Philips ThermoProtect Heated Straightening Brush with Tourmaline Ceramic Coating - BHH880/03

Straight hair in about five minutes, using a motion you already know. The Philips ThermoProtect Heated Straightening Brush combines brushing and straightening into one pass — you brush, it straightens, which means no clamping section by section and no learning a new technique. Because it never presses hair between two hot plates, the result is a softer, more natural straight with body left in it, rather than the poker-flat finish of a flat iron. ThermoProtect distributes heat evenly across the bristles so no single spot is overheated, and the specially designed bristles work with it to reduce frizz as they pass. The tourmaline ceramic coating is what adds the shine and lets the brush glide instead of snagging. For a quick weekday smooth-out, this is faster and kinder than a straightener.

Specifications

Buying guide

Decide what kind of straight you actually want, because a brush and a flat iron give different results. A heated brush gives a smooth, natural finish with movement still in the hair, and it is much faster because you cover a wide area per stroke. A flat iron gives a sleeker, flatter, more dramatic result and holds better on very curly hair, but takes longer and applies more direct heat. If you want a quick weekday smooth rather than a poker-straight look, the brush wins. Use it on completely dry hair — heated brushes are not designed for wet hair, and using one on damp hair is what causes damage. Work in sections anyway, even though you can be looser about it than with an iron, and always use heat protectant. Clean the bristles when cool, since product residue builds up and stops the glide. Tourmaline ceramic keeps its finish if it is not banged around.

How it compares

Against a flat straightener like the BHS510, this is faster and gentler with a more natural result, while the straightener gives a sleeker, flatter finish and copes better with tightly curled hair. Compared with blow-drying with a round brush, the heated brush is far easier to do single-handed and more repeatable. Against a hot air styler, this is simpler and heats the hair directly rather than relying on airflow. Many people own both this and a dryer: dry first, then smooth with the brush.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use it on wet hair?
No — use it on completely dry hair. Heated brushes are not wet-to-dry tools, and using one on damp hair is what causes damage.

How straight does it get hair?
It gives a smooth, natural straight with body still in it rather than the poker-flat finish of a flat iron. For a sleeker, flatter result, or for tightly curled hair, choose a straightener.

How long does it take?
From around five minutes, because each stroke covers a much wider area than a flat iron plate. That speed is the main reason to choose a brush.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Philips 5000 Series Hair Straightener with ThermoShield, Argan Oil Ceramic Plates and Ionic Care - BHS510/03
• Philips 5000 Series Hair Dryer 2300W with ThermoShield and 4x Ionic Care - BHD510/03
• Philips 5000 Series Hair Dryer 2100W with ThermoShield and 2x Ionic Care - BHD500/03

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.