Sound the Alarm: We Found the Absolute *Best* Dyson Airwrap Dupes (2024)

Before I go through all the best Airwrap dupes, let me first break down the original Dyson tool that broke the internet (and continues to go in and out of stock constantly). The Dyson Airwrap utilizes air and minimal heat to dry and style your hair at the same time, with the option of six attachments: a smoothing dryer head, a firm brush, a soft brush, a round brush, and two different-sized curling barrels. Hairstylists, celebrities, and editors (hi, most of Cosmo’s beauty team) are all obsessed with the Airwrap for giving their hair major volume without as much damage as a curling iron, hair straightener, or high-heat hair dryer-and-round brush combo.

• Attachments: Six (two curling barrels in different sizes, a smoothing dryer, two paddle brushes, and a round brush)
• Heat settings: Three, plus a cold shot button
  
• Speed settings: Three

Glowing customer review: “I seriously do not know how I have lived without this. I hate drying my hair, and the new Airwrap gives me a fresh look from the salon with little effort. I LOVE IT!”

Basically every beauty editor on my feed has been sharing nonstop selfies of their voluminous, fluffy waves, all courtesy of the new T3 Air Styler. And after using it on my hair for a week straight, I can confirm that it's worthy of all the praise, and clocks in as the best Dyson Airwrap dupe I've ever tried. The device feels majorly luxurious (it's heavy in my hand, but not too heavy, either) and in the prettiest, rose-gold color that's rivaling all of my other hair tools for a coveted spot on my vanity.

Overall, it's the most similar to the O.G. Dyson Airwrap based on the results I get. It gives my hair some serious volume when I use the round brush, although I wish there was a smaller round brush option for my bangs. But I especially love how my hair looks when I curl with this, since the ceramic coating on the barrel evenly distributes heat for long-lasting curls (that are also seriously shiny, might I add).

Cosmo shopping writer Sarah Maberry is also a fan for her 3a curls, who usually finds air stylers take forever since she has to blow out her hair to smooth her roots first. Based on her testing of this T3 one, though, she noticed it took waaaaay less time to zhuzh up her hair on day two or three (and day four or five, IYKYK) than it would with a traditional curling iron. "I loved how the T3 aire came with curling and blow drying attachments so you won't need to shell out a second paycheck on a fancy blowdryer brush or waste half your suitcase space on hair tools," she adds.

• Attachments: Four (round brush, two curling barrels, blow dryer)
• Heat settings: Three
• Speed settings: Three

Glowing customer review: "T3 Aire 360 Ceramic Air Styler Blowout Kit left me speechless. It came in the most luxurious packaging that impressed me. It had a pink leather bag for storage with slots for each attachment. This blowout kit includes a SoftAire® drying concentrator, an oval brush attachment, a 1.35” ceramic curling attachment (left), and a 1.35” ceramic curling attachment (right). Its base is light, and each attachment easily goes on and off the base. The curling attachment holds hair on its own and creates glossy curls that last throughout the day. The drying concentrator dries the hair well (I have thick hair, and it worked well)."

If you want an affordable airstyler that you can buy on your next Ulta trip (hello, points!), Conair's Digitalaire Styling System should be your pick. First of all, I freakin' love that you can switch the direction of the airflow on the curling barrel, like the Airwrap, instead of having to swap the barrel. The other attachments are also v similar to Dyson's, aside from the smoothing Coanda flyaway attachment; instead, I just smoothed my roots with the round brush before curling.

I also tested the InfinitiPro Digitalaire Drying Wand, which might be a great alternative to the AirWrap if all you care about is quickly drying your hair. But for me, I enjoyed this iteration much more since I love the curling function.

• Attachments: Four (round brush, a curling barrel, blow dryer, and paddle brush)
• Heat settings: Three
• Speed settings: Three

Glowing customer review: "INFINITI PRO by Conair DigitalAire is very handy. It works very well, it dries my hair very fast. I really love the fact that you can use the brushes, the curling wand as you please. It is very handy especially if you travel. It comes with a storage bag with compartments. I definitely would recommend this product!"

