The Wahl Professional Airstyler Pro Professional Premium Airstyler Set (Type ED983T) is a 1100 W hot-air styling brush for stylists who dry and shape in one pass. It comes with three aluminium thermal round brushes - 25 mm, 30 mm and 38 mm - and the 30 mm brush has retractable bristles, so you twist the bristles in and slide the brush straight out of the curl without pulling it loose. Two heat and speed levels plus a cool shot let you build volume, smooth a blow-dry or set a curl, and the motor has overheat protection on a 2.80 m swivel cord.

In the box

• Wahl Airstyler Pro handle
• Thermal round brush, 25 mm
• Thermal round brush, 30 mm (retractable bristles)
• Thermal round brush, 38 mm

Why the Airstyler Pro

The reason to reach for the Airstyler Pro is that it dries and shapes at once. Warm air comes through the aluminium barrel while the round brush gives the tension and shape, so a blow-dry, a bit of root lift or a soft curl happens in a single pass instead of a dryer in one hand and a brush in the other. Three brush sizes cover the work - 25 mm for short hair and tighter curl, 30 mm for everyday volume, 38 mm for a smooth blow-out on longer hair - and the retractable bristles on the 30 mm let you slide out of the curl without tugging.

Key features

• Three aluminium thermal round brushes: 25 mm, 30 mm and 38 mm for different lengths and curl sizes
• Retractable bristles on the 30 mm brush to slide out of the curl without pulling
• 1100 W of drying-and-forming power
• 2 heat and speed levels plus a cool shot to set the style
• Powerful motor with overheat protection
• Aluminium barrels that hold and spread the heat, with an insulated safety tip
• 2.80 m swivel cord with a hanging loop

What to expect in the hand

It feels like a dryer and a round brush in one. The aluminium barrels warm quickly and hold the heat as you turn the section, and the cool shot at the end helps the shape hold. On the 30 mm brush you twist the bristles away before you pull out, so the curl stays put instead of dragging loose. The 2.80 m swivel cord keeps the cable from wrapping as you work around the head.

Who it is for

• Stylists who want to dry and shape in one pass, from root lift to a soft curl
• Anyone who wants three brush sizes for short, medium and long hair in one set
• Pros who like the retractable-bristle brush for releasing curls cleanly
• Experienced home users comfortable with a 1100 W professional hot-air brush

Who it is not for

• If you want a poker-straight finish, a flat iron will hold a sharper line than a round brush
• If you only ever want tight ringlets, a small-barrel curling wand may suit better
• If you need worldwide voltage, note this runs on 220-240 V - see the FAQ on travel
• If you want a cordless, battery styler, this one runs from the mains

Professional tip

Rough-dry the hair until it is just damp first - a hot-air brush shapes, it does not dry soaking-wet hair well. Work in sections, roll the brush from root to tip with a little tension, and give each turn a cool shot before you release. On the 30 mm brush, twist the bristles in before you slide out so the curl keeps its shape.

How to use

1. Rough-dry the hair until it is just damp, then choose a brush - 25 mm for short hair or tight curl, 30 mm for volume, 38 mm for a smooth blow-out.
2. Set the heat and speed level after you plug in; use the higher setting for thick hair, the lower for fine.
3. Section the hair and roll the brush from the roots to the ends, keeping a little tension.
4. Hold for a moment, then give the length a cool shot to set the shape.
5. Twist the bristles in on the 30 mm brush before you slide it out of the curl.
6. Cool the section before you brush it through, and switch off at the wall when you finish.

Care and maintenance

Let everything cool, then pull loose hair from the brushes and wipe the barrels with a soft, dry cloth; keep the air inlet at the back clear of lint so the motor breathes. Store it by the hanging loop. For sectioning while you style, the XanitaliaPro SalonPro professional non-slip hair clips hold thick and fine hair without slipping.

In short

• Dry and shape in one: 1100 W hot-air brush with two heat and speed levels and a cool shot
• Three brush sizes: 25 mm, 30 mm and 38 mm for short to long hair
• Retractable bristles on the 30 mm brush to release the curl without pulling
• Salon-ready: aluminium barrels, overheat protection and a 2.80 m swivel cord

Frequently asked questions