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SUNDAYS don’t get much sweeter than this.

One exceptional Paddy Power punter pocketed a massive £16,400 from a tenner despite one of their selections LOSING!

Let me explain…

The plucky punter placed £10 on a six-leg Multi-Match Bet Builder for Sunday’s Premier League matches between Ipswich Town and Aston Villa, and Manchester United vs Tottenham.

The bettor stuck the bet on at odds of 1639/1, meaning their £10 stake would return a life-changing £16,400.

Things couldn’t have started better with Villa talent Morgan Rogers netting after 15 minutes having been backed to score or assist.

Defenders Lucas Digne and Jacob Greaves were then carded to complete the first three legs of this customer’s six-leg acca.

Our mystery punter just needed three more selections at Old Trafford and they didn’t have to wait long for Diogo Dalot’ first-half booking.

But then… disaster strikes.

The bettor had backed Destiny Udogie to be carded, but the Italian left-back was taken off at the break by Ange Postecoglou.

Now with most bookmakers, the dream would be over.

But Paddy Power offer something called Super Sub, which means the selection was changed to Udogie’s replacement – Djed Spence.

Spence quickly obliged with a 54th minute yellow card, leaving the bettor needing Dominic Solanke to score or assist to complete the acca.

That, as we know, came in style in the 77th-minute when turning in Pape Matar Sarr’s headed flick at a corner.

Paddy Power have revealed that over 9.5k other bets were switched from Udogie to Spence on Sunday afternoon using their Super Sub offer, costing them an absolute fortune – £1.6million to be precise!

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THE Simpsons fans have been left floored to finally realise the truth behind one of the show’s most iconic jokes – TEN tears after it first aired on TV.

The long-running animated sitcom has been airing for a huge 36 series and counting and there has been gags a plenty from its close to 800 episodes.

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The truth behind an iconic Simpsons moment has been revealed[/caption]

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It came from a Family Guy crossover episode[/caption]

Having aired almost weekly since Christmas in 1989, there have been plenty of jokes for fans to deconstruct over the years but most were left baffled at one of the internet’s latest discoveries.

The moment in question is Ralph Wiggum’s iconic “I’m in danger” line which has gone on to become a fan favourite quote and a daily used meme.

In a shock to fans, it turns out that the infamous moment actually did not come from an episode of The Simpsons at all.

Instead it came from another animated comedy show altogether – Family Guy.

Both programme air on the Fox network in the US and a special crossover episode was aired in 2014.

It was this episode of Family Guy that broadcast Ralph’s famous line.

Many fans were astonished to learn the true origins of the joke moment after it was recirculated online in a nod to its ten year anniversary.

Reacting in surprise, one fan wrote: : “IT’S FROM A FAMILY GUY EPISODE?!

“ITS NOT EVEN FROM THE SIMPSONS? I can’t believe Ralph Wiggum I’m in danger was a Family Guy funny moment the whole time.”

The episode, entitled The Simpsons Guy, was the season 13 premiere of Family Guy and was written entirely by the Family Guy team but The Simpsons voice cast did agree to appear in the special.

Writing online about the episode, one fan said: “Here’s the real kicker. None of the writer from the Simpsons came in to write the episode.

“It’s why Ned Flanders isn’t in the episode, his VA didn’t want to be apart of it.”

Another quickly added:  “This episode could’ve benefited from having both writing teams from both shows working on it instead of just the family guy writers working on it.”

But one fan was left defiant as their disbelief led them to insist it must have been a joke based on a past episode.

Confused, they said: “No, I swear it was a Simpsons episode and this must be a reference.”

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Fans were in disbelief finding out its origin[/caption]

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has commended donor agencies for their vital support in enhancing the state’s healthcare sector. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) recently donated crucial hospital equipment to various health institutions across the state, bolstering the government’s efforts to provide quality healthcare services. At a stakeholder gathering themed “Strengthening Health Care […]

A police inspector attached to the Police Mobile Force (PMF), 41 Division, Damaturu in Yobe State, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a suspected drug dealer to death over a N200 bribe. The incident happened at CMC Area, Zango, Damaturu, where the inspector, Mohammed Bulama, and the deceased Abdulmalik Pompomari, fought. Multiple sources in the […]

PRINCE William has joined David Beckham as they view a new swish £8m helicopter.

