THE HAIR EXPERT / TOOL TEST
We tested all viral airstylers:
We tested all viral airstylers:
Dyson Airwrap vs Shark vs
Ace & Taylor Airstyler
Dyson Airwrap vs Shark vs Ace & Taylor
And, only one was our favourite…
And, only one was our favourite…
By Jack Martin · Founder, The Hair Expert · Nearly 30 years in the hair industry
By Jack Martin · Founder, The Hair Expert · Nearly 30 years in the hair industry
VERIFIED EXPERT
Last updated August 2026
Everyone loves Dyson, if we believe TikTok.
Thousands of creators swear by the Airwrap. Shark is the affordable option everyone knows. But in the last few weeks, we kept seeing Ace & Taylor videos everywhere. After it went viral, we decided to put all three to the test.
Thousands of creators swear by the Dyson Airwrap. Shark is the affordable option, but in the last few weeks, we kept seeing Ace & Taylor videos everywhere. We decided to put all three to the test.
Skip ahead to the final conclusion →
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01 / FIRST IMPRESSION
First Impression
First impression
LOOK & FEEL
On looks alone, Dyson wins this round. It feels instantly iconic and properly considered. Ace & Taylor comes close with a softer, more playful finish. Shark is clever and practical, but I did not love the look of it in person.
The more interesting difference was not the colour or silhouette. It was the curl attachment itself.
All three look convincing on the counter.
Dyson feels iconic, Shark looks clever and practical, and Ace & Taylor has a more aesthetic pink finish.
The detail that caught my eye was not the colour, though. It was the curl attachment itself, all three look so different!
02 / CURL ATTACHMENT DETAIL
LONG LASTING CURLS?
The curl attachments are where the real difference starts
We compared the curl attachments side by side: barrel material, surface feel and how evenly warmth reached the hair while each curl formed. Dyson and Shark use plastic curl barrels in this test. Ace & Taylor uses ceramic curl barrels.
That matters because ceramic is designed to distribute heat more evenly across the barrel, giving the curl more time to set before it cools. It does not replace sensible heat care, but it is the more considered attachment material if lasting hold is the goal.
Dyson and Shark both use plastic curling attachments. Ace & Taylor uses ceramic.
Ace & Taylor claims: better heat distribution, longer-lasting curls and less damage.
Results
We went in skeptical, but after reviewing the materials and testing the result, the difference made sense. Plastic distributes heat less evenly, while ceramic helps the curl set more consistently before it cools. In our test, that translated into curls that held noticeably longer with Ace & Taylor.
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It is not magic, and it is not a reason to ignore sensible heat care. It is a more considered attachment material for anyone who cares about a curl lasting beyond the first hour.
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ADD A THREE-TOOL TEARDOWN VIDEO
TESTED FEATURE
ACE & TAYLOR
Ace & Taylor
DYSON
Dyson Airwrap
SHARK
Shark Flexstyle
Ceramic curl barrels
Ceramic curl barrels
Up to 7-day curl hold claim
Curls hold for 24+ hrs
3m+ cable
Most attachments included
One tool positioned for every hair type
For every hairtype
Final conclusion
The Dyson and Shark were performing well, but the curls simply didn't last long enough for my liking. I kept coming back to the Ace & Taylor ceramic curl attachments. On real hair, across a full week, the curl result stayed in place longer than I expected.
Overal conclusion
If long-lasting, healthy curls are what you’re after, I’d genuinely suggest giving
Ace & Taylor a try.
Good news, after speaking with the Ace & Taylor team, I was given code "JACK15" for an extra 15% off on top of the current sale.
Good luck!
The Dyson and Shark are well performing airstylers, but the curls simply didn't last long enough for me. I kept coming back to the Ace & Taylor ceramic curl attachments. On real hair, across a full week, the curl result stayed in place longer than I expected.
Overal conclusion
If long-lasting, healthy curls are what you’re after, I’d genuinely suggest giving
Ace & Taylor a try.
Good news, after speaking with the Ace & Taylor team, I was given code "JACK15" for an extra 15% off on top of the current sale.
Good luck!
JACK MARTIN
PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSER - FOUNDER, THE HAIR EXPERT
Which one makes sense for you?
There is no single right answer. It depends on the one detail you care about most.
ACE & TAYLOR · Worth a closer look if ceramic curl barrels and a lower entry price matter to you.
ACE & TAYLOR · Best for long lasting curls and less heat damage.