Quick list
1. Best overall
2. Best budget
3. Best for curly hair
4. Best for frizz
5. Best for waves
6. Premium pick
7. Best for attachments
How to choose
How we test
With one of the best Dyson Airwrap dupes you can tame unruly locks and get great-looking hair without emptying your bank account. The Dyson Airwrap is an outstanding piece of styling kit but it costs a fortune; these Airwrap alternatives will give you comparable performance at a much more agreeable price.
Our Dyson Airwrap Styler review can explain why it's such a popular option (as well as laying out reasons why you might want to save your money). It's incredibly versatile thanks to a range of swappable attachments such as paddle and barrel brushes and curling tongs, not to mention its airflow technology that creates a 'Coanda' effect to attract and curl your hair around the barrel. While most Dyson Airwrap alternatives can't replicate this last feature, many come with a decent selection of attachments, enabling you to smooth, straighten, volumize or curl your hair with ease and at a much lower price.
We've picked out a selection of the best Dyson Airwrap dupes, featuring everything from simple styling brushes to multi-purpose systems with swappable heads, so there should be something for your requirements and budget. If you're determined to have a Dyson, though, the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler is now on sale in the US, Australia and US, while our guide on where to buy a Dyson Airwrap can point you to all the best dealers and lowest prices.
If you want to go the more traditional route, our picks of the best hair dryer and the best hair straighteners should give you more options. Otherwise, read on to discover the best Dyson Airwrap dupes, all tested and reviewed by our small appliance experts.
The quick list
Best for most people
With its barrel brush tool, it can be set to rotate automatically for smoothing, volumizing and curling locks, resulting in that professional blow drying finish. It’s quiet in use and perfect for mid-length and long hair. It's the best affordable alternative to the Airwrap.
The cheap option
Want professional blow-out results for less? This cheap brush dryer from Revlon is incredibly popular for a reason. It only comes with a non-removable barrel brush, but that's more than enough to glam up your locks, effective at volumizing and smoothing locks.
For curly hair
Curly-haired ladies need a special tool like this air styler from Revamp, which disperses air in a way that maintains your curls. It comes with six attachments, which effectively smooth and wave hair, and a hinged filter that makes it easy to clean.
For the smoothest results
Say goodbye to frizz without spending a lot with this brush dryer. It doesn't have attachments for tight curls and for straightening, but it does come with two different brush heads that are excellent at creating soft waves and adding volume.
Get perfect curls and waves
Want big curls and waves? This styler from BaByliss may be the perfect choice. It comes with four different attachments, including a 50mm soft bristle brush that's perfect for just that. It's a little noisy during use, but this is the best one for curls with volume.
If money is no object
It's the closest rival to the Airwrap, offering several swappable attachments and the brilliant Coanda effect that delivers shiny, healthy results. It also has a clever rotating barrel. It's a little on the pricier side, but it's still cheaper than the Airwrap.
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The all-in-one solution
This styler may be the best value for your money if you need a slew of attachments for different styles. It comes with seven extra attachments for different uses, allowing you to elevate your hair game for less. It doesn't have temperature control though.
The best Dyson Airwrap dupes 2024
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The best Dyson Airwrap dupe overall
If you’re looking for an Airwrap dupe, then this is the best on the market. Also known as the Remington Pro Rotating Hot Air Styler AS8606 in the US (although it seems to be near-impossible to actually buy right now), it can be set to rotate automatically when the barrel brush tool is attached to mimic the curl and smoothing action that hairdressers make look so easy when blow drying locks.
It’s a versatile styler that can smooth, volumize and curl, and on test we found it effective at creating both straight and bouncy hair styles. However, we found the curling tong was a little fiddly to use, and required some patience and practice.
It’s also quiet in use, with our decibel meter averaging 68db – compared to the 85db that the Hot Tools Volumiser Set 2-In-1 Brush & Dryer With Changeable Heads (at #5) achieved. It’s a bulky haircare appliance and with just one size of brush attachment, which is on the larger side, it’s best suited to mid-length and longer hair.
Read more: Remington Curl and Straight Confidence Airstyler AS8606 review
The best budget Dyson Airwrap dupe
If you’re on a budget, this Revlon hot air styler is the most affordable in this list, as while its list price is $60 / £60, the hot air styler is regularly discounted. However, it’s not a full Dyson Airwrap dupe, as it only comes with a non-removable barrel brush attachment, rather than a curling tong and paddle brush too.
