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Shark Glam: A Two-Minute Review
Product information
There are some bundle options, which include different accessories.
We:
Shark Glam HD6051S
Shark Glam HD6052S
Create your own bundle HD6000
Great Britain:
Shark Glam HD6051SUK
Shark Glam HD6052SUK
For this review, I tested the UK version. There may be slight differences between models offered in different countries.
It’s a shame that, in my opinion, this core part of the glam concept is flawed, because on other levels the device is excellent. The dryer itself feels pleasantly compact, well-balanced and comfortable to use, and it provides powerful airflow. I was also impressed with the other accessories—the auto-wrap curl barrel works very well, the spreader has adjustable prongs for different hair lengths, and the double-walled concentrate also feels cut above average.
There’s a lot to like about glam. But, unfortunately, these are not the parts that are exclusive to this styler. That means it won’t be knocking the shark flex style off the list of best hairstylists anytime soon. Read on for my full Shark Glam review.
Shark Glam Review: Price and Availability
- List price: from 9 399.99 / 9 369.99
- Launch date: September 2025
- Available: US and UK
Shark Glam launched in September 2025, and is currently widely available, including in the US and UK (though not yet in Australia). A few bundled options are available, including most dryers, a silky straightener attachment, a pink hot brush attachment, and an auto-wrap curl barrel. But beyond that they have different accessories.
In the US, you can opt for the HD6051S bundle, which includes a concentration and FreezeFighter finishing tool. Alternatively, if you have natural curls or coils, you’ll be better off with the HD6052S bundle, which includes a wide-tooth comb and diffuser. Both of these options are priced at $449.99.
Alternatively, you can build your own bundle (HD6000) for $399.99. With this option, you get silky and glossy attachments and a choice of two more accessories (curl barrels are an option, but not included as standard).
In the UK, it’s the HD6051SUK bundle, which comes with a Freeze Fighter finishing tool, or the HD6052SUK, which swaps the finishing tool for a spreader. Both are priced at $369.99.
Given the sheer variety of accessories and tools included here, Shark Glam isn’t a bad price. It’s a particularly strong value if you’ll be using all the attachments – it’ll cost more than buying individual sets of straighteners, dryers and heated brushes. However, if you don’t need all the attachments, there are simple thick steelers available that will cost much less.
If you don’t want integrated ceramic plates (which I personally wouldn’t pay extra for), you have plenty of other options. List price for the old Shark Flex style is around $279.99 / 9 269.99. The Dyson AirRope ID is notably pric 599.99 / £479.99 – but it feels like a more premium option, and has a better auto-wrap curling system.
- Mini Score Value: 3 out of 5
Shark Glam Goggles
Wattage: | 1,500W |
Temperature settings: | 3 + cool shot |
Speed settings: | 3 |
strings: | Confirmation |
Size w/ No Attachment (LXWXH): | 4.3 x 4.1 x 27.4 cm |
Weight w/ any attachments: | 8 338g (no bone) / 740g (with bone) |
Airflow: | Not provided |
Shark Glam Review: Design
- Compact, tube-shaped dryer with many style attachment options
- Two attachments – glossy and silky – combine hot air and ceramic plates
- Wet and dry methods, but none have any way to seal off air or ceramic plates
Shark Glam is what I describe as the Swiss Army Knife of hair tools. The base machine is like any modern generation of multi-styler: a tube-shaped dryer, with a top section that turns to sit at 90 degrees on the handle, for easy drying. Where things get a little more interesting is in the accessories. Two of the most notable additions are the silky and glossy attachments.
Silky has a straight attachment to create sleek, straight styles. It provides a directional blade of air (à La Dyson Airstraight) with dry hair, along with heated ceramic plates included in traditional straighteners, to smooth and remove frizz.
Glitter is a round (or, more accurately, teardrop-shaped) brush tool. It, too, includes ceramic elements for smoothing. The asymmetrical shape is designed to enable you to get closer to the hair root.
These tools can be used in wet hair or dry hair mode, but hot plates and air will continue in both modes. Shark’s instructions state that the hot plates will be at a lower temperature when used in wet hair mode, which makes the presence of settings to manually adjust wind speed and temperature even more surprising. Overall, the settings are confusing – even if you go to the sticker that explains what each button does.
