This Wavytalk styler is the closest alterative to the Dyson Airwrap

After testing more than 25 blow dryers and countless other hair tools as a commerce reporter and beauty tester, I’ve learned that the best styling tools are the ones that simplify my routine.I’ve tested everything from traditional blow dryers and hot-air brushes to multi-stylers designed to replace several tools in my bathroom cabinet.When I test a new air styler, I’m looking at more than how my hair looks after one use.

I want to know whether it is easy to use, versatile, effective and worth the price.That’s why the Wavytalk Airshape Pro Signature Air Styler Set caught my attention.It takes the same basic approach that made the Dyson Airwrap so popular: use airflow to dry and style hair with multiple attachments instead of relying on a separate dryer, curling iron and brush.

The set includes two auto-wrap curling barrels, a volumizing oval brush, a smoothing paddle brush and a concentrator, giving me several ways to style my hair with one tool.I’ve tested the Dyson Airwrap and Shark FlexStyle, so I had a good idea of what I wanted to see from the Wavytalk.The Dyson is one of the most recognizable tools in this category, but it also comes with a premium price.

The Wavytalk costs considerably less, which raises the obvious question: how close can a less expensive air styler actually get?After putting the Wavytalk through my usual testing process, I think it is one of the closest Dyson Airwrap alternatives I’ve tried.It doesn’t offer every feature or attachment that comes with the Dyson, but it covers the styling jobs I use most often, including drying, curling, smoothing and creating volume.

For shoppers who want the Airwrap concept without spending as much, the Wavytalk Airshape Pro is worth a closer look.The first thing I noticed when testing the Wavytalk Airshape Pro was how familiar the styling process felt compared with other premium air stylers I�...