The 11 best Dyson Airwrap dupes that work just as well as the original

What to consider when choosing the best Dyson Airwrap dupe

The OG:

It's safe to say that the Dyson Airwrap is one of the best, most versatile hair stylers on the market. It broke the internet and is consistently out of stock for a reason. The original dries hair lightening fast, offers six versatile attachments (a smoothing dryer, two different curling barrels, a firm brush, a round brush, and a wide-tooth comb), and seals cuticles with the cool-shot feature to lock in your preferred style. Our editors and many celebrities and hairstylists are pretty much obsessed with it, even with the hefty price tag.

Hair type:

Not every hair tool is perfect for every hair type, not even the Dyson. So, when you're searching for the best Dyson Airwrap dupes, make sure you're focusing on your personal hair needs. If your hair struggles to hold a curl, you may want to choose a curling iron instead of a blow dry brush. Conversely, if you have naturally curly or coily hair, a bristled brush attachment might be exactly what will help you achieve a seamless blowout.

Styling preferences:

The same goes for your styling goals. A heated straightening brush or the best hair straightener will often give you the sleekest, straightened option. Depending on your preferred curl tightness, you'll want to go for something with a smaller or larger barrel. The world is your oyster, especially thanks to tools with various attachments so you can change up your style as you please.

Best overall

As it stands, the Shark FlexStyle is the best Dyson Airwrap dupe on the market. It's also an incredible stand-alone styler because of its multifaceted abilities. Just like the Dyson Airwap, its rotating wand can be fitted with a styling concentrator attachment for a smooth, frizz-free blowout.

As seen in the Dyson Airwrap, the Shark FlexStyle's auto-wrap curler uses Coanda technology to deliver flawless ringlets. It also comes with an oval brush and paddle brush attachment to customize your style even further.

Watson Anthony, professional hair stylist and editor of the blog Hairstyle Camp, tells Business Insider that the Shark FlexStyle is his number one recommendation. "This hairstyle tool has been popular for longer than a normal trend, and that's because it is worth the hype," he says. "The FlexStyle also comes in [two different versions] depending on your hair type, which means you will get the right tools for the right kind of hair."

Not only does the Shark FlexStyle work for all hair types – straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair – you can snag it now for about $300, a whopping $300 less than the Airwrap.

Best for easy, lasting curls

If you're on the hunt for an Airwrap dupe that can replicate the curls of Dyson's barrel attachments without the difficulty of traditional curling irons, CHI's Spin N' Curl was made for you. Its unique tulip-shaped design sets it apart from other curlers currently on the market, and it features a rotating ceramic barrel, similar to what you'd find from the Dyson Airwrap, to achieve effortless curls.

"Its design is really user-friendly," LA-based hairstylist Cody Renegar tells Business Insider. "Hair is inserted into the opening of the curl chamber, where it is heated…There's also a temperature display which is adjustable depending on hair texture."

Simply pop your strands into the barrel chamber, choose the direction of curl you'd prefer, and let this styling tool do the rest. Your curls will then come out of the chamber fully set and ready to go.

Easiest to use

Not everyone's an at-home professional when it comes to hairstyling, so if you're struggling with your strands on the regular, we recommend the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Hot Air Brush. Like many other blow-drying brushes, the BaBylissPRO Nano combines warm airflow with antistatic bristles and an ergonomic handle to make adding volume and shine that much easier. But the true key is the rotating brush.

"My favorite Dyson Airwrap dupe would have to be the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Hot Air Brush," Shults says. "It has a self-rotating brush head which is great for helping anyone who's less coordinated and doesn't have their styling movements perfected."

The brush head rotates in both directions with a touch of a button, making it that much simpler to grip your hair and achieve loose waves. And with a $90 price tag, it's budget savvy as well.

Best for thin hair

If you're looking for a Dyson Airwrap dupe that will deliver dreamy volume without damaging your delicate strands, look no further than the INFINITIPRO By Conair.

"This one is great for thin hair because the titanium ceramic barrel creates even heat with less damage, which helps to protect fragile strands," Shults says. "Additionally, the soft bristles create shine without tugging or causing breakage."

With a 1.5-inch barrel size, Shults also notes you can create a tighter style with added volume that is sure to last longer for thinner hair. And if you're worried about frizz, worry no longer – the ion generator within the styler helps reduce flyaways for a smoother style.

For under $30 right now on Amazon, it's well worth the try.

Best curler/straightener hybrid

A straightener that can also curl hair without a hassle? We'll take it. The L'Ange Le Duo 360 Airflow Styler is a unique little straightener that features tiny air vents to cool hair on contact and lock in your style as you'd want from any Dyson Airwrap dupe. Because of this tool's curved edges, you can both straighten, curl or create beach waves with ease, while the titanium plates ensure even heating all around. An added bonus? The L'Ange will shut off automatically after 60 minutes, so you never have to worry if you left your straightener on.