Other attachments are more standard. You get a pair of curl barrels that pull the hair in, wrap it around the barrel and hold it in curls as you dry it. One barrel wraps clockwise, while the other wraps counter-clockwise. The Dyson Air Rip is still the only hair tool that offers both directions on one barrel (even the best Air Wrap can’t manage that).
There are a number of other compatible accessories available for Shark Glam, but what you get will depend on the bundle you choose. Accessories include a frizz-fighter finishing tool for taming flyways, a spreader with concentric, extendable pins, and a wide-tooth comb.
The white and gold colorway of my review model looks stylish, but it’s ruined a bit by the slightly, somewhat ugly-looking plug. You will also need to ground it by pressing two buttons simultaneously before each use (this is for the UK version I’m not sure what the situation will be in other countries). My review model came in a soft carry case.
- Design Score: 3.5 out of 5
Shark Glam Review: Performance
- Attachments feel secure, and airflow is powerful
- Silky straight is a bit undependable and can’t get right to the root
- Concerns about heat damage from using hot plates on wet hair
While I like the idea of combining hot air and ceramic plates in one do-all tool, I’m surprised there isn’t a way to turn either element off. Shark assures me that hot plates won’t cause damage when used on wet hair, but I remain unconvinced. In wet hair mode, the plates are meant to fall at a lower temperature. But this temperature is still too hot to touch with your fingers. Likewise, when used for second-day touch-ups, I don’t really need Shark Glam to blow hot air on my already dry hair. It’s just annoying.
During the review period, I also found the controls confusing. It’s not clear if the wet hair/dry hair mode slider switch overrides the manual control or vice versa.
My experience with the silky straight tool was mixed. One side of the straightener is much more complex than the other, which makes it feel a little overwhelming if you’re coming from using a traditional straightener. It also means that the chunky bit will be next to your head, on one side of your hair, and you won’t be able to get as close to your root (not going to be able to flag that we have the same complaint with the Dyson AirStraight. Another great wet-straight option on the market). However, once I was done, it left me with pretty smooth, straight locks.
It was a similar mixed experience with the pink brush tool. The ceramic elements are bumped to one side, and once again you can’t get to the root despite the tear forming. When used on wet hair, I found that this setup helped give a smoother finish than just using a hot brush. However, when used the day after washing, the hot air blew my dry hair around and made styling difficult.
In terms of fundamentals, things are more positive. The dryer itself is lightweight and comfortable, and provides strong airflow and a good temperature range in which to style hair. The attachments clip on and off securely, and I love that the top of the dryer can be twisted and redirected for more comfortable use.
I could also tell that good thought had gone into the design of the other attachments (those that don’t have ceramic elements). For example, a diffuser has pins that can be made longer or shorter depending on the length of your hair. And although the bubble-shaped curl barrels look a bit odd, they work perfectly well in practice.
Overall, though, I’m struggling to get on board with Shark Glam because of my previous complaint. Without the ability to seal off the wind and heat elements independently of each other, I can’t see myself reaching for the Shark Glam as my preferred styling tool in any situation. I would use it with the curl barrel attached as an air wrap replacement…but the part is the same as the (cheaper) shark flex style.
- Performance Score: 3 out of 5
Should you buy Shark Glam?
Description | Note | Classification |
|---|---|---|
Price | You get your money’s worth. It’s getting a lot of tech, but if you don’t want ceramic elements, there are cheaper options. | 3/5 |
Design | The decision to combine air and hot ceramics is innovative, but it’s surprising that you can’t use each independently. Otherwise, well designed and built. | 3/5 |
performance | Decent results, but using hot plates on wet hair is definitely not great for long-term hair health, and blowing air on dry hair is annoying. Good results from other tools, including Curl Barrel. | 3/5 |
If you buy it…
If you don’t buy it…
How I Experienced Shark Glam
I used Shark Glam as my styling tool over the course of several weeks. I have frizz-prone, armpit-length wavy hair with some particularly curly patches. I tested Wet in wet hair mode and dry hair mode (on wet and dry hair), and used a variety of attachments, including shine and silky. I compared the results to what I’ve gotten with other multi-stylers I’ve tested, including the Dyson AirRope ID, Shark Flex Style and Dream AirStyle Pro.
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- First reviewed November 2025
1 Comment
I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.