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Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush

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The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0 combines a hair dryer and oval styling brush in one tool with ionic technology and three heat settings, making a salon-quality blowout achievable at home without professional technique. Available on Amazon.ca (ASIN B07FK6XXCJ) at around $49 CAD.

ClearPick Score
9.1 / 10
Excellent
Value
9.5
Results on Fine/Medium Hair
9.5
Ease of Use
9.5
Speed
9.0
Heat Settings
8.0
Full Specs
TechnologyOval brush with built-in dryer — dry and volumize in one step
BristlesNylon pin and tufted bristles for grip and volume
Heat3 heat/speed settings + cool shot
IonicIonic technology for frizz control
Cord7-ft cord
Weight1.5 lbs
Best ForFine to medium hair — thick hair may need multiple passes
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Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush
~$49 CAD est. on Amazon.ca
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✅ What Works

  • The core proposition of the Revlon One-Step is that it combines a hair dryer and a round brush in a single tool, eliminating the coordination required to use both hands for a blowout. Most people who struggle with a blowout at home struggle because managing a round brush in one hand and a dryer in the other while creating tension and volume requires salon training. This tool removes that complexity.
  • Ionic technology on a $49 CAD tool is unusual and effective — the negative ions reduce static and close the hair cuticle during drying, producing a smoother, shinier finish than you'd expect from budget-tier styling tools. Fine and medium hair types see particularly strong results because the ionic conditioning complements the volume the brush creates.
  • Heat-up time is under 2 minutes and the results on fine to medium hair are salon-adjacent — particularly for blowouts and body. Users consistently report getting salon-quality volume and smoothness on shoulder-length or shorter hair in under 15 minutes, with no professional training required.
  • Three heat and speed settings plus a cool shot cover the main needs: high heat for volume and shaping, medium heat for sensitive scalps, and cool shot for setting the style. The settings are simple and intuitive — you don't need to read a manual to use this tool effectively.

⚠️ Worth Knowing

  • Thick or coarse hair is this tool's main limitation. Fine and medium hair dry quickly with the One-Step and get excellent volume; thick hair often requires multiple passes per section and significantly more time. If your hair is thick and below shoulder length, expect 30–45 minutes rather than 15.
  • At $49 CAD, this is a disposable-tier investment for most buyers — expect 1–3 years of regular use before the motor shows wear. Several long-term reviews note that the motor weakens after 18–24 months of daily use. The price makes replacement acceptable, but don't expect this to last 10 years like a professional tool.
  • The 7-foot cord is shorter than the 9-foot cords on professional dryers and can limit maneuverability in smaller bathrooms. This is the main practical complaint among regular users and is worth noting if your outlet placement creates cord stretch.
  • The One-Step is a hot air brush, not a substitute for a traditional flat iron. It creates volume and smoothness, not pin-straight results — users who want straight flat hair should use a flat iron instead or after the One-Step to reduce any natural curl or wave that the brush doesn't fully tame.

What Real Buyers Are Saying

What buyers love

"I've watched my hairdresser blow out my hair for years thinking I could never do that myself. This tool makes it idiot-proof. My hair looks as good at home now."

Source: Amazon reviewer

"I was genuinely skeptical at $50 but this is the tool I recommend to everyone I know. Game changer for anyone who does a blowout."

Source: Reddit

"Fine hair, shoulder length, done in 12 minutes with volume and shine. I'm obsessed. I've bought three of these as gifts."

Source: Amazon reviewer

"I use it every day. My hair has never looked better and I stopped getting blowouts at the salon. I estimate I've saved $1,200 in the last 18 months."

Source: Amazon reviewer

Common complaints

Doesn't work on thick hair…

My hair is very thick and this takes forever. Sections come out uneven and I have to go over them multiple times. Great for my sister with fine hair, not for me.

Source: Amazon reviewer

Motor gets weaker after 18 months…

My first one was great for a year and a half then the motor noticeably weakened. I bought a second one — at $50 it's worth it — but wish it lasted longer.

Source: Reddit

Cord is short…

The 7-foot cord is shorter than my old dryer. In my bathroom I have to angle awkwardly to reach all parts of my head without tugging the cord.

Source: Amazon reviewer

Can be tricky near the roots…

Getting volume at the roots takes practice. If you move too fast you don't get the lift; too slow and you get heat frizz. A few sessions to figure out the technique.

Source: Amazon reviewer
ClearPick Verdict

The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus is the most popular hair tool on Amazon for a reason — it makes a salon-quality blowout achievable at home for fine and medium hair types without professional skill, in under 20 minutes, for $49 CAD. The ionic technology, adequate heat settings, and combined dryer-brush design genuinely deliver on the promise. Thick hair users and anyone seeking pin-straight results need a different tool, but for the majority of buyers wanting everyday volume and smoothness, this is the best value in the Hair Dryers category.

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