He will test drive one of two new aircraft which are the result of the ‘Up Against Time’ fundraising appeal, which was launched in 2021.

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William, George and Kate in a chopper at RAF Fairford in 2016[/caption]

The appeal raised £16 million enabling the purchase of two new H135 helicopters – after fears the capital would be left without air ambulances.

William, a former air ambulance pilot, is meeting hero pilots and engineers before taking to the skies.

He was due to fly in a new chopper to a new helipad at the Royal London Hospital but it was cancelled due to bad weather.

The flight is taking place just hours after brother Prince Harry was in London for a glitzy awards bash.

It is not known if Harry met with Wills or dad King Charles during his quick visit.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, made the solo trip to attend WellChild Awards where he met with seriously ill youngsters and their families.

He donned a sophisticated navy blue suit, crisp white shirt and vibrant light blue tie to present an award for Inspirational Child, aged 4 to 6, and deliver a speech.

It marked the duke’s thirteenth appearance after being made charity patron 16 years ago.

He presented an award to Noah Nicholson, six, from Grimsby.

The brave youngster weighed just two pounds when he was born prematurely at 27 weeks.

Since then, he’s had 28 ops, 14 of which were life-saving procedures, and spent the majority of his childhood on hospital wards.

Noah has cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease and short bowel disease – meaning he requires constant round-the-clock care.

At the ceremony Noah threw his soft toys at the prince and laughed as Harry picked them up.

Prince Harry noticed that Noah was carrying a giraffe toy named “Raffy” – the same toy the six-year-old had when they first met in 2019.

He said: “Is this the same one? No way! Every parent has a spare. I’ve got at least six spares.

“My daughter Lili has these Lovies.”

Harry jokingly told Noah that he was “so naughty” after he kept throwing “Raffy” and a white cat toy named George in his direction.

He also hailed a group of “little legends” honoured at the awards for “uplifting all those around you” despite serious illnesses.

And he paid tribute to the children and teenagers who act as carers, fundraisers or just carry on with life as they cope with debilitating conditions.

Harry told the young people and their families: “Thank you for your courage, your perseverance, your kindness and of course your humour.

“And thank you for being you and uplifting all those around you. The WellChild Awards is an event that never fails to inspire me.

“The stories of young people who battle against the odds, living lives filled with medical procedures, hospital stays and endless appointments, remind us all of the strength of the human spirit.

“For many of us it is a daily life we can hardly imagine, and yet somehow, the young people I meet are always smiling and every room they walk into seemingly lights up with warmth and positivity.”

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Prince William and Princess Kate wave as they head back to the royal helicopter after visiting the Island of St Martin’s in 2016[/caption]

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William in the cockpit of a helicopter for East Anglian Air Ambulance in his new role in 2015[/caption]

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Prince Harry delivered a speech at the WellChild Awards[/caption]

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Wills, Kate, George and Charlotte in Hamburg, Germany, in 2017[/caption]

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Harry beamed at the UK event on Monday[/caption]

COPS probing the suspected abduction of a girl are set to reveal a fresh development in their investigation – almost 30 years after she vanished.

Morgan Nick disappeared without a trace at the age of six when she was allegedly kidnapped after watching a baseball game in Alma, Arkansas, in June 1995.

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Morgan Nick, then six, vanished after being seen in a parking lot near a baseball game in Arkansas in 1995[/caption]

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A picture of what Morgan could’ve looked like at 27[/caption]

Her disappearance sparked a widespread probe but mystery continues to surround the case more than 29 years later.

Cops have even investigated potential persons of interest, but have been no closer to resolving the riddle.

Morgan was even the subject of the Hulu four-part documentary Still Missing Morgan which aired in 2023.

Alma police chief Jeff Pointer will share a significant development today, October 1, as reported by the Fort Smith Southwest Times Record.

Morgan vanished after she tried to catch fireflies in a parking lot, near where the little league baseball game was being held.

She was last seen around 10:45pm local time on the night of June 9 and was seen standing near her mom’s car emptying sand from her shoes.

