Buying guide
Best wet-to-dry straighteners like the Dyson Airstrait
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Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: paddle brush styling, 700 g
Coanda airflow wraps hair on its own, so there is no hand wrapping to learn.
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Shark SilkiPro: ceramic plates plus airflow, 230°C
Heated ceramic plates give a classic straightener finish in Dry mode.
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Shark Glam: multi-styler with Silki straightening tool
The Silki tool combines heated ceramic and airflow, which a pure air styler lacks.
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Wet-to-dry straighteners skip the blow dry. You towel-dry your hair, then a single tool dries and straightens each section, either with jets of air, low-heat plates combined with airflow, or a straightening brush on a multi-styler. The Dyson Airstrait is the best known, but ghd, Shark and Dreame now offer their own takes. When comparing them, look at how each one straightens (air only, or plates plus air), the temperatures it uses, the number of heat and airflow settings, and weight, since you hold it for the whole drying time. This guide compares the main options on those points, using only what each listing states. Multi-stylers are included where the listing names a straightening or smoothing tool.
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- Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: paddle brush styling, 700 g
- Type
- Air styler and hair dryer
- Temperature
- Not stated
- Settings
- 3 speeds, 3 settings
- Weight
- 700 g
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Shark Glam: multi-styler with Silki straightening tool
- Type
- Multi-styler with Silki tool
- Temperature
- Not stated
- Settings
- Five attachments
- Weight
- Not stated
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Dreame AirStyle Era 8-in-1: straightening nozzle, 110,000 rpm
- Type
- Airflow multi-styler
- Temperature
- Not stated
- Settings
- 8 attachments
- Weight
- Not stated
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Shark SilkiPro: ceramic plates plus airflow, 230°C
- Type
- Straightener and dryer with plates
- Temperature
- Up to 230°C
- Settings
- Wet and Dry modes
- Weight
- 1.59 kg
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - ghd Duet Style: 2-in-1 wet to dry hot air styler
- Type
- 2-in-1 hot air styler
- Temperature
- Up to 210°C
- Settings
- Not stated
- Weight
- Not stated
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Dyson Airstrait: two air jets, Wet and Dry modes
- Type
- Air straightener, no hot plates
- Temperature
- Starts at 140°C in Wet mode
- Settings
- 4 heat, 3 airflow
- Weight
- 820 g
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| Product | Type | Temperature | Settings | Weight | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: paddle brush styling, 700 g | Air styler and hair dryer | Not stated | 3 speeds, 3 settings | 700 g | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Shark Glam: multi-styler with Silki straightening tool | Multi-styler with Silki tool | Not stated | Five attachments | Not stated | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Dreame AirStyle Era 8-in-1: straightening nozzle, 110,000 rpm | Airflow multi-styler | Not stated | 8 attachments | Not stated | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Shark SilkiPro: ceramic plates plus airflow, 230°C | Straightener and dryer with plates | Up to 230°C | Wet and Dry modes | 1.59 kg | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| ghd Duet Style: 2-in-1 wet to dry hot air styler | 2-in-1 hot air styler | Up to 210°C | Not stated | Not stated | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Dyson Airstrait: two air jets, Wet and Dry modes | Air straightener, no hot plates | Starts at 140°C in Wet mode | 4 heat, 3 airflow | 820 g | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · Shark
Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: paddle brush styling, 700 g
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.
Listing title: Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, Stone, HD446SLUK
No. 2 · Shark
Shark Glam: multi-styler with 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.
Listing title: Shark Glam Sleek Straight Waves & Curls Multi-Styler HD6051SUK
No. 3 · dreame
Dreame AirStyle Era 8-in-1: straightening nozzle, 110,000 rpm
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.
Listing title: DREAME AirStyle Era, 8-in-1 Professional Airflow Multi-Styler
No. 4 · Shark
Shark SilkiPro: ceramic plates plus airflow, 230°C
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.
Listing title: Shark SilkiPro Hair Straightener & Dryer, Ceramic, Wet to Dry, HT401UK...
No. 5 · 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.
Listing title: Duet Style Wet to Dry Hair Straightener, 2-in-1 Styler, No Heat Damage
No. 6 · Dyson
Dyson Airstrait: two air jets, Wet and Dry modes
An air straightener that dries and straightens with two jets of air instead of plates. Dyson recommends starting at 140°C in Wet mode, and there are 4 heat settings and 3 airflow settings.
In its favour
- No hot plates press the hair, which suits anyone wary of clamping fine hair.
- Four heat settings and three airflow settings, with a recommended 140°C start in Wet mode.
- The maker says it automatically pauses when not in use.
Good to know
- A listed 820 g makes it heavier than most plate straighteners.
- The finish is a straight blow dry, which may lack the flat sleekness some want.
Listing title: Dyson Airstrait Wet to Dry Hair Straightener & Hair Dryer - Plum Coppe...
Read before you buy
- Straighteners vs hot air brushStraighteners vs hot air brush: sleek, flat hair from plates or a smooth blow-dry with volume from a brush. Heat, speed, hair types and who suits which.
- How to use a ghd hot brushHow to use a ghd hot brush: the Rise for root volume and the Glide for smoothing, on dry hair, with section sizes, technique and how to clean the bristles.
- How to use the ghd Duet BlowdryHow to use the ghd Duet Blowdry: towel drying, section sizes, root lift, smoothing the ends, settings and how to clean the filter and brush head safely.
- ghd Duet Style problems and fixesghd Duet Style problems: not turning on, hair not drying, frizz, flashing lights, cutting out and filter cleaning. What to check before contacting ghd.
- Dyson Corrale vs AirwrapDyson Corrale vs Airwrap: a cordless plate straightener or a corded air multi-styler. What each does, heat, cordless use and which Dyson suits you.
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