Not only are Dyson and Shark competitors in the vacuum industry but in the hair industry as well! Launched in 2018, the Dyson Airwrap has consumed social media and been purchased by nearly every beauty guru on the planet. Released in 2022, the Shark Flextstyle took the internet by storm as the dupe to the Dyson Airwrap. The goal for both styling tools is to avoid heat damage and to make the experience of styling your hair easier. So how does the Shark Flexstyle, offered at a fraction of the price, compare to the $599 Dyson Airwrap?
Found on Amazon for $319, the Shark Flexstyle comes with six attachments: a paddle brush, two 0.95 inch curlers, diffuser, oval brush, and concentrator. You can also add a wide-tooth comb and/or non-slip clips. The Flexstyle can also be found on the Shark website with a new sale going on! For $249.99 you can have two 0.95 inch curlers, the paddle brush, round brush, and concentrator, and the chance for two free accessories! These options include a round brush, a storage case, a diffuser, wide toothcomb, and 0.95 inch curlers. Shark also offers free shipping, 60 day money back guarantee, and an exclusive two year warranty.
On the other hand, the Dyson Airwrap comes with seven attachments: a 1.2 inch long barrel for curling, a 1.6 in long barrel for curling, a soft smoothing brush, firm smoothing brush, coanda smoothing dryer, round volumizing brush, detangling comb, and filter cleaner. Dyson advertised that the Airwrap does not exceed 302o F, and the airflow temperature is measured over forty times a second to prevent heat damage. This is called the Coanda effect—an aerodynamic phenomenon! This styler also comes in three colors: Blue/Blush, Topaz/Orange, and Nickel/Copper.
The Air Wrap and Flexstyle offer similar tools. Both have curlers, drying attachments, smoothing attachments, and round brushes. The Shark only offers one size for their curls while Dyson offers two. People also found that Dyson has a stronger hold on their hair even if it is on the thicker side. Shark’s drying features are amazing compared to Dyson’s. Flexstyle comes with a diffuser, but it also transforms into a hair dryer, unlike the Dyson Airwrap. The firm smoothing brush and the soft smoothing brush are two paddle brushes that give you a sleek straight look. The Flexstyle only comes with one but because of its dual length bristles it grips the hair really well! The round brush is similar to the Revlon One Step Hair Dryer Brush. It’s a brush attachment that blows air through it. The round brush was made to volumize, define, curl, and dry your hair all in one step. With Dyson’s smaller barrel it gives more defined curls and gives a slicker look.
Even though both seem to be quite similar, there is a reason why Dyson is more expensive. With the new technology, quality, and quantity you get with the Dyson Airwrap it’s clear why it’s so hyped up. If you want something similar to the Dyson Airwrap the Shark Flexstyle is definitely a great dupe.
