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Oh, how we love technology—especially when it means fewer hot tools hogging precious bathroom real estate. The best multi-stylers bundle several styling jobs into one device, using interchangeable attachments to curl, smooth, straighten, volumize, and, in some cases, take hair from wet to dry. They’re particularly handy if you’re the type to want bouncy curls on Monday, a sleek blowout on Wednesday, and something entirely different by the weekend—or you simply want to streamline your routine without sacrificing options.
With seemingly endless configurations crowding the category, we narrowed the field to the three standouts our editors think are worth the investment—and fittingly, every one is an Allure Best of Beauty Award winner.
Our Top Multistylers:
- Best High Tech: Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler & Dryer, $750
- Best Value: Shark Beauty Shark Glam 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer, $449
- Best Curling Set: WavyTalk Multi Curl 5-in-1 Curling Wand Set, $69
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- What is a hair multistyler?
- Do you need to use a heat protectant with a multistyler?
- Are multistylers good for fine hair?
- Meet the experts
- How we test and review products
- Our staff and testers
Best High Tech: Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler & Dryer
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Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler and Dryer (Curly to Coily)
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Allure senior commerce director Shanna Shipin using the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler & Dryer
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Allure executive beauty director Jenny Bailly using the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler & Dryer
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Why it's worth it: If you thought the Airwrap had already reached peak Airwrap, the 2026 Best of Beauty Award-winning Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler and Dryer somehow found room for upgrades. The biggest addition is under the hood: Its new Hyperdymium 2 motor is 30% more powerful than the previous generation and delivers twice the air pressure. That translates to faster drying, more tension for smoothing and straightening, and a stronger Coanda airflow—the physics phenomenon that uses fast-moving air to draw hair toward and around the attachment for easier curling. The six-in-one tool can dry, curl, wave, smooth, volumize—and now take hair from wet to straight with the new Air Straightener 2x attachment, which uses powerful airflow and smooth plates to pull hair taut as it dries rather than blasting it with the high heat of a traditional flatiron. And because this is Dyson we’re talking about, the Airwrap recognizes which attachment you’ve clicked into place, automatically adjusts the heat and airflow to the attachment, and remembers your preferred settings for next time.
For all that souped-up tech, though, the Co-anda2x is surprisingly lightweight, clocking in at just under a pound. Another handy upgrade is that the Co-anda2x automatically shuts off when you set it down—particularly useful when you’re stopping to section thick or curly hair. (One ding for frequent fliers: It’s not dual voltage, so you’ll have to settle for a travel hair-dryer instead for some international trips.)
In other words, this isn't simply another Airwrap with a few new attachments; it’s lighter, considerably more powerful, smarter about your styling preferences, and capable of taking on more of your routine with a single tool.
Shipin before using the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler & Dryer
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Shipin after using the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler & Dryer
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Bailly before using the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler & Dryer
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Bailly after using the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler & Dryer
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Tester feedback from senior commerce director Shanna Shipin
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“This is the best Dyson tool I have ever tried—period. I have type 3A curly hair that I sometimes wear natural and sometimes blow-dry; this version of the Airwrap gets whatever look I want to achieve done in 15 minutes or less (yes!). This is coming from someone with low-porosity hair that takes seemingly forever to dry. The fact that I can get my curly hair handled before one of my two kids notices I'm gone is a miracle in itself. I love using the round brush to create gentle tension that makes my blowouts last for days on end; IMO, the attachment is a huge improvement over the older version. This new iteration gets far closer to the roots for a more natural finish. There's zero frizz, all volume, and just the most Farrah Fawcett-like hair of your life—no tugging, singing, or sore arms necessary. And the diffuser? There are two settings and both are so effective at giving you bouncy and juicy curls. One really amazing feature is that the tool automatically shuts off when it senses that it’s been put down, an unexpected but much-loved perk for routine stylers like me.
