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Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: auto-wrap curls, any skill set
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The Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 is a hair dryer that twists into an air styler, sold here in Stone with five attachments. For straight styles it relies on a paddle brush and an oval brush rather than plates, so it produces a smooth blow-dry finish from wet hair. It suits people who want one tool to dry, smooth, curl and define, and who value a light body: Shark lists the FlexStyle at 700 g.
- Type
- Air styler and dryer
- How it curls
- Coanda auto-wrap
- Listed aids
- Styling guide included
- Barrel
- 2 curlers, size not stated
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.
Our take
Straightening with brushes
The paddle brush is the attachment for straight styles. You brush through damp hair section by section as the air dries it, which gives a sleek, smoothed finish with natural movement rather than the flat result of hot plates. The oval brush adds smoothness with a bit more bend and volume.
Shark says the FlexStyle measures heat 1,000 times per second to keep air temperatures consistent, with no extreme heat, and claims more smoothness and shine with less frizz compared with air drying.
Curling, defining and drying
Two Auto-Wrap Curlers use Coanda technology to wrap, curl and set hair, and a diffuser supports natural curls. The concentrator focuses airflow for drying. There are 3 speeds and 3 settings, and the listing gives 1650 W. A styling guide is included.
Practical points
The 700 g weight is light for a dryer and styler in one. Shark offers a 2-year guarantee on registration, for the UK and Republic of Ireland only. The maximum air temperature is not stated. Amazon's specification also mentions a storage case.
FlexStyle against dedicated wet to dry straighteners
The Dyson Airstrait is purpose-built to straighten from wet, using two air jets and an integrated comb with Wet and Dry modes. The Shark SilkiPro adds ceramic plates to airflow for a sleeker result. The Shark Glam is Shark's other multi-styler, with a Silki straightening tool alongside curlers and a diffuser.
Who wants something else
If your goal is pin-straight, glossy hair, a brush finish may feel too soft. Plate tools or the Silki-equipped Shark models get closer to that look, while the FlexStyle shines for people who want variety.
It also makes less sense for anyone with very short hair, where a quick rough-dry already gets most of the way.
Verdict
Pick the FlexStyle 5-in-1 if you want a light dryer that also smooths, curls and diffuses, and a blow-dry straight finish suits you. For a sleeker straight result from wet hair, the Shark SilkiPro is better suited, and the Dyson Airstrait is the dedicated air straightener.
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Amazon listing title: Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, Stone, HD446SLUK