Is the Revlon One-Step Patented?

Quick answer

Yes — utility + design

Yes. Helen of Troy (Revlon's licensee for haircare) holds patents on the One-Step's combined dryer-brush architecture — covering the integrated airflow + bristle assembly.

What to know

• The One-Step has been Amazon's #1 hair-dryer for years — and it's a rare case where a sub-$70 mass-market product is meaningfully patent-protected.
• Knockoffs typically alter the bristle pattern or barrel shape to design around the utility claim.

Have your own invention idea?

If a product like Revlon One-Step Hair Dryercan get patent protection, your idea probably can too — assuming it’s novel. The cheapest first step is a provisional patent application, which locks in your priority date for 12 months while you validate the market. LegalZoom files provisionals from $199 + USPTO fees; you can also read the official USPTO patent basics first if you prefer.

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