Beauty Revlon Volumizer Plus Guide: Use It Like A Pro Today Now
An educational guide from the Beauty AMZ research team. No hard sell, just what you need to know.
What The Volumizer Plus Is
The Revlon Volumizer Plus is an upgraded one-step dryer and styler. Its 2.4 inch oval head dries and smooths in one pass. Ceramic titanium tourmaline tech cuts heat exposure. Four heat settings plus a detachable dryer add versatility.
How To Use It
Towel dry and apply heat protectant first. Detach the head for fast rough drying if you like. Reattach and work in sections from roots to ends. Place the slim head close to the scalp for maximum lift.
Settings For Your Hair
Use the lowest setting for fine or damaged hair. Use medium heat for normal hair. Use high for thick or coarse hair. Finish every style with a cool shot for shine and hold.
Care And Cleaning
Remove hair from the bristles after each use. Wipe the head with a dry cloth when cool. Detach the head for compact storage. Inspect the cord and intake monthly for lint or damage.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it on dripping wet hair. Do not hold it in one spot too long. Do not skip heat protectant. Do not store it while hot or with the cord wrapped tightly.
Recommended Products
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Best for: Blowout lovers wanting faster, shinier results.
Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS Blow Dryer Brush, Black
- 2.4 inch oval head styles closer to the root
- Ceramic titanium tourmaline tech, 50% less heat exposure
- 4 heat settings plus detachable dryer function
- Charcoal-infused nylon pins with tufted boar bristles
Pros
- Shinier blowouts in up to half the time
- Detachable head doubles as a dryer
Cons
- Pricier than the original volumizer
- 2.4 inch head still large for pixies
Best for: Budget buyers wanting a reliable one-step styler.
Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer and Styler with Improved Motor, Black
- 2.8 inch oval brush with improved longer-life motor
- Ionic ceramic coating for fast even drying
- 3 heat and speed settings with cool option
- Nylon pins and natural bristles
Pros
- Lower price than the Plus
- Proven classic design
Cons
- No detachable dryer function
- Fewer heat settings than the Plus
Ready to Choose?
See our top product picks for revlon volumizer plus hair dryer, or jump straight to the head-to-head comparison of the two most popular options.
Ionic, Ceramic, Tourmaline: What Each Actually Does
The technology terms are never explained in plain, testable language. Ionic technology means the dryer emits negative ions, which break water droplets into smaller particles that evaporate faster, reducing drying time and frizz. This is real physics, not pure marketing, though the magnitude is often overstated. Ceramic means the heating element or coating distributes heat evenly, preventing the hot spots that damage hair. Tourmaline is a mineral coating that emits more negative ions than ceramic alone when heated.
Which claims are marketing gloss is the honest follow-up. Ionic does reduce frizz measurably, but no dryer repairs damage, despite repair claims in some marketing. Ceramic's even heating is genuinely valuable and testable, fewer hot spots means fewer singed sections. The Volumizer Plus combines these coatings, which is why it dries more evenly than bare-metal budget brushes. For the full technology breakdown, our BaByliss guide explains each system.
AC vs DC Motors: What Home Buyers Actually Get
AC versus DC motors are never compared for home buyers. AC motors are the pro-grade type, longer lifespan, typically 1000-plus hours, more powerful airflow, but heavier and louder. DC motors are lighter, quieter, and cheaper, with shorter lifespans around 500 hours. The Volumizer Plus's improved motor is still in the consumer DC family, which is the right call for its price and weight, a one-step brush must stay light enough to maneuver.
Who actually needs pro-grade AC is the daily heavy user, salon professionals or people who dry very long, thick hair daily, where the lifespan difference pays off. For the average three-times-weekly user, a DC motor lasts years, and the weight savings matter more than the lifespan. The weight tradeoff is real, AC dryers run noticeably heavier, which fatigues arms during styling. For pro-grade options, our BaByliss Pro Rapido guide covers the AC choices.
Volumizer Maintenance and Lifespan Signals
Filter cleaning frequency for hot-air brushes is never specified. Clean the Volumizer Plus intake every two to three weeks, because hair product residue and lint clog it faster than a traditional dryer's filter. A clogged intake is the most common cause of declining performance, reduced airflow forces longer drying times, which users misread as the tool wearing out.
When a burning smell means service versus replacement has a real answer. New-tool smell for the first few uses is normal. A developing burning smell after months means deep-clean the filter and check for hair wrapped around the barrel base. If cleaning does not resolve it, the motor is likely failing, and replacement is safer than continued use. Wrapping the cord loosely rather than tightly around the handle prevents the internal wire stress that kills many volumizers prematurely. For extending hot-tool life generally, our dryer maintenance guides cover the routines.
The Plus model's detachable head deserves mention, because it changes cleaning. Detach the brush head monthly and clear trapped hair from the base where it meets the handle, a spot that collects debris invisibly. This single maintenance step prevents the airflow reduction that most users blame on motor aging.