If you have the original Airwrap, if you're new to multistylers, or if you're Dyson-curious, this is the product to buy. For curly girls especially, it's nice to have a tool that feels tailor-made for your routine. The only person I might not recommend it for? A constant traveler who loves doing their hair on the go; the power cord is heavy and not very compact, making this less frequent flier-friendly than other stylers on the market.” —Shanna Shipin, senior commerce director
Tester feedback from executive beauty director Jenny Bailly
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“As an OG Airwrap owner, I had my doubts that the Co-anda2x could possibly be worth another $200+. Then I used it. If, say, you take the 8:32 train and sometimes wait until 8:15 to blowdry your hair—I’d definitely consider investing. Since I started using this multi-styler, my blowdry time has been cut down by at least five crucial minutes. This tool is powerful, and it is hot (so hot that I must warn you to wait a beat before switching out attachments during your blowdry). The dryer attachment is–on my long, wavy, medium-thickness hair–as effective as the Dyson’s dedicated Supersonic dryer. (If you have very thick or coarse hair, you might feel differently but for me, this can replace a regular blowdryer.) After a couple of minutes of rough-drying, I go in with the large round brush to smooth and get some volume at my roots. Four minutes of sectioned brushing and I switch to the larger of the two curling barrels to create loose waves. In less than 10 minutes—a first for me—I’m done.” —Jenny Bailly, executive director
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- Attachments: Air straightener 2x (wet-to-dry straightening), Conical Co-anda2x curling barrel, 1.6" Co-anda2x™ curling barrel, Anti-snag loop brush 2x, Large round volumizing brush 2x, Fast dryer 2x
- Dual voltage: no (120V)
- Wattage: 1,700W
- Weight (body): 0.9 lb.
- Heat settings: 4
- Airflow settings: 3
- Cord length: 6.6’
Best Value: Shark Beauty Shark Glam 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer
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Allure commerce editorial assistant Hailey Roy using Shark Beauty Shark Glam 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer
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Allure managing editor Alessandra Foresto using Shark Beauty Shark Glam 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer
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Why it's worth it: Shark Beauty’s Shark Glam 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer takes the whole one-tool-does-it-all thing pretty seriously. The 2026 Best of Beauty Award winner’s secret sauce is a combination of powerful airflow and heat-controlled ceramic, allowing you to bounce between air-powered styling and more traditional hot-tool territory without reaching for a separate flatiron or hot brush. The Silki Hot Tool + Air Straightener, for example, sandwiches hair between powered ceramic plates while high-speed air dries it, taking strands from wet to straight in one step; meanwhile, the Glossi Hot Tool + Air Glosser pairs airflow with a heated ceramic surface to stretch hair, smooth it, and build a bouncy, high-shine blowout. There are also Coanda Auto-Wrap Curlers that use airflow to automatically wrap hair around the barrels, plus a Styling Concentrator and FrizzFighter Finishing Tool in the Straight & Wavy set.
For those of us who have sacrificed a fingertip in pursuit of perfectly styled hair, there’s some reassuring tech working behind the scenes, too: Heat Sense Technology checks the temperature 1,000 times per second and regulates airflow so it never exceeds 302 degrees Fahrenheit, while the dermatologist-developed Scalp Shield mode automatically lowers the temperature around the roots to limit extreme heat exposure on new growth.
Put all of that together, and you get a tool that impressed our editors across very different hair types. Our tester with 3C curls loved how easily the Glam took her coils to silky-smooth, while another tester with thick hair went from damp to straight in about 10 minutes. Her verdict pretty much says it all: “Life-changing.”
Roy before using Shark Beauty Shark Glam 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer
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Roy After using Shark Beauty Shark Glam 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer
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Foresto before using Shark Beauty Shark Glam 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer
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Foresto after using Shark Beauty Shark Glam 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer
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Tester feedback from commerce editorial assistant Hailey Roy
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“When you have hair as curly as mine (3C girls to the front), it’s important to have a heavy-duty tool to turn those coils straight. So, yes, she’s pricey, but she’s oh-so-worth-it when I see the silky-smooth state she leaves my hair in. I’ll also admit I’m not one to do my hair at home. I usually go to the salon, but this tool has changed that. We have a salon at home now!” —Hailey Roy, commerce editorial assistant
Tester feedback from managing editor Alessandra Foresto
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“I have a lot of thick hair (not complaining!), but that means that it can take a while to style it. When you work out almost every day and wash your hair as often as I do, a time-saving tool like this one is, no exaggeration, life-changing. I love that this 5-in-1 set has an attachment for every style, so I can go from damp hair to straight, curly, or wavy in 10ish minutes. I do wish it came with a case to keep all its parts organized, though (I bought one on Amazon).” —Alessandra Foresto, managing editor
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- Attachments: 1.25” Coanda Auto-Wrap Curlers, Silki Ceramic Straightener, Glossi Ceramic Styler, Styling Concentrator, FrizzFighter Finishing Tool
- Dual voltage: no (120V)
- Wattage: 1,500W
- Weight: 1.63 lbs.
