What’s the difference between Shark Glam & FlexStyle?
The Shark FlexStyle Air Styling System took the beauty world by storm when it was first released, and now our ever-popular air styler has been joined by the new Shark Glam. But what's the difference between Glam and FlexStyle? This simple guide lays out the main differences, and helps you choose the best hair tool for you.
What is Shark Glam Ceramic & Air Styling and Drying System??
When Air is Not Enough, there's Shark Glam. Shark Glamis a new multi-styler for wet or dry hair. At the heart of the Shark Glam Multi-Styler is Gloss Lock Technology, which seals in shine on dry hair for a smooth, radiant finish that lasts all day***. The Silki Brush tool acts as both a hot tool and air straightener, delivering a silky, frizz-free look without heat damage*—perfect for wet-to-dry styling, touch ups and dry restyling. For wet or dry blow dries, the Glossi Brush Tool & Air Glosser ensures high-gloss results without the frizz**, making it ideal for transforming all hair types. That means you can create salon-styles on just-washed AND next-day hair, without needing to re-wash it.
✔ Styling attachments use Heated Ceramic + Powerful Airflow
✔ Scalp Shield Mode: Designed to protect new hair growth from extreme heat
✔ Dry and style Wet Hair with no heat damage* (*In wet-to-dry mode)
✔ Re-style Dry Hair without re-washing it
✔ Smaller and lighter than FlexStyle
✔ Perfect for all hair types
What is FlexStyle?
With a single twist, Shark FlexStyle rotates between a powerful hair dryer and a versatile air styling wand. For use on wet hair, it dries and styles at the same time – with no heat damage.
✔ Styling attachments use Powerful Airflow
✔ Dry and style Wet Hair with no heat damage
✔ Lightweight and compact
✔ Perfect for all hair types
How do I choose between them?
- Scalp health: If you are concerned about maintaining your scalp health and protecting new hair growth, or find hot air on your scalp while drying uncomfortable, you may prefer Glam due to the new Scalp Shield mode which instantly reduces and regulates air temperatures.
- Style longevity: If you have previously found that curls and styles created using air alone don’t quite last long as you’d like, you may prefer Glam because the addition of heated ceramic helps create long-lasting styles.
- Do you want to style wet or dry hair: If you will mainly be using your styler after washing your hair, you may prefer FlexStyle as it’s designed to dry and style hair at the same time, with no heat damage. However, if you want a tool designed to restyle second-day hair from dry, without needing to dampen it, opt for Glam which includes Dry Mode for re-styling.
- What is the main style you want to achieve: FlexStyle is available with a wide range of attachments, including 2 sizes of Auto-Wrap Curler, while Glam is best for straightening, longer-lasting styles and creating bouncy blow-dries.
Frequently asked questions:
Are Glam attachments compatible with my FlexStyle?
No, the Glam styling attachments with ceramic elements can only be used with Glam, and are not compatible with FlexStyle models. This is because the Glam body contains an extra electrical connection needed to power the ceramic elements.
Do all Glam attachments have Ceramic plates?
No, only the Silki straightener and Glossi brush accessories feature the heated elements, and so can be used on wet or dry hair. The Silki straightener accessory has the ceramic plates. Shark Glam also includes some air-only attachments, such as Shark Beauty’s iconic Auto-Wrap Curlers, classic Concentrator, and adjustable Diffuser.
Which styler is best for my hair type?
All Shark air stylers are suitable for all hair types, with a range of attachments to suit straight, wavy, curly and coily hair types. Both stylers also let you control the temperature and airflow to suit your hair texture, thickness and preference.
*In wet-to-dry mode.
**Shine/frizz vs air drying.
***72% of 58 users agree in consumer study