Last updated: August 10, 2026 · 6 min read
The BaByliss Air Style 1000 is an entry-level model: a hot air brush with 4 attachments, 2 heat settings, and a price of €49.90. The Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq is a more extensive 6-in-1 system with 3 heat settings, whose curl barrels are fully ceramic-coated, suitable for every hair type from 1A to 4C. Which one suits you best mostly depends on how fine or thick your hair is and how much temperature control you need.
The short version
- BaByliss Air Style 1000 costs €49.90, has 4 attachments and 2 heat settings.
- Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq costs €149.95 on sale, has 6 attachments and 3 heat settings (35°C, 70°C, 110°C).
- With fewer heat settings, the BaByliss gives you less fine-tuned control for thick or heat-sensitive hair.
- The BaByliss uses ionic technology against frizz, like many hot air stylers in this price range.
- Ace & Taylor's curl barrels are fully ceramic-coated, the coating on the BaByliss attachments isn't specified in detail.
Below you'll see which device makes more sense per hair type, and where the price difference comes from.
What are the key specs of both devices?
The BaByliss Air Style 1000 (AS136E) is a 1000W hot air brush with 4 attachments: a styling brush, a round volumizing brush, a conical curl attachment, and a nozzle for drying. You choose from 2 heat settings plus a cool shot function to set your style.
The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq is a 6-in-1 system with a blow dry attachment, a diffuser, and multiple curl barrels in different sizes. The curl barrels are fully ceramic-coated. You get 3 heat settings: 35°C, 70°C, and 110°C, letting you fine-tune more precisely for the thickness and sensitivity of your hair.
Which device suits which hair type?
For fine to medium-thick hair that mostly needs some volume and smoothness, the BaByliss Air Style 1000, with its simple attachments and lower price, is a great entry option. The ionic technology also helps against frizz.
For thicker, curlier, or very fine hair where you want more precise temperature control, the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq, with 3 heat settings and more attachments, gives you more room to pick a suitable setting per hair type (from 1A to 4C). Two heat settings, like the BaByliss has, is enough for most hair types, but with thick or extra heat-sensitive hair, more nuance in the lower settings is nice to have.
What's the difference in attachment material?
For the BaByliss Air Style 1000, it's not published in detail exactly what material or coating the attachments are made of. So we can't say with certainty whether it's ceramic.
The Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq is explicit: the curl barrels are fully ceramic-coated, not with a thin spray coating that can wear off. That's a concrete difference in how transparent the brand is about the material.
Comparison table: Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq vs BaByliss Air Style 1000
| Feature | Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq | BaByliss Air Style 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €149.95 (sale) | €49.90 |
| Attachments | 6, curl barrels fully ceramic-coated | 4, coating not specified |
| Heat settings | 3 (35°C, 70°C, 110°C) | 2, plus cool shot |
| Suitable hair types | All hair types, 1A through 4C | Mostly fine to medium-thick hair |
Frequently asked questions
Is the BaByliss Air Style 1000 suitable for thick hair?
It can be, but with only 2 heat settings you have less ability to fine-tune the heat for thick or extra heat-sensitive hair than with a device that has more settings.
What's the price difference between BaByliss and Ace & Taylor?
The BaByliss Air Style 1000 costs €49.90, the Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq €149.95 on sale. The difference mainly comes down to the number of attachments, heat settings, and material.
Does the BaByliss also have a ceramic curl barrel?
That can't be said with certainty, BaByliss doesn't publish detailed information about the coating on this model's attachments. The Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq does explicitly have fully ceramic-coated curl barrels.
Who is the BaByliss Air Style 1000 a good choice for?
Mostly for anyone looking for an entry-level device for fine to medium-thick hair, with simple controls and a low price. If you want more temperature control or more attachments, a more extensive system is a better fit.
Not sure about your hair type? The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq is made for every hair type.
With 3 heat settings and 6 attachments, whose curl barrels are fully ceramic-coated, the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq works on every hair type, from 1A to 4C. Not happy with it? You get 30 days to try it at home.
2 year warranty
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Written by Anne Leensen, based on questions we regularly get from customers deciding between an entry-level model and a more extensive styling system.