Morgan’s pals told cops they saw a man talking to her and she didn’t return.

In an episode of Unsolved Mysteries, Nick’s mom Colleen recalled the moment she realized her daughter was missing.

“I went over to the car, looked around the outside of the car, opened the doors, looked inside the car, thinking she had gotten in,” she said.

“Within a couple of minutes, all of the people and most of the cars were gone and it was very clear that Morgan wasn’t there.”

Local law enforcement and FBI agents were involved in the search efforts to try and find Morgan.

In 1995, cops released a sketch of a drawing that showed a man – between the ages of 23 and 38.

He was around six feet tall and had a mustache and beard.

The case sparked Arkansas officials to change its child abduction emergency alert to the Morgan Nick Alert System.

MYSTERY DISAPPEARANCE

Years later, cops released another drawing of a man who they thought was a suspect.

Investigators identified a home in Spiro, Oklahoma, that they wanted to search as part of their probe.

It was initially combed in 2010 before investigators searched the site again in 2017.

Police said they combed the land after receiving a tip but it wasn’t initially linked to Morgan’s case, per the ABC affiliate KATV.

Cops have not abandoned the search effort as they released a picture in 2020 that showed what Morgan may have looked like at the age of 31.

In 2021, FBI agents launched an appeal to obtain more information relating to Billy Jacks Lincks.

Lincks, who died in prison in 2000, was named as a potential person of interest in connection with Morgan’s disappearance.

Police at the time refused to shed any light on whether they had evidence that connected Lincks to Morgan’s case.

Lincks allegedly tried to abduct a girl – eight miles from where Morgan was last seen – just months after she disappeared, according to the FBI.

He was driving a pickup truck and cops revealed they found blood on the dashboard and blonde hair fibers under a floor cover, per the ABC affiliate KHBS.

Investigators uncovered green fibers in a mat under one of the seats and they discovered duct tape, machete, and tarp.

Lincks lived around 13 minutes from where Morgan vanished, former cop Kevin Johnson told the NBC affiliate KARK.

In their appeal, FBI agents said: “Every piece of information about Lincks’ life is important-no detail is too small or insignificant.”

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FBI agents are seeking any information about Billy Jack Lincks[/caption]

THIS is the horrifying moment rubbish explodes in a binman’s face.

Video footage shows Newham Council refuse worker Sean loading some rubbish into the vehicle’s compactor on August 16.

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Video footage shows refuse worker Sean loading some rubbish into the vehicle[/caption]

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A gas cannister was then crushed, causing refuse to explode out of the back of the truck[/caption]

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Footage of the incident was posted by the council to warn of the danger of disposing of dangerous materials improperly[/caption]

A gas cannister was then crushed, causing refuse to explode out of the back of the truck, sending Sean reeling in pain.

Footage of the incident was posted by the council to warn of the danger of disposing of dangerous materials improperly.

Sean was taken to the hospital, suffering hearing issues and dizziness following the blast.

The rubbish truck was also totalled.

Newham Council is now warning about the hazards of incorrectly disposing of items such as vapes, batteries, gas canisters and bottles.

Some items pose a serious risk when thrown into regular household waste or recycling bins, with the potential for fires, explosions, and life-threatening injuries to refuse operatives and passersby.

Councillor Sarah Ruiz, Statutory Deputy Mayor, said the footage is a “stark reminder of the dangers posed by improperly disposed dangerous items”.

She added: “We are grateful that our staff member is now recovering, but this incident could have been much worse. 

“We all need to be aware that items like vapes, electrical items, batteries, gas canisters and bottles do not belong in household waste or recycling bins.

“These items can cause fires, explosions, serious injuries, putting both our waste management teams and the wider community at risk. 

“I urge everyone to be proactive and responsible, by taking these dangerous items to appropriate recycling locations.

“We need to work together to responsibly dispose of dangerous waste safely.” 

Newham Council said that later this year they will be adding new mini-recycling collection points across the borough for the safe disposal of smaller electrical items including clocks, remote controls, games consoles and kettles. 

It comes after two binmen had a lucky escape – when an item left in a wheelie bin exploded in their lorry.

