Shark fans race to John Lewis for Shark hair tool some 'prefer over Dyson', now with £80 off

Shark's FlexStyle 4-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer is one of the most popular hair tools on the market right now, which means it will no doubt be on many beauty buff's Christmas lists. If you have a loved one that is hoping to have open one come December 25, now might be the perfect change to buy.

That's because John Lewis has slashed the price of the nifty hair tool by £80 in its Black Friday sale. The FlexStyle 4-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer normally costs £169.99 but shoppers can snag it at £189 - offering a saving of 30% and one of the lowest prices we've ever seen.

The Shark FlexStyle boasts multiple functions. Not only does it dry hair, but it has four different styling options to create salon-worthy locks without any damage from the comfort of your own home. Ideal for creating smooth straight styles or voluminous waves straight out of the shower, those who have already got their hands on the gadget praise it for being 'better than Dyson'.

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Available right now for £189, the Black Friday sale is a great opportunity to invest in shinier, smoother hair. The Shark comes with two auto-wrap curlers for hassle-free curls in seconds, an oval brush and a paddle brush for those chic, straight looks, as well as a concentrator attachment for fast drying and styling in one.

The FlexStyle also monitors the temperature 1,000 times per second to ensure your hair doesn't face heat damage. While the paddles feature boar and nylon bristles that are set to effortlessly detangle and smooth your hair, for results with less