Whenever anyone asks me how I like the Dyson Airwrap for my fine, short hair, I always say that it's got the smallest round brush barrel, which is great for giving me major volume and styling my bangs. No other device offered up the same thing...until I tested this style from Ella Bella. It comes with two round brush sizes, but I'm especially smitten with the smaller one. It perfectly styles my bangs into lil swoops while volumizing at the roots. The brushes also super gentle and don't tug at my hair, which cuts down on potential damage for my already-fragile strands. I do have to hold my hair on the curling barrels for about 15 seconds to get them to hold as long as the Airwrap, but I don't mind, because the 1.6-inch barrels create an ideal wave.

• Attachments: Six (two round brushes, two curling barrels, paddle brush, blow dryer), plus a case
• Heat settings: 3 (including cool)
• Speed settings: 3

Glowing customer review: "This is a good styler with lots of attachments that work well to style your hair. Dries hair fast, easy and isn't heavy. The machine is not too big, it's comfortable to use and the case is solid and convenient."

Of every Dyson Airwrap dupe I've tested, this one gave me the quickest, most voluminous look of all (see the pic below for proof). I started by drying my roots with the blow-dryer attachment, then gave 'em some lift with the round brush. I loved that it didn't tug at my hair, but still created enough tension to give me some serious va-va-volume. I followed that with the curling attachment to create waves throughout my hair, which not only were bouncy and voluminous but smooth and silky too. Every time I use this tool, I'm so obsessed with how my hair looks.

One caveat is that based on my testing (and senior entertainment editor Emma Baty) you've gotta put some work in to get these curls to hold their shape for longer than an hour or so. I always scrunch in some mousse to give my hair some lift and hold before using the tool. I also make sure to hold the barrel on my hair for 10 to 15 seconds, then hit it with the cold shot for 10 seconds to set them in place.

• Attachments: Four (round brush, two curling barrels, blow dryer)
• Heat settings: Three, plus cold shot
• Speed settings: Three

Glowing customer review: "I have always wanted the dyson or shark airwrap. This has done wonders. I’m obsessed with the big blow out look, and I’ve tried everything. I own hot rollers, regular rollers, and tons of curling wands. My curls hold all day with this. The ceramic coated barrels leave my hair with a beautiful shine. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this product and glad I bought it."

I wish the Shark team recorded my reaction when they unveiled their FlexStyle tool last summer—especially when they shared the affordable price. It’s very similar to the Dyson Airwrap, though it tends to be better for anyone who travels a lot, thanks to the fact that it’s both lightweight and shockingly powerful. The attached horizontal blow dryer actually has enough power to completely dry your hair (unlike the Airwrap), and it’s so strong and effective that I’ve even used it in a pinch to get rid of the wrinkles in my skirt.

• Attachments: Five (two curling barrels, a blow dryer concentrator, round brush, paddle brush)
• Heat settings: Three, plus cool shot
• Speed settings: Three

Glowing customer review: “This is a great alternative to the Dyson Airwrap Styler. It’s half the price and easy to curl if you use the right hair products prior to styling. My curls last for days, and it gives my hair an amazing blowout every time.”

If you like the Airwrap but want even more styling capabilities, try this dupe that comes with six brush attachments, in comparison to Dyson’s three. The tool includes ​​a blow dryer for rough-drying your hair, along with two paddle-brush attachments for straightening and three round brush heads in different sizes (perf for styling bangs, adding volume to your roots, or curling your hair). Basically, this six-in-one tool will replace nearly everything in your tangled drawer of hair tools and brushes. It also features a low and high heat setting and three air-flow options, so you can customize your styling based on your hair type.

• Attachments: Six (three round brushes, two paddle brushes, and a blow dryer)
• Heat settings: Two
• Speed settings: Three

Glowing customer review: “I have shorter hair while my sister has long and thick hair. We both use this item with ease! It is easy to use, has amazing power to it, and gets our hair dry and styled in no time!”

