Styling tools are a crucial part of our daily beauty rituals. If they're not part of your daily regimen, that means one of two things: a. they should be; or b. you have perfect hair (and we greatly envy you).

Sure, every now and then we get a free pass (the alarm didn't go off, the coffee carafe rolled off the kitchen counter and shattered, etc). But it's amazing what a little heat and metal can do - and with minimal time too.

Whether you're in the market for a new ionic dryer, or need the volume only hot rollers can give, there's a styling tool out there for all hair types. Take a look at our guide to get up to date on the latest trend-setting styling tools. You'll be salon fabulous in no time!

Hair Dryers

For those of us who don't have naturally curly hair that can set perfectly with a bit of gel, hair dryers are a must. If you plan on using your hair dryer on a regular basis, look for one with multiple heat and speed settings. Keep an eye out for a dryer with a nozzle attachment, which concentrates the air in a narrow oval shape. While many dryers can be bought on the cheap ($5 to $20), you may want to invest a bit more in one with ionic or ceramic features, so you won't pay later with hair damage from repeatedly using a dryer with only one speed and heat setting.