The mane attraction: Shark Glossi blows the hair dryer competition away
If I had to pick one hair tool to use for the rest of my life, it would have to be something that could actually replace a few steps in my routine.The Shark Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Tool & Air Glosser does exactly that, combining a blow-dryer brush, heated ceramic styling plates and high-speed airflow in one tool.As the winner of our Made It Here 2026 award for best hair dryer, it beat out five other top hair stylers by delivering fast, effective drying and versatile styling across different hair types and textures, while remaining easy and comfortable to use. Our team tested it on tight curls, wavy and fine hair and a variety of lengths.
The Glossi proved to be an easy-to-use option that took damp hair to smooth and glossy without requiring a separate round brush or additional tools..More importantly, our blowouts held out the entirety of our day.See our full testing criteriaThis savvy tool combines airflow and heated ceramic styling plates in a single tool.
A combination of boar bristles and high heat capacity nylon bristles detangles, smooths and adds shine by evenly distributing the hair’s natural oils.Its teardrop-shaped head is designed to get closer to the roots, while Wet Mode handles the initial drying and Dry Mode can be used to refresh already-dry hair.The device also measures temperature 1,000 times per second to regulate its heat output, making this ideal for those concerned about minimizing damage.Power: 1,300W | Attachments: Integrated styling head; no separate attachments | Cord length: 72 inches | Weight: 1.63 lbs.
| Cool shot: No dedicated button | Ion technology: Yes* | Travel case: No | App: No | Number of heat/speed settings: 3 heat / 3 speed | Warranty: 2 yearsI went into testing the Glossi with a pretty high bar.After testing dozens of hair tools, I’ve become very particular about blow dryers.I notice when the heat feels unnecessarily intense, when the airflow is too weak, when a brush catches or pulls and — perhaps most importantly �...