The tiny Conair heated brush earned a spot in my purse after making my anniversary date-night hair look better in just minutes.
When I heard that Conair had developed an on-the-go heated brush designed to tame frizz and fit into even my smallest purses, I had to be one of the first to try it. I picked up the Conair 5-Minute Fix Touch-up Tool Straightening Brush and immediately started thinking about where I could put it to the test.
The perfect opportunity came on my one-year wedding anniversary. My husband and I went out for dinner at a local outdoor restaurant, and I knew the humidity could easily undo all the work I had put into my hair before leaving the house. Instead of bringing a full-size styling tool, I tucked the little Conair brush into one of my smallest purses, the one I picked up in Florence.
Pros:
- Compact enough to fit in a small purse
- Heats up in about two minutes
- Smooths frizz and flyaways quickly for easy touch-ups
Cons:
- Best for small touch-ups rather than styling your entire head
- May not replace a full-size straightener for more involved styling
Before dinner, I pulled it out for a quick touch-up. I had a few front pieces that were starting to frizz, so I ran the heated brush through them to smooth everything back into place. I also timed how long it took to heat up after pressing the button, and it came to about two minutes.
That short wait made a big difference when I was getting ready on the go. I didn’t need to find an outlet or pull out a bulky hot tool. I could simply use the brush on the pieces that needed attention and get back to enjoying the evening.
The front of my hair looked smoother and more polished, which was exactly what I wanted for our anniversary dinner. I wasn’t trying to completely restyle my hair; I just wanted to fix the areas that humidity had frizzed. The Conair brush was especially handy for that kind of quick touch-up.
I can see why a compact heated brush like this would be useful for date nights, dinners, travel and any time you want to freshen up your hair without carrying a full styling tool. Mine fit easily into a small purse, and after using it on a night that was special to me, I’m glad I brought it along.
For me, the biggest win was simple: two minutes to heat up, a quick pass through my front pieces, and my hair looked ready for the rest of the night.
This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
