I tested the best Dyson Airwrap dupes under $300: The Shark FlexStyle isnt your only option

The Dyson Airwrap may be the blueprint for multi-stylers, but these days, it's far from your only option.

Just three years ago, if you didn't have $600 to shell out on the Airwrap, your only option for a dupe that mimicked both the results and tech of the Airwrap was the Shark FlexStyle. While I stand by it as an absolutely incredible dupe, more choices mean you can invest in the multi-styler that truly addresses your styling needs.

How to choose the best Airwrap dupe

Before 2022, if you wanted one hair tool to blow dry your hair, as well as help you achieve a blowout, more defined waves, or pin-straight hair, you were basically limited to the $600 Dyson Airwrap.

In 2025, there are more Airwrap models on the market than ever, but the price points are higher. There's the $549.99 Airwrap Origin, the $649.99 Airwrap i.d., and the $749.99 Co-anda 2x. There are some differences in performance abilities between the three models, but for the purposes of this guide, I'll be focusing on dupes that can achieve similar styling results first and foremost, and ideally use similar tech (including multiple attachments, auto-wrap curling barrels, and the airflow "grabbing" the hair known as the Coanda effect) to get to those results. You can learn more about the specific differences between the Dyson models in the FAQ below.

These days, typing "Airwrap dupe" into Google will get you plenty of results that can deliver on the Coanda effect — but naturally, not all these dupes are made equal. That's why I spent time testing out options from brands like T3, Sharper Image, and FoxyBae to see how well they stacked up against the FlexStyle (which I consider a gold standard dupe) and the Airwrap models themselves. I came away with some new favorites — and new opinions on what makes a good Airwrap dupe. Below, you'll find Mashable's updated list of recommendations for the best Airwraps as of 2025.