The 5 Best Dyson Airwrap Alternatives for 2025

The Dyson Airwrap is the Eras Tour of hot-air stylers. Yes, it’s iconic and stunning, but it’s also…$800. I’m all for great hair days, but at that price, my curls and I expect coffee service, too. So, when my tween daughter begged for “those effortless TikTok hairstyles,” I went hunting for tools that do the Airwrap trick; curl, smooth, and dry with less heat but without absolutely destroying my budget.

Over the span of a few months, we checked out five multi-stylers on two very different heads of hair: my 3B spirals and her medium-density waves. Below are the five best Dyson Airwrap alternatives that deliver real results. Spoiler: the Ella Bella 6-in-1 Ionic Air Styler won our bathroom cabinet’s top shelf—and it costs about a quarter of the Dyson.

Best Airwrap Alternatives at a Glance

• Overall do-it-all performance: Ella Bella 6-in-1 Ionic Air Styler
• High-end tech: Shark FlexStyle Multi-Styler  
• Single-step volume: Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0     
• Luxury salon pick: All-Inclusive™ Air + Active Heat 8-in-1 Multi-Styler
• Dual-bristle smoothing: T3 AireBrush Duo

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If you really want Dyson-style wraps, smooth blow-outs, and diffused curls but want to avoid the steep Dyson pricing, Ella Bella’s 6-in-1 Ionic Air Styler is the winner in my books. It shortened my diffusing routine from 35 minutes to 22 and let my daughter create soft waves in one pass of a round brush attachment. But if that’s not a good fit for you, I have several other perfectly comparable options to suit your hair needs and budget.

How I Judged These Airwrap Dupes

1. Airflow & Motor Power: I aimed for a minimum of 1,300 watts or a high-RPM digital motor.
2. Heat Control: There’s either ionic or ceramic tech and sensors that cap temps below hair-melting territory.
3. Attachment Versatility: Comes with round brushes, auto-wrap barrels, diffusers, and concentrators.
4. Weight & Ergonomics: These tools need to be under 1.5 lb with swivel cords and intuitive buttons.
5. Real-World Results: I searched for models that had been clearly tested on curls, waves, and fine straight strands by users, no perfect-model lab shots.
6. Value & Warranty: I wanted at least one that was 70 % of Airwrap’s performance but at 70 % or less of its price.

The Five Best Dyson Airwrap Alternatives

You don’t have to break the bank just to get nice-looking hair every day. Sure, some of these tools aren’t the level that Dyson puts forward, but when you balance price with quality and convenience, there’s definitely one here for everybody. 

1. Ella Bella 6-in-1 Ionic Air Styler

Best Overall Dupe

Specs:

• 1,400 W DC motor
• dual-ion emitter
• cool-shot
• 1.25 lb

Attachments: 30 mm & 40 mm auto-wrap barrels, oval volumizer, paddle brush, smoothing nozzle, mini diffuser

Warranty: 24 months

Ella Bella didn’t just slap six heads on a low-power handle and call it a day. The 1,400-watt motor pushes enough air to wrap 1-inch sections around its barrels. There’s no manual twirling needed. On my 3B hair, the 30 mm barrel produced springy spirals that actually held once I hit the cool shot. The mini diffuser defined my roots for second-day curls, and the oval brush gave my daughter a salon-level blow-out in about 15 minutes, which is perfect because she’s always running late for school.

Heat options (low, medium, high) stay below 302 °F thanks to a ceramic coil and steady ion flow, so there’s no scorchy burnt hair smell. Magnetic heads click on solidly; I haven’t launched a barrel across the bathroom yet. Under $200 feels downright thrifty after the Dyson sticker shock.

Pros

• Six seriously useful attachments, including a diffuser
• Toggle ions for smooth or volumized finishes
• Lighter than Shark or Dyson; comfy for longer blow sessions

Cons

• The matte-black finish shows product buildup; so clean it often

2. Shark FlexStyle Multi-Styler

Best High-End Tech

Specs:

• 1,300 W digital motor 
• auto temperature sensor
• 1.54 lb

Attachments: 1.25-in. auto-wrap barrels (2), oval brush, paddle smoothing brush, styling concentrator, curl-defining diffuser

Warranty: 2 years

Shark reverse-engineered Dyson’s digital motor playbook at half the price. The FlexStyle handle swivels from a straight wand to an L-shaped dryer, so you can make it comfortable whether you’re blasting roots or curling ends without having to switch between different tools. Temperature sensors read the airflow 1,000 times per second, capping the heat to prevent damage.

When it’s in curl mode, the auto-wrap barrels grab your hair in sections without tangling. They run a bit cooler than Dyson, so curls and waves tend to set softer, which is great for fine hair, but you’ll need a spritz of hairspray for coarse types. The diffuser attachment is deeper than Ella Bella’s and gave my curls a pretty impressive lift if I do say so myself. If you want top-tier engineering without the Dyson tariff, I highly recommend Shark.