- Heat settings: 3
- Airflow settings: 3
- Cord length: 8’
Best Curling Set: WavyTalk Multi Curl 5-in-1 Curling Wand Set
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Allure senior art director Ingrid Fowler using WavyTalk Multi Curl 5-in-1 Curling Wand Set
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Why it's worth it: Designed specifically for dry hair, the Wavytalk Multi Curl 5-in-1 Curling Wand Set is an interchangeable traditional hot-tool system (not an air styler) with five ceramic attachments that let you bounce between tight spirals, wavy bends, bouncy curls, and va-va-voom volume without cluttering your bathroom with five separate styling tools. There’s a skinny 0.5-inch Micro Wand for tight spirals, a 0.5-to-1-inch Tapered Barrel for curls that vary in width, a 1-inch Bubble Barrel for more tousled, beachy texture, and a 1.25-inch Curling Wand for bigger curls and waves. The wildcard is the 1.5-inch Thermal Brush, which swaps ringlets for smooth, bouncy volume and comes in particularly handy for refreshing second-day hair or giving bangs some oomph.
Instead of futuristic tech, the 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner is all about options. Each attachment clicks onto the same handle, which heats up in about 30 seconds, while ceramic coatings help distribute heat evenly as you style. There are two temperature settings—356 and 410 degrees Fahrenheit for the curling attachments, with slightly lower heat options for the thermal brush.
So while it isn't the most customizable iron we've tried, the sheer variety of barrels makes it easy to switch up your look. Even better: It's compact, costs a fraction of many multi-stylers, and is dual voltage, so it’s just as practical for travel as it is at home.
Fowler before using WavyTalk Multi Curl 5-in-1 Curling Wand Set
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Fowler after WavyTalk Multi Curl 5-in-1 Curling Wand Set
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Tester feedback from senior art director Ingrid Fowler
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“With so many multi-tools out there that focus on hair drying, it’s nice to find one that focuses solely on curling. This kit is wonderful for travel because it’s so compact in its tiny carrying bag and allows me to achieve a large variety of looks on my long, mostly straight hair. My favorite attachments are the 1" bubble curling wand, which gives my hair dimensional curls, and the 1.5" thermal brush for a soft blowout look after air drying. The tool feels sturdy, which is great for a set with parts that disconnect frequently.” —Ingrid Fowler, senior art director
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- Attachments: 0.5" Micro Wand, 0.5–1" Tapered Barrel, 1" Bubble Barrel, 1.25" Curling Wand, 1.5" Thermal Brush
- Dual voltage: yes (120–240V, 50–60Hz)
- Weight: not disclosed
- Heat settings: 2; curling attachments: 356°F and 410°F; thermal brush: 302°F and 356°F
- Cord length: 6.6’
How our top picks stack up
| Features | Dyson | Shark | Wavytalk |
|---|---|---|---|
| # of attachments | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Dual voltage | No | No | Yes |
| Weight (in lbs.) | 0.9 | 1.63 | Not shared |
| Heat settings | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Airflow settings | 3 | 3 | N/A |
| Cord length (in ft.) | 6.6 | 8 | 6.6 |
More multistylers we like:
- If you want unmatched frizz control, try the T3 Aire 360: It gave our tester a super-sleek, shiny finish, while the ceramic curling barrel created a soft, bouncy blowout. It’s lightweight and intuitive to maneuver and maxes out at 320 degrees to help minimize heat damage, but it doesn’t come with as many attachments as our winning options.
