You always want to look your best on vacation. But, if you’re anything like me, you’re not one for lengthy hair styling when you’re on the go (plus, hot tools take up so much space in suitcases). And, if you’re a fellow air-dry-only traveler, you know very well that a good hair day isn’t always guaranteed when you skip a trip under your trusted blow dryer, straightener, or curling iron. 

Well, that was before I discovered the Revlon One-Step Root Booster Round Brush Dryer and Styler, an all-in-one gadget that fights frizz and adds volume with just a simple pass. Actually, it was my mom who introduced me to the game-changing hot tool two years ago, and now neither of us dare to go anywhere without it. As a matter of fact, it’s currently on sale for nearly 50 percent off at Amazon ahead of Black Friday, so if you’ve also been eyeing it, now’s the time to give it a try. 

Revlon One-Step Root Booster Round Brush Dryer and Styler

I’m a longtime fan of the brand’s original (and Travel + Leisure editor-loved) Revlon One-Step Volumizer Dryer Brush, which simultaneously dries your hair and styles it for a salon-quality blowout at home. Despite my deep love for it, I’ve found that its bulky build is too cumbersome for my carry-on or weekender bag — that, and I noticed that it was a bit too heavy-duty for my fine hair. So, I took a little break from traveling with it. Then, my mom told me that she found a similar, smaller version of the viral two-in-one styler, noting that it was easy to use and made her thin hair look “instantly fuller.” Needless to say, I had to give it a try. 

Unlike its predecessor, the Revlon One-Step Root Booster Round Brush Dryer and Styler is intended to dry and boost the roots instead of the entire strand. But, it uses the same high-end ionic and ceramic heat technology to create that fresh-from-the-salon shine and smoothness, which makes it a great tool for quick touch-ups and extending blowouts and styles. The ultra-thin nylon bristles get right down to the root to give them some extra body, and you can choose between three heat speeds and a cool setting to lock your styling in place. 

For me, the Revlon One-Step Root Booster Round Brush Dryer and Styler really shines in the morning when I’ve gone to bed with wet hair after a late-night shower. It smooths away those bedhead creases in minutes and refreshes my curls so it looks like my hair got some beauty sleep. And, if you’re not sure how your hair will react to the water or provided hotel shampoo and conditioner formulas, this hot tool will give you peace of mind because it will have your strands looking luscious and professionally styled — even if you had to use an extremely drying two-in-one shampoo-body wash combo. 

For many shoppers, it’s the volumizing benefits that sold them on the Revlon One-Step Root Booster Brush. Taking to the review section, one Amazon customer wrote, “It gives my flat, thin hair tons of volume and lifts the roots off my scalp. It also dries the hair in just a few passes [and] grabs the hair, but it does not get tangled.” 

Chiming in, a shopper with thinning hair said, “I put a little product in my hair and dampened it. Ran this on low and I was done smoothing out and bending the ends in under five minutes. It’s better than just using a curling iron since this gives me more volume.” Similarly, a final reviewer shared, “My hair is super thin, and this dryer gives me lift I can’t get from a round brush and a standard blow dryer.”  

I’m always looking for low-maintenance hair solutions when I’m traveling, and nothing has transformed my routine quite like the Revlon One-Step Root Booster Brush — thanks, Mom! Make sure to grab it while it’s nearly 50 percent off at Amazon, and keep scrolling to check out the other must-have hair tools, products, and accessories that are on sale ahead of Black Friday. 

More Early Black Friday Beauty Deals at Amazon: 

Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original Hair Dryer Brush

Wet Brush Go Green Mini Detangler Brush

R+Co High Dive Moisture + Shine Crème

IGK Jet Lag Invisible Dry Shampoo

Bubm Travel Case for Hair Tools

At the time of publishing, the price started at $34.  

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