21 Weird But Genius Hair Tools With A Cult-Following On Amazon

Kiloline Professional Heat Resistant Glove, $5, Amazon

If you use any heat tools on your hair, chances are you've burned your fingers and palms a few times. With this heat resistant glove, you can straighten or curl away without fear, especially when you're still half-asleep in the morning or exhausted at night. This one can be used on either the right or left hand.

Xtava Pro Satin Infrared Hair Straightener, $46, Amazon

This flat iron is specifically designed to heat hair strands from the inside out with infrared technology, which reduces damage and breakage to a minimum — which is really important if you straighten your hair often. Its two-inch tourmaline plates are particularly excellent for thicker, longer hair, and you can use it with ten different heat settings.

Apalus Hair Straightening Brush, $20, Amazon

This hair straightening brush straightens your hair easily while you brush through it — and it detangles without risking any burns to your scalp. Amazon reviewers say it works much faster than traditional flat irons, and that it even works on very curly hair.

Denman Cushion Brush Nylon Bristles, $12, Amazon

This cushion brush has nylon bristles that easily detangle while also styling hair. Its seven rows of no-frizz bristles work in tandem with a rubber pad to calm any static in your hair, keeping it smooth and polished. Reviewers say it is especially great on very curly or natural hair.

Tifara Beauty Curling Rods, $13 (Set of 42), Amazon

These long-lasting curling rods are made with lightweight foam and come in a huge variety pack of colors, good for years of regular use. They create gentle curls and waves without harmful heat, and they can either be used on wet or dry hair. Plus, this set comes with rods in seven different sizes, so you're sure to match the curl shape you're looking for.

Scalpmaster Shampoo Brush, $4, Amazon

This shampoo brush is made to be used in the shower — after applying shampoo, massage it into the scalp to stimulate blood flow there, which could make hair healthier. It's got flexible bristles that won't cause follicle damage or irritate your skin. It's designed with a finger hole to make sure it doesn't slip out of your hands, and Amazon reviewers say it lasts for a lifetime.

Glide Thru Detangler Hair Comb, $11, Amazon

Tangled hair is no match for this detangling hair comb, with cone-shaped bristles that aim to separate knots and tangles at a sideways angle, as opposed to traditional brushes that rip downwards. Its soft bristles are also excellent for massaging the scalp, promoting blood circulation and hair growth.

Laila Ali Ionic Soft Bonnet Dryer, $45, Amazon

This soft bonnet dryer uses ion-infused airflow to dry hair quickly and gently, as opposed to traditional hair dryers that cause heat damage. It's ideal for processing chemical treatments, or to dry roller sets or braids. Amazon reviewers love to sit and relax with this dryer, while keeping their hair soft and shiny.

Andis Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Styling Hair Dryer, $19, Amazon

This gold hair dryer distributes heat evenly with ceramic technology in an attempt to preserve the natural oils of your hair, which leads to softer strands with less frizz. It also comes with three different nozzles to create a variety of hair styles, making it a versatile tool to add to your beauty arsenal.

Kent Moustache and Beard Comb, $16 (3 Pack), Amazon

This fine-tooth comb is designed for beards and mustaches — it'll untangle, help with grooming, and fits right in the palm of your hand. Reviewers love how well it works, and that they can even use it to help groom or trim eyebrows.

Remington Ceramic Curling Wand, $21, Amazon

This ceramic curling wand is infused with pearls and has no clip, which means you can create unique, natural looking curls quickly. It heats up to 400 degrees in as little as 30 seconds and has an automatic shut-off function after 60 minutes. This one comes with a heat-resistant glove, too.

Vidal Sassoon Tangle-Free Hot Air Brush, $20, Amazon

This hot air brush from Vidal Sassoon will give volume while it styles — once your hair is dry, use it much like you would use a round brush. Its 1-inch barrel is made with soft bristles and has multiple heat settings available for all types of hair. Amazon reviewers love the convenience of this tool, saying it "eliminates the need for a blow dryer in one hand and a brush in the other."

Xtava Satin Wave 5-in-1 Curling Wand, $40, Amazon

This curling wand set comes with five different ceramic tourmaline barrels, featuring both large barrels with clamps and small tapered wands. It even has nine different heat settings, comes with a heat resistant glove, and is made to work on both super-fine and thick hair.

Remington Shortcut Pro Self-Haircut Kit, $45, Amazon

In need of a quick haircut? Amazon reviewers swear by this self-haircut kit for those that have short or shaved hair — it's wide, stainless steel blade is perfect for getting around the ears, cleaning up your neck, or taking some weight off the top. It's also completely washable, easy to store and transport, and can be used cordless.

Conair Vagabond Folding Hair Dryer, $13, Amazon

This hair dryer is designed for small storage spaces or travel — it folds inward when you're done! But despite its smaller size, it's still a remarkably powerful 1875 watt hair dryer with two heat settings and a cool shot button.

DuraComfort Essentials Anti-Frizz Microfiber Hair Towel, $14, Amazon

This microfiber towel is designed specifically to dry your hair — it quickly absorbs water without causing frizz or static, and it won't break off your hair. It will also cut down on drying time. In fact, one Amazon reviewer raved, "My long hair was a good 50 percent dryer after five minutes in this towel." And it's really great for curlier hair that prefers an air dry.

BaBylissPRO Mini Straightening Iron, $33, Amazon

If you're looking for a small straightening iron to perform touch-ups throughout the day — or a flat iron perfect for a pixie cut or shorter hair — this 1-inch mini iron is perfect. Its small titanium plates creates smooth, silky hair close to the roots, without you having to worry about burning your scalp because the plate is simply too large.

Kiss Products Instawave Automatic Hair Curler, $40, Amazon

This hair curler is curls your hair with no effort on your part - it's automatic, and will spin the hair so you don't have to. It's diamond ceramic-coated barrel means less frizz and damage to the hair, and you can twist your curls either right or left, for a more natural-looking style.

Infiniti Pro by Conair Curl Secret, $46, Amazon

This super clever tool by Conair looks bizarre but will give you the same results a curling wand does, meaning much less effort on your part. All you do is put your hair inside and slide it through, creating curls without tangling hair. It's so easy to use effectively that one Amazon reviewer even said "This thing is definitely idiot proof."

Remington Wet 2 Straight Hair Straightener, $25, Amazon

Sometimes you don't have the time or the desire to wait for your hair to dry before you straighten it, which is where this straightener comes in handy — it'll dry and straighten wet hair with the same ceramic plates you have on your regular straightener. However, these also have steam vents which dry hair without burning or damaging.

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