CCTV footage publi;shed last month shows one refuse worker moving away from the lorry moments before debris is shot out across the road in Barnet, North London.

The clip captured by a camera attached to the rear of the lorry shows a worker emptying a black bin into the vehicle.

Seconds later, as he starts wheeling the empty bin away, a huge explosion from inside the lorry fired rubbish across the street and sent smoke pouring into the air.

The explosion blasted the bin from the hands of the refuse worker, but luckily he and his colleagues escaped unharmed.

Barnet Council said the explosion was caused by a combustible item or items such as gas canisters or bottles, batteries or aerosol cans being wrongly placed into a residential bin.

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Sean was taken to the hospital, suffering hearing issues and dizziness following the blast[/caption]

DYSON launched its hit Dyson Airwrap Styler around six years ago, and we are all still as obsessed as the day it first dropped.

Dyson’s Airwrap fetches a staggering £479.99, and though Black Friday could see the price drop, I am keeping my eyes out for more affordable Dyson alternatives.

Dyson Airwrap multi-styler and dryer , £479.99

Dyson’s popular Airwrap Multi Styler and Dryer retails for £479.99, and is available from numerous retailers, including Dyson (obviously), John Lewis, Boots, Sephora and Space NK.

With Black Friday and Christmas just around the corner, I anticipate there will be Dyson Airwrap deals dropping in the coming weeks, as well as other beauty deals.

The Dyson Airwrap Styler is a genius hair tool that can dry and style your hair with its powerful airflow in seconds and aims to prevent intense heat damage.

When shopping for a dupe of a luxe product you need to get acquainted with the specifications of the original Dyson design.

If you want to know if the hair gadget is worth the money, read our full Dyson Airwrap review where the team deep dives into the pros and cons.

Otherwise, I have summarised the need-to-know details about the Dyson Airwrap below.

My verdict of the original Dyson Airwrap

The Dyson Airwrap is super-lightweight, which is perfect for avoiding the dreaded arm ache when drying or styling your hair.

The main body of the styler features adjustable heat and speed settings, and the clever technology allows you to dry your hair using lower temperatures (advised by hair experts to avoid heat damage).

The Dyson Airwrap comes with numerous attachments, which include the Coanda smoothing dryer, brushes and my favourite attachments — the barrels, which create soft, sleek and voluminous waves in my hair.

During my trial run of the OJ Airwrap, experts recommended blasting my hair when curled with a cool shot to set it in place, but whether it made a difference to the hold of the style I’m still unsure.

Admittedly, when I dry my hair I usually just blast it with hot air to dry it rather than style, so while the Coanda smoothing dryer or brushes are ideal for a sleek finish, if you are styling afterwards it’s not essential.

Of course, some of the attachments can be used on damp hair which is time-saving.

Dyson Airwrap Origin multi-styler, from £399.99

But what truly makes the Dyson Airwrap stand out from the crowd is the Coanda technology, which works to draw in the segment of hair you are styling without knotting or tangling it.

It ensures the style is sleek with no flyaways.

But many shoppers on a budget are looking for the best Dyson dupes to save the pennies and achieve the same salon-worthy look.

Numerous Dyson Airwrap dupes on the market are multifunctional and can dry and style hair efficiently, but they are also A LOT less expensive.

Some of our personal favourites from Shark, Nicky Clarke, Revlon, ghd, and Babyliss.

Keep reading to get the full lowdown on my thoughts and final verdicts, as well as the unmissable Dyson Airwrap Black Friday deals.

Best Dyson Airwrap dupes UK this October

Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer with Storage Case, £269.99

Shark FlexStyle, £269.99 (was £299.99)

Pros: Lots of identical features to the Dyson Airwrap. Can change position on styling head. Lots of

Cons: N/A

Rating: 5/5

The Shark FlexStyle Air Styler is a total game-changer in my roster of hair tools, and the one I rely on every day, for any occasion, to create any style.

I receive the most compliments about my hair after using this tool, which is always a confidence booster.

I am no hair styling expert, but the Shark FlexStyle Air Styler is the tool that helps me to achieve the closest finished look to a salon-worthy blowout.

