My summer hair has finally met its match.

As someone with hair that seems to puff up the second humidity enters the chat, I’ve spent years trying every smoothing cream, serum and styling tool I could get my hands on (every review of the best blow dryers and shampoos serves as proof!)

Then I reviewed the Shark SilkiPro Wet-to-Dry Hair Straightener, and now I can’t stop using it.

It has earned a permanent spot on my bathroom counter because it makes styling my hair faster, easier and noticeably smoother — even on the muggiest days.

The biggest reason I keep reaching for it is that it’s a wet-to-dry styler. Instead of blow-drying my hair first and then following up with a flat iron, I can go straight from damp hair to sleek strands with one tool. That alone has simplified my routine, especially on busy mornings when I don’t have time for a two-step process.

For that reason, it has earned a spot as one of the best beauty items I’ve reviewed this year.

Summer is also when my hair tends to lose the battle against frizz by 11:00 a.m., especially after a 4:30 a.m. wakeup to commute from NYC from New Jersey. Since I started using this styler, my hair stays smoother for much longer, and I don’t find myself scrambling for hair oil halfway through the day. Oh, and the finish feels polished without looking overly flat, so I still get movement and volume while keeping flyaways under control.

I’ve also been surprised by how versatile it is between wash days. If I wake up with bends or flattened sections after sleeping, I don’t need to start my entire routine over again. A few quick passes help refresh my style and smooth out any frizz that popped up overnight, so it’s just as useful for next-day touch-ups as it is for a full styling session.

If you’re traveling, this is also the hair tool for you. Packing for a weekend trip always turns into a game of fitting everything into one carry-on, and hair tools usually take up the most space (it’s my killer at the airport). With this styler, I don’t have to choose between bringing a blow dryer or a flat iron — or squeeze both into my suitcase. One tool does the work of both, which frees up valuable room for everything else.

The timing couldn’t be better if you’ve been thinking about upgrading your styling routine because it’s currently 20% off. Considering how often I use it, I already felt like it justified the investment, but the discount makes it even easier to recommend.

After reviewing it, I expected to like it. I didn’t expect it to become the styling tool I reach for almost every single day. Between the wet-to-dry convenience, easy touch-ups, travel-friendly design and frizz-fighting results, it’s easily one of the most useful beauty tools I’ve added to my routine this year.

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. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry 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. 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.