A sneak peek at Shark's brand-new, 2-in-1 air straightener

In the middle is a close-up picture of Beauty Editor, Rhiannon Derbyshire holding the new Shark SilkiPro Straight Air Straightener, alongside two product shots of it in the purple colourway/ on a white and grey marbled template — (Image credit: Shark/Future)

Introducing Shark's SilkiPro Straight, the innovative tool that promises to transform wet hair into silky-straight lengths in minutes, no hair dryer or tool swapping required.

Combining the capabilities of a hair dryer and a ceramic straightener into one sleek, hard-working tool, Shark's latest launch might just have you retiring even your best straighteners, multi-stylers and dryers for good. Not only does this new tool dry and smooth your strands simultaneously, but it also features adaptive heat flow technology for 'no-heat-damage' styling and comes equipped with three interchangeable comb attachments to deliver silky, professional-looking results, hence its name. All, we might add, for a fraction of the price of some of its competitors. Oh, and did we mention it's suitable for all hair types?

Everything to know about Shark's new Air Straightener

Joining the ranks of popular tools like the FlexStyle, Shark's SilkiPro is the brand's first free-standing air straightener. It's set to be quite the problem-solver for those who want to reduce frizz and achieve smooth, glossy styles without the heat damage that often comes hand-in-hand with traditional straightening irons.

Launching on March 4th, 2026 and retailing at £249, this wet-to-dry air styler features built-in HeatSense Ceramic plates, RapidDry Technology and high-velocity airflow. It also comes with three comb attachments (for adaptive styling) and our beauty team was treated to a first look at both of its chic colourways, as well as all the intel on how it works.

On the left is a close-up of the Shark SilkiPro Air Straightener in purple, along with a comb attachment and the travel case, followed by two pictures of Beauty Editor Rhiannon Derbyshire holding the pink iteration of the device at different angles.

Much like with how there's a debate between the Shark Hair Dryer vs Dyson Supersonic, this new air straightener indeed looks set to rival the Dyson Airstrait as it too eradicates the need for multiple tools to create shiny and smooth hairstyles.

The device offers three modes: Pre-Dry, which is ideal for 100% wet hair and should be used with the Wide-Tooth Comb to rough-dry roots and stretch thick, long, textured, curly or coily hair. Then there's Wet Mode (best for 70% dry hair), which can be used with either Gentle or Precision combs, to smooth and add shine. The Dry Mode is suitable for completely dried hair, and again straightens and delivers ultra-glossy styles with either the Gentle or Precision comb attachments.

All in all, it looks set to be a very versatile and time-saving device, without breaking the bank as it costs under £250, which is a standard price for just one techy hair tool, but in this case, you're getting two.

Best air-powered hair straighteners

We've still got a few weeks until the Shark tool hits the market, however there are plenty of other air-powered hair straighteners available to shop – from the likes of Dyson, ghd and Bellissima.

Dyson

Airstrait™ Dryer and Straightener - Amber Silk

RRP: £299

This innovative tool styles and dries at the same time, straightening strands as you dry. Think faster styling using only air, meaning not heat damage and helping to maintain your hair's natural strength. The outcome? Smooth, straight locks with minimised frizz and flyaways.

ghd

Duet Style 2-in-1 Hot Air Styler

RRP: £379

With an internal aerodynamic system, this 2-in-1 hot air styler from ghd can transform your strands from wet to dry, without no heat damage. Its four smart low-temperature plates and low temperature air flow work to simultaneously dry and straighten hair. Not to mention, it also aims to boost softness, bolster resistance against humidity and minimise frizz.

Bellissima Italia

Airsleek® Wet to Dry Air Straightener

RRP: £149.99

This multi-tasking straightening tool from Bellissima branches the gap between brush and hairdryer, offering a practical and speedy solution for daily styling – working to dry and style your tresses in one pass. Forget exposing your strands to the effects of extreme heat. Its side bristles work to smooth and aid control, while the ceramic, keratin-coated plates and ion technology reduce frizz and boost softness and shine.

Naomi is a Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home, where she covers everything from makeup to skincare but specialises, particularly, in fragrance and nail trends. Through her work, Naomi shares her trend expertise and personal product recommendations. She is also a judge for woman&home's annual hair, skincare and beauty awards.

Previously, she worked as a Lifestyle News Writer for My Imperfect Life magazine, where she used her savvy for TikTok to bring readers the latest beauty buzzwords, fashion movements and must-have products.

Before that, Naomi split her time between both GoodTo and My Imperfect Life, whilst training for her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ.

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