In-depth review
Shark SmoothStyle Review (2027)
In-depth review of the Shark SmoothStyle: wet dryer-brush mode, dry heated comb mode, and who benefits from the hybrid.
Shark SmoothStyle Heated Comb + Blow Dryer Brush
Dual-mode tool: dryer brush for wet styling, heated comb for dry smoothing.
Our verdict
The SmoothStyle is the most original tool in this category: a competent dryer brush on wash day and a heated smoothing comb every day after. The comb mode genuinely revives a blowout and tames slept-on waves with less heat than re-ironing. If your routine is blowout-plus-refresh, nothing else here does both jobs.
What we like
- Wet Hair Mode dries and styles; Dry Hair Mode heated comb refreshes and straightens
- Heated comb aligns hair with less heat exposure than a flat iron for touch-ups
- Designed to style with no heat damage positioning in wet mode temperature control
- Works across hair types including curly and coily in brush mode
What to watch out for
- Premium price and more modes to learn
- Comb mode is a smoother, not a replacement for a flat iron on tight curls
- Heavier than simple oval volumizers
What owners report: Shark SmoothStyle Heated Comb + Blow Dryer Brush
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- Drying and styling wet hair, then smoothing it dry the next day, is one tool instead of two on the counter
- The heated comb refreshes a blowout with gentler exposure than reaching for a flat iron
- Curly and coily haired owners use brush mode without the comb mode fighting their texture
Common complaints
- Two modes mean more to learn before the tool feels automatic
- Comb mode smooths and refreshes but will not flatten tight curls like an iron
- It weighs more in the hand than a simple single purpose volumizer
Who it is for
Blowout wearers who restyle over several days, and users wanting straighter finishes without a separate flat iron for touch-ups.
Wet Hair Mode
In wet mode the tool works as a heated dryer brush with three settings, drying damp hair while the brush format aligns it. Shark's temperature regulation is positioned around avoiding heat damage in this mode, and the smoothing result is sleeker than volume-focused ovals.
Dry Hair Mode: the differentiator
Flip to dry mode and the heated comb glides through finished hair, re-straightening creases, slept-on bends, and humidity frizz in minutes. For straight and wavy hair this replaces most flat-iron touch-ups at lower temperatures; tight curls will still want a true iron for full straightening.
Trade-offs
The hybrid costs premium money, weighs more than a simple volumizer, and its sleek bias means volume hunters get less lift than from the Le Volume or Double Shot. It is a system purchase, best when both modes match your actual week.
Key specifications
- Modes
- Wet Hair Mode (dry + style), Dry Hair Mode (heated comb)
- Heat settings
- 3 air/heat settings in wet mode
- Wattage
- 900W class
- Barrel
- Brush head plus heated comb plate
- Cord
- Swivel cord
Also consider
Hot Tools Pro Artist 24K Gold One-Step Dryer and Volumizer
Gold-surface oval volumizer with charcoal bristles and three heat settings.
Why consider it: A simpler, stronger classic blowout tool at a lower price.
- Barrel: Oval, 24K gold surface
- Heat settings: 3 heat / 2 speed plus cool
Drybar Double Shot Oval Blow-Dryer Brush
Salon-chain oval brush with ionic tech and strategic vent placement.
Why consider it: Maximum salon-style body and shine if you never need dry restyling.
- Barrel: Oval, 2.44 in width class
- Heat settings: 3 temperatures plus cool
Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Can the comb mode straighten curly hair?
It smooths and stretches waves and loose curls; tight coils need a flat iron for a truly straight finish.
Is wet mode safe on soaking hair?
Start from towel-dried, detangled hair as with any dryer brush; the mode names describe styling stage, not dripping-wet use.
Does it replace a hair dryer?
For styled finishes, largely yes. For rough-drying long thick hair fast, a traditional dryer pre-pass is still quicker.