5 attachments, one blowout: Severin multistyler put to the test
25.8.2025
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
Pictures: Natalie Hemengül
Severin calls its hot air brush an «all-in-one miracle for hair». I wouldn’t go that far after having reviewed it, but of the five attachments that come with the multistyler, some are definitely worthwhile.
I’ve been wearing my hair short for a year now. And by short I mean shoulder length, usually worn as a flipped bob. This means I like to brush the ends of my hair outwards. Getting that bounce? Not always so easy. Past and present gadgets I’ve used are various round brushes, straighteners and the curling attachment from Dyson. Some days, I’ve even used a combination of several tools to achieve to achieve the desired result, depending on the mood of my mane.
My job as a beauty editor allows me to constantly try out new techniques and tools. Such as the Hot Air-Multi-Styler by German brand Severin, who provided me with one for testing purposes. The brand specialises in household appliances such as blenders and toasters, but also offers products for hair styling. Their multistyler’s equipped with four brush attachments, which makes it particularly interesting for my purposes. Let’s hope it’s good!
Design and scope of delivery
The multistyler includes:
- Manual
- Handpiece with cable (length 2.80 metres, EU plug)
- Round brush, 50 mm (large, defined curls for long hair)
- Round brush, 33 mm (curls and soft waves for medium to long hair)
- Oval attachment, 70 mm (volume for long hair)
- Concentrator (hairdryer attachment)
- Paddle brush (straightens short to medium-length hair and adds shine)
At first glance, everything looks solid. The handpiece with its aluminium housing is slim and comfortable to hold. It’s a tad heavier than I’m used to from my Dyson Multistyler. Only the narrow round brush attachment leaves me unimpressed. It looks a bit flimsy compared to the other ones. This is because of the poorly finished plastic shaft and the bristles that are too soft and stick out at an angle.
Settings
To switch it on and off, you have to press and hold the power button for two seconds. This makes perfect sense, as accidentally hitting a button when you’re styling your hair is a real thing and this prevents you from unintentionally switching off the appliance. The other two buttons are used to intuitively regulate the airflow (3 levels) and heat. The heat has four levels: low, medium, high and no heat (cold air).
In action
You lock the attachments in place with a twisting motion. This requires strength and sensitivity. What I’m missing on three of the five attachments (namely the paddle brush and the two round brushes) is a part I can grip well when attaching them. There’s not much space to hold on to at the tip of the attachments, and hanging on to the bristles doesn’t seem like a good idea, as they could snap off. This makes it even more difficult to put on the attachments. What’s more, changing them after use is even worse, because they get very hot. In a word: not ideal.
Here’s what else I learned while testing the appliance:
- The settings can be adjusted intuitively.
- It’s advisable to blow-dry your locks with the drying attachment first and then style the slightly damp hair with the brushes.
- While the combination of maximum airflow and drying attachment is okay, it’s no substitute for a hairdryer in everyday use. Incidentally, Severin doesn’t specify the number of revolutions of the motor.
- The combination of maximum airflow and the round brush, on the other hand, is a tad too strong. A lower setting is enough, otherwise it will blow your hair around like crazy.
- Switching to cold mode during your styling session without looking is impossible. This is because the button isn’t located separately.
- The bristles of the narrow round brush are too soft and not dense enough for my taste. My hair just slips through and I need to use my hands to twist the strands in. It’s a shame, because the round brush is probably the best attachment to create my flipped bob.
- The large round brush and the oval attachment look great and bring a lot of movement into the hair, but, in my opinion, they don’t differ noticeably in terms of the result.
- The paddle brush is my favourite attachment: it offers enough resistance and creates a good pull on my hair thanks to its strong grip. For one, this allows me to blow-dry my hair quickly and smoothly. And the row of brushes attached to the sides also make it easy to twist in strands for curls.
- If you wish to clean your appliance thoroughly with a dry toothbrush from time to time, you’ll be disappointed. The filter at the air inlet opening at the bottom of the handpiece is permanently installed, meaning you can’t remove the cover. However, the multistyler has an automatic cleaning function, which involves the appliance blowing out air from the opening for around 20 seconds. The function definitely works, but after my two-week test phase I can’t yet see if any dust is being blown out.
In a nutshell
Not quite the set I’d hoped for
I’m torn. Four out of the five attachments are good in terms of styling, so that’s a good result. However, the narrow round brush that I’d pinned my hopes on fell short of expectations. Another drawback is that the heated attachments are difficult to change. But if you’re after a regular blowout for your roughly shoulder-length hair, this hot-air multi-styler is a good alternative to juggling a brush and regular hairdryer using both your hands. All in all, it’s a handy and affordable set with room for improvement – not outstanding but definitely not disappointing either.
Pro
- Intuitive to use
- 5 attachments
- Easy to hold
- Price
Contra
- Attachments get hot, which makes them difficult replace
- Narrow round brush doesn’t grip well
- Filter cover can’t be removed
- EU plug, adapter required
Header image: Natalie Hemengül
Natalie Hemengül
Senior Editor
Natalie.Hemenguel@digitecgalaxus.chAs a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions.
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