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Best Dyson Airwrap alternatives

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  • Best overall

    Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: twist from dryer to styler

    Coanda airflow wraps hair on its own, so there is no hand wrapping to learn.

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  • Best value

    Dreame AirStyle Pro: 7-in-1 with 369 g handle

    At 369 g for handle and barrel, it is light for full-head styling, per the listing.

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  • Most features

    Shark Glam: air styler with heated ceramic Silki tool

    The Silki tool combines heated ceramic and airflow, which a pure air styler lacks.

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The Dyson Airwrap made the multi-styler popular: one handle that dries hair, then takes barrels that use airflow to wrap and curl it, plus brushes for smoothing. Several brands now sell tools built around the same idea. When comparing them, check four things. First, how curls are made: Coanda style auto-wrap barrels pull hair round on their own, while rotating barrels turn in one direction each. Second, what comes in the box, since a diffuser or straightening tool changes what the styler can do. Third, the motor power in watts, which affects drying. Fourth, how heat is controlled. This guide compares Shark, ghd, Dreame and Revamp alternatives on those points, using only the facts each listing gives.

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The products in detail

No. 1 · Shark

Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: twist from dryer to styler

A dryer that twists into an air styler, which Shark pitches at any hair type and any skill set. Two auto-wrap curlers pull hair round and set it in seconds, with a styling guide in the box.

In its favour

  • Coanda airflow wraps hair on its own, so there is no hand wrapping to learn.
  • The listing says it suits any skill set, and a styling guide is included.
  • It also dries and smooths, so one tool covers the whole routine.

Good to know

  • Curler sizes are not stated in the listing.
  • The 2-year guarantee applies only after registering with Shark, per the listing.
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Listing title: Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, Stone, HD446SLUK

No. 2 · Shark

Shark Glam: air styler with heated ceramic Silki tool

Shark's styler that adds heated ceramic to airflow. The Silki tool smooths wet or dry hair, the Glossi tool blow-dries, and auto-wrap curlers and a curl diffuser are included.

In its favour

  • The Silki tool combines heated ceramic and airflow, which a pure air styler lacks.
  • Gloss Lock Technology is stated to seal in shine on dry hair.
  • A curl defining diffuser is included for natural curls, per the listing.

Good to know

  • Power in watts and curler sizes are not stated in the listing.
  • Amazon lists 1.83 kg, though that figure may include the storage case and packaging.
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Listing title: Shark Glam Sleek Straight Waves & Curls Multi-Styler HD6051SUK

No. 3 · dreame

Dreame AirStyle Era: 8-in-1 with straightening nozzle

An 8-in-1 airflow styler with a 110,000 rpm brushless motor. The box lists a fast dryer, two 32 mm auto-wrap barrels, a straightening nozzle, diffuser and four brushes.

In its favour

  • Two 32 mm barrels use spiral airflow and the Coanda effect to wrap hair, per the listing.
  • A straightening nozzle and diffuser widen what it can do beyond curls.
  • NTC temperature control is stated to adjust heat and airflow in real time.

Good to know

  • The listing gives an odd 12 V voltage figure, so check power details before buying.
  • Warranty length is not stated in this listing.
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Listing title: DREAME AirStyle Era, 8-in-1 Professional Airflow Multi-Styler

No. 4 · Shark

Shark FlexStyle IonCurl: 32 mm curlers, 1,750 W

A newer FlexStyle with CoandaBoost for stronger wrap force than the original. The Airset button pauses airflow with a double tap, useful while repositioning.

In its favour

  • Stronger wrap force is stated to make curls bouncier than the standard FlexStyle.
  • The Airset button pauses airflow or gives a cool burst to set curls.
  • Brushes and a diffuser are included for other styles.

Good to know

  • Both curlers are 32 mm, so there is no smaller size.
  • Amazon lists 3.58 kg for the set, so handle weight is not clear.
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Listing title: Shark FlexStyle IonCurl Ion Air Drying, Curling and Styling System - P...

No. 5 · REVAMP

Revamp Dynamic Radiance Pro: rotating curl barrels

A 7-in-1 air styler with auto-rotating barrels that the listing describes as a hot air brush for short hair and long hair. It also twists into a hair dryer.

In its favour

  • The listing mentions short hair directly for its auto air curl barrels.
  • Left and right rotating barrels keep curls even on both sides, per Revamp.
  • Four heat settings, three speeds and a cold shot are listed.

Good to know

  • Barrel sizes are not stated, so curl size on short hair is hard to judge.
  • Amazon lists 1.72 kg, which probably includes accessories and packaging.
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Listing title: REVAMP Dynamic Radiance Pro Blow Dry Ionic Hot Air Styler - 7 in 1

No. 6 · ghd

ghd Duet Blowdry: blow-dry brush, no curling barrel

An alternative for people who mostly use the Airwrap for smooth blow-dries. It dries and shapes wet hair with an elliptical barrel and heated bristles, with a maximum of 120°C listed.

In its favour

  • Dries and styles wet hair in one go, which covers the Airwrap's most common job.
  • Sensors monitor the temperature 400 times per second, according to ghd.
  • Up to 50% more humidity resistance is claimed for longer lasting blow-dries.

Good to know

  • There are no curling barrels, so it cannot make Airwrap style curls.
  • Amazon lists 1.49 kg, heavier than most air stylers, though packaging may be included.
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Listing title: ghd Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush, Wet to Blow Dried, Smooth Results

No. 7 · dreame

Dreame AirStyle Pro: 7-in-1 with 369 g handle

A 7-in-1 airflow styler with two curling barrels, a smoothing brush and a cold shot button. The listing gives 369 g for the handle and barrel without the cable.

In its favour

  • At 369 g for handle and barrel, it is light for full-head styling, per the listing.
  • A one-touch cold shot helps set curls and blow-dries.
  • Dreame states a motor lifespan of up to 600 hours.

Good to know

  • Barrel sizes and heat settings are not stated in the listing.
  • The listing gives both 1-year and 2-year warranty figures, so check before buying.
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Listing title: DREAME AirStyle Pro, 7-in-1 Hair Styler, 1300W, Gold, Fast Drying, 2 C...

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