Buying guide
Best multi-stylers under £400
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Compare them allBest overall
Dyson Airwrap i.d.: 6 attachments and app curl sequence
The i.d. curl sequence stores wrap, style and cold shot times for repeatable curls.
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Shark FlexStyle IonCurl: ions and stronger wrap
CoandaBoost is stated to give bouncier, more defined curls than the original FlexStyle.
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Dreame AirStyle Era: 8-in-1 with straightening nozzle
Eight styling heads including a straightening nozzle and a diffuser.
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The newest Dyson Airwrap sits well above this budget, but there is plenty of choice below it, including older Dyson Airwrap models. A multi-styler earns its place by replacing a dryer, a round brush and a curling tool, so the attachments in the box matter as much as the motor. Look at how many curling barrels you get and whether they wrap hair automatically, whether there is a proper dryer head, and how much control you have over heat. This guide compares eight stylers from Dyson, Shark, Dreame and Silk'n on the attachments listed, the curling barrels, the wattage and the number of heat settings. Every styler here was at or under the limit when we built the list. Where a listing does not give a figure, we say so.
All products compared
- Dyson Airwrap i.d.: 6 attachments and app curl sequence
- Attachments
- 6
- Curling barrels
- Conical and 40 mm
- Wattage
- 1,300 W
- Heat settings
- 3
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Shark FlexStyle IonCurl: ions and stronger wrap
- Attachments
- 6 plus case
- Curling barrels
- 2 x 32 mm
- Wattage
- 1,750 W
- Heat settings
- Not stated
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Dreame AirStyle Era: 8-in-1 with straightening nozzle
- Attachments
- 8
- Curling barrels
- 2 x 32 mm
- Wattage
- 1,300 W
- Heat settings
- Not stated
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Shark Glam: heated ceramic tools plus air styling
- Attachments
- 5 plus case
- Curling barrels
- Auto-wrap curlers
- Wattage
- 1,500 W
- Heat settings
- 4
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: curlers, brushes, diffuser
- Attachments
- 5
- Curling barrels
- 2 auto-wrap curlers
- Wattage
- 1,650 W
- Heat settings
- 3
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Silk'n SilkyAir Flex: 5-in-1 at 90°C maximum
- Attachments
- 5
- Curling barrels
- 2 rotating curlers
- Wattage
- 1,300 W
- Heat settings
- 4
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Dyson Airwrap Origin: bi-directional 40 mm barrel
- Attachments
- 3
- Curling barrels
- 40 mm
- Wattage
- 1,300 W
- Heat settings
- 3
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Dreame AirStyle Pro: 7-in-1 at 369 g
- Attachments
- 7
- Curling barrels
- 2
- Wattage
- 1,300 W
- Heat settings
- Not stated
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| Product | Attachments | Curling barrels | Wattage | Heat settings | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Airwrap i.d.: 6 attachments and app curl sequence | 6 | Conical and 40 mm | 1,300 W | 3 | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Shark FlexStyle IonCurl: ions and stronger wrap | 6 plus case | 2 x 32 mm | 1,750 W | Not stated | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Dreame AirStyle Era: 8-in-1 with straightening nozzle | 8 | 2 x 32 mm | 1,300 W | Not stated | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Shark Glam: heated ceramic tools plus air styling | 5 plus case | Auto-wrap curlers | 1,500 W | 4 | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: curlers, brushes, diffuser | 5 | 2 auto-wrap curlers | 1,650 W | 3 | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Silk'n SilkyAir Flex: 5-in-1 at 90°C maximum | 5 | 2 rotating curlers | 1,300 W | 4 | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Dyson Airwrap Origin: bi-directional 40 mm barrel | 3 | 40 mm | 1,300 W | 3 | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Dreame AirStyle Pro: 7-in-1 at 369 g | 7 | 2 | 1,300 W | Not stated | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · Dyson
Dyson Airwrap i.d.: 6 attachments and app curl sequence
The Airwrap with Bluetooth and the i.d. curl sequence, which adjusts heat, airflow and timing per section. Keeps temperatures under 150°C.
In its favour
- The i.d. curl sequence stores wrap, style and cold shot times for repeatable curls.
- Includes a 2-in-1 Coanda smoothing dryer that the maker says gives up to 58% less frizz.
- At 600 g it is the lightest Dyson Airwrap listed here.
Good to know
- No air straightener, unlike the Co-anda2x.
- Designed for straight and wavy hair according to the listing.
Listing title: Dyson Airwrap i.d. Hair Styler & Hair Dryer Straight/Wavy - Ceramic Ap...