If the main reason you want the Dyson is because of its ability to ~simplify~ your routine with just one tool, you may want to try Revlon’s newly updated blow-dryer-curling-iron hybrid. It comes with a blow-dryer brush attachment to help grab, hold, and detangle as you dry, along with a vented curling barrel attachment that uses air to style your hair, making it v similar to the Dyson curling mechanism. But unlike the Dyson Airwrap that holds onto your hair with just air (sometimes causing frizz and flyaways), the Revlon locks your hair down with a clamp, giving you more control over how your curls look. Plus, testers say it gets has a strong airflow that can fully dry and style your hair without the pre-drying the Airwrap requires.

• Attachments: Two (curling barrel and blow dryer comb)
• Heat settings: Four
• Speed settings: None

Glowing customer review: “I bought this because I didn’t want to break my wallet buying the Dyson product, and it created gorgeous, big, soft curls. I apply hairspray after, and my curls last all day. Everyone always compliments me on how natural and healthy my hair looks.”

Leave it to the ‘Zon to provide one of the best Dyson Airwrap alternatives we’ve ever seen! Our senior commerce manager, Mackenzie Dunn, recently tested out this Amazon pick, and has rave reviews. “I don’t own the Dyson or Shark, though I’ve used both, but I have to say I’m ready to throw away my massive collection of hot tools in favor of this,” she notes. “As someone with stick straight fine hair, I’m always looking for ways to trick my mane into doing what I want—aka getting that bombshell blowout look—and this hair dryer/hot brush/curling iron has officially given me hope."

She notes that it gets hot very quickly and really makes her hair look shiny, courtesy of the tool's ionic technology. She also loves how easy all five of the attachments are to use and switch out. "I’m super impressed with the packaging—it comes in a sleek leather case, not unlike the Dyson one— price point, and overall quality," she adds. That said, those with thick or coarse hair may find the curling attachments too small and some may find the high heat damaging, FYI.

• Attachments: Five (two curling barrels, a paddle brush, round brush, and blow dryer)
• Heat settings: Four
• Speed settings: Three

Glowing customer review: “Very impressed with this product. Everything in one. Dried my hair super fast and the attachments are easy to use. My hair looks fabulous! Worth the price tag.”

Fun fact: I gifted this iron to my mom after she fell in love with using the Dyson Airwrap to create super-fast curls. No, it doesn’t use the same technology as the Dyson—the Airwrap uses air, while the Beachwaver uses direct heat—but it does have an automated curling barrel (here’s a quick visual) that twirls your hair around with the press of a button to create glossy, long-lasting curls. I got my mom the 1-inch iron because she likes those classic beachy waves, but if you’re looking for an exact Airwrap dupe, go for the 1.25-inch iron (shown here).

• Attachments: None
• Heat settings: 290 to 410 degrees
• Speed settings: N/A

Glowing customer review: “I’ve tried every method of curlers, and this is by far the easiest one. It took a minute to get used to it, but now it’s very simple to use. It heats up very quickly, and I love that you can customize the heat setting.”

PSA: Do not—I repeat, do not—bring your Dyson Airwrap (or, for that matter, any of these tools you spent your hard-earned cash on) to Europe. The voltage is different, meaning even if you plug it into an adapter, the tool will basically fry and stop working. Instead, snag this dual-voltage hair dryer brush on Amazon before your travels; it's compatible in over 200 countries (but check before you go, ofc). It won't give you the coveted Airwrap curls, but it can still dry your hair and simultaneously amp up the volume while you're on the road. This tool also even comes with an adapter plug that works in the U.S. and Europe, so if you forget your converter, you're covered.

• Attachments: None
• Heat settings: Three
• Speed settings: None

Glowing customer review: "Use the voltage adapter that comes with the product, and it does the job. Yes, a bit loud, but worth it to have the same blow out as you do at home. I just returned from extensive travel to France, Switzerland, Italy, and Monaco, and it worked flawlessly in those countries. You MUST use the voyage adapter that they provide. Very happy to have made the purchase and not experience the headache of dealing with bad hair days!"

When it comes to using the Airwrap paddle brush for stretching your hair, some TikTokers find the teeth on the attachment too firm and harsh. So if you’re working with 4c hair and prefer something a bit gentler, try Pattern’s new blow dryer, whose brush attachment uses flexible nylon bristles for detangling, but adds just enough tension to stretch and fluff your hair. The dryer also comes with three other attachments (a diffuser, a concentrator nozzle, and wide-tooth comb) for detangling, drying, and defining curls.

