The Shark FlexStyle multi-styler just plummeted to a record-low price for Cyber Monday – save 56%

If you’re looking for a festive gift for a hair styling enthusiast, check out the Shark FlexStyle for $179.99 at Shark (was $409.98).

I’ve tested a whole bunch of hair stylers, ranging from ultra-cheap to mega-expensive, and the one I’ve found myself reaching for the most is the Shark FlexStyle. I thought it was a little overpriced when I first used it, but with this deal it’s really incredible value for money. It’s rare to find a styler that can do auto-wrap curls (as this one can) for under $200, let alone a great quality option like Shark’s.

This popular styler is essentially a lightweight, tube-shaped hair dryer with swappable attachments that can be clipped on to create a range of styles. The bundle that’s on sale includes auto-wrap curl barrels, a concentrator nozzle, and two brushes – one for smoothing and the other for volumizing.

Read on for a closer look at the deal, or head to TechRadar’s general Cyber Monday deals hub for plenty more discounts on gadgets of all kinds.

I rate the FlexStyle as one of the best Airwrap dupes around, as well as one of the best hair stylers in general. It feels sturdy and high quality, and the auto-wrap barrels work just as well as the Dyson alternative (although there’s no automated curl sequence, you’ll have to swap the barrels over when you want to switch the direction of the curl – both very acceptable compromises given how much cheaper this version is).

The FlexStyle is great as a hair dryer, too: the airflow is powerful, and you can twist the top half of the tube so it sits at a right angle, making the air easy to direct. Head to my Shark FlexStyle review for more info.