There are far more important considerations when buying an air purifier than making a style statement. However, as this is one appliance that will be out on display all year round and can’t be hidden away behind a cupboard door, it’s handy if it looks presentable too. The display screen also shows how long is left until the filter needs replacing, which Shark estimates to be between six and twelve months. Helpfully, no washing or maintenance is needed in between changes, so you really can switch this machine on and forget about it. We really liked the circle of coloured light on the front and top of the machine, which allows you to clearly see the quality of air from the other side of the room. The digital display is also easy to read with three different settings to toggle between to see the percentage of clean air and whether that is good, fair or poor, the time left to clean in minutes and the particle amount in the air. This can display two particle sizes – PM 2.5 for smoke and bacteria and PM10 which includes dust, mould and pollen. As a hair dryer and straightener, I can’t fault it one bit. I’m looking forward to experimenting with curls to achieve fuss-free, bouncy hair, as it’s clearly an art I’m yet to master, but I hope to get there soon. Our only complaint is it would have been great to have somewhere on the machine to store the remote to prevent us from losing it. Performance

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After this I used the paddle brush which can actually replace your straighteners, smoothing and straightening the hair by creating tension with boar and nylon bristles. I’d have been happy with the device just to offer these two drying and straightening features, but of course, everyone wants the ability to curl their hair with the least amount of effort, which is what these air styling devices promise. With freshly washed, wet hair, I set up the device using the styling concentrator, rotating the handle to a 90 degree angle like a traditional hair dryer, and began using the hair tool to dry and smooth my hair. The rotating nozzle is really handy for styling at all angles, and I was surprised at how lightweight this piece of kit is. We might reasonably assume that once we’re behind closed doors, we’re much safer. However, one study found indoor air pollution can be over three times worse than it is outside. Everything from cooking to fresh paint is to blame, though there are some less obvious pollutants, from the cleaning products we use to the expensive scented candle we burn while watching TV. We have even less control over volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are released by some varnishes and paints and even furniture made from MDF or plywood. The purifier’s slim rectangular shape means it’s no hassle to find somewhere to leave it and it won’t take up too much room. However, it looks so much like a sleek mini radiator, one visitor on a sunny day expressed total confusion as to why we had a heater plugged in.

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It was fascinating to see what smells and particles triggered a reaction and hear the fans step up a gear when the percentage of clean air fell. It often upped cleaning when our windows were open and went into overdrive when we fried steak on the other side of the room it was in.

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I've always been a loyal fan of the Airwrap, and I still believe it's an excellent product. However, now that I have a similar tool to compare it to, I learned that my Airwrap blowout doesn't last as long as I'd like. We were hugely impressed by the Shark air purifier 4 HE400UK and really felt it made a difference to the air quality in our home. We loved the fact it adjusted automatically when it sensed particles in the air so we didn’t need to think about making changes ourselves and we definitely noticed a difference when it dealt with strong smells in particular. The FlexStyle offers three heat and airflow settings, which can be changed with the buttons on the handle of the device. The Shark gadget measures its airflow continuously to ensure consistent temperature to avoid heat damage, which is really important for me, as I have some bleached sections. For the last four years since its 2018 launch, the Dyson Airwrap has been at the top of every beauty buff's Christmas list. But that’s all about to change. Overall, Shark really made a very impressive product that is way more affordable with just as good — if not better — results than its competitor.Though there are four fans, it’s also not too noisy even on full power. However, there is a quiet mode available so it can be used overnight without disturbing your sleep. For our needs, the constant monitoring of air means this model couldn’t be easier to use. Although it can be operated manually with the touchscreen or the remote control, we found the auto mode ideal. You simply plug it in and leave it alone and the purifier will even switch into energy-efficient standby mode when the air is cleaned. Unlike similar machines, there is no accompanying app to see more information on air quality but we didn’t miss this at all. It is fantastic at dealing with smells from cooking too. We thought the extractor fan above our hob did a fairly good job until we positioned this air purifier in the kitchen. The built-in carbon filter was unbeatable at neutralising odours, eliminating the smells of a curry we cooked in no time when it would normally linger until the following morning. Room size: 34m² (approx. 85 m³ where 2.5 metres is used as an average height of a room) based on three air changes per hour