Shark FlexStyle HD442JR vs Dyson Airwrap i.d. Curly+Coily

Both are air stylers that curl, dry and smooth without extreme heat, but they suit different shoppers. The Shark FlexStyle is the more versatile all-rounder for most people: it twists into a full hair dryer, weighs about 1.5 lbs, and has a large base of 1,496 ratings averaging 4.4. The Dyson Airwrap i.d. Curly+Coily is the step-up pick for curly and coily hair, with a diffuser, wide-tooth comb and heat brush in the box and a 4.6 average, though that comes from only 38 ratings. Owners of the Shark praise fast drying and easy attachment swaps; Dyson owners pay more for refined curl control and a dedicated curly/coily attachment set.

• Choose the Shark FlexStyle if you want one tool that works as a real hair dryer and a styler, and you want proven, widely reviewed performance for straight through coily hair.
• Choose the Dyson Airwrap i.d. Curly+Coily if your hair is curly or coily and you want a diffuser, comb and heat brush built in, with the smoother curl control Dyson is known for.