Beauty Revlon One Step Plus Guide: Features, Settings and Styling
An educational guide from the Beauty AMZ research team. No hard sell, just what you need to know.
Why the brush got slimmer
Users asked for closer root access, so Revlon narrowed the oval to 2.4 inches. A slimmer brush slides under short layers and near the scalp. It also wraps ends tighter for curls and flips. The trade off is slightly slower drying on very long hair. For most lengths, the control gain beats the speed loss.
Heat setting science
More settings mean less guesswork. Each hair type has a safe temperature window. Fine hair scorches above medium heat. Coarse hair needs high heat to reshape. The cool shot matters because it sets hydrogen bonds in the cooled shape. Four settings cover the full range from fragile to resistant hair.
Root lift technique
Place the Plus brush flat at the roots and lift straight up. Hold for three seconds while heat flows. Pull through the lengths without dragging. The slimmer head lets you get closer than the original. Repeat on the crown where volume matters most. Cool each section before release for lasting lift.
Second day refresh with the Plus
Detach the head and use the handle as a dryer for quick root touch ups. Or keep the brush on and run low heat through flat pieces. A light mist of water reactivates yesterday's shape. Focus on the part line and face framing layers. Two minutes brings back the blowout look.
Care and storage
Cool the tool fully before detaching or packing. Remove hair from the bristles after each use. Wipe the barrel monthly with a damp cloth. Store the parts in a pouch to protect the bristles. Check the locking joint for lint buildup. A clean tool keeps its airflow and grip for years.
Recommended Products
Our top Revlon One Step Plus picks cover both Plus editions plus the original for an upgrade comparison.
Best for: upgrading from the original to the Plus
REVLON One Step Volumizer PLUS Hair Dryer and Styler (Teal)
- Plus model with 2.4 inch brush
- Four heat and speed settings
- Detachable brush for travel
Pros
- Slimmer brush for root lift
- Detachable travel design
Cons
- Pricier than the original
- Teal color sells out fast
Best for: buyers wanting the latest Plus technology
REVLON One Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0, Blow Dryer Brush (Black)
- Newest 2.0 Plus design
- Charcoal infused nylon pins
- 40 percent longer motor life
Pros
- Newest bristle tech
- Stronger long life motor
Cons
- Highest price in the line
- Black shows dust
Best for: comparing before you commit to the Plus
REVLON One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush, Mint
- Original 1.0 model
- Oval brush, three heat settings
- Number one bestseller
Pros
- Lowest price entry point
- Proven classic design
Cons
- No detachable brush
- Wider brush head
Ready to Choose?
See our top product picks for revlon one step plus, or jump straight to the head-to-head comparison of the two most popular options.
Short Hair and Pixies With the Plus
The slimmer 2.4-inch head is the reason the Plus works on short hair where the original struggled. On pixies and short bobs, work in small sections and keep the brush moving, since short strands heat fast and the scalp is close. Use the brush like a large round brush: lift at the roots for volume, then glide through to flip or tuck the ends. The concentrator-style airflow near the scalp needs a light touch to avoid burns, so keep the brush from pressing directly against skin. Short layers cool quickly, which means the style sets fast but also that you should work section by section without pausing. For very short pixie cuts, a mini flat iron still beats any hot air brush for precision, but the Plus handles everything from a long pixie upward. Our best air hair styler picks for fast, damage-free styling covers more tools in this category for comparison.
Styling With Limited Mobility or a Sore Arm
Hot air brushes exist partly for people who struggle with a dryer in one hand and a round brush in the other. The Plus combines both tools into one, which cuts the coordination demand roughly in half. Work seated with a mirror at face height to reduce shoulder strain, and rest your elbow on a counter between sections. Divide hair into fewer, larger sections than usual to minimize the number of arm lifts. The tool's weight matters here: take breaks rather than powering through fatigue, since tired arms press harder and cause more heat damage. A dryer stand or hands-free mount helps for the rough-dry phase if holding the tool up is the painful part. One-handed styling is genuinely easier with a hot air brush than with any dryer-plus-brush combination.
The Cool Setting: Locking the Blowout
The cool shot on a hot air brush does the same job as on a dryer: it sets the hydrogen bonds in the cooled shape so the style lasts. After finishing each section on heat, switch to cool and run the brush through the same section once more. You will feel the hair go from warm to cool; that temperature drop is the style locking in. Sections finished on cool look shinier and hold their shape hours longer than sections left warm. Do this section by section rather than cooling the whole head at the end, since the setting effect works best on freshly heated hair. Most owners ignore the cool setting entirely and wonder why the blowout drops by lunch. For more on heat settings across dryer types, the BaByliss hair dryers guide with pro tips and styling advice breaks down the full heat-and-speed logic.