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Multi-stylers may be all about the convenience of an all-in-one tool, but their storage solutions are often bulky (even in the case of the Airwrap). With the T3 Aire 360, T3 succeeded in not only making a multi-styler that performs very similarly to the Shark FlexStyle but also offers a smart storage solution.
The vegan leather storage case is pretty enough not to hide away, small enough if you do want to chuck it under your bathroom sink, and makes organizing your attachments easy.
Plus, this Airwrap dupe produces the best, longest-lasting curls of any multi-styler I’ve tested, full stop. Paired with the smart storage, the T3 Aire 360 is absolutely the most underrated Airwrap dupe on the market.
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T3 has been a name in the hair space for some time, thanks to its ever-popular curling and straightening irons, known to perform well and last forever. It felt only inevitable until the brand hopped on the multi-styler train, and it’s done exactly that with plenty of grace.
With more and more dupes coming out, the gaps for a new product to fill are becoming fewer and fewer, but T3 correctly identified two that were wide open: storage and curl styling.
Before I get into the specifics, yes, it must be said up front that, like every other multi-styler that isn’t the Dyson Airwrap, you have to switch curling barrels for different curling directions. That said, simply maneuvering the tool upside down means you can change the direction without changing the barrel. And trust me, it’s worth the trouble — the ceramic barrels on the Aire 360 produced actual loose curls that actually lasted through the day. If your hair isn’t the most curl-friendly, and the curls are the reason you want a multi-styler, this is the one to buy. Every other multi-styler I’ve tested, FlexStyle and Airwrap included, initially provide bouncing curls — but they fall to more of a blown-out look within an hour.
Styling time was on par with the FlexStyle; the tool maxed out at 203 degrees Fahrenheit to keep things healthy, and the round brush was easy to brush through my hair without snagging, with a size that was perfect for offering plenty of volume. This tool is also incredibly light, clocking in at 1.2 pounds, as compared with the FlexStyle and Airwrap, which both sit around 1.5 pounds.
Now, please allow me to gush about the storage case. The FlexStyle doesn’t come with a case in its base kits. The Airwrap’s case is an organized, but massive brick that is too big for me to want to actually use regularly. T3 hit the perfect happy medium with a leather pouch — it feels luxe but functional, with interior pockets so everything has its place, and the drawstring closure keeps your product out of sight. It’s not an eyesore at all, so I happily kept it out in my room, making it easy to reach for and store.
For travelers and folks who want a diffuser as a part of their multi-styler experience, T3 recently released an updated version that includes dual-voltage and a slightly shorter base. Without the diffuser, it’ll run you $349.99, making it $50 more than the OG Aire 360 (with the diffuser, it’ll cost you $359.99 — and while the diffuser is sold separately, it’s not compatible with the original Aire 360). For some folks, it may be worth the extra cost, but in most cases, I still recommend the original. With a new model, I would anticipate that the original is eventually phased out (it’s no longer on T3’s site), so I would scoop it up sooner rather than later.