Best for thick hair

In her review of the best hair dryer brushes, Insider contributor Lauren Dana put the T3 Airebrush at the top of her list for how easy it was to use. She highlights "the cool shot button and volume booster switch, the latter of which helps create extra-tousled and textured tresses," according to Dana. It has 15 different heat and speed combinations so you can customize to your liking. You can also use the 2-in-1 Concentrator to straighten hair, while the Styling Brush helps you achieve lasting volume with ease.

Best multitasker

Yes, Drybar makes the list for best Dyson Airwrap dupes yet again with this excellent, lightweight dryer brush that helps you achieve three different styles. Much like the Shark FlexStyle, the Drybar Reserve 3-in-1 Interchangeable Blow-Dryer features an attachment that allows you to convert your tool into a hair dryer that utilizes precision airflow to get locks dried quickly.

If you want to adapt your blowout further, this tool also comes with a classic oval brush to add volume and shine, along with a paddle brush for a more sleek, straight style. It also weighs in at less than a pound, making it the perfect travel tool to give you a Drybar-quality blowout wherever you go.

Best affordable blow dryer brush

Beauty bloggers and and stylists alike tend to agree that the best budget-friendly Dyson Airwrap dupe is the Revlon One-Step Volumizer. The rounded brush styler is often on sale, and it allows you to blow dry your hair while delivering a voluminous blowout in one easy step. Because of that, it's a great option for beginners and anyone on the go.

Hair stylist Jessica Shults of Twisted Salons in New York City agrees, saying the Revlon One-Step Volumizer is essential for anyone who wants a quick and fresh blowout. "Its oval brush design provides fast drying with reduced frizz and helps reduce hair damage," she says. "The 3 heat and speed settings with a 'cool' option ensure you can find the right setting for your desired look, while tufted bristles help detangle and create volume."

Business Insider contributor Elana Rubin tried both to compare, and couldn't believe the results. Aside from the obvious price tag difference, Rubin says "the ease of having just one product for drying and styling your hair is a complete game-changer for people like me who want to minimize their beauty and grooming steps."

Read our full Revlon One-Step hair dryer review.

Best for wavy hair

Drybar is known for being the quintessential one-stop shop for the perfect blowout, and the brand's at-home stylers deliver the same. Similar to the Revlon One-Step, the Drybar Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush is another stylist and reviewer-preferred alternative because the paddle brush styler allows you to achieve an easy, voluminous blowout while drying your hair in mere minutes. Using ionic technology, the styler seals your hair cuticles while it dries them, reducing frizz and giving your hair some added shine.

In her Drybar Double Shot review, Business Insider contributor Julia Guerra tested the tool on her wavy strands and was thoroughly impressed with the results. "I really love the way my hair looks after using The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush from Drybar," she says. "It definitely tames my wild waves and adds a visible shine to my strands."

Similarly, professional hair stylist and accredited film stylist Nicholas Taylor tells Insider this Dyson Airwrap dupe is worth the try. "The Drybar Double Shot Blow-dryer Brush actually worked very well," he says. "I was able to achieve some great volume (with the help of some product) and I feel like it was able to do a whole blowout in an impressive amount of time."

Amazon currently offers the Drybar Double Shot for $124, so it's a great time to add this to your cart.

Best for curly hair

While the FlexStyle might be one of the best Dyson Airwrap dupes on our list, be sure not to sleep on the Shark's HyperAIR HD120, especially if you have curly hair. While it may look like a standard hair dryer, the HyperAIR HD120 actually offers so much more. The dryer itself delivers ultra-fast drying with minimum heat damage because it utilizes a combination of both high-velocity heated air and ionized air, while the three attachments allow you to choose your style.

Best for extensions

If you've recently splurged on a set of hair extensions and need a Dyson Airwrap dupe to maintain them, L'Ange Le Volume 75MM 2-in-1 Volumizing Brush Dryer is a solid option.

"A lot of my clients go from having not a lot of hair to having a whole head of 22-inch extensions and they are lost trying to dry and style their hair at home," Taylor tells Insider. "I like the L'Ange Brush because it's good for thick hair, it's super easy to use, it's powerful enough to get the job done, and it has a cool setting so you can set your curls and have a salon-quality blowout."

This styler also features an oval-shaped brush, allowing for 360-degree airflow that makes styling that much easier. The brush itself is fitted with titanium plates, which allows for a smoother blowout, and the sleek design is compact enough for you to travel with.

Two more Dyson Airwrap dupes we considered

Beachwaver PRO 1: The Beachwaver PRO 1 has achieved cult status among anyone looking to rock loose, effortless curls. The self-rotating barrel makes curling and styling that much easier, and stands up pretty well to the curling attachments on the Dyson Airwrap. The biggest downside, however, is that several reviewers report the self-rotating barrel slowing down or breaking completely over time, which is why we decided to exclude it from our list.

ghd Glide & Rise Hot Brush: While ghd has a great range of hair tools, and this root-lifter that can achieve lasting volume is no exception, we decided to leave it off the list. For nearly $200, this hot brush only comes with one relatively thin barrel, narrowing your style options significantly.