The BaBylissPRO Professional Paddle Brush BABNB2E is a wide, flat styling brush made for smooth blow-dries and everyday detangling on shoulder-length to long hair. Its matte-textured, rubberised handle keeps a firm, non-slip hold even when your hands are damp, so you can guide each section cleanly from root to tip.

Why a paddle brush

A paddle brush is the one every stylist reaches for when the goal is a clean, straight finish. The wide, flat head covers a broad section of hair with each pass, which helps you smooth and tame the lengths rather than build curl or lift. On longer, thicker hair that extra coverage matters most, and paired with a dryer it is designed to make detangling, blow-drying and straightening feel like one continuous motion.

Key features

• Rubberised non-slip handle: a matte-textured grip that stays put, even with wet hands.
• Large paddle head: covers more of the length per stroke, made for longer and thicker hair.
• True all-rounder: handles detangling, blow-drying, straightening and finishing.
• Sized for longer hair: suited to shoulder-length to long styles.

What to expect

This is a styling and smoothing brush, not a heated tool. It will not straighten hair on its own; it works alongside your dryer to help you shape a sleek, straight result. Its larger head is built for shoulder-length to long hair, so if your hair is short or you wear a bob, the smaller BABNB1E is easier to steer around a shorter cut.

Who it is for

• Shoulder-length to long hair that you blow-dry straight or smooth.
• Thick or dense hair that a bigger brush moves through more easily.
• Home stylists and salon professionals who want one dependable smoothing brush.

Who it is not for

• Short hair or bobs: the smaller BABNB1E paddle brush is easier to control on shorter cuts.
• Volume and root-lift: a round brush such as the BaBylissPRO Ceramic round brush range shapes and lifts better.
• Anyone after a heated tool: this brush smooths and styles, but it does not apply heat itself.

Professional tip

Work in sections and keep the dryer nozzle following the brush down each length, angled with the hair rather than against it. On long hair, take slightly wider panels and let the larger head carry the full length in one pass; drying from the roots towards the ends in the direction you want the hair to fall gives you a smoother finish and fewer flyaways.

How to use

1. Detangle damp, towel-dried hair gently, starting at the ends and working up.
2. Section the hair so you can dry one manageable panel at a time.
3. Draw the brush from roots to ends while the dryer follows behind it.
4. Finish each section with a cool shot to help set the smooth result.
5. Clear trapped hair from the brush after use.

Using it with your tools

The BABNB2E pairs naturally with a professional dryer such as the BaBylissPRO Vero Professional Ionic Hair Dryer or the BaBylissPRO Levante dryer, and a heat protectant applied before drying helps look after longer lengths. Keep the brush working well by clearing trapped hair after each use; an occasional wipe with a little mild shampoo and lukewarm water, then air-drying fully before storage, keeps it fresh. For short hair or a bob, reach for the smaller BABNB1E paddle brush instead.

In short

• Smooth blow-dries: a large paddle head built for straight, sleek finishes on longer hair.
• Steady grip: a matte, rubberised handle that holds firm in damp hands.
• Best for shoulder-length to long hair: step down to the BABNB1E for short cuts.

Frequently asked questions