The full set comes complete with a styling concentrator to sleek your hair down in a straight do, two barrel attachments for Hollywood waves (which are my personal favourites), a diffuser to enhance coils and an oval and paddle brush for a soft blown-out looks.

I receive the most compliments about my hair after using this tool, which is always a confidence booster.

The main difference between Shark’s Air Styler and the Dyson Airwrap is the latter’s handset does not bend, with the Shark design there is a nifty switch to turn the device from a pole-like tool to an L-shape, which makes it easier to style my hair, especially when creating curly or wavy styles.

I didn’t have to stretch my arm meters away from my head because the tool was too long.

The Shark has numerous speed and heat settings, including a cool shot, similar to the Dyson Airwrap, and it looks almost identical.

As I mentioned the barrel tools are my preferred attachments because they create a bouncy curl, similar to a Hollywood wave, that is long-lasting, which is difficult with my finer hair as most styles tend to drop out.

I can use the attachments on slightly damp hair to dry and style simultaneously with the Shark design, though I find drying my hair thoroughly creates a tighter and bouncier curl.

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Nicky Clarke AirStyle PRO Dryer and Styler, £249.99

Nicky Clarke AirStyle PRO Dryer and Styler, £249.99

Pros: Using barrel attachments curls hold for really long time, uses infrared and ionic technology to combat frizz

Cons: No brush attachment, fixed L shape design makes it more awkward to hold when styling.

Rating: 4.5/5

Nicky Clarke recently launched the AirStyle Pro Dryer and Styler, another firm favourite of mine in the hair tool category.

The Nicky Clarke AirStyle is similar to the Dyson Airwrap because it dries and styles hair in one session and is propelled by a powerful airflow.

It also features adjustable heat and speed settings too.

This design is ultra-lightweight and compact, perfect to take on the go.

It comes complete with similar attachments to the Dyson — it includes two concentrators, two barrels and a diffuser, but the only attachment missing is a brush.

The Nicky Clarke design is fixed in that L-shape unlike the Airwrap or Shark designs, this means when the barrels are fitted the shaft is particularly long.

It is super-quick and efficient to dry my hair with it, but unsurprisingly it is the barrel attachments used to create tight curls that win me over.

It is a slight bugbear of mine because it can make the tool too long, and I have to stretch my arm further away from the piece of hair I am styling.

Not only does the Nicky Clarke styler use a powerful airflow to dry and style hair, but it also uses infrared and ionic technology to reduce frizz, add shine and leave a finished look.

It is super-quick and efficient to dry my hair with it, but unsurprisingly it is the barrel attachments used to create tight curls that win me over.

It really does hold for an incredibly long time – even overnight.

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READ MORE:

• Dyson Airstrait review
• Dyson Supersonic hair dryer review
• GHD Rise Hot Brush review
• Dyson Airwrap deals UK 2024

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Silk’n SilkyAir Exclusive 5-in-1 Hair Dryer and Styler, £249

Silk’n SilkyAir 5-in-1 Hair Dryer and Styler, £249

Pros: Various heat and speed settings, autowrap technology (similar to Coanda feature), lightweight, numerous attachments, includes a case

Cons: No diffuser tool, expensive

Rating: 4/5

The Silk’n SilkyAir Hair Dryer and Styler comes with a hefty price tag, but I think it is well worth it considering how similar it is to the Dyson AirStyler.

This creation comes with numerous attachments, similar to the Shark design, as it features the concentrator for a sleek straight blow dry, a round volumising brush, as well as a paddle brush, and two barrels.

In some sense this design is a hybrid of the Dyson, as well as the Shark and Nicky Clarke creation. The handle can fold, similar to the aforementioned to dry the hair. But where the Nicky Clarke tool folds with the barrel attachment fixed, this does too, though you can still work as an upright device also.

There are three speed settings and four heat settings to help dry and style your hair easily, but the most important part is the barrels have an autowrap feature, similar to the Coanda feature on the Dyson design to pull in all the hair being styled in a segment for a sleek do without any pesky flyaways.

A powerful, but lightweight tool, I have come to love.

Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser

Revlon One Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser, £49.99

Pros: Time-saver as you can dry and style simultaneously and easy to use.
Cons: No additional attachments.