- If you want a wet-to-dry option, go with the Drybar All-Inclusive: Its mix of air-powered and heated attachments lets you go from wet hair to a finished style, whether you’re after a smooth blowout, curls, or more volume. The trade-off: It’s on the heavier side, which can make longer styling sessions a bit more of an arm workout.
- If you want to take your styler abroad, meet BaBylissPro Nano Titanium StyleSwitch Ionic Multi-Styler & Dryer: Five interchangeable attachments let you dry, smooth, volumize, and curl with one tool, while Nano Titanium technology and ionic airflow help tamp down frizz and boost shine. It’s also dual-voltage and the most affordable of the similar multistylers we tested. And while its nine heat-and-speed combinations offer more flexibility for different hair types and styling needs, users found that figuring out your sweet spot can take a little trial and error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hair multistyler?
A hair multistyler is essentially several hot tools rolled into one, using interchangeable attachments to dry, smooth, straighten, curl, or add volume without requiring a bathroom drawer full of devices. Depending on the model, it may rely primarily on airflow, heated surfaces, or a combination of the two to create different styles. In reference to versatile Shark Beauty tools like the Shark Glam, “If you want one tool that does it all, this is a great way to cut down on clutter while getting the versatility of multiple styling tools,” New Jersey-based hairstylist Michele Joseph previously told Allure.
Do you need to use a heat protectant with a multistyler?
Even if your multistyler uses airflow or lower temperatures than a traditional curling iron or straightener, heat is still heat, so it’s worth adding a protectant before you style. “I tell all my clients to think of it as a lightweight shield that keeps the cuticle sealed while the heat does its work,” New York City-based hairstylist Kaprisha Gipson previously told Allure. Heat protectants create a barrier over the hair that helps limit moisture loss and damage, making them especially important if a multistyler is part of your regular routine.
Are multistylers good for fine hair?
Yes, multistylers can be a great option for fine hair, especially if they have adjustable heat and airflow settings that let you customize your styling session. “Fine hair generally needs much less heat than coarse hair or curly textures,” New York City-based hairstylist Eddie Parra previously told Allure. Start with a lower temperature and work your way up only if needed, and pay attention to the attachments, too: Some are particularly helpful for giving fine hair a boost of volume at the roots. The Conical Co-anda2x curling barrel included with the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x Multi-Styler & Dryer, for example, has a tapered shape that lets you curl closer to the root for more definition and lift from root to tip.
Meet the experts
- Kaprisha Gipson, a hairstylist based in New York City
- Michele Joseph, a hairstylist and founder of Seam and Strand based in New Jersey
- Eddie Parra, a hairstylist at Benjamin Salon New York in New York City
How we test and review products
We always enlist a range of testers for any review, but hair-care products and tools are another story. While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind. When reviewing tools, we also take into account testers’ experience levels. For instance, an innovative new blow-dryer may feature industry-leading technology, but if the only people who find it intuitive to use are professional hairstylists, we have to consider this when determining whether it is worthy of a recommendation.
For our list of the best multi-stylers, we considered each product's performance across five primary categories: product ingredients and efficacy, packaging, fragrance, texture, and product wear. Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors — along with special consideration from board-certified dermatologists and seasoned estheticians. To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
Our staff and testers
A beauty product is a personal purchase. You might be searching for a face cream to address persistent dryness or a new nail product to add to your Sunday self-care routine; you may simply be browsing around for the latest launches to hit the hair market. No matter what you seek or your individual needs and concerns, Allure wants to ensure that you love anything we recommend in our stories. We believe that having a diverse team of writers and editors — in addition to the wide range of outside testers and industry experts we regularly call upon — is essential to reaching that goal.
After all, can we really say a skin-care product is the "best" for people over 50 if the only testers we've solicited opinions from folks who have yet to hit 30? Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if it’s never been tested on curls? We’re proud that our staff spans a wide range of ages, skin tones, hair textures, genders, and backgrounds, which means that we are able to fairly assess any beauty product that comes into the beauty closet.
