Shark · Updated July 2026
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System: price, specs & release date
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: sharkninja.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System is listed at $349.99 on sharkninja.com as of 2026-07-25, #17 cheapest of 20 hair dryers (median $217); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 42/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 19 in class.
Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest hair dryers: InfinitiPRO by Conair 1875W Salon Performance AC Motor Hair Dryer — $42.99
- Best for Genuine Dyson Airwrap alternative delivering comparable blowouts at roughly half the price; Versatile all-in-one: converts to a standalone L-shaped hair dryer plus a wide range of attachments.
- Skip if Learning curve to master the auto-wrap (Coanda) curlers is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$349.99Is the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System a good buy?
At $350, the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System is #10 cheapest of the 20 hair dryers we track, where the median is $205. On the spec sheet, its speed settings of 3 is the highest of the 18, its wattage of 1600 W is below the median of the 20, and its weight of 699 g is above the median of the 11. By release date, it is among the newer of the 10 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on record2 tested · 1 mention-only
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Two independent labs measured this product across 2 physical metrics — drying time and curl-styling time. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
Three whitelisted testers (Reviewed, Tom's Guide, TechRadar) hands-on tested this exact model and agree it's a genuine Dyson Airwrap dupe at roughly half the price, versatile, well-built and intuitive. Common gripes: a learning curve on the auto-wrap curlers, having to swap barrels to reverse curl direction, and bulky attachments. Testers split on curl longevity.
Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2023-02-20–2025-03-14
Tested by TechRadar, Reviewed, Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Genuine Dyson Airwrap alternative delivering comparable blowouts at roughly half the price · 3 sources
- Versatile all-in-one: converts to a standalone L-shaped hair dryer plus a wide range of attachments · 3 sources
- Well-built, balanced, comfortable to hold with intuitive controls · 3 sources
- Fast, effective drying
Commonly flagged
- Learning curve to master the auto-wrap (Coanda) curlers · 3 sources
- Must swap separate left/right barrels to change curl direction · 2 sources
- Curls/styles can lack staying power without hairspray · 2 sources
- Bulky attachments and carry case take up storage space · 2 sources
Where reviewers disagree Curl/style longevity splits the testers: Reviewed's blowout 'lasted all day long,' whereas TechRadar's three testers and Tom's Guide found air-styled curls dropped faster than a traditional tong (Tom's Guide said hairspray is required for decent longevity).
The sources (3)
drying time, wet-to-dry (fine-haired tester): 2 min 47 sec
this is one of the very best Dyson Airwrap dupes we've tested
It took our fine-haired tester 2 minutes and 47 seconds to go from wet to dry hair, putting it on par with the original Dyson Supersonic
All three of our testers found their curls dropped much faster than those created using a traditional tong
The result was a bouncy, voluminous blowout that lasted all day long.
For a hair dryer, hair dryer brush, and curling wand in one, I think the $300 Shark FlexStyle is absolutely worth it
Still, it took practice to get a great curl in one swoop.
curl-styling time (thick, long hair): ~20 min (vs 1+ hr with a straightener)
using those curling barrels took only around 20 minutes to style hair that would normally take upwards of an hour with a hair straightener
you get a well designed and versatile multi-styler with plenty of attachments
it's got an awful high-pitched noise that is hard to ignore
Specifications
| Price (US) | $349.99 — current on record (was $199.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Shark |
| Released | 2022 |
| Wattage (W) | 1600 |
| Weight (g) | 699 |
| Heat settings | 4 |
| Speed settings | 3 |
| Ionic | Yes |
| Cool shot | Yes |
| Attachments included | 2x 1.25-inch Auto-Wrap Curlers, Oval Brush, Paddle Brush, Styling Concentrator (5 total) |
| Motor (rpm) | — |
Source: sharkninja.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by techradar.com. Wattage (1,600 W) and price ($199.99, down from $349.99) confirmed on the sharkninja.com product page (note: some third-party listings mis-state 1,875 W; official is 1,600 W). Attachments confirmed. Heat (4) and airflow/speed (3) settings plus cool shot confirmed. Ionic confirmed via official copy. Weight 699 g is the handle-unit figure cited by retailer listings (~1.54 lb); the full system incl. styling wand/base weighs more (sharkninja.com cites 3.72 lb for the kit). Fall 2022 launch confirmed.
Is the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System worth it vs cheaper hair dryers?
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System against its closest cheaper and pricier hair dryers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked
| Product | Price | Wattage (W) | Weight (g) | Heat settings | Speed settings | Ionic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System this | $349.99 | 1600 | 699 | 4 | 3 | Yes |
| Zuvi Halo Hair Dryer | $349 | 680 | 546 | 1 | — | — |
| Dyson Supersonic | $399.99 | 1600 | 816 | 4 | 3 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System?
Three whitelisted testers (Reviewed, Tom's Guide, TechRadar) hands-on tested this exact model and agree it's a genuine Dyson Airwrap dupe at roughly half the price, versatile, well-built and intuitive. Common gripes: a learning curve on the auto-wrap curlers, having to swap barrels to reverse curl direction, and bulky attachments. Testers split on curl longevity. Praised: Genuine Dyson Airwrap alternative delivering comparable blowouts at roughly half the price; Versatile all-in-one: converts to a standalone L-shaped hair dryer plus a wide range of attachments; Well-built, balanced, comfortable to hold with intuitive controls; Fast, effective drying. Flagged: Learning curve to master the auto-wrap (Coanda) curlers; Must swap separate left/right barrels to change curl direction; Curls/styles can lack staying power without hairspray; Bulky attachments and carry case take up storage space; Loud, high-pitched noise. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
How much does the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System cost?
The Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System has a US price of $349.99, as of 2026-07-25.
How does the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System compare on price?
At $350, the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System is #10 cheapest of the 20 hair dryers we track, where the median is $205.
Has the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System's price dropped?
No — since 2026-06-27 the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System has risen 75%, from $199.99 to $349.99; the lowest we have recorded is $199.99 (2026-06-27).
What is the lowest price the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System is $199.99 on 2026-06-27.
Is now a good time to buy the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System?
The Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System is currently $349.99; the lowest we have recorded is $199.99 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
When was the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System released?
The Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System was released 2022.
What are the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System's key specs?
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System (Shark): wattage w 1600, weight g 699, heat settings 4, speed settings 3, ionic Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $349.99 at sharkninja.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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