Rating: 3/5

Revlon’s One Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser was one of the first Dyson Airwrap alternatives I tried before the pandemic hit, so I have been using it for many years.

The Revlon Volumiser has garnered huge attention on social media, with many calling it a must-have hair tool, and it absolutely is for anyone wanting to dry and style their hair simultaneously.

It is ideal for anyone not so “au fait” with creating hairstyles, as it does all the hard work for you.

It is ideal for anyone not so “au fait” with creating hairstyles, as it does all the hard work for you.

The Revlon styler can dry and style your hair, whether you want a soft and straight blow dry, or bouncy curls.

However, unlike the Dyson Airwrap, the Revlon doesn’t come with additional attachments.

It’s fitted with what I would liken to the round volumising brush featured on the Airwrap.

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ghd Rise Professional Hot Brush, £159

ghd Rise Professional Hot Brush, £159 (was £179)

Pros: Bristles on brush good for combing through knotty hair and tangles.

Cons: No interchangeable attachments, no adjustable heat settings. Cannot be used on wet hair.

Rating: 3.5/5

The ghd Rise Professional Hot Brush works seamlessly to style, tame pesky flyaways (of which I have many), create a sleek straight do with soft ends, or a subtle curl.

Similarly to the Revlon dupe, it does not have interchangeable attachments like the Dyson Airwrap.

I am a longtime ghd fan and rely on the brand’s hair tools and products to create long-lasting styles that will tame my hair in seconds.

The hot brush works effectively to style my long hair, though I believe the slimline barrel version would also work a dream on shorter locks too.

However, compared to the Dyson Airwrap there are some glaringly obvious differences.

The hot brush works effectively to style my long hair

The ghd design does not have adjustable heat or speed settings, though it does heat up to 180 degrees.

But it does feature an ultra zone technology to ensure there is even heat distribution and prevent heat damage.

The brush on the ghd Rise is hugely different to those on the Dyson attachments, as the bristles are like small pronged teeth that glide through the knottiest hair seamlessly.

But the main difference between the ghd Rise and the Airwrap is that it cannot be used on wet hair and cannot dry your locks.

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BaByliss Hydro Fusion Air Styler, £53.60

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It’s one of the most affordable Dyson Airwrap dupes[/caption]

Babyliss Hydro-Fusion Anti-Frizz 4-in-1 Hair Dryer Brush, £53.60 (was £80)

Pros: Targets frizz, has a selection of attachments, multiple heat settings.

Cons: Can easily get hair tangled when styling.

Rating: 3/5

The Babyliss Hydro-Fusion Anti-Frizz 4-in-1 Hair Dryer Brush is similar to the Dyson Airwrap because it is multifunctional.

You can use it to dry and style your hair using the selection of attachments included with the hair tool.

I have tested out the Babyliss hair tool, which has been touted as a bargain dupe for the Airwrap.

This design targets frizz and flyaways thanks to the anti-frizz technology and ionic system, which works to release positive and negative ions that attach to each strand of hair for a sleek and shiny finish.

Our tester noted, “There are a number of heat settings which is good to stop damaging your hair with excess.

It comes with a drying nozzle, which is similar to Dyson’s concentrator nozzle, a straightening brush and a soft smoothing brush.

The only attachments missing are a diffuser and barrel tong.

It’s a fierce rival to the Airwrap, and when you factor in the £390 price tag you can’t go wrong

During our test, our reviewer shared, “You’re supposed to move the appliance down your hair and start rotating the brush away from your head, this will create tension throughout the strand of hair; thus giving that blow-dry finish.

“This motion in itself takes a bit of practice, and you’re better off starting slow as you can easily find hair tangled around if you’re not careful.”

But despite these snags with using the tool, overall our tester’s final verdict was: “It’s a fierce rival to the Airwrap, and when you factor in the £390 price tag you can’t go wrong.”

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Drybar The Double Shot Blow Dryer, £100

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The smaller barrel is perfect for a tighter curl[/caption]

Drybar The Double Shot Blow Dryer, £100 (was £125)

Pros: Lightweight, adjustable heat/speed settings, easy to use, smaller barrel than Revlon Volumiser

Cons: No attachments, heat and speed settings are combined,

Rating: 4/5

Drybar’s Double Shot Blow Dryer Brush I would say is most similar to the viral Revlon Volumiser rather than Dyson’s Airwrap, as it is one device and does not have interchangeable attachments.