That said, on test we found it quick to take our hair from wet to dry, and effective at volumizing and smoothing our hair into a bouncy blow dry. However, at 1.87lb / 850g it’s also the heaviest hot air styler we’ve tested, which may cause arm ache for some, and it's noisy in use too.
In the US, the Revlon One Step Volumizer Plus 2.0 is also available and has a slimmer handle and brush, making it suitable for shorter hair. It also has three, rather than the more common two, temperature settings, so those with fine or colored locks that are more vulnerable to heat damage will be able to use the appliance on a cooler setting than before.
Read more: Revlon Pro Collection One Step Dryer & Volumiser review
The best Dyson Airwrap dupe for curly hair
If you have naturally curly hair then this Airwrap dupe is worth considering, as it’s the only one we’ve tested that ships with a diffuser attachment. This handy device disperses the air stream so it doesn’t disrupt the curl pattern. It comes with six different attachments, including a choice of width of round brush, and one of the narrowest curling tongs on the market too, making it ideal for creating everything from soft bouncy waves to right curls in all lengths of hair.
On test, we found it was able to effectively smooth and wave hair, although the bulky, long handle meant we struggled to to clamp hair against the curling tong easily. We were also impressed by the hinged filter, which made it easy to clean dust and lint from the hot air styler. However, we found the DR-1250 noisy in use, with our decibel meter hitting 80db on test, and we also found the attachments were fiddly to remove, too.
Read more: Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1Air Styler DR-1250 review
The best Dyson Airwrap dupe for removing frizz
Just like the Revlon Pro Collection One Step Dryer & Volumiser (#2) this isn’t a full Airwrap dupe as it can’t create tight curls, and doesn’t come with the paddle brush attachment needed for sleek, straighter styles. For those who want a styler for soft waves and adding some volume, however, it’s worth considering as it comes with two different sized brush heads.
On test, we found the Hot Tools Volumiser Set 2-In-1 Brush & Dryer With Changeable Heads (sold as the Black Gold One-Step Detachable Blowout and Volumiser in the US), left our tresses looking and feeling smooth to the point where we never once had to resort to straighteners to finish the style. It was easy to use too. However, it’s noisy in use and struggled to create the same level of volume as the Revlon styler did.
Read our full Hot Tools Volumiser Set 2-In-1 Brush & Dryer review
The best Dyson Airwrap dupe for big curls and waves
If you’re looking for an Airwrap dupe that can create big curls and waves, or you have long hair, the BaByliss Air Style 1000 is worth considering. It ships with a 50mm soft bristle brush, which is the largest brush attachment of any of the hot air stylers we’ve tested here. However, those with shorter hair will struggle with this larger size.
On test it was simple to use, and we had most success with using the appliance to smooth and volumize hair. We found the curling tong fiddly to use as it doesn’t have a grip. Instead we had to hold sections of hair to keep them wrapped along the tong - making the heat resistant glove a must to protect our fingers. However switching between attachments was particularly easy. Just like the Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1 Air Styler DR-1250, it’s noisy in use, with our decibel meter once again reaching 80db.
This one doesn't seem to be available in the US; for similar performance and price we'd suggest the Revamp Progloss Airstyle at #3.
Read more: BaByliss Air Style 1000 review
The best premium Dyson Airwrap dupe
Most Dyson Airwrap dupes don't use the Coanda effect, which uses swirling airflow to make your hair cling to the curler. The Shark does, and that means it's the closest rival to the Dyson. It also means it's one of the most expensive rivals too.
It's quite large, so while its many attachments can reduce the number of hair tools you need it still takes up quite a bit of space. There's a clever rotating barrel that means you don't need a separate hair dryer attachment, and the use of a locking switch means your attachments won't twist or move mid-style – something that's annoyed us about other firms' multi-stylers.
Drying is fast and effective during our tests, on par with the Dyson Supersonic, and the styling brushes are effective too. It's not the prettiest multi-styler we've ever seen, but it's pretty close to the Dyson.
