Our favourite Dyson Airwrap alternatives in the Prime Day sale – including ‘amazing’ 4-in-1 styler down to just £37

DYSON’S cult Airwrap may be the Queen of the hair tools, but you don’t need to drop £500 to create the perfect bouncy blowout.

We’ve tested some of the best alternatives to see how they compare, and every single one of them is currently on sale on Amazon (including the Dyson itself!).

Dyson Airwrap I.D, £429.99 (was £479.99)

Brands have caught on to what makes the Airwrap special (hello, Coanda-inspired airflow).

There’s affordable alternatives that get surprisingly close to the Airwrap’s coveted performance and versatility.

The most famous Airwrap lookalike is the viral Shark FlexStyle, which has been slashed from £270 to £171 as an early Prime Day deal.

Amazon’s Big Deal Days sale is running 6 – 7 October, but it’s worth checking out what’s already live.

To get ahead, Sun Shopping’s Deals Expert has rounded up the biggest discounts so far, including some cut by a huge 78%.

I tested options from Revlon, Babyliss and more to see what really holds up through running errands, sweaty commutes and long days out.

Read my Dyson Airwrap i.d review for the full lowdown and keep scrolling for more options.

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Best Dyson Airwrap dupes UK – tried and tested

Revamp Dynamic Radiance Pro Blow Dry 7-in-1 Ionic Air Styler

Revamp Dynamic Radiance Pro Blow Dry 7-in-1 Ionic Air Styler
£103.98 (was £179.99)

Pros: Affordable, holds a curl extremely well and leaves nice waves for days after, easy to use, detachable styling heads, a twisting head function to get closer to the root, and fairly quiet

Cons: Feels like it could be hotter

Rating: 9/10

I tried the Revamp Curl Airstyler having no experience with the brand before, and was completely sold within half an hour.

Not only is this the quickest form of air styling I’ve ever done, but the rotating head function goes above and beyond other models, allowing you to get close to the roots for extra volume and coverage.

There are seven different heads, including two barrels, a diffuser, a barrel brush head, a paddle hot brush, a diffuser and a normal hairdryer nozzle.

The barrels offer a big, bouncy curl that lasts all day, which can be combed out up to two days after into smooth waves that genuinely hold.

I also loved the hot paddle brush function, which instantly smooths and defrizzes, so you can change styles throughout the day with ease.

Review by Lucy Powell

Shark FlexStyle Hair Styler and Dryer

Shark FlexStyle Hair Styler and Dryer, £171.42 (was £269.99)

Pros: Effective styling, causes minimal heat damage, option to build your own set, rotates between dryer and styler, and a powerful hair dryer 

Cons: Noisy, hot brush attachment can feel rough on the hair, bulky for travelling, two curling barrels for each side

Rating: 8.5/10

I added the Shark FlexStyle to my routine just over a year ago, and it’s been an absolute game-changer.

Mastering the bouncy blow-out with a hair dryer and a round brush always felt beyond my skill set, but Shark’s tool makes creating voluminous styles that much easier.

The feature that sets it apart from its competitors is its ability to switch between hair drying and styling with the touch of a button, and I love that it feels just as powerful as a traditional dryer.

The FlexStyle isn’t as sleek as the Dyson Airwrap, with two curling barrels for each side of the head and a slightly bulkier design, but it’s a great alternative in terms of power and attachments.

I like that the Shark comes with a cold shot button to set styles in place, and for around £300 less than the Dyson, it’s a great alternative.

Read my Shark FlexStyle review for more information.

Review by Sophie Bates

Babyliss Air Styler 1000

Babyliss Air Styler 1000, £34.99 (was £75)

Pros: Four attachments included, suitable for all hair types, long-lasting results, leaves hair looking shiny, comes with a heat-protecting glove, great smoothing and barrel attachments

Cons: Hair dryer attachment isn’t very powerful, feels flimsy, noisy, and the curling barrel lacks power

Rating: 6.5/10

The Babyliss Air Styler features anti-frizz technology and an ionic system releasing positive and negative ions that attach to each strand of hair, leaving hair sleek and glossy.

Several heat settings help prevent damage from excess heat, and the drying nozzle is similar to Dyson’s concentrator attachment.

You’re supposed to move the appliance down your hair and start rotating the brush away from your head. This will create tension throughout the strand, giving it a blow-dry finish.

The motion in itself takes a bit of practice, and you’re better off starting slow, as you can easily find hair tangled around if you’re not careful.

While the curling barrel lacked power, the straightening and smoothing brushes worked well for eliminating frizz.

This isn’t one I’d recommend for creating curls, but for those who want a sleek blow-out, it’s an affordable option worth considering.

Review by Lucy Powell

GHD Rise Professional Hot Brush

GHD Rise Professional Hot Brush, £124.99 (was £179)

Pros: The brush’s bristles are good for combing through knotty hair and tangles.

Cons: No interchangeable attachments, no adjustable heat settings. Cannot be used on wet hair.

Rating: 7.5/10

The GHD Rise Professional Hot Brush works seamlessly to tame pesky flyaways (of which I have many), create a sleek straight style, or give a subtle curl.

Similarly to the Revlon dupe, it does not have interchangeable attachments like the Dyson Airwrap.

The GHD design lacks adjustable heat or speed settings, but it features Ultra Zone Technology to ensure even heat distribution and minimal damage.

The brush on the GHD Rise is hugely different from those on the Dyson attachments, as the bristles are like small pronged teeth that glide seamlessly through the knottiest hair.

Known for its hot tools, our team also put the best GHD hair straighteners to the test.

Unlike the Airwrap, the GHD Rise can’t be used on wet hair, but it’s great for achieving soft, bouncy waves.

In the hot brush category, the GHD Rise ranked well against the best hot brush stylers.

Review by Mia Lyndon

Revlon One-Step Blow-Dry Multi Air Styler 5-in-1

Revlon One-Step Blow-Dry Multi Air Styler 5-in-1, £49.99 (was £79.99)

Pros: Affordable, lightweight, easy to use, detachable styling heads for variety

Cons: Hot brush attachment creates some friction when passing it through your hair, feels very hot against your scalp, and the style fell flat within a few hours

Rating: 7/10

The Revlon One-Step Multi Styler is the largest hot brush I’ve used, but also the lightest, and features a clever swivel cord, making it very easy to manoeuvre around your head. 

The hair tool can be used on damp hair, but the thick plastic bristles struggled to pass through my hair, which caused some tension.

The oval-shaped brush attachment does a brilliant job of drying the root—meaning you could actually skip using the root-drying concentrator—and has a wide barrel covered in soft bristles.

Its long, sleek curling wand made wrapping my hair into curls easy, but it got very hot near my roots, so I had to lower the temperature setting.

At first, I was very impressed by the curling wand’s clip (which helps hold everything in place as you wrap your hair around the barrel), but its strong grip left a noticeable kink in my hair.

It took me a long time to style my hair, thanks to styling it in small sections on a low heat setting, but the result was gorgeous.

Review by Mia Lyndon