The Drybar creation also doesn’t feature the Coanda technology, which wraps hair around the barrel, though it does use airflow to dry and style the hair.

But instead of focusing on what the Drybar device doesn’t have, let’s pay attention to its assets because it is an impressive tool.

The handheld brush works to dry and style the hair in one full swoop. You can alter the settings to suit your needs, but the heat and speed settings are combined in one, which makes it easy to use, especially for beginners. Though if you want a hotter temperature on a lower speed, that isn’t quite possible.

What I love is the bristle and nylon prongs make it easy to glide through the hair, dry and style all in one swoop. This tool makes it easy to create a soft, smooth and straight do, or a bouncy blow dry.

Shark SmoothStyle, £79.99

Shark

There are numerous settings on the Shark SmoothStyle Hot Brush & Smoothing Comb[/caption]

SmoothStyle Hot Brush & Smoothing Comb, £69.99 (Was £79.99)

Pros: Numerous speed settings, additional setting for dry hair and smoothing comb, can be used on damp and dry hair

Cons: The Smoothing Comb setting is quiet so be sure to turn it off

Rating: 4.5/5

I am a Shark tech fan and forever will be because the technology is unmatched, and I think it is more reasonably priced for such high-quality products.

I have used and loved the Shark FlexStyle for years, so I had high hopes for the SmoothStyle design, which is a hybrid of numerous attachments included with the FlexStyle but is also a blend of the popular Revlon Volumising Brush with a bonus of the Smoothing Comb.

The SmoothStyle Hot Brush and Smoothing Comb is easy to use, it has an adjustable dial at the base of the device to alternate between the speed settings, and a different setting for the comb option, which can only be used on dry hair.

The device works to dry damp hair – only on the first three settings – style and add volume, but flick the dial to the end and the whirring of the motor will ease so the heat setting of the smoothing comb will fire up, a function I am divided on.

While the smoothing comb section, which is the standout two pink edges on the side of the brush, works to tame any frizz and flyaways and smooth the hair for a soft straight blowout or more sleek curls, the size of the brush makes it hard to know if the comb section has been brushed through the hair.

While it is a quiet setting, and signalled by the green switch, I had to consciously switch off the device at the mains and not just spin the dial to the left to turn it off.

Would I replace my FlexStyle with the SmoothStyle Hot Brush? The jury is out, as you don’t need to swap out attachments with the latter design, but I find the lasting hold of the FlexStyle, combined with how user-friendly it is, makes it my top hair tool.

What is the closest thing to a Dyson Airwrap?

In my personal opinion, the Shark AirStyler or Nicky Clarke’s AirStyle PRO are the most similar Dyson dupes.

Though if I had to pick my absolute number one spot it would be the Shark AirStyler.

I have used my Shark device for many years and it has stood the test of time, with no faults or issues at all, unlike other hair tools I have used in the past that can overheat or smell like burning when in use.

The Shark model’s attachments, Coanda technology, combined with the numerous speed and heat settings, are the most similar to the Dyson Airwrap.

For a deep dive into my favourite hair tool, you can read the full Shark Airstyler review.

Are Dyson Airwrap dupes worth it?

If you are unsure whether or not to invest in the Dyson Airwrap, or are on a budget but need an effective hair tool to help dry and style your hair at home shopping a Dyson dupe is definitely worth it.

Plus, if you are not the most skilled at styling your hair the dupes make it simple for you to do so, as some do not have as many attachments and are less overwhelming for beginners.

There are numerous Dyson Airwrap dupes on the market from leading hair brands, such as Shark, Revlon, Babyliss, and many others.

Some Dyson dupes cost as little as £50 and achieve similar styles efficiently, so you don’t have to spend a small fortune to get impressive results.

I will be keeping my ear to the ground for the best deals to shop this Black Friday, including hair tools and beauty gadgets.

Is Shark Airwrap as good as Dyson?

I rank the Shark AirStyler as high as the Dyson Airwrap, and while it is still expensive, it is less than the original hair tool.

