Multi-Stylers

One multi-styler, every style you need

A multi-styler is a single hairstyling tool that curls, smooths, volumises and dries using interchangeable attachments you switch out as you style. Pick the attachment for the look you want, click it into place and start styling. No juggling separate tools or losing bench space to a mess of cords.

At Hairhouse, our multi-styler collection covers air styling models, professional hot tool sets and compact travel options from brands the pros trust. With options across multiple price points, you'll find a styler to suit your hair type, budget and styling routine.

What sets air stylers, hot air brushes and wet-to-dry tools apart

Air stylers rely on the Coanda effect to shape hair using airflow, hot brushes use heated bristles to dry and style at the same time, and wet-to-dry tools apply heat directly to wet hair. These three approaches produce genuinely different results, and choosing the wrong one for your hair is how most styling frustrations start. Our range covers all three, so here's how each one works:

• Air stylers: These wrap hair using controlled airflow rather than contact heat. They work best on damp hair and cause less heat damage than traditional styling tools.
• Hot brushes: A blow-dry brush dries and styles using heated bristles. They deliver great volume and smooth blowout results, and some attachments can even create soft waves without a separate hair waver.
• Wet-to-dry tools: Tools like the ghd Duet Style use hot airflow through the plates to style and dry wet hair, cutting your routine down to a single styling pass.

Which multi-styler works best for your hair type?

The best multi-styler for your hair depends on your hair's texture, thickness and condition, as different hair types respond to different technologies. Choosing the right one means better results and less styling frustration. Our range covers all hair types across multiple price points, so here's how to match your hair to the right tool:

• Fine or flat hair: A Coanda air styler with a volumiser attachment is a strong match for fine hair, and the Silver Bullet SuperStar Multistyler delivers Coanda results at a mid-range price.
• Thick or coarse hair: A tool with a high-powered motor and a broader heat range handles thick hair better, while wet-to-dry options like the ghd Duet Style cut down your total styling time.
• Curly or wavy hair: Coanda air stylers work with your natural texture rather than against it. They style from damp to enhance curl definition or create softer waves with less heat than a traditional curling tool.
• Frizzy hair: Ionic technology reduces static and seals the cuticle as you style, making the EOLUX Ionic Multi-Styler Sets a strong pick for frizzy or hard-to-manage hair.

Is a multi-styler worth buying over separate tools?

Yes, for most people, a multi-styler is a better investment than buying a hair dryer, hair straightener and hair curler separately. A single mid-range option often costs less than buying all three at a similar quality, and that's before you factor in bench space and cords. If you love changing up your look regularly, a multi-styler covers all those bases in one go.

The honest caveat is that dedicated tools can still outperform a multi-styler at their specific job. If you only ever blow-dry your hair straight or always reach for the same curling iron, a single-purpose tool may give you better results for that look.

A multi-styler earns its place when you use more than one of its functions. For style-switchers or anyone short on storage, that investment pays off quickly.

Do you use a multi-styler on wet or dry hair?

It depends on the type of multi-styler you have. Coanda air stylers like the Dyson Airwrap and Shark FlexStyle work best on damp hair, roughly 80% dry, which allows the airflow to wrap each strand around the barrel.

Wet-to-dry tools like the ghd Duet Style are built for wet hair right from the start. Contact-heat multi-styler sets with interchangeable attachments need fully dry hair, which is the same starting point as a traditional straightener or curling iron.

Never use a contact-heat multi-styler on soaking-wet hair. Doing that causes the water inside the hair shaft to vaporise rapidly, which leads to major breakage over time. Not sure about your model's starting point? You can always check the product instructions or ask an in-store stylist at your nearest Hairhouse.

Do I need a heat protectant with a multi-styler?

Yes, you should use heat protection with any multi-styler, regardless of the technology it uses. Even Coanda air stylers, which run at lower temperatures than traditional heat tools, still benefit from a heat protectant.

Apply it to towel-dried or dry hair before you style, and match it to the temperature setting your tool reaches. Fine, colour-treated or chemically processed hair is most vulnerable, so it needs protection even on a lower heat setting.

What's the difference between the Dyson Airwrap and Shark FlexStyle?

Both the Dyson Airwrap and the Shark Beauty FlexStyle use Coanda airflow to curl, smooth and dry without extreme heat, but they differ in design, attachments and price.

The Dyson Airwrap is a classic wand-style tool with intelligent heat control that stays under 150°C, making it a strong pick for curly and wavy hair. Choose the FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System if you want a tool that rotates 90 degrees into a traditional dryer shape, which gives you a bit more versatility as an everyday hair dryer.

You'll find both at Hairhouse alongside our multi-styler collection. Shop online or visit one of our 100+ Hairhouse stores across Australia, where our in-store stylists are ready to help you find the right fit for your hair type and routine.