Good deal – The Shark FlexStyle “4-star” hair dryer at €159.99 (-20%)

The American Shark presented its first styler during IFA 2022. Sometimes a hair dryer, sometimes a curling iron, the FlexStyle relies on the Coanda effect to shape the hair. Another advantage of this styler: its price positioning much lower than that of its main competitor, the Dyson Airwrap.

The Shark FlexStyle is a very serious competitor to the Dyson Airwrap. Its pivoting head and numerous attachments make it a versatile device, sometimes a hair dryer, sometimes a styler. The accessories attach without problem and the device is well made. In testing, the FlexStyle proved to be a control freak and manages to produce consistent heat that’s not harsh on the hair. Its air flow has a broad spectrum, being suitable for all hair types. On the other hand, we deplore poorly placed and not very ergonomic controls, as well as a shrill noise that is more than disturbing.

Strong points

• Dries as well as it styles hair.
• Lots of accessories that make the device more than versatile.
• Good temperature control, naked or with accessories.
• Good quality hair dryer, pleasant to handle.

Weak points

• Shrill noise, quickly unbearable.
• Inconvenient controls, placed too far from the hand.

NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude the prices of stores whose the VAT policy is not clear (so-called “gray” stores, typically in the case of imports from China).

Alternatively

With the Air Brilliance Salon, Babyliss offers its high-end hair dryer and makes finishing efforts. Its air flow is powerful, regardless of the tip selected, and the controlled heat does not expose the hair to excessively high temperatures. The controls are easy to understand, but for right-handed people only… Its silhouette and weight also sabotage the overall appreciation of the device. That being said, the Salon Air Brilliance is a high-performance hair dryer, which does not represent a real risk for Babyliss.