy0?si=Jb9XCL3XlYsKvi-l
3. How to use a Blowdryer Brush on LONG THICK Hair | Get that PERFECT at home Blowout! youtube.com/watch?v=BRob_asF7e0
In this video, you’ll learn:
• The right moisture level to start with (and why dry hair overheats faster)
• How proper sectioning reduces heat damage instead of increasing it
• Where to place the brush for volume at the root and smooth ends
• Why you should never use a blow-dryer brush like a curling iron
• How letting the hair cool properly makes your style last longer
• How to get extra lift with Velcro rollers without teasing
This is a technique-focused tutorial designed to help you get healthy hair, better results, and fewer passes with heat - no fear-mongering, no gimmicks!
Products:
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
BB Thickening Full Form Soft Mousse
🇺🇸 go.shopmy.us/p-42604487
🇨🇦 go.shopmy.us/p-42604740
🇬🇧 go.shopmy.us/p-42605024
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Best Styling Spray
🇺🇸 go.shopmy.us/p-42605700
🇨🇦 go.shopmy.us/p-26213379
Round Brush Options:
Babyliss Pro
Cost in USD: $109.99
🇺🇸 go.shopmy.us/p-5901386
🇨🇦 amzn.to/4ktHI8l
*This is the one I used in the video but a newer model
Tymo Volumizer
Cost In USD: $69.99
🇺🇸 go.shopmy.us/p-42608319
🇨🇦 go.shopmy.us/p-42608240
Revlon
Cost in USD: $49.99
🇺🇸 go.shopmy.us/p-42609037
🇨🇦 amzn.to/4rgmc9F
🇬🇧 amzn.to/4qAh6Uh
Drybar
Cost in USD: $155.00
🇺🇸 go.shopmy.us/p-42609317
🇨🇦 go.shopmy.us/p-42609594
🇬🇧 go.shopmy.us/p-42609687
Dry Bar High Tops Velcro Rollers:
🇺🇸 go.shopmy.us/p-4226467
🇨🇦 amzn.to/4jkt6Gv
🇬🇧 amzn.to/4i7gPUX
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Tip 1: Make Sure Your Hair is Damp
2:14 Tip 2: Section Properly
4:11 Tip 3: Brush Placement and Tension
5:16 Tip 4: Don't Use Link A Curling Iron
6:09 Tip 5: Let Your Hair Cool
6:43 Bonus Tip: Velcro Rollers
Let's Connect:
📩 Join my weekly newsletter for makeup tips + giveaways: glamgirlgabi.com/blog/join-my-email-list
💌 Instagram: instagram.com/glamgirlgabi
💌 TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@glamgirlgabi
