The verdict is in: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://wwd.com/shop/shop-beauty/shark-flexstyle-hair-dryer-review-1235765447/">Shark Beauty's Flexstyle dryer </a>is closest in performance to the Dyson. The brush attachment options are similar in size and bristle length; the dryer uses temperature-regulating technology to prevent heat damage; and its auto-wrap curlers gently pull-slash-twist hair into soft curls, akin to the Airwrap's Coanda-powered auto-wrap attachments. <em>Unlike</em> the Dyson, though, this<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://wwd.com/shop/shop-beauty/best-shark-beauty-products-hair-tools1235765791-1235765791/"> top Shark Beauty hair tool</a> has the ability to bend into an "L" shape (and flaunts four, versus three, heat settings). Combined with the concentrator attachment, its bending feature turns the tool into a lightweight <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://wwd.com/shop/shop-beauty/best-travel-hair-dryers-1235292173/">travel hair dryer</a>. All hair types will be able to benefit from this Shark top hit, whether you choose to employ it in service of curling, smoothing, volumizing, or simply drying your locks post-shower.<br><br><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://wwd.com/shop/shop-beauty/shark-flexstyle-hair-dryer-review-1235765447/">Editor testing and review notes:</a> </strong>"Out of the dozens of hair tools tested, Shark's FlexStyle feels most like the Airwrap in your hand (and delivers near-indistinguishable results). Expect it to smooth, dry, and style your hair in one fell swoop, with a little more heat than the Airwrap for quicker styling. The tool doesn't come with a travel case, and the oval round brush barrel is a tad bit thicker than Dyson's, which makes it trickier to target short hair and bangs. However, a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://sharkninja.sjv.io/c/256585/476540/8359?subId1=WWD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sharkninja.com%2Fshark-flexstyle-round-brush%2FXSKHD4RBA.html%3Fdwvar_XSKHD4RBA_color%3Dd7c9be">narrow round brush barrel</a> is available for purchase at Shark Beauty for just $40." —<em> Former WWD Commerce Editor Claire Sullivan</em><br><br><strong>Price upon publish date of this article:</strong> $349.99
The verdict is in: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://wwd.com/shop/shop-beauty/shark-flexstyle-hair-dryer-review-1235765447/">Shark Beauty's Flexstyle dryer </a>is closest in performance to the Dyson. The brush attachment options are similar in size and bristle length; the dryer uses temperature-regulating technology to prevent heat damage; and its auto-wrap curlers gently pull-slash-twist hair into soft curls, akin to the Airwrap's Coanda-powered auto-wrap attachments. <em>Unlike</em> the Dyson, though, this<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://wwd.com/shop/shop-beauty/best-shark-beauty-products-hair-tools1235765791-1235765791/"> top Shark Beauty hair tool</a> has the ability to bend into an "L" shape (and flaunts four, versus three, heat settings). Combined with the concentrator attachment, its bending feature turns the tool into a lightweight <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://wwd.com/shop/shop-beauty/best-travel-hair-dryers-1235292173/">travel hair dryer</a>. All hair types will be able to benefit from this Shark top hit, whether you choose to employ it in service of curling, smoothing, volumizing, or simply drying your locks post-shower.<br><br><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://wwd.com/shop/shop-beauty/shark-flexstyle-hair-dryer-review-1235765447/">Editor testing and review notes:</a> </strong>"Out of the dozens of hair tools tested, Shark's FlexStyle feels most like the Airwrap in your hand (and delivers near-indistinguishable results). Expect it to smooth, dry, and style your hair in one fell swoop, with a little more heat than the Airwrap for quicker styling. The tool doesn't come with a travel case, and the oval round brush barrel is a tad bit thicker than Dyson's, which makes it trickier to target short hair and bangs. However, a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://sharkninja.sjv.io/c/256585/476540/8359?subId1=WWD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sharkninja.com%2Fshark-flexstyle-round-brush%2FXSKHD4RBA.html%3Fdwvar_XSKHD4RBA_color%3Dd7c9be">narrow round brush barrel</a> is available for purchase at Shark Beauty for just $40." —<em> Former WWD Commerce Editor Claire Sullivan</em><br><br><strong>Price upon publish date of this article:</strong> $349.99