Alright, let me cut straight to it: the Shark FlexStyle is 30% off the day before Prime Day — and if you’ve been thinking about buying a new hair tool, this is your green light, flashing “BUY IT NOW” moment.
I know, I know. We’ve all been burned by overhyped beauty gadgets before — remember that straightening brush everyone swore would change our lives in 2018? Yeah, me too. But the FlexStyle? This one’s legit.
It’s not just “good for the price”; it’s good, period. In other words, I’ve tested it side-by-side with my Dyson Airwrap (which, yes, may cost a quarter of your NYC rent), and honestly? The Shark won. And I wasn’t expecting it to.
Let’s talk about why.
The FlexStyle is basically an all-in-one dream team of hair tools — a hair dryer, a curler, a blow-dry brush, a diffuser, and a frizz-fighter — all in one compact tool that somehow doesn’t weigh five pounds or take up your entire bathroom drawer. You twist the handle (it literally transforms like a little hair robot), pop on an attachment, and boom: you’re ready to go from wet hair to full-on glam with minimal effort.
Now, I have what I like to call “high-maintenance hair with a bad attitude.” It’s naturally wavy, frizz-prone, and loves to poof out just enough to make me look slightly electrocuted. So I don’t mess around when it comes to hair tools. I need something that dries fast, styles well, and doesn’t make me sweat like I’m working a shift at a sauna. And the FlexStyle? It seriously delivers.
When I first tried it, I used the auto-wrap curling barrels (which, yes, automatically wrap your hair for you — it’s magic), and I swear my jaw dropped. The curls actually held, looked soft and bouncy (not crunchy!), and it didn’t fry my hair to get there. I even used the paddle brush attachment on another day to smooth everything out, and it gave me that “I just got a blowout at Drybar” finish — without me having to, you know, leave the house or make small talk with a stylist.
And just to give you a quick rundown of how I use it (aka how to fake a good hair day with minimal effort):
- Towel-dry and add heat protectant: Always do this. Don’t skip it; your hair will thank you later.
- Rough dry with the blow-dryer attachment: Do this until your hair is about 70 to 80% dry.
- Section your hair: Even if you’re lazy, this will make your life easier.
- Use the curling barrels: To achieve bombshell (cue the Love Island reference) waves or curls, let the tool do the work!
- Use the brush attachment: This will help give your hair great volume and sleek ends if you’re doing more of a blowout look.
- Finish with the frizz smoother or diffuser: If you have textured or curly hair, this is an absolute game-changer.
And here’s the best part: it’s so much easier to use than it looks. I know those curling attachments seem intimidating, but once you get the hang of it (seriously, it takes one try), you’ll wonder why you ever used a traditional curling iron. Just rough-dry your hair a bit, section it, hold a piece near the barrel, let the air wrap it around for you, and then hit the cool shot to set the curl. That’s it.
Now, is it perfect? Not quite. It is a little loud (but like, so is my hair dryer from Target), and you do have to swap curling barrels depending on which side you’re styling. But honestly, it takes two seconds, and it’s not a big deal unless you’re very, very impatient. Which, okay, same. But still worth it.
Also? The price. With this 30% off deal, you’re looking at way less than $400. Honestly, that’s wild, considering it gives you the same (or better) results than the $600 Dyson. And don’t get me wrong, I like my Dyson…but I don’t love its price. Especially now that I’ve seen what the FlexStyle can do.
Prime Day is always one of the best times to score deals on beauty tools, and this early sale? It’s kind of a steal. If you’ve been putting off upgrading your hair routine, or you’re just tired of juggling five different hot tools that all smell vaguely burnt, this is the moment. You won’t have to deal with regret.
I can do a full style in 15 minutes now, which is exactly how long I used to spend just untangling the cords from my straightener and curling wand.
Bottom line? This is one of those rare moments where the internet hype is totally justified. The Shark FlexStyle is the real deal. And if you can grab it for 30% off before Prime Day even officially starts? You’re already a winner.
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This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best vitamin C serums on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos of 2025. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
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