Read more: Shark Flexstyle Air Styling & Hair Drying System review
The best Dyson Airwrap dupe with attachments
If you want a Dyson Airwrap dupe that's a great value for your money – meaning that you'll get plenty for your buck – the Bellissima Air Wonder 8 in 1 Hot Air Styler might just be what you're looking for. This neat hair dryer want comes with seven attachments for a little less than its other Airwrap dupe rivals, and on test, it gave us smooth and silky hair.
Bear in mind that this is a more conventional hair dryer, which means it lacks the advanced engineering hair drying technology of the Dyson and Shark models. However, its seven attachments do make up for it, allowing you to level up your hair care without spending a ton of money.
It's not a perfect alternative. It does get very hot as there's no temperature control – something we learned the hard way during testing. Also, the locking mechanisms for its attachments are tricky to figure out in the beginning, and some of the attachments do not work very well. However, it's still a good option for those who want a multi-styler without breaking the bank. It's not available in the US; again, try the Revamp Progloss Airstyle at #3 for a good selection of attachments at a reasonable price.
Read more: Bellissima Air Wonder 8 in 1 Hot Air Styler review
How to choose the best Dyson Airwrap dupe for you
When it comes to buying the best Airwrap alternative for you, there are a number of features you should consider.
First of all, decide how much versatility you want from the hot air styler. Do you only ever smooth and straighten your hair, or are you looking for an appliance that can also add volume and create soft waves, or even tight curls? Look for models that come bundled with the correct attachments for these different looks.
If you regularly curl your hair, you’ll find a hot air styler that has a grip on the tong invaluable as it means you don’t have to hold the tresses while they’re wrapped around the attachment. Similarly, smaller brushes are best suited to those with shorter, to mid-length hair, as if a brush is too wide, you’ll struggle to get a defined wave unless your hair is long.
The higher the wattage of Airwrap dupe, the faster the airflow, which means it will dry and style your hair quicker. Also consider the number of temperature settings it offers. If you have fine or colored hair, you’ll need a lower temperature setting to reduce heat damage, whereas coarser hair can withstand higher temperatures.
Also, consider whether you want a hot air styler with ‘ionic technology’. These airwrap alternatives release negative ions to speed up evaporation and reduce flyaway strands.
Airwrap alternatives with cool shot buttons are ideal for ‘setting’ hair styles so they don’t drop as quickly, while longer cables enable you to style your hair without having to be positioned right next to an electrical outlet.
Frequently asked questions about Dyson Airwrap dupes
How similar are Dyson Airwrap dupes to the original?
When it comes to Airwrap dupes, most are very similar to the original Dyson hot air styler when it comes to their versatility. Most of the models in this list use hot air to smooth, volumize and create soft curls and waves in hairs by switching out the attachments connected to the body of the styler.
However, none of these Airwrap dupes are able to recreate the Coanda effect - the aerodynamic technology built into the Airwrap, which attracts hair towards the barrel and automatically wraps it around to create curls, or when using the paddle brush, smooths and straightens tresses.
This means that these Airwrap dupes are more complicated to use, and will require you to manipulate the styler to wrap hair around it during styling.
Are Airwrap dupes damaging to hair?
Any hair care appliance that uses heat to style will damage the outer protective coating of hair, known as a cuticle. The cuticle is formed of layers of overlapping cells known as scales.
These scales line up perfectly on healthy hair and reflect light, which is why hair appears shiny. However, when hair is subject to temperatures that are too hot, tiny holes will start to appear in these cells, which not only stoops the light reflecting, but eventually leads to breakages.
The Airwrap alternatives we’ve tested don’t drop as low as 300F / 150C, which is the coolest heat setting offered by Dyson’s iconic hot air styler.
Subsequently, they will (likely) cause damage to your hair if used untreated. To mitigate this, always apply a heat protection styling spray before blow drying, and keep the heat level at the lowest setting that still enables the hair to be manipulated into the style you want.
How we tested these Dyson Airwrap dupes
To compare Airwrap dupes we assess how effective they are at smoothing, volumizing and curling our locks on all of their heat settings and how shiny and frizz-free they left our hair.
We also monitored the sound level, and factored in how comfortable and balanced they were to use, along with how easy the attachments were to change and any handy features such as rotating barrels, or grips on curling tongs, that make it easier to style your hair.
We also considered cable length, any storage options for the attachments, and even cool shot buttons.
