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Best straightener and hair dryer sets and 2-in-1 tools

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  • Best overall

    Dyson Airstrait: dryer and straightener in one

    Dries and straightens in one step, which the listing says saves up to 8 minutes per style.

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  • Best value

    BaByliss Hydro-Fusion set: straightener plus dryer

    Two full tools, so the dryer works for any style, including diffused curls.

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  • Most features

    Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2X: Fast dryer plus air straightener

    The 40 mm barrel is listed as a hair waver for loose waves on mid-length to longer hair.

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There are two ways to get a straightener and a hair dryer together. The first is a boxed set of two separate tools, which gives you a full dryer for any style plus a plate straightener for dry hair. The second is a 2-in-1 tool that blows air while it straightens, so freshly washed hair goes from wet to sleek in one pass. A set is more flexible, since the dryer can be used with a diffuser or round brush. A 2-in-1 saves time and space but usually only does straight styles, unless it is a multi-styler with extra attachments. This guide compares one straightener and dryer set with five 2-in-1 tools from Dyson, Shark and ghd on how each straightens, how it dries and whether the listing says to use it on wet hair.

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The products in detail

No. 1 · Dyson

Dyson Airstrait: dryer and straightener in one

Dyson's straightener uses two jets of air instead of hot plates to dry and straighten wet hair at once. Wet and Dry modes, 4 heat settings and 3 airflow settings are listed.

In its favour

  • Dries and straightens in one step, which the listing says saves up to 8 minutes per style.
  • No hot plates touch the hair, with an integrated comb for tension instead.
  • Wet and Dry modes let it straighten freshly washed or dry hair.

Good to know

  • It only straightens, with no curling barrels.
  • Power in watts is not stated in the listing.
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Listing title: Dyson Airstrait™ Straightener and Dryer

No. 2 · Dyson

Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2X: Fast dryer plus air straightener

Dyson's most powerful Airwrap, with a conical barrel for natural curls and a 40 mm barrel for loose waves. The listing says it has 2x the air pressure of the Airwrap i.d.

In its favour

  • The 40 mm barrel is listed as a hair waver for loose waves on mid-length to longer hair.
  • A tapered conical barrel adds natural-looking curls from root to tip.
  • Air temperature is measured over 1,000 times a second, according to Dyson.

Good to know

  • It is aimed at straight to wavy hair, so curly hair types are not the target.
  • The listing does not give a maximum temperature in degrees.
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Listing title: Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2X™ Multi-Styler and Dryer - Straight + Wavy

No. 3 · BaByliss

BaByliss Hydro-Fusion set: straightener plus dryer

A true two-tool set: a Hydro-Fusion straightener with five digital heat settings and a Hydro-Fusion 2100 dryer with a large diffuser. Both use a dual ionic system, per the listing.

In its favour

  • Two full tools, so the dryer works for any style, including diffused curls.
  • Five digital heat settings from 150°C to 235°C on the straightener.
  • A large plasma-flow diffuser is included for soft natural curls.

Good to know

  • Straightening and drying are separate steps, which takes longer than a 2-in-1.
  • The listing gives no dryer wattage, weight or warranty details.
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Listing title: BaByliss Hydro-Fusion Hair Straightener and Styler, Blue & 2100 Hydro-...

No. 4 · Shark

Shark Glam: dryer with a heated Silki straightening 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. 5 · Shark

Shark SilkiPro: ceramic plates with dryer airflow

A straightener with ceramic plates and dryer airflow. Wet mode dries and straightens, while Dry mode cuts the air to work as a normal straightener. Three combs are included.

In its favour

  • Heated ceramic plates give a classic straightener finish in Dry mode.
  • Clamping at the root directs airflow to dry roots, per the listing.
  • Three interchangeable combs suit different hair types.

Good to know

  • Amazon lists 1.59 kg, heavy for one tool, though packaging may be included.
  • It does not replace a full dryer for volume or diffused styles.
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Listing title: Shark SilkiPro Hair Straightener & Dryer, Ceramic, Wet to Dry, HT401UK...

No. 6 · ghd

ghd Duet Style: 2-in-1 wet to dry hot air styler

ghd's first 2-in-1 hot air styler, which the listing says transforms hair from wet to styled. A shine shot setting is for dry hair only.

In its favour

  • Takes hair from wet to straight in one tool, according to ghd.
  • The shine shot is listed to give 2x more shine on dry hair.
  • ghd claims softness lasting up to 48 hours.

Good to know

  • The listing gives few physical specs, and the 0.1 g weight shown is clearly wrong.
  • There are no attachments for curls or volume.
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Listing title: Duet Style Wet to Dry Hair Straightener, 2-in-1 Styler, No Heat Damage

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