Shark Flexstyle Vs. Dyson Airwrap: the Truth Beauty Editors Uncovered
By Sophia Al-Mansoor
Texture dramatically alters how these multi-stylers perform. In evaluations organized by Cosmopolitan, six editors across the hair spectrum (Type 1 straight to Type 4 coily) tracked dry time, curl longevity, and strand retention over a three-week regimen.
On fine, straight hair, the Dyson Airwrap consistently delivered smoother results. Dyson's firm smoothing brush attachment lays down cuticles without mechanical snagging, leaving fine hair with natural volume and minimal frizz. The lower heat ceiling prevents that brittle feel common to heat-processed hair.
For dense, wavy, and curly textures, the Shark FlexStyle often outperformed Dyson. Coarse Type 3 curls demand raw wattage and concentrated airflow to stretch root curls into smooth waves. When paired with its wide-tooth comb attachment and oval blowout brush, Shark's higher thermal threshold dropped overall drying time by an average of 4 to 6 minutes per session.
On Type 4 coily hair, neither system fully replaces an ultra-high-heat flat iron for glass-hair styling. However, editors noted that Shark's deep diffuser attachment dried roots evenly without disrupting natural curl definition, an accessory Dyson sells separately in several retail bundles.
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