Shoppers Say This Popular Hair Styling Tool Is ‘Better Than the Dyson’—Now Over $125 Off

The options for hair styling tools these days are endless—from hair dryer brushes to flat irons to classic hair dryers. But few styling systems have caused quite as much of a stir as the viral Dyson Airwrap, which devoted fans claim can give anyone with any hair type the voluminous blowout of their dreams sans heat damage. But with its nearly $650 price tag, it isn’t exactly a steal. Luckily, Amazon shoppers have crowned the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System a worthy “Dyson dupe” at a fraction of the price. Even better, you can score a major discount on it right now for a limited time.

At its typical price of $348, the Shark FlexStyle is already nearly half the price of the Dyson. But with the current deal at Amazon, the Shark is 37% off, knocking the price down by almost $130 to an all-time low of $220. That means opting for the FlexStyle over the Airwrap could save you over $400.

But of course, the savings only matter if the hair tool lives up to its claims, and thankfully, we have it on good authority that it does. Like the Airwrap, the FlexStyle is designed to use air and limited heat to dry and style your tresses. It features brush, concentrator, and curler attachments, along with three speeds to achieve a variety of styles on a variety of hair types and textures.

Former Prevention Deputy Digital Director Emily Goldman put the FlexStyle to the test to see if it could really live up to the hype of a styler that costs hundreds more, and she was impressed. “I’ve used both the Dyson Airwrap and the Shark FlexStyle multiple times now (note: I don’t own a Dyson Airwrap, just borrowed from people willing to let me try theirs), and I have to say that they are pretty comparable,” she said in her review. “This has become my new go-to tool for all my hairstyling needs, and at a fraction of the price tag a hair dryer, hair dryer brush, and curler would rack up on their own, I think it’s definitely worth the price.”

The FlexStyle has also earned a wealth of five-star reviews from impressed Amazon shoppers. “I freaking love this thing,” raved one reviewer. “I’ve never been skilled (or patient) at doing my hair, but this thing has been pretty much a game-changer for me. I walked out of the house the other day looking like I had just gotten my hair professionally done and felt like a goddess.”

“First of all, before this hair styler, it took me like an hour and a half to two hours to do my hair…My roommate has the Dyson, and so I was super excited to see what this styler could do,” said another shopper. “Let me tell you, this is the exact same thing for way cheaper. I can now shower and do my hair [in] under an hour…I have never received so many compliments on my hair before. I have not one bad thing to say!!! Best hair styler tool I have ever owned.”

While the deal is live, you get the Shark FlexStyle for the all-time low price of $220. Add it to your cart now while the discount lasts!

Jenn Gonick is Prevention’s Assistant Editor, and was previously an editorial intern. Prior to returning to Prevention, Jenn worked at Business Insider, writing about all things commerce and playing an active role in covering tentpole deal day events, including Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Jenn is a graduate of George Washington University, where she studied English, Communication, and Applied Ethics. A lifelong wellness and mental health advocate, she’s committed to combatting misinformation and making health journalism more ethical and accessible.