We Tested the Dyson Airwrap Against the Shark FlexStyle—and Here's Our Review

It’s safe to say that there are few beauty launches that have made the sort of impact that the Dyson AirWrap has since it first came out in 2018. Positioned as an all-in-one hair styling tool with various functions and a super-sleek design, it held a complete monopoly on the styling category with very few competitors that could hold a candle to it...until last year.

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In August 2022, Shark released the FlexStyle, which has many of the same features as the Dyson AirWrap (including, most notably, its Coanda airflow technology that makes your hair wrap around the barrel of the curler), and interchangeable attachments that straighten, smooth, curl and even diffuse your hair. So we decided to embark on the ultimate clash of the titans: Dyson Airwrap vs. Shark FlexStyle.

Now, all you have to do is decide which one to buy, and we're here to help with that.

The two tools are fairly comparable with what’s included in their key features—including four heat and three airflow settings, a cold shot button and Coanda technology to curl hair. Where the Shark FlexStyle has an edge is the aforementioned rotating barrel design and diffuser attachment; however, the Dyson AirWrap earns points for efficiency in curling your hair.

In the case of the latest AirWrap model, you can now create clockwise and counterclockwise curls using one barrel, which switches up the direction of your curls. For the FlexStyle, you have to switch out the barrel to curl your left side and right side separately.