No. 2 · Shark
Shark FlexStyle IonCurl: ions and stronger wrap
Shark's newest FlexStyle with 200 million negative ions and CoandaBoost for stronger wrap force. Includes a curl-defining diffuser and two brushes.
In its favour
- CoandaBoost is stated to give bouncier, more defined curls than the original FlexStyle.
- 1,750 W is the highest rating among the multi-stylers here.
- Airset button pauses airflow or gives a cool burst with a tap.
Good to know
- Both curlers are 32 mm, so there is no smaller barrel for tight curls.
- Product weight is unclear; the listed 3.58 kg looks like a packed figure.
Listing title: Shark FlexStyle IonCurl Ion Air Drying, Curling and Styling System - P...
No. 3 · dreame
Dreame AirStyle Era: 8-in-1 with straightening nozzle
Dreame's 8-in-1 set with a 110,000 RPM brushless motor, auto-wrap barrels, a straightening nozzle, diffuser and three brushes.
In its favour
- Eight styling heads including a straightening nozzle and a diffuser.
- NTC temperature control monitors heat thousands of times per second, per Dreame.
- Brushless motor speed of 110,000 RPM is stated.
Good to know
- Both auto-wrap barrels are 32 mm, so there is no smaller size.
- Warranty length is not stated in this listing.
Listing title: DREAME AirStyle Era, 8-in-1 Professional Airflow Multi-Styler
No. 4 · Shark
Shark Glam: heated ceramic tools plus air styling
A Shark system that mixes heat-controlled ceramic with high-speed air. The Silki and Glossi tools smooth and gloss wet or dry hair.
In its favour
- Silki tool combines ceramic and airflow for up to 2x more shine, per Shark.
- Works on wet or dry hair, and Scalp Shield mode is listed.
- Three speeds and four settings according to the specs.
Good to know
- Curler sizes are not given in the listing.
- Uses heated ceramic as well as air, which differs from the air-only Airwrap idea.
Listing title: Shark Glam Ceramic & Air Styling and Drying System, HD6042SUKPL
No. 5 · Shark
Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: curlers, brushes, diffuser
The core Shark FlexStyle that twists from dryer to styler, with auto-wrap curlers, paddle and oval brushes, a concentrator and a diffuser.
In its favour
- Includes both a diffuser and a concentrator, so it works as a full dryer.
- Heat is measured 1,000 times per second, the listing says.
- 2 year guarantee on registration in the UK and ROI.
Good to know
- Curler sizes are not stated in this listing.
- At 700 g it is heavier than the Dyson Airwrap i.d.
Listing title: Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, Stone, HD446SLUK
No. 6 · Silk'n
Silk'n SilkyAir Flex: 5-in-1 at 90°C maximum
A 5-in-1 air styler with four set temperatures from 39°C to 90°C and heat adjusted 50 times per second. Oval and flat brushes plus two rotating curlers.
In its favour
- The highest stated setting is 90°C, the lowest maximum of any styler in this guide.
- An LED display shows the four temperatures: 39, 50, 70 and 90°C.
- Both an oval and a flat hot brush are included for volume or a sleeker finish.
Good to know
- The listing does not state the weight or the cable length.
- Warranty terms are not given in the listing.
Listing title: Silk’n Air Styler 5-in-1 - SilkyAir Flex - Hair Dryer with 5 Attachmen...
No. 7 · Dyson
Dyson Airwrap Origin: bi-directional 40 mm barrel
The original Airwrap formula: a bi-directional 40 mm barrel, anti-snag loop brush and fast dryer. Simple and focused on waves and blowouts.
In its favour
- The 40 mm barrel curls in both directions without swapping heads.
- Glass bead thermistor keeps temperature under 150°C, per Dyson.
- 610 g with three heat and three speed settings.
Good to know
- Only three attachments, with no small barrel or straightener.
- No app or i.d. curl sequence on this model.
Listing title: Dyson Airwrap Origin Hair Styler & Dryer – Curls & Waves - Prussian Bl...
No. 8 · dreame
Dreame AirStyle Pro: 7-in-1 at 369 g
Dreame's lighter 7-in-1 multi-styler in gold with two curling barrels, a smoothing brush and a magnetic design. Comes in a leather package.
In its favour
- 369 g for handle and barrel, excluding cable, per the listing.
- Seven customisable attachments cover sleek, voluminous and curly styles.
- Stated lifespan of up to 600 hours and a cold shot.
Good to know
- Barrel sizes are not given in the listing.
- Warranty is 1 year in the specs but 2 years in the bullets.
Listing title: DREAME AirStyle Pro, 7-in-1 Hair Styler, 1300W, Gold, Fast Drying, 2 C...
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