We can’t believe this top-rated Shark blow dryer is nearly 50% off

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-28 · by Victoria McDonnell

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The article highlights an early discount on the Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, which runs from October 6 to 7. The dryer originally retailed for around $230 and is currently offered at nearly half price. It features high-velocity airflow for quick drying, three heat settings, a cool-shot button, and attachments including a Turbo Concentrator, QuickSmooth Brush, and RapidGloss Finisher designed for straight and wavy hair types.
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The New York Post reports on a pre-Prime Big Deal Days discount for the Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer, available now at Amazon and marking nearly a 50% reduction from its original price. The event officially begins on October 6, 2023, but Prime members can take advantage of early deals through October 7th. Victoria McDonnell, an experienced commerce journalist, recommends the dryer due to its powerful yet lightweight design suitable for straight and wavy hair types. It includes adjustable airflow and heat settings along with styling attachments, providing versatility in drying and styling options. This product stands out as offering high-performance features at a more affordable price point compared to luxury brands.

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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Shark SpeedStyle the Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer

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This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash.
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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days doesn’t officially kick off until Oct. 6, but the deals are already starting to roll in — and this Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer is one I’m especially excited to see discounted. asserted
I → kick → Oct.
The event runs through Oct. 7, giving Prime members 48 hours to shop, but there’s no reason to wait if you’ve been eyeing a new blow dryer and the price is already this good. asserted
price → run → dryer
I’ve tested dozens of blow dryers over the years, and Shark has some of the most powerful yet accessible ones on the market. asserted
Shark → test → market
The SpeedStyle is a great example: It delivers the kind of high-velocity airflow that gets wet hair dry quickly, while still being lightweight enough not to exhaust your arm halfway through a blowout. asserted
hair → deliver → blowout
The SpeedStyle is designed for straight and wavy hair and comes with styling attachments that let me do more than simply rough-dry my hair. asserted
me → design → hair
Its airflow can be adjusted across three settings, while three heat settings give me more control over how I dry and style. asserted
I → adjust → control
One of the biggest reasons I keep coming back to Shark hair tools is that they offer impressive performance without pushing into the ultra-luxury price range. asserted
they → keep → range
The SpeedStyle originally retailed for around $230, so even when it’s not on a crazy big sale, it’s considerably below high-end competitors such as Dyson’s hair dryers. asserted
it → retail → dryers
With Prime Big Deal Days arriving Oct. 6, I’d keep an eye on this deal while it’s available. asserted
it → arrive → deal
Amazon says new beauty deals will drop throughout the event, so prices can change quickly. asserted
prices → say → event
What attachments come with the Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer, and what hair types is it for? The Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer includes a Turbo Concentrator, QuickSmooth Brush and RapidGloss Finisher. asserted
Dryer → come → Concentrator
It is optimized specifically for straight and wavy hair types. asserted
It → optimize → types
How do you use the RapidGloss Finisher, and does it reduce frizz? asserted
it → use → frizz
It utilizes aerodynamic Coanda technology to reduce frizz by up to 6x. asserted
It → utilize → 6x
How does the SpeedStyle protect hair from heat damage? asserted
SpeedStyle → protect → damage
The dryer regulates air temperature 1,000 times per second. asserted
dryer → regulate → second
It never exceeds 230 degrees Fahrenheit, preventing permanent structural heat damage. asserted
It → exceed → damage
It delivers luxury-level performance at a fraction of the cost. asserted
It → deliver → cost
Auto-iQ technology automatically adjusts heat and airflow settings for each attachment. asserted
technology → adjust → attachment
FlexStyle and SpeedStyle attachments use different physical connection mechanisms and are not interchangeable. asserted
attachments → use → mechanisms
At just 69 pounds, it is exceptionally lightweight and easy to pack, although the handle does not fold. asserted
handle → pack → pounds
It includes a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty. asserted
It → include → warranty
Purchases made on Amazon are backed by a standard 30-day return policy. asserted
Purchases → make → policy
Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it? asserted
it → answer → ?
Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. asserted
Days → know → Friday
October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. asserted
Day → run → Wednesday
Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. asserted
Day → rotate → bestsellers
Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early. asserted
shoppers → run → shopping
Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop? asserted
you → have → ?
However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping. asserted
shoppers → grab → shipping
From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers. asserted
Day → report → tech
Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts. asserted
event → score → gifts
Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale. asserted
team → sort → sale
Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? asserted
Day → wonder → ?
We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. asserted
Day → expect → deals
Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. asserted
you → follow → sales
This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. asserted
what → write → cash
She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. asserted
She → evaluate → experts
Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. asserted
Some → include → types
Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored. asserted
who → receive → Reviews
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