You Love the One-Step but Want Less Heat Damage and Something That Travels Better.
The original One-Step is big and runs hot — effective for the blowout, less ideal for fine or color-treated hair, and oversized for a carry-on. The PLUS is Revlon's redesign for that specific buyer: smaller 1.0-inch barrel for more precise control, memory TurboIon technology for enhanced frizz reduction, and a more compact form factor. You still get the one-tool blowout. You get more control over heat and curl size. 20,000+ verified buyers at 4.5 stars.
Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS
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- ✓You have fine or color-treated hair and the original One-Step felt too hot — the PLUS's 1.0-inch barrel has less surface area against each section of hair, which means less concentrated heat exposure. Reviewers with highlighted or chemically treated hair who burned strands with the original report better results with the PLUS on medium heat settings.
- ✓You have shorter hair (chin to shoulder length) or want tighter curls — the smaller barrel is the right size for chin-length bobs and lobs. It's also the better tool if you want a loose wave or tighter curl rather than the large-barrel volume curl the original creates. Multiple reviewers with pixie-to-shoulder cuts specifically call out the PLUS's barrel size as ideal.
- ✓You need a travel-friendly hot air brush — the PLUS is shorter and lighter than the original. It fits in a carry-on toiletry bag where the original doesn't. Several reviewers bought it specifically as a travel unit to leave their at-home original in place.
- ✗You have thick hair that's mid-back or longer — the smaller barrel means more passes per section, which increases total drying time for large amounts of thick hair. The original's 1.5-inch barrel covers more surface area per pass. For thick, long hair, the original or Enhanced Motor version will be faster.
PLUS vs. Original: The Three Real Differences
Barrel size: 1.0 inch vs. 1.5 inch. This is the biggest practical difference. Smaller barrel = tighter curl shape, smaller section wrapping, less heat exposure per strand. Better for shorter hair and fine hair; slower for thick or long hair.
Memory TurboIon: The PLUS uses an enhanced ionic system that Revlon calls TurboIon — a higher-output negative ion generator. Ions reduce the positive charge that creates frizz by smoothing the hair cuticle. In practice, reviewers with humidity-sensitive or frizzy hair report measurably better frizz control with the PLUS than with the original, particularly in humid climates.
Form factor: The PLUS is more compact, easier to store, and more travel-practical. The original is slightly bulkier. Both are about the same weight per reviewer comparison.
What 20,000+ Verified Buyers Report
The most common 5-star review pattern is from buyers who describe the original as "too aggressive" for their hair type. Fine, highlighted, or heat-sensitized hair responds better to the PLUS's smaller heat surface and enhanced ionic output. Multiple reviewers describe it as the version they wish existed when they bought the original.
Reviewers with chin-length to shoulder-length bobs describe the PLUS as nearly perfect for their length — the barrel size matches their section size naturally. Several reviewers with short layered cuts describe getting salon-level results at home for the first time. The original's 1.5-inch barrel tends to overwhelm short sections and creates looser, less defined results on bobs.
The trade-off of the smaller barrel is section count. Reviewers with thick, dense hair who upgraded from the original report spending more time on full-head drying. The PLUS is faster than a two-tool blowout, but slower than the original One-Step for the same amount of thick hair. If thickness is the variable, the original or Enhanced Motor is a better fit.
Specs at a Glance
| Barrel size | 1.0" oval brush — tighter than Original |
| Motor | 1000W |
| Ion technology | Memory TurboIon — enhanced frizz control |
| Heat settings | High, Medium (+ cool shot) |
| Speed settings | 2 speeds |
| Best for | Fine hair, short-to-medium length, color-treated |
| Travel friendly | Yes — more compact than Original |
| Vs. Original | Smaller barrel, better frizz control, less ideal for thick/long hair |
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