The T3 Aire 360

With thousands of hair tools and gadgets on the market, it can be sometimes overwhelming to figure out what’s worth the investment, and what’s not. In recent years, I’ve noticed the rise of the “one-stop-shop" blowout tools that bring the salon experience to your home (so they say).

When Free People started selling T3’s Aire 360, I knew I had to put it to the test. Because! The cost of a professional styling session can cost anywhere from $40-$100. Factor in the commute, time, etc., things really start adding up. (And – though I am not a hair expert, I do love a luxurious blowout with the ease of doing it from my own home.)

So, is this versatile hair tool worthy of my time and money? My diary – with video! – below:

The first wash day of the week needs to be three things: simple, speedy and foolproof. I start off my routine with a leave-in conditioner/heat protectant and then begin the blow-drying process. Beginning with the SoftAire drying concentrator to get my hair 80% dry, I then section it off and use the oval brush attachment to achieve a smooth, sleek look.

Once my hair makes it to the midweek mark, it deserves a break. I love an effortless updo that rides on the coattails of my Monday blowout. To achieve this look, I apply generous amounts of our Summary dry shampoo and rehydrate my ends with the Captain Blankenship Hair & Scalp serum. I love the oval brush attachment for refreshing my bangs and then taking the ceramic curling attachments to touch up my front pieces.

The end of the week is my favorite for many reasons- but giving myself the ultimate blowout takes the cake. I start with a leave-in for detangling and heat protection, then apply a volumizing mousse (the Larry King Hair My Nanna’s Mousse is chef’s kiss). After rough blow-drying my hair, I go in with the ceramic curling attachments and curl the hair towards my face to achieve that retro glam look.