Shark SpeedStyle Pro FLEX Hair Dryer, High Performance High-Velocity Hair-Dryer w/ 4 Styling Attachments, Lightweight, Ionic, No Heat Damage, Folding Handle, For All Hair Types, Mocha Silver HD542UK

The SpeedStyle Pro FLEX is the travel version of Shark's SpeedStyle range. Same smart heat regulation, same scalp shield, but with a folding handle that halves the dryer's size for packing. Four attachments: concentrator, diffuser, brush, and finishing tool. 680g. 4.5 stars from 137 reviews.

Folding handle

The handle folds flat against the body. It's not as compact as the BaByliss 5334U travel dryer (which is designed purely for portability) but it's far more capable. You get four styling attachments, auto-adjusting heat, and scalp shield. The BaByliss is a basic 2000W dryer with two settings. Our best travel hair dryer guide compares portability across the range.

No dual voltage on this one though. It's a UK-voltage dryer with a folding handle, not a worldwide travel dryer. For international travel, the BaByliss 5334U with dual voltage is still the safer bet.

Same tech as the Pro

IQ auto-adjust, scalp shield, 1,000x per second temperature regulation. Heat capped below damage levels. If you've read the SpeedStyle Pro review, the technology is identical. The FLEX just folds.

Diffuser included

Unlike the 3-attachment HD731UK, this one comes with the DefrizzFast Diffuser. Good for curly and wavy hair. Our best hair dryer for curly hair roundup has the comparison.

Who it's for

People who want one dryer for home and travel without sacrificing the smart features. Or anyone short on bathroom storage space. The folding handle also means it fits in a drawer rather than hanging on a hook. Our best lightweight hair dryer roundup has weight comparisons across portable models.