Pros

• Digital sensor limits heat exposure
• Rotating handle: dryer and wand in one
• Attachments lock magnetically—fast swaps

Cons

• Slightly heavier than Ella Bella
• Learning curve: you must curl away from the face or barrels, spit hair out

3. Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 

Best Single-Step Volumizer

Specs: 

• 1,100 W 
• ceramic titanium barrel 
• 1.3 lb

Barrel: 2.4-inch oval with mixed boar + nylon bristles

Warranty: 4 years

Revlon is a brand we all know and trust. It’s been around for ages. And its Revlon One-Step model went viral for a really good reason. It’s a round styling brush and hair dryer in one device, in one hand.

The Plus slimmed the handle for a better grip, added a removable head for storage, and bumped heat settings to four. My daughter’s shoulder-length waves dry straight with flipped ends in about 10 minutes. It’s too hot on high for fragile curls, but a medium + cool shot will smooth your roots without frying them.

At under $70, it’s unbeatable for quick blow-outs, antsy teenage mornings, or even for traveling. Just remember to use a heat protectant on your hair and clean the device after every few uses.

Pros

• Inexpensive and widely available
• Removable barrel makes suitcase packing easier
• Smoothing results rival a round-brush blow-out in half the time

Cons

• No diffusing or curling
• High heat can over-dry fine ends if you’re not careful

4. All-Inclusive™ Air + Active Heat 8-in-1 Multi-Styler

Best Luxury Salon Pick

Specs:

• 1,500 W brushless motor
• ActiveHeat™ sensor (monitors temp 30×/sec)
• 1.35 lb

Attachments: 1.25-in. auto-wrap barrels (2), 1.5-in. auto-wrap barrels (2), oval volumizer, smoothing paddle, root-lift concentrator, curl-defining diffuser

Warranty: 2 years + Drybar VIP support

Drybar finally answered Dyson with an everything-but-the-sink kit. The All Inclusive 8-in-1 styler houses a high-rpm digital motor in the handle and uses ActiveHeat™ tech to keep airflow at a steady 250°F, which is hot enough to shape, but never hot enough to scorch your hair.

What sets this system apart? Four magnetic heads allow you to style in eight different ways, and all you need is this one tool kit. My daughter loved how easily she could get her waves pin straight with the flat iron attachment. At $300, it’s a splurge, but you’re basically getting a salon station in one velvety-yellow box.

Pros

• Four attachments cover curls, blow-outs, volume, and more
• ActiveHeat™ sensor prevents over-drying fragile ends
• Lightweight for a full digital-motor styler

Cons

• Premium price is still shy of Dyson, but double the budget models

5. T3 AireBrush Duo

Best Dual-Bristle Smoothing

Specs:

• 900 W motor
• dual-ion generator
• 0.95 lb

Brushes: 3-inch round volumizer + vented paddle

Warranty: 2 years

I know the AireBrush Duo looks kind of minimalist, but its ion flow and five heat/speed combos make it a silent overachiever. The round brush helps you add a little bounce to day-two hair, and the paddle brush smooths my fringe without flattening it. It comes in at just under a pound, so it’s the lightest full-size tool here. I think this option is perfect if you travel a lot or have wrist pain.

When you play with the five heat settings and three speed settings, you get fifteen different ways to style your hair, which I think is pretty great for the price.

Because it tops out at 900 watts, it’s not built for soaking wet, super-dense curls. I rough-dry first with a regular dryer, then switch to T3 for finishing, which leaves my hair shiny with less frizz than a standard round brush and dryer combo.

Pros

• Feather-light for long sessions
• Two interchangeable brushes for the styling range
• Memory function recalls your last heat/speed combo

Cons

• Less powerful—add a pre-dry step for thick hair
• No curling barrels or diffusers

Heat-Smart Tips for Any Multi-Styler

1. Rough-dry first. Towel-blot, then air-dry or use a basic dryer until hair is 70 % dry—faster styling, less damage.
2. Use cool-shot or cool-wrap. Lock curl shape and seal cuticles for a longer hold.
3. Section thinly. 1-inch pieces wrap and smooth better than thick chunks.
4. Clean filters monthly. Lint buildup slows airflow and overheats motors.

Let’s Wrap It Up

Yes, I won’t deny that the Dyson Airwrap is brilliant, but so is rent. You don’t need to splurge half your paycheck on a single hair styling device when there are perfectly good alternatives to the Dyson Airwrap right here. These five tools deliver similar curl-wrap, blow-out, and smoothing magic at sane prices.

For all-around versatility in both performance and price, the Ella Bella 6-in-1 wins my vote.

Have you tried an Airwrap alternative I missed? Let me know in the comments! And be sure to check out all of our other great hair guides!