Last updated: August 10, 2026 · 6 min read
The Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq and the Shark FlexStyle are both multistylers that curl and add volume with warm air, without direct heat contact on your hair. The biggest difference lies in price, the attachments, and the warranty period: Ace & Taylor is cheaper and gives you 2 years of warranty, while Shark offers 1 year of manufacturer warranty in the Netherlands, but with a longer 60 day return window when you buy through its own webshop.
The short version
- The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq costs €149.95 on sale (regular price €199.95), the Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 runs around €239 at major webshops.
- Ace & Taylor has 6 attachments, of which the curl barrels are fully ceramic-coated, Shark FlexStyle comes with 5 attachments, and the material of the curl barrels' coating isn't publicly specified.
- Ace & Taylor gives 2 years of warranty, Shark gives 1 year of manufacturer warranty in the Netherlands.
- Shark offers a 60 day return window through its own webshop, Ace & Taylor offers 30 days money back if you're not happy.
- Both work with a Coandă airflow that wraps hair around the barrel instead of using a hot plate.
Below you'll find the full comparison, including the one point where Shark is honestly a bit more generous than Ace & Taylor.
What do the Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq and the Shark FlexStyle cost?
The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq costs €149.95 in the current sale, with a regular price of €199.95. The Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 set runs around €239 at major Dutch webshops, with cheaper variants that include fewer attachments if you don't need the full set.
Both brands offer different price points within their own range, but in the full 5-in-1 or 6-in-1 version, Ace & Taylor is currently the more affordable device.
What attachments do you get with each device?
The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq is a 6-in-1 system with a blow dry attachment, a diffuser, and multiple curl barrels. The curl barrels are fully ceramic-coated, so the heat spreads evenly across them, instead of through a thin spray coating that can wear off over time.
The Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 comes with an auto-wrap curl barrel, a diffuser, a styling brush, a volumizing brush, and a concentrator. Shark doesn't publicly state exactly what material the coating on its curl barrels is made of, so we can't make a hard claim about that. Like Ace & Taylor, though, Shark does use a Coandă airflow that automatically wraps hair around the attachment.
What about warranty and customer service?
Ace & Taylor gives 2 years of warranty on the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq, plus 30 days to try it at home and send it back for free if you're not satisfied. Shark gives 1 year of manufacturer warranty on the FlexStyle in the Netherlands.
On one point, Shark is honestly a bit more generous: through the official Shark webshop you get a 60 day window to return the device for free, compared to 30 days at Ace & Taylor. On warranty length, Ace & Taylor wins with 2 years against 1, on return window, Shark wins. Both brands have their own Dutch-language customer service page where you can submit a support question.
Comparison table: Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq vs Shark FlexStyle
| Feature | Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq | Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €149.95 (sale), regular €199.95 | Around €239 for the full set |
| Attachments | 6, curl barrels fully ceramic-coated | 5, coating material not specified |
| Heat settings | 3 (35°C, 70°C, 110°C) | Measures temperature 1000x per second, with cool shot setting |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year (NL) |
| Return window | 30 days money back guarantee | 60 days when bought through Shark directly |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shark FlexStyle the same as the Ace & Taylor Airstyler?
No, they're two different brands that work in a similar way: both use a Coandă airflow to wrap hair around an attachment instead of using a hot plate. The attachments, price, and warranty period do differ.
Which is cheaper, Ace & Taylor or Shark FlexStyle?
In the full set, the Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq is cheaper: €149.95 on sale versus around €239 for the Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1.
Which device has the longest warranty?
Ace & Taylor gives 2 years of warranty, Shark gives 1 year of manufacturer warranty in the Netherlands. On return window, Shark is more generous with 60 days versus the 30 days at Ace & Taylor.
Are the Shark FlexStyle's attachments also ceramic?
Shark doesn't publicly state exactly what material the coating on the curl barrels is made of. The Ace & Taylor Airstyler Pro Ceramiq does have fully ceramic-coated curl barrels, instead of a thin spray coating.
Torn between the two? Just try the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq at home for 30 days.
With 6 attachments, of which the curl barrels are fully ceramic-coated, 2 years of warranty, and a price that's currently lower than the Shark FlexStyle, the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq is a logical starting point if you're looking for a multistyler that works on every hair type, from 1A to 4C.
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Written by Anne Leensen, based on questions we regularly get from customers deciding between Ace & Taylor and other multistylers.
