Beauty Tymo Volumizer: Dryer Brush vs Thermal Brush Which One Wins
We compared the TYMO 2.0 Hair Blow Dryer Brush One Step Volumizer (2-inch oval barrel) against the TYMO STYLUX 2.0 Thermal Brush (1.7-inch) to see which volumizer fits your routine.
| Factor | TYMO 2.0 Hair Blow Dryer Brush One Step | TYMO STYLUX 2.0 Thermal Brush, 1.7 Inch, |
|---|---|---|
| Tool type | Hot air blow dryer brush | Heated thermal brush, no airflow |
| Key features | Dries and styles in one step, ionic | Straightens and curls dry hair, dual voltage |
| Barrel | 2-inch oval | 1.7-inch round |
| Price range | Check price | Check price |
| Best for | Wash-day blowouts | Dry-hair touch-ups and travel |
| Heat settings | Heat and speed combos | 3 temps: 320/360/395 F |
| Weight | About 0.6 lb | About 0.45 lb |
| Hair length | Shoulder length and longer | Shoulder length and longer |
Our Verdict
Choose the 2.0 blow dryer brush when you want to dry and style wet hair in one step. Choose the STYLUX thermal brush when you want quick smoothing and curling on dry hair, plus dual voltage for travel. They solve different problems, so many buyers end up owning both. If you can only buy one, pick the dryer brush for wash days.
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Not sold on either of these two? Here are more bestselling options worth considering.
Best for: Shorter hair and travelers who want a compact blowout tool.
TYMO 2.0 Hair Dryer Brush Volumizer, 2.5 Inch, Compact
- Compact 2.5-inch barrel
- Smoothing comb plus volumizing bristles
- 3 heat and speed settings
- Lightweight for travel
Pros
- Suits shorter hair better
- Packs easier than full-size
Cons
- Slower on very long hair
- Smaller styling surface
Best for: Buyers who want the STYLUX tool in a neutral metallic finish.
TYMO STYLUX 2.0 Thermal Brush, 1.7 Inch, Metallic Gray
- Same STYLUX performance in gray
- Dual voltage, temperature memory
- For hair types 2A to 4A
- Heats in 20 seconds
Pros
- Sleek neutral color
- Remembers last temperature
Cons
- Same price as gold version
- Dry hair only
Best for: Home users wanting a proven volumizer at a friendly price.
TYMO Pink Volumizer Hair Dryer Brush with Titanium Barrel
- Nano titanium coated barrel
- 1200W drying power
- Oval brush for root lift
- Ionic technology, ALCI plug
Pros
- Strong seller with top reviews
- Even heat distribution
Cons
- US 120V only, no dual voltage
- Heavier than the 2.0
Want the Full Picture?
Rough-Dry Then Style: The Timing Nobody Teaches
The 80 percent rule is stated but never timed. Get hair about 80 percent dry with fast, rough airflow before detailed styling; on medium-length hair that means roughly five to seven minutes of rough drying with a conventional dryer. With the TYMO 2.0 Hair Dryer Brush Volumizer, the rough-dry and styling phases merge, since the brush dries while shaping; the equivalent rule is making two full passes before slowing down for the polished finish pass.
Starting detailed styling on soaking hair wastes time and bakes in damage; wet hair is most fragile and every extra minute under heat counts. How dry each section should be before round-brushing: the hair should feel damp but not wet, no dripping, no visible water when squeezed. The TYMO STYLUX 2.0 Thermal Brush suits the second phase, thermal styling on mostly-dry hair, while the dryer brush handles the first. The Pink Volumizer with titanium barrel holds heat well for the finish pass. Our best air hair styler picks compare other dry-and-style tools.
Diffuser Technique Beyond "Use One"
Hover diffusing versus pixie diffusing is never explained. Hover diffusing: hold the diffuser near but not touching the hair, moving slowly; gives soft volume with minimal frizz disturbance, best for wavy hair. Pixie diffusing: turn the dryer off, place a section into the diffuser bowl, then turn on low; gives maximum curl definition, best for curly hair. Root clipping while drying: small clips at the roots lift them as they dry, adding volume that lasts; remove when fully dry.
Upside-down drying for volume: flip the head and dry the roots against gravity, then flip back for the lengths; the root lift survens the flip. For the TYMO dryer brush on curly hair, the brush format works against curl definition; curly buyers wanting volume should use a diffuser attachment on a conventional dryer rather than a brush. Heat setting for diffusing: medium heat, low speed; high speed blasts curls apart regardless of heat. Our best BaByliss hair dryers guide covers diffuser-friendly dryer options.
Drying Very Short Hair and Pixie Cuts
Concentrator technique at short lengths is never covered. On pixies, skip the concentrator for the rough-dry and use it only for directing the fringe; the concentrated airflow on short hair easily scalds the scalp. Which attachments matter: the concentrator for fringe direction, nothing else; diffusers and wide nozzles are pointless on hair under two inches. Avoiding scalp burns: keep the dryer moving constantly, never park it on one spot, and use medium heat maximum.
The TYMO 2.0's 2.5 inch barrel is too large for true pixies but suits short bobs where it adds root lift efficiently. For very short hair, fingers plus a conventional dryer beat any brush tool; the brush needs length to grip. Drying time for pixies is under five minutes, so heat damage is minimal regardless of tool; the risk is scalp burns, not hair damage. Style the fringe last when it is nearly dry for the most control.