The Shark AirStyler effectively dries and styles my hair quickly and efficiently, it leaves my hair silky soft and holds a style for hours on end.

When I have had my hair styled with the Dyson Airwrap it creates a sleek, frizz-free finish, and holds a style fairly well, though I think this is often down to the preparation and finishing products used on my hair.

The Shark AirStyler and the Dyson Airwrap both use Coanda technology and a powerful air flow to dry wet hair.

Styling is easy thanks to the numerous attachments, all without blasting your hair with extreme heat that could cause heat damage and breakage.

For me, the outcome of using the attachments, especially the barrels, is the same.

So why wouldn’t you buy the one that is cheaper?

Why is Dyson Airwrap so expensive?

Most Dyson tools come with hefty price tags, but many shoppers question why the Dyson Airwrap comes with the £479.99 ticket.

There are some tentpole sale events throughout the year, or some Dyson Airwrap stockists may launch a promotional offer, which sees the price drop for a limited time only.

In some cases, the Dyson Airwrap could be reduced by £200.

It is assumed the Dyson Airwrap is so expensive because of the complex technology and in-depth research carried out to create the tool, which delivers an effective salon-worthy finish.

However, other tools offer some of the same technological features, such as Shark, but cost a fraction of the price.

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WITH Prince Harry raking in eye-watering sums for his bombshell Spare memoir, Meghan Markle could soon follow in his footsteps.

According to insiders, the Duchess of Sussex is holding out until the opportune moment to release a tell-all book – and it could earn her millions.

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Meghan Markle could release her own tell-all memoir – and make millions[/caption]

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Insiders say Meghan could spill details about the royal family in the book[/caption]

A source told Closer Online: “The word in publishing circles is that everyone’s mad to land Meghan’s memoirs and the numbers being thrown around are ridiculously high. 

“We’re talking tens of millions for her authorised biography – it’s going to get to the point where she can’t say no.

“And love her or hate her, there’s no denying that she has an insight into the royals that no one else can share.”

Prince Harry’s memoir Spare has reportedly earned him around $27million (£20million), including an advance of at least $20 million (£14million). 

The insider claimed that Megahn has a “remarkable story”, and it’s just a question of finding the right timing.

They added: “She’s strategically chosen to hold off for the sake of peace, but she absolutely wants to share her truth – and why shouldn’t she, when she’s endured so much?”

While a revealing memoir may not be good news for the royal family, it’s something they have to face “sooner rather than later”, claims the source.

SUSSEX REVEALS

Since stepping back as senior royals, Meghan and Harry have already done a number of explosive interviews. 

The Duchess of Sussexes described her time as a royal as “almost unsurvivable” and described having suicidal thoughts.

She stated: “I was ashamed to say it at the time… I just didn’t want to be alive any more. And that was a very real and clear and frightening and constant thought.” 

She claims she went to “one of the senior-most people” to seek mental health help but was told it would not be good for the institution. 

Meghan claimed: “They said, ‘My heart goes out to you because I see how bad it is, but there’s nothing we can do to protect you because you’re not a paid employee of the institution.’”

Meghan also claimed it was Kate who had her cry over the bridesmaid dress incident.

She told Oprah: “What was hard to get over was being blamed for something that not only I didn’t do but what happened to me and the people that were a part of my wedding going to my comms team, saying, ‘I know this didn’t happen.’

“Everyone in the institution knew it wasn’t true.”

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Meghan and Harry opened up to Oprah Winfrey about royal life[/caption]

HARRY’S MEMOIR SWIPES

But there was more to come in Harry’s Spare book, as he recalled an alleged altercation with his brother William which ended with him falling into a dog bowl.

Harry’s father King Charles was also in the firing line for criticism. 

Harry laid into his father for not hugging him after the death of his mother, Diana, the late Princess of Wales.

He also revealed how William disapproved of Harry’s marriage to Meghan and once called her “difficult,” “rude” and “abrasive.”

Meanwhile, Harry branded Camilla the “villain” and a “wicked stepmother” and accused her of leaking stories to the media about Prince William.

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Harry’s Spare memoir reportedly netted him millions[/caption]

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