The Dyson Airwrap and Shark FlexStyle have soared in popularity thanks to their multi-styling capabilities that claim to offer salon styling from the comfort of your home. We've taken these hot brushes for a spin so we can tell you if they're worth the investment.
We've also tried out other hair styling tools from both brands, including the Shark SpeedStyle, Dyson Supersonic, Dyson Supersonic Nural and Dyson Corrale hair straighteners.
Find out how they compare below and whether they live up to the hype.
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Dyson Airwrap vs Shark FlexStyle
A hot brush can be used to style your hair into a salon-style blow-dry at home.
Most come with a round brush attachment for a voluminous blow-dry and some from premium brands, including the Dyson Airwrap and Shark FlexStyle, come with curling and straightening attachments.
If you can't decide between the two, we've rounded up some of the key differences below.
| Hot brush | Price | Accessories | Settings | Weight with round brush |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Airwrap | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50011313 | Coanda smoothing dryer, firm smoothing brush, large round volumising brush, 30mm Airwrap barrel, 40mm Airwrap barrel, diffuser, filter cleaning brush, storage case | 3 temperatures and 3 speeds | 470g |
| Shark FlexStyle | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50015527 | Paddle brush, oval brush, 2 x curlers (left and right barrels), styling concentrator, diffuser, storage case | 3 temperatures and 3 speeds | 600g |
- PriceThe Dyson Airwrap is the most expensive hot brush we've tested. We've rounded up the best deals on the Dyson Airwrap if you're looking to save some money on it.
- AccessoriesBoth come with curling barrels that catch the hair and curl it, while finishing drying at the same time. This helps with the often tricky task of wrapping your hair around a hot curling barrel. The Dyson Airwrap barrel has a nifty rotation feature that quickly switches the direction of the curl. The Shark FlexStyle has two barrels, so you'll need to switch them out depending on which side of your hair you're curling.
- SettingsBoth hot brushes have three temperature and speed settings, so you can tailor them to what achieves the best style for your hair type. They also have a cool-shot button, which can help to set your style to prevent it dropping throughout the day.
- WeightYour arms can get tired while styling, which is why we weigh each hot brush with its round brush (the most popular attachment with our testers). The Shark FlexStyle is the heavier of the two, which is worth keeping in mind if you have long, thick hair that takes longer to style.
Our panel of testers with hair types from 1 (straight) to 4C (tight afro curls) put the Dyson Airwrap and Shark FlexStyle to the test. Read our reviews of the best hot brushes to see how easy they are to use for different hair types.
Dyson Supersonic vs Shark SpeedStyle
The Dyson Supersonic and Shark SpeedStyle hair dryers are premium hair dryers that claim to dry with minimal heat damage.
We assembled a diverse panel of testers with a wide range of hair types, from 1 (straight) to 4C (tight afro curls), who put both hair dryers, plus many others, to the test.
They rated the hair dryers for styling, drying and ease of use, so we can tell you if they're worth paying more for.
| Hair dryer | Price | Accessories | Settings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Supersonic | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50011142 | Concentrator nozzle, diffuser, flyaway attachment, gentle air attachment, wide-tooth comb | 3 temperatures and 3 speeds | 490g |
| Shark SpeedStyle | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50015489 | Concentrator nozzle, diffuser, rapid gloss finishing tool, quick smooth brush, express touch-up brush, storage bag | 3 temperatures and 3 speeds | 430g |
- PriceThe Dyson Supersonic is one of the most expensive hair dryers we've tested. We've rounded up the best deals on the Dyson Supersonic.
- AccessoriesThey're certainly pricey, but you get a range of handy attachments included for different styles and hair types. Both come with a concentrator nozzle for more precise drying, a diffuser attachment for curly hair and a smoothing tool for flyways. The Dyson Supersonic has a wide-tooth comb attachment, which helps to lengthen curly hair as it dries. Whereas the Shark SpeedStyle has a round brush that attaches to the hair dryer for a more traditional bouncy blow-dry.
- SettingsBoth hair dryers have three temperature and speed settings, so you can adjust them to suit your hair type.
- WeightWe weigh each hair dryer we test to see if your arms will start to ache when holding it above your head. The Dyson Supersonic is slightly heavier, but not significantly so.
See our reviews of the best hair dryers to find out how effective the Dyson Supersonic and Shark SpeedStyle are at styling and drying.
Dyson Corrale vs Shark FlexFusion
If you like a sleek and shiny style, you may want to consider a hair straightener from Dyson or Shark. We've outlined the differences between both brand's hair straighteners below.
The Dyson Corrale can be used as a cordless hair straightener for up to 30 minutes, according to Dyson. It has a digital display that shows the battery level and temperature setting, as well as universal voltage so you can use it abroad.
Here's what you need to know about the Dyson Corrale:
- Claimed temperature settings165°C, 185°C and 210°C
- Cable length 3.2 metres (can also be used cordless)
- Weight570g
- AccessoriesTravel Dok charging station, heat-resistant travel pouch, magnetic charging cable
The Shark FlexFusion (SQUIRREL_TEXT_50017852) has multiple attachments including the Wet-or-Dry Fusion Straightener. This dries and straightens wet hair with lower temperatures to reduce heat damage. It can also be used in dry mode to straighten your hair.
We haven't tested the Shark FlexFusion yet, but it's on our radar for when we next come to test hair styling products.
Hair straighteners are tried out by our panel of 30 testers with a wide variety of hair types. They rate them for how smooth they make their hair and how effective they are at taming frizz. We also check if each model's temperature claims are accurate and examine straightened hair under a microscope to inspect for any heat damage.
Find out if the Dyson Corrale will leave your hair sleek and shiny in our reviews of the best hair straighteners.
