We put this smart new Shark hairdryer to the test (Image: Michelle Darlow)Shark is taking the haircare game to new heights with its latest launch, the SpeedStyle Pro FLEX 4-in-1 High-Velocity Hair Dryer System. Retailing at £199.99, this nifty hair gadget goes beyond just drying; it smooths, defrizzes and protects your locks and scalp with its cutting-edge ‘scalp shield technology’. The SpeedStyle also comes with four attachments to help you to achieve that salon-perfect blowout from the comfort of your home: FrizzFighter Finishing Tool, QuickSmooth Brush, Turbo Concentrator and DefrizzFast Diffuser. Plus, for those tight on space, this dryer folds away beautifully for easy storage. OK!’s editorial commercial content director Michelle Darlow has been trialling this beauty gadget, and the results blew her away… READ MORE: Save £64 on ghd’s top-rated straighteners that ‘glide through hair perfectly’ ahead of Christmas READ MORE: Kérastase hair oil that ‘smells like Chanel’ currently has 30% off and is a must for dry hair
Michelle has been testing out this new hair tool
(Image: Michelle Darlow)
SpeedStyle Pro FLEX 4-in-1 High-Velocity Hair Dryer System, £199.99 from Shark “I put this hair dryer to the ultimate test: could it dry my hair quickly and without frizz in the 10 minutes I had before I had to leave to take my son to football, because this is my reality; I struggle to find time to set aside for a length hair routine,” shared Michelle. “My hairdresser can never get over how thick my hair is – she says it gives her arm ache when blow drying it! – but I was super impressed that this Shark hair dryer blasted my hair dry in seconds, using it on the Scalp Shield setting,” Michelle continued. “I then followed with the QuickSmooth Brush attachment; this removed any frizz and gave my locks a polished finish. I would normally glide my hair straighteners over afterwards, but after using this I didn’t need to.”
Michelle’s hair before (left) and after (right) using the SpeedStyle Pro FLEX 4-in-1 High-Velocity Hair Dryer System
(Image: Michelle Darlow)
SpeedStyle Pro FLEX 4-in-1 High-Velocity Hair Dryer System, £199.99 from Shark The SpeedStyle Pro FLEX isn’t just turning heads here; it’s also causing quite the stir among shoppers on the Shark website: “I am very pleased with the Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex. It is truly very quick with drying my hair, in just a few minutes you can dry very long and wet hair perfectly. It comes with four different ends that suit any hair type.,” one customer wrote. “Another great point is that it is very quiet and doesn’t make much noise compared to other hair dryers I have used in the past. Overall I think this product is definitely worth the money.” Echoing the sentiment, another added: “This is without a doubt the most powerful hairdryer I have ever tried – which is impressive given its relatively compact size. I love that it twists to fold down as it makes it handy to travel with and store…I find it a chore to dry my hair and this has sped up the process so much, and given me faster ways to achieve a smooth blown out look.” Meanwhile, a third customer shared: “This is the best hairdryer I’ve tried! Dries so quickly and smoothly! Fantastic product.” However, it’s worth noting that this Shark device is a little pricier than many hairdryers on the market – though not quite as costly as the Dyson Supersonic. But let’s not forget, it’s like getting a whole four-piece toolkit in one box. For those looking for a budget-friendlier option, the ghd Helios is a stylist-approved pick, and if you’re quick, you can snag the Panasonic Nanoe at nearly half its usual price on Amazon, now £69.99.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnBeautyHairstylesHaircareShopping
