I've tested the Dyson Airwrap, and this Prime Day Airwrap deal is worth getting
As Mashable's shopping reporter on the beauty tech beat, I've made it no secret that I think the Dyson Airwrap — versatile multi-styler though it may be — is overpriced. While nine times out of ten I recommend opting for an Airwrap alternative, a good Airwrap deal does change things, and for Prime Day, Amazon has delivered exactly that.
During October Prime Day, the Dyson Airwrap Complete Long has fallen to a $499.99 price tag, which is $100 less, or a 17% savings on its list price of $599.99. This deal is only available on the version for straight and wavy hair (so no diffuser or wide tooth comb), and at the time of writing, is the only deal available from any retailer on a new Airwrap. It's also the second lowest price we've ever seen on this tool, only beat by the record-low price of $479.99.
Included with the Complete Long is a round brush, a Coanda smoothing dryer, a firm smoothing brush, a soft smoothing brush, and 1.2-inch and 1.6-inch curling barrels. The last two attachments are what made the Airwrap go viral, and admittedly, they are the most fun to use. Unlike every Airwrap dupe out there, these barrels can change curl direction with the rotating cool tip that sits at the top of them. While I had trouble getting the curls to last, this Airwrap does excel at producing shiny, voluminous waves.
If you're looking to get the Airwrap at the lowest possible price point, this Amazon deal isn't actually your only option. The exact same Airwrap is available, but refurbished, at Best Buy for $399.99, knocking $200 off the full price of a new Airwrap.
Finally, if you like styling your curly hair natural, and are less into the idea of buying the diffuser attachment separately for $39.99, the Shark FlexStyle system for all hair types, including two curling barrels, a diffuser, a styling concentrator, and two round brushes is on sale for $239.99, down from $319.99. Though you will have to switch curling barrels to switch your curl direction, I really enjoyed the Shark diffuser for my waves, and found that the twisting mechanism on the base allowed for precise styling with that attachment.