Radial 3 Brush
To look after your hair it is important that you have the right tools to hand and of course a brush is essential for many of us. So I was pleased to try & test this radial brush from mdlondon. It is 32mm diameter, has nylon bristles and a ceramic coated metal barrel, I loved it. It does take me a few goes before I get used to a brush, but this one was impressive and easy to use, which is all I need.
Designed by hair expert Michael Douglas who has a range of Radial 3 brushes, plus a Vent brush so that you can create your ultimate blow dry in your own home. The Radial 3 brush is great for working with short hair styles, the Radial 2, ideal for medium length hair and the Radial 1 is a larger brush for longer hair.
In 2024 this Radial 3 brush won the Woman & Home Shine & Strength Awards for Best Styling Brush.
Michael says, “The power of a good hair brush has long been overlooked. If you want to create the smoothest, bounciest blow dry at home, it’s all about the tools and techniques. By investing in a good set of brushes, not only will it help create lift at the roots, it will ensure you capture every hair strand, reducing flyaways and leaving a frizz free finish.”
Size & Price: Small/£23.00 | Colour: Casal Blue | Visit: mdlondon.co.uk
Vent Brush
I also tried the vent brush from Michael’s 4-piece range, which works wonderfully for all hair types. I found the Vent brush really useful as it really helped me for detangling my hair and getting a lot of the wet out of it and I did stick to Michael’s suggestion of making sure my hair was 80% dry before using the Radial 3 brush. I’m sure this Vent brush would also be ideal for anyone who has short hair.
Michael’s top 5 tips for the perfect blow dry
- Use Vent to detangle hair
- Ensure hair is 80% dry before using a radial brush
- Use the tapered end of the brush to divide hair into sections
- Add the nozzle to the dryer and ensure it is pointing down the hair shaft to reduce frizz
- Remove the heat but leave the brush in the hair to cool down and set the style
This is a super lightweight little brush and makes life easier for brushing through wet or dry hair without the brush getting tangled with your hair.
Michael has a creative studio in London but does not have a salon open to the public.
Price: £13.00 | Colour: Casal Blue | Visit: mdlondon.co.uk
Radial 1 – Perfect for longer length hair
Radial 2 – Ideal for shoulder length hair
Radial 3 – Suits short hair styles
Vent – Use for detangling on all hair lengths or styling shorter hair
Taken from the mdlondon website:
Meet mdlondon
Michael Douglas is on a mission – a mission to demystify the world of hair styling, to untangle the smoke and mirrors of salon- perfect hair and to empower people with the tools, knowledge and confidence to style their own hair at home. Welcome to mdlondon.
Michael has been in the hair industry for 35 years, but it wasn’t until lockdown, through his daily Instagram live Hair Clinics, that the inspiration for mdlondon crystallised. It became clear that people had lost the confidence to style their own hair and without access to a hairdresser, felt frustrated with their own lack of knowledge and technique. The most common message Michael received was “why won’t my hair look like it does when I leave the hairdressers?” During these daily chats with thousands of people online, Michael realised he had the solution and that everyone could enjoy beautiful hair every day, quickly and without fuss. What they needed was the right tools combined with the right education and guidance and…bingo! Salon perfect hair at home! mdlondon was born, with Michael putting his decades of experience in styling every hair type into his innovative hair tools, and in 2022 the BLOW hairdryer was launched. And he hasn’t stopped there, Michael and the team are busy developing even more products to make mdlondon your one stop shop for the hair you’ve always wanted.
The mdlondon tools, together with Michael’s curated edit of products and his DIY tutorials, will give you salon perfect hair straight from your bedroom. This is accessible luxury for everyday life, grounded in expertise. It’s about time we all had the best hair days, every day, so tell your friends, call your neighbours, shout it from the rooftops, join the mdlondon hair revolution – your hair needs you.
Meet Michael
I’ve been a hairdresser for 35 years and I still think it’s the best job in the world. I started out as a junior on the salon floor and worked my way up until I was styling hair for celebrities and supermodels, working on fashion shoots and catwalk shows and appearing as a hair expert on TV. It’s been an incredible ride.
But while I love the fun and glamour of that world, what’s always mattered most to me is making every person feel their best. If you’ve watched me on This Morning, GMB or on The One Show over the years, you’ll know I’m on a mission to prove you don’t need hours in the salon or loads of tools to have gorgeous hair. Trust me, it doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming or costly. You just need the right kit and a little bit of know-how – which is where I come in. I’m all about keeping things simple so that you can achieve the hair you want, quickly, and get on with your day!
Whether you love trying the latest trends or want to perfect a timeless style, I’ll help you get there. In videos here on the website and on my social channels, I’ll give you the knowledge and confidence to look after your own hair, without a professional hairdresser. Let’s find a future free from the hush-hush wizardry of salon secrets. Thanks for joining us.
M
