# Best multi-stylers and hot air brushes for short hair Source: https://blowandbarrel.co.uk/best/best-multi-styler-for-short-hair Publisher: Blow and Barrel. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://blowandbarrel.co.uk/how-we-pick Short hair needs a different tool from long hair. A big 40 mm barrel has nothing to wrap round on a bob or a pixie cut, and a heavy styler is overkill for a ten minute blow-dry. What tends to help is a smaller barrel or a brush head that reaches the roots, plus enough airflow to dry and shape at once. This guide compares hot air brushes and multi-stylers on brush shape, the smallest barrel each maker names, wattage and stated weight. Few listings mention hair length directly, so we point out where a maker does and flag where barrel sizes are missing. Weights shown as packed figures in kilograms are marked as unclear rather than used. ## Products ### 1. Dyson Airwrap i.d. Hair Styler & Hair Dryer Straight/Wavy - Ceramic Apricot Attachments: 6; Curl barrels: Conical and 40 mm; Wattage: 1,300 W; Dryer mode: Fast dryer, smoothing dryer 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. ### 2. Dyson Airsmooth Hot Brush – Hair Dryer & Smoothing Brush - Ceramic Pink Type: Hot air brush; Smallest head: Teardrop brush; Wattage: 1,080 W; Weight: 580 g A Dyson hot air brush that dries, stretches and smooths from wet. The teardrop head is designed for easy root access, which suits shorter cuts. In its favour: - The teardrop shape gives easy root access around the back and crown, per Dyson. - Weighs 580 g with the motor in the handle for balance, according to the listing. - Automatically adapts to voltage abroad, so it travels well. Good to know: - It is a single brush head with no curling barrel. - The spec table shows 620 g against 580 g in the bullets. ### 3. Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, No Heat Damage HD456TLUK Curlers: 32 mm and 24 mm; Smoothing tools: Oval brush, FrizzFighter; Wattage: 1,650 W; Leaves out: Paddle brush, diffuser A limited edition FlexStyle set with two curler sizes, a FrizzFighter finishing tool, oval brush, concentrator, clips and a storage bag. In its favour: - Two curler sizes, 32 mm and 24 mm, for loose or tighter curls. - FrizzFighter tool smooths flyaways on dry hair. - Alligator clips and storage bag are included. Good to know: - No diffuser in this set, unlike the standard 5-in-1. - Listed weight of 2.5 kg looks like a packed figure; the bullets say 700 g. ### 4. ghd Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush, Wet to Blow Dried, Smooth Results Type: Hair dryer brush; Smallest head: Elliptical barrel; Wattage: 460 W; Weight: Not stated ghd's 2-in-1 dryer brush that takes hair from wet to blow-dried with heated bristles and an elliptical barrel plate held at 120°C. In its favour: - Sensors check temperature 400 times per second, per ghd. - Elliptical barrel plate builds volume close to the root, useful on short layers. - The maker lists conversation-friendly sound levels and up to 40% less energy use. Good to know: - Only one speed and one setting are listed. - Barrel dimensions and product weight are not clearly stated in the listing. ### 5. DREAME AirStyle Pro, 7-in-1 Professional Airflow Multi-Styler Attachments: 7; Curl barrels: 2 curling barrels; Wattage: 1,300 W; Dryer mode: Fast drying head A lighter Dreame multi-styler with seven attachments, two curling barrels and a cold shot. Dreame quotes 369 g for the handle and barrel. In its favour: - 369 g for handle and barrel is very light for full-head styling. - Dreame states a lifespan of up to 600 hours. - One-touch cold shot to set curls and lock in the style. Good to know: - Barrel sizes are not stated in the listing. - Warranty is listed as 1 year in the specs but 2 years in the bullets. ### 6. Clara 6-in-1 Gold Multi Styler with Auto-Wrap Curlers, Hair Dryer, & Brush (Round & Oval) for All Hair Types – 1500W Ionic Styling Tool for Frizz-Free Waves & Salon Blowouts Attachments: 6; Curl barrels: Left and right auto-wrap; Wattage: 1,500 W; Dryer mode: Blow dryer head A 6-in-1 ionic multi-styler with left and right auto-wrap curlers, round and oval brushes, a concentrator and a dryer head. In its favour: - Separate left and right curlers for curls in both directions. - Three heat and three speed settings plus a cold shot. - Removable filter for cleaning, per the listing. Good to know: - Barrel sizes and motor speed are not given. - Warranty terms are not stated in the listing. ### 7. Shark FlexStyle 3-in-1 Air Styler & Hairdryer, Auto-Wrap Curlers, Oval Brush, Concentrator, No Thermal Damage, Champagne HD426SLEU Curlers: 2 auto-wrap curlers; Smoothing tools: Oval brush; Wattage: 1,400 W; Leaves out: Diffuser, paddle brush The pared-back FlexStyle with two auto-wrap curlers, an oval brush and a concentrator. A simpler entry to the FlexStyle twist design. In its favour: - Same twist from dryer to styler as the bigger FlexStyle sets. - Heat measured 1,000 times per second, per Shark. - 700 g with three speed and three heat settings. Good to know: - Only three tools, with no diffuser or paddle brush. - The model code ends in EU, so check the plug type before ordering. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.