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We tested alternatives to Dyson’s Airwrap that are better for your budget

by Christina Marfice
Dyson's viral Airwrap didn't become a must-have hair tool just because it looks good on the bathroom counter. Its secret is the Coanda effect: High-speed airflow pulls hair toward the barrel and wraps it into curls without relying on the extreme temperatures used by traditional curling irons. It can also kind of do it all: It dries, curls, smooths and volumizes all in one tool. Sign up for the BestReviews newsletter: Exclusive deals and expert picks, in your inbox. More affordable competitors have spent years chasing that formula. Most combine a high-speed dryer with auto-wrap curling barrels, smoothing brushes and volumizing…