• Attachments: Four (diffuser, concentrator nozzle, wide-tooth comb, brush
• Heat settings: Three
• Speed settings: Two

Glowing customer review: “I’m absolutely in love with how my curls have responded to this gentle dryer. Dyson, literally who?”

This bb hot brush from Ghd is the key to those ’70s-esque, Matilda Djerf bangs, IMO. Unlike the Dyson’s round brush or curling wands attachments that can get too hot next to my scalp, Ghd’s 1.25-inch barrel has built-in teeth that get super close to my roots for a major lift without scalding me. And because the iron is so narrow and small, it’s way easier to use on my bangs than the Airwarp, whether I’m trying to get that curled, curtain-bang finish, à la Sabrina Carpenter, or I’m flipping in the ends of my straight-across bangs to make them look fuller.

• Attachments: None
• Heat settings: Three
• Speed settings: None

Glowing customer review: “I wish I could give this product six stars. I’ve found this tool especially good for giving my hair much-needed volume at the roots. It’s so quick to heat up and gives a satisfying little beep when it’s ready. I find myself getting longer out of each hair wash by using this hot brush to add volume or style my bangs for a ponytail or updo style.”

This T3 hot brush includes a round-brush attachment and a paddle-brush attachment that are excellent at smoothing thick hair without tugging (unlike the Airwrap brushes, according to some testers), thanks to their mix of plastic and nylon bristles. So, if you want a Rachel Green-style blowout on your thick hair, start with the round-brush attachment at your roots and slowly pull it down through your hair, flipping in the ends slightly by angling the tool. Or you can get a super-sleek look by running the paddle brush through your hair, section by section, following with a smoothing cream for some hold and shine.

• Attachments: Two (round brush and paddle brush)
• Heat settings: Five
• Speed settings: Three

Glowing customer review: “This is so great for thick hair. It can grip onto a pretty large chunk of hair at a time while still being effective. This may have actually outperformed a much more expensive blow-dryer tool I have with attachments—a certain popular brand—simply because none of the attachments on the other one get my hair as smooth as the brush attachments on this one do.”

When someone asks me for a Dyson Airwrap dupe for getting silky, straight hair, I point them to the wildly good YouTube reviews for Tymo’s straightening brush. Truly, reviewers with fine hair, long hair, curly hair, type-4 hair, thick hair, you name it, all swear by this brush for getting a sleek style in less time than it would take a typical flat iron or the Airwrap. Why? Because the brush head has narrowly spaced “teeth” that help divide your hair through the bristles, delivering even heat distribution to each hair strand to avoid having to go over each piece multiple times—whereas the Airwrap’s brush heads have wide-spaced teeth that don’t emit as much heat.

• Attachments: None
• Heat settings: Five
• Speed settings: None

Glowing customer review: “The TYMO is AMAZING. As someone with 4c hair who is very reluctant to use heat and heating products, I was very hesitant, but from trying it just once, I fell in love. I liked how while it gets very hot, it never burned me. It sure does not only straighten my hair but makes it look so shiny and silky looking.”

Consider your hair type.

Listen: The Dyson Airwrap is definitely not a one-size-fits-all tool, meaning that certain functions will work better on different hair types. That said, when you’re choosing a dupe, focus on your hair type and what your hair needs. Is it tension to stretch out your coily hair? Look for a tool with a flexible-bristle brush attachment. Or maybe your fine hair needs more heat to hold a curl, in which case you might want to try a curling iron. Thick hair? You might need a blow-dry brush with a combo of plastic and natural bristles that’ll straighten and curl your hair without tugging.

Assess your styling goals.

The best Dyson Airwrap dupe really comes down to what you plan to use the tool for. If you’re trying to get those TikTok-famous Airwrap curls, you might prefer to just try a 1.25-inch barrel curling iron for a more bouncy curl. But if you like how sleek and straight someone gets their hair with an Airwrap, try a heated straightening brush or a blow-dry brush. And if you really just want a tool that does it all, grab one of the multi-use options above and finally clear out your stash of unused irons.