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Shark - Refurbished Excellent - Certified Renewed FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System - Ulta Lilac
Average customer rating
4.5
(1,357 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,357 reviews
5 Stars
990
4 Stars
187
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
46
1 Star
53
83%of customers recommend this product.
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471 out of
570)
Customer Reviews for Shark - Refurbished Excellent - Certified Renewed FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System - Ulta Lilac
Customer Rating
5
Great hair machine
on January 25, 2026
Posted by: Habiba B
The Shark FlexStyle HD430 is designed to dry hair quickly using low heat, measuring and regulating the temperature 1,000 times per second to prevent heat damage. Key specifications include:
Wattage: 1300 watts (some sources list 1600 watts).
Heat Settings: 4 adjustable heat settings, plus a cool shot button to lock in styles.
Airflow Settings: 3 adjustable airflow settings.
Weight: Just over 1.5 lbs, making it compact and lightweight.
Cord Length: An 8-foot (or 96-inch) cord for flexible use.
Technology: Utilizes Coanda Technology to automatically wrap and curl hair with air.
Great performance and less noise.
Wattage: 1300 watts (some sources list 1600 watts).
Heat Settings: 4 adjustable heat settings, plus a cool shot button to lock in styles.
Airflow Settings: 3 adjustable airflow settings.
Weight: Just over 1.5 lbs, making it compact and lightweight.
Cord Length: An 8-foot (or 96-inch) cord for flexible use.
Technology: Utilizes Coanda Technology to automatically wrap and curl hair with air.
Great performance and less noise.
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
4
Great dryer, iffy curler, subpar cord.
on January 25, 2026
Posted by: leslied188_8445
I’ve always wanted a Shark FlexStyle, mainly because it’s designed to significantly reduce (though not completely eliminate) heat damage from blow-drying. When I purchased it, the copper special edition was the only color available. At first, I was a little disappointed in the color and worried it might chip over time—but I’ve been pleasantly surprised. The coating is very high quality, and I don’t see any chipping or flaking happening anytime soon.
I was especially excited to try the curling attachments. I have fine hair, but a lot of it, and I didn’t realize I would be receiving separate right and left curling barrels. While I did see two barrels in the product images, it wasn’t clear why there were two. Once I started using them, I found the learning curve to be frustrating. Because I have layers, I had to take extremely small sections and make sure each section was wrapped at the same length, which was difficult and time-consuming. The result was uneven curls that I didn’t love.
I also discovered that I really don’t like the concept of having separate right and left barrels. When I curl my hair, I prefer to switch back and forth between sides to keep things even. Constantly removing and reattaching different barrels just isn’t practical for me. I’m sure someone with more advanced hairstyling skills could master this system, but it’s simply not for me. I may try again in the future, but I have a feeling the curling attachments won’t be a regular part of my routine.
On the positive side, I absolutely love the brush attachment. It gives my hair noticeably more body and volume compared to regular blow-drying. The dryer itself is excellent—very high quality and much faster than my previous standard blow dryer. It doesn’t create a chaotic wind tunnel; instead, the airflow feels precise and intentional. I have slightly wavy hair, and after drying with this, I only need minimal straightening to get the smooth look I want. With my old dryer, I had to use a flat iron forever because it blew my hair everywhere and made it bend in odd directions.
One other major downside is the cord. While the FlexStyle itself is lightweight, the cord is extremely thick, heavy, and bulky. When attempting to curl my hair, the cord twists up constantly, forcing me to stop and untangle it. It doesn’t swivel well due to the stiff bend where it connects to the base. The only way I could prevent it from twisting completely was by holding the cord near the base while curling, which isn’t ideal.
Overall, I truly adore this blow dryer—it’s everything I hoped for in terms of performance, speed, and hair finish. The brush attachment is fantastic, and the dryer itself is a huge upgrade. However, two major issues hold it back from being perfect: the heavy, hard-to-maneuver cord and the curling barrel system. If Shark addressed these, this would easily be a five-star product.
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
love her, protect her at all costs
on January 25, 2026
Posted by: sammysams
Gender:Female
I just got this product and I have to say I’ve never found it so easy to style my hair. I am not usually a hair girly… but come 2026 i have transformed. I love this product! 10/10
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
10/10!!
on January 25, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
I’m so beyond obsessed with this product. It gives me the most perfect blowout every time and it’s just the easiest thing to use with the best results. It’s a decent weight so not hard to use and the noise really isn’t that bad compared to what ive heard before. I also got the box to store it and it’s perfect and keeps it all in one place!!
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Customer Rating
4
Hair dries rapidly, style my hair easily but very
on January 24, 2026
Posted by: nannis1_3658
It dries my hair very well and within a few minutes. You can choose different heat or blow settings. I love using the curler to curl my hair and it lasts me days! However, it is VERY loud and holding it near my ear almost made me dizzy by how loud it is. Using it in the morning or in the middle of the night in an apartment is a no-no. If noise isn’t an issue for you, it’s otherwise a solid product
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Customer Rating
4
Quick Blowout
on January 24, 2026
Posted by: yugvip_7492
Wasn’t fully convinced about this product but it does save a good amount of time while blow drying your hair. It doesn’t always work the best for long/thick hair. It will last you a while as long as you keep cleaning and maintaining it. I’ve used all attachments and they work pretty well in general.
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Customer Rating
1
Stops working after 2 years, get the Dyson
on January 24, 2026
Posted by: Vane9762
from NM
Gender:Female
DO NOT BUY YOU WILL WASTE YOUR MONEY, mine stopped working only after 2 years, it turns off every 2 seconds and you have to wait a while for it to turn back on. Just buy the Dyson, you will end up spending more money if you buy one of these just to end up buying another one once it stops working.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sharkninja.comBy SharkNinja, January 27, 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Dealing with a unit that shuts off every few seconds, especially after only two years of use, can be incredibly frustrating, and we recognize how disappointing that must feel given the investment you made. To help you troubleshoot the issue you’re experiencing, we’d recommend referring to our self‑help guide here:
https://support.sharkninja.com/article/HD400-Series-Shark-FlexStyle-Air-Styling-Drying-System-Troubleshooting-Guide?redirect=false
If the steps in the guide do not resolve the problem, please follow the directions provided at the end of the guide so we can further assist you.
Kind Regards,
Shark Clean US.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Dealing with a unit that shuts off every few seconds, especially after only two years of use, can be incredibly frustrating, and we recognize how disappointing that must feel given the investment you made. To help you troubleshoot the issue you’re experiencing, we’d recommend referring to our self‑help guide here:
https://support.sharkninja.com/article/HD400-Series-Shark-FlexStyle-Air-Styling-Drying-System-Troubleshooting-Guide?redirect=false
If the steps in the guide do not resolve the problem, please follow the directions provided at the end of the guide so we can further assist you.
Kind Regards,
Shark Clean US.
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
So easy to use!!
on January 24, 2026
Posted by: laylam199_3179
I love this product because it cuts down the time it takes to dry/blowout my hair in half. I will say that a lot of people mistake the air wrap tools as a curling iron which it is not, it’s a dryer meaning your hair has to be 50-75% wet for it to work and hold.
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