Silk’n Silky Air Flex

£249

All-in-one styling tools have been all the rage in recent years, with many offering a combined hair dryer and styler that cuts down on the amount of heat you have to use on your hair to still get perfect styles every day. However, many of these types of hair dryers and stylers are at an eye-watering price point, which I personally can’t bring myself to spend on a hair tool. But, over the years, more brands have started delivering their own all-in-one styling tools, which offer the same drying and styling options without such a hefty price point. One of these brands is Silk’n, who have developed its own all-in-one hair dryer and styling tool designed to make styling your hair easier, supported by heat protection and a concentrated airflow  

Straight out of the box, I was super impressed with the presentation of the Silk’n Silky Air Flex, which comes in a lovely storage case that fits the hair dryer and all your styling attachments. This makes it perfect for travel, as you can just throw the whole case in your suitcase, knowing you have everything you need for a range of styles. Inside, the case is the hair dryer, along with 5 different attachment heads. These attachments include 2 auto wrap wands, a volumising brush, a paddle brush and an air flow concentrator. Once plugged in, the main hair dryer offers powerful air flow, thanks to its brushless motor, which delivers 110,000 rpm, and allows it to achieve up to 57km/h of air flow for speedy hair drying times. With the hair dryer, you can dry your hair to about 60-70%, particularly focusing on your roots with the help of the air concentrator attachment, and then move on to the chosen styling attachment to help dry and style your hair in one motion, without the need for both a hair dryer and then a curling wand or hair straightener for the same style.  

By just clicking the slider, the hair dryer is transformed into a cylindrical styling tool that is ready for the various attachments to be used. With these kinds of tools, the curling is often the most talked about tool, and the Silk’n Silky Air Flex comes with two auto wrap wands, which allow you to curl your hair in two different directions. Once you turn on the tool, the air flow helps deliver effortless curling with the air evenly rotating a section of your hair around the barrel. After just a few seconds, you are left with a soft, bouncy curl. To lock in the curl, the styler has a cool shot function, which helps to quickly cool down the section of hair to help give your curls a bit more longevity. However, I do have very straight hair, so I’d also recommend some form of hair spray after to add another layer to really lock in your style and help it last a bit longer.

The two different auto-wrap wands allow you to curl your hair in two different ways, which is ideal for ensuring your hair is curled away from your face. My only comment is that if you like a less uniform look, you might want to swap between the barrels as you move around one side of your head to give a more natural beachy look than uniform curls. This is a little more inconvenient than a traditional curling wand, but when you take into consideration that the tool is both curling and drying your hair, you’re reducing the overall heat you’re putting on your hair, making it a worthwhile inconvenience for a perfect style without the added heat and potential damage.  

For a more bouncy blowout style, the volumising brush is perfect. The brush delivers focused air flow to help create movement and volume from the roots, whilst giving a bit of shape and curl to the ends of your hair. With bouncy blowouts being a popular style at the moment, the oval-shaped attachment is the perfect shape to give you that fresh yet polished volumised look. Then, for a sleeker look, the paddle brush helps dry your hair in a super smooth and detangled way. It doesn’t offer the kind of volume as the Volumising brush, instead focusing on smoothing down your hair to create a sleek and extra shiny appearance. As someone with straight hair, this was my favourite for everyday use, as it allowed me to dry and smooth my hair, leaving it looking shiny and glossy in just one step.

I loved the overall feel of the Silk’n Silky Flex; it's not super heavy and is surprisingly quiet, which is ideal when you’re using it for longer than you would a traditional hair dryer, as you use the tool to both style and dry your hair. I was glad to see that you can adjust the temperature settings between 39, 50, 70 and 90 degrees, whilst also having the option of three speed settings. This can all be controlled from the LED screen built into the tool, to help you choose the perfect setting and heat for every style whilst protecting your hair from excessive heat damage. I was also thrilled to see that the tool features a lovely, long cord, adding extra convenience to styling your hair without being tethered to a plug socket due to a short cable.

Overall, if you’re interested in a multi-styling tool that allows you to dry, curl, volumise, and smooth your hair whilst protecting your locks from additional heat damage, the Silk’n Silky Air Flex is a great option. Whilst the price is still on the higher side, you are getting multiple tools for one price, making it more affordable than the price you’d likely pay for each one individually. I love that the Silk’n Silky Air Flex helps you cut down on heat damage, without needing to sacrifice having beautifully styled hair.

Pros:

• 4-in-1 styling tool for hair drying, curling, volumising, and smoothing
• Three speeds and 4 heat settings for controlled and heat-conscious styling
• High-powered air flow for quick drying and styling
• Long cord for easy manoeuvring

Cons:

• Still an investment tool, but with multiple different styling options, it makes it cost-effective compared to buying each one individually