The T3 Aire 360 is the closest I've got to Dyson Airwrap-style results without paying Dyson prices

T3 has been making a strong case in a styler market that continues to be dominated by Dyson, and its next-generation Aire 360 is its strongest argument yet. The ceramic barrels produce glossy, long-lasting curls that hold well into the next day; the smaller and lighter base is intuitive; and the whole kit comes in well under what rivals are asking for, for comparable results. It's not perfect; there's a learning curve to all of the attachments and people with short hair will find very limited appeal, but once you've found your rhythm this is one of the better multi-stylers you can buy. Not just at this price, but generally.

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  Ceramic barrels outperform plastic rivals

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  Dual voltage great for traveling

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  Undercuts Shark and Dyson on price

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  Long-lasting curls

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  Leaves hair looking and feeling smooth

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  Takes a lot of patience to master

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  Oval brush is bulky and ...