Beauty One Step Revlon Guide: How to Get a Salon Blowout at Home
An educational guide from the Beauty AMZ research team. No hard sell, just what you need to know.
What a One Step Tool Does
A One Step tool merges a hair dryer with a styling brush. Hot air flows through vents in the barrel. Bristles grip each section as you pull through. You get dry, smooth, voluminous hair in one motion. It replaces the dryer plus round brush combo.
Prepping Your Hair
Start with clean, towel dried hair. Apply a heat protectant from roots to ends. Comb through to remove tangles. Divide hair into four to six sections. Clip up the top layers. Work from the bottom up for even results.
Styling Technique
Place the brush under a section near the roots. Pull down slowly while rotating slightly outward. Keep tension steady but gentle. Repeat each section twice for smoothness. Finish with the cool setting to set the style. Less rushing gives better shine.
Heat Settings Explained
Low heat works for fine, thin, or damaged hair. Medium heat suits normal hair for daily styling. High heat powers through thick or coarse hair. The cool shot seals the cuticle and adds shine. Always start low and step up only if needed.
Care and Storage
Let the tool cool before storing. Keep it in a dry place away from water. Clean the bristles monthly. Check the cord for wear. Store hanging or in a heat resistant pouch. Good care extends the motor life.
Recommended Products
These five One Step Revlon models cover every budget and hair type. Compare heat settings, barrel sizes, and prices to find your match.
Best for: Anyone who wants fast volume and smoothness without juggling a dryer and brush.
Revlon One Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer, Pink, 1 Count
- Oval brush dries and styles in one step
- Three heat and speed settings
- Mixed bristles detangle and smooth
- Ionic technology cuts frizz
Pros
- Fast salon blowout at home
- Easy for beginners to use
- Popular pink color option
Cons
- Bulky for very short hair
- No cool shot button on some runs
Best for: Budget shoppers who want the classic blowout tool that started the trend.
Revlon One Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer, Mint, Original 1.0
- Original one step dryer brush design
- Three heat settings for all hair types
- Oval barrel lifts roots
- Tangle free bristle mix
Pros
- Lowest price of the line
- Proven bestseller for years
- Great for medium to long hair
Cons
- Heats up on high setting
- Cord could be longer
Best for: Daily stylers who want finer heat control and a more comfortable handle.
Revlon One Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0, Black
- Slimmer handle for better grip
- Four heat settings including medium
- Improved airflow design
- Ceramic coating protects hair
Pros
- More heat control than original
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Sleek black finish
Cons
- Highest price in the line
- Learning curve for new users
Best for: Style lovers who want PLUS performance with a pop of color.
Revlon One Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0, Teal
- Same PLUS 2.0 performance in teal
- Four heat and speed options
- Oval head for root volume
- Ionic frizz control
Pros
- Fun teal color stands out
- Full PLUS feature set
- Good for thick hair
Cons
- Premium price
- Large head for short bobs
Best for: Fans of the original who want the same blowout in a fun purple shade.
Revlon One Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer, Purple
- Classic one step design in purple
- Three heat settings
- Detangling bristle blend
- 1100 watt drying power
Pros
- Pretty purple edition
- Same trusted performance
- Often on sale
Cons
- Color may vary by batch
- No extra PLUS features
Ready to Choose?
See our top product picks for one step revlon, or jump straight to the head-to-head comparison of the two most popular options.
AC vs DC motors: what home buyers should know
Dryer motors come in two types and the difference is lifespan versus weight. AC (alternating current) motors are the professional standard: heavier, but built to run for years of daily salon use, often rated for 1,000+ hours. DC (direct current) motors are lighter and cheaper, which is why most consumer dryers, including one-step stylers, use them: but they typically last a few hundred hours of use. For a home user drying a few times a week, a DC motor lasts years. For daily long sessions, AC is the smarter buy.
The weight trade-off is real: AC-motor dryers are noticeably heavier, which matters during long styling sessions and for anyone with wrist or shoulder issues. One-step tools almost universally use DC motors to keep the brush head maneuverable: the motor lifespan question matters less here because the tool does two jobs in one pass and sessions are shorter. Do not choose a dryer by motor type alone: airflow design and heat control affect results more. But if two dryers are otherwise equal and you style daily, the AC motor is the tiebreaker. The Revlon One-Step buyer guide covers the models, and the Volumizer guide shows the technique side.
The cold shot button, used properly
The cold shot button sets the style, and most people use it wrong or not at all. Cold air does not dry: it locks the hydrogen bonds in the hair that hold the shape you just created with heat. The correct sequence with a one-step tool: style each section with heat until fully dry and shaped, then hit that section with cold air for 15 to 30 seconds before moving on. Skipping this is why blowouts look great at the mirror and fall flat by lunch.
Two mistakes: cold-shotting damp hair, which wastes time since there is no dry shape to set, and holding the cold shot too briefly to matter (a two-second blast does nothing). On the crown and roots, where volume collapses first, the cold shot matters most: finish the root lift with heat, then cold-set it while holding the section up. One-step tools make this easy since the brush is already in position: just thumb the cold button before releasing the section. It adds seconds per section and hours to the style's life.