By Jia Lissa 
For those who have experienced the transformative power of Dyson’s high-end hair tools, the widespread acclaim is no surprise. Renowned for their sophisticated designs and groundbreaking features, Dyson products consistently redefine expectations for hair care. The brand’s signature airflow and temperature-regulating technology, a hallmark of its innovations, has fundamentally changed how individuals approach blow-drying, making it a more efficient, gentler, and ultimately, more rewarding process. This advanced engineering not only speeds up styling but also contributes to healthier, shinier hair by minimizing exposure to damaging heat.
Dyson’s commitment to innovation extends beyond core drying capabilities. Many of their tools are equipped with versatile attachments, including specialized diffusers, flyaway tamers, and straightening components, catering to a wide array of styling needs. Furthermore, the integration of Bluetooth connectivity and intelligent heat sensors that actively monitor temperature proximity to the scalp exemplifies Dyson’s user-centric design philosophy. The collective promise of the Dyson product line is faster styling, reduced frizz and heat damage, enhanced hold, and salon-quality results. These claims are substantiated by a team of editors who have rigorously tested every Dyson hair tool available on the market, offering firsthand insights into their efficacy across diverse hair textures and individual requirements.
Our Top Dyson Hair Tools: A Deep Dive
As dedicated beauty editors, our team has subjected a vast array of hot tools, from Dyson and beyond, to extensive testing. Our evaluation process meticulously weighs factors such as ease of use, the versatility of included attachments, and the overall drying time. After months of in-depth assessment, the following Dyson hair tools have unequivocally lived up to the hype, proving themselves to be truly worthwhile investments for achieving superior hair styling results.
Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer: The Intelligent Evolution
Since its highly anticipated debut in 2018, the Dyson Airwrap has achieved a monumental status in the hairstyling industry, amassing an impressive collection of accolades, including six Best of Beauty and Reader’s Choice Awards. This includes a prestigious Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award in 2025, underscoring its revolutionary impact. In 2024, Dyson further refined its iconic styler with the introduction of the Airwrap I.D., available in two distinct versions tailored to specific hair needs. The Straight/Wavy variant features a more robust curling barrel and an enhanced flyaway smoother, while the Curly/Coily model comes complete with six standard attachments, a dedicated diffuser, and a wide-tooth comb. The Airwrap I.D. quickly garnered widespread praise from our editorial team, solidifying its position with an Allure Best of Beauty win in 2025.
The Airwrap I.D. represents a significant leap forward in intelligent hair styling, demonstrating Dyson’s relentless pursuit of improvement even for already exceptional products. Both new iterations incorporate Bluetooth connectivity, enabling seamless integration with a dedicated app. This allows users to create personalized hair profiles, receiving tailored recommendations for heat settings, curling sequences, and guided styling tutorials based on their unique hair type and thickness. The inclusion of new attachments, such as a tapered conical barrel, a large round volumizing brush designed for maximum lift, and an advanced fast-drying attachment that reportedly reduces drying time by nearly half compared to the original model (from 15 minutes to an estimated eight minutes), further enhances the tool’s customizability. This level of personalization empowers users to achieve virtually any desired hairstyle with unprecedented ease and precision.
Editor Testimonials: Real-World Impact
"Recently, I’ve been relying on my old hair dryer brush because my Dyson was tucked away, but last weekend I brought it back out to give it a whirl, and I totally forgot how fast it works," shares Lily Wohlner, commerce writer. "I swear, it takes me at least 15 minutes longer using my blow-dryer brush. Now that it’s back in my life, it’s staying at the top of my hair-care drawer for the moments that I need a shiny, bouncy blowout in half the time (which, for this busy gal, is always!)."
Ingrid Fowler, senior art director, echoes this sentiment: "This is the best hair tool I’ve ever had and leaves me with a voluminous blowout that lasts days. It is a true multi-tool that works quickly and quietly. I love that you can select your hair type and length on the app, which then creates your custom heat and time formula: wrap time, plus curl time, plus cool shot. I no longer have to think about how long I’m holding the tool against my hair because it releases the curl at the end of my wrap time. I’m obsessed!"
Katherine Gunderman, social media manager, highlights its indispensability: "This has become a tool I literally cannot live without. As a girl with fine hair and curtain bangs, my hair is not hard to style, but it is not the kind that looks good when I’ve just rolled out of bed. The curling and round brush attachments have become a crucial part of my routine, and the Dyson makes curling or blowing out my hair so user-friendly. I use this on damp hair and dry hair when I’m styling it and it gives me curls that hold without the heat damage and fear of burning myself with an iron. Even when I’m in a hurry, it only takes me three minutes to run the round brush over my bangs and curl in the ends of my bob."
While mastering the Airwrap may involve a slight learning curve, its exceptional performance makes it a worthwhile endeavor. Dyson’s signature Coanda airflow technology utilizes optimized airflow to circulate air and regulate temperature with remarkable efficiency, resulting in rapid drying with minimal frizz. For existing Dyson Airwrap owners, the good news is that the new I.D. attachments are fully compatible with previous models, offering an upgrade path without requiring a complete repurchase.
Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer: Intelligent Heat Management
In the realm of hair drying, Dyson’s Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer emerges as a testament to the brand’s commitment to safety and advanced technology. Building upon the success of the original Supersonic Hair Dryer, a perennial favorite and a current top performer in Allure’s best hair dryers roundup, the Nural model introduces groundbreaking features designed to protect both hair and scalp. It was recognized with a 2024 Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award, an honor reserved for truly transformative products, for its innovative Time to Flight sensor. This sensor intelligently detects the dryer’s distance from the scalp, automatically adjusting heat settings to prevent sudden temperature spikes and safeguard against burns.
The Supersonic Nural doesn’t just protect; it personalizes. It remembers a user’s most frequently used settings, seamlessly adapting heat and airflow to individual preferences. Furthermore, it intelligently recognizes which of the five included attachments – a concentrator, diffuser, wide-tooth comb, flyaway hook, or gentle airflow ring – has been attached, automatically fine-tuning temperature and airflow accordingly. This level of automatic adjustment significantly streamlines the drying process. Many editors have reported styling their entire heads of hair in under five minutes. An additional convenience feature is its pause-and-detect capability: when the dryer is set down, it automatically lowers airflow and noise, resuming when picked up, a thoughtful addition for those who frequently pause to section their hair.
Expert Insights on the Supersonic Nural
Siena Gagliano, writer, states emphatically, "If you’re going to buy any Dyson tool, it should be the Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer. Like all Dyson tools, it’s where technology meets beauty at its best. It’s my top pick simply because I can’t go a wash day without it anymore."
Elizabeth Gulino, senior staff writer, elaborates on its practical benefits: "On wash days, I usually let my hair air-dry, but a few times a month, I’ll use my Dyson Nural hair dryer to speed up the process. I specifically like using the diffuser attachment to enhance my natural waves. In addition to its sleek, aesthetically pleasing design, the Dyson Nural is quieter than other tools I’ve used and extremely light—a plus when you realize half the work of using a hair dryer is holding your arms up. It also significantly reduces my drying time—now I’m in and out of the bathroom in under 10 minutes. I’ve experienced minimal heat damage while using it, likely thanks to its impressive technology: the Nural automatically adjusts its heat settings as it gets closer to your scalp. Dyson’s products are on the pricier side, but they’re worth the investment. I’ve had my Airwrap for 7 years now (!!), and it still works perfectly fine—almost like I got it yesterday."
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer: The Enduring Classic
The original Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer remains a benchmark in the industry, celebrated for its innovative Air Multiplier technology, which dramatically accelerates drying times. This technology ensures consistent airflow by measuring air temperature over 20 times per second, thereby preventing heat damage. Its consistent performance across a wide spectrum of hair types – from fine and straight to thick, coarse, and curly – has solidified its position as a top-tier hair dryer. Even as far back as 2017, testers reported significant reductions in drying time; one user with thick, wavy hair experienced a full dry in just over four minutes, compared to her usual 15 minutes with other dryers. Fine- and curly-haired testers similarly noted a halving of their drying time without experiencing excessive heat.
While the Supersonic comes with three essential attachments – a diffuser for curls, a wide-tooth comb for detangling, and a smoothing nozzle for concentrated airflow – these are more than sufficient for most styling routines. The magnetic attachment system ensures a secure and easy connection, and the long power cord offers ample flexibility, even in smaller spaces. Despite its powerful motor, the dryer is designed to be lightweight and ergonomically sound, minimizing user fatigue. For those seeking a straightforward yet highly effective hair drying solution, the Supersonic remains an exceptional choice, a testament to Dyson’s enduring design principles.
Editor Experiences with the Supersonic
Sarah Han, commerce editor, highlights its efficiency: "I can fully dry my hair in about 10 minutes—and that’s saying something, because I have fine hair but a lot of it. The Dyson Supersonic is fast, powerful, and just really well-engineered. I usually rough dry for a couple of minutes, then add my leave-ins and serums, wrap it in a towel to soak things in, and go back in with a paddle brush if I want a sleek finish. The attachments snap on magnetically, which I didn’t think I’d care about until I realized how easy and secure they are—and the cord is long enough that I don’t have to contort myself to reach an outlet in my tiny NYC bathroom. It’s not the lightest dryer out there, but I haven’t found anything else that works this well, so I haven’t even felt the need to try."
Annie Blackman, contributor, offers another perspective: "The Dyson Supersonic is the be-all-end-all of hair dryers. What I love about it is how quick and quiet it is, and how light it feels in my hand. The airflow is super controlled, so I don’t get that blustery, frizz-inducing blast that I’ve experienced with other dryers. The only issue I’ve had is occasionally hitting the on-off switch by accident because of where it’s placed, but that’s such a small thing compared to how well it works. I honestly just wish it came with a brush attachment—otherwise, it’s perfect for my routine."
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x Multi-Styler and Dryer Curly+Coily: Tailored for Texture
For individuals with curly or coily hair textures, the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2X Multi-Styler and Dryer Curly + Coily represents a significant advancement in hair styling technology. Weighing in at just under a pound, it is the lightest tool on this list, a crucial factor given that curly hair often requires a longer drying time. This particular Airwrap model boasts Dyson’s most powerful motor, operating at 150,000 RPM, which translates to hyper-fast drying. A notable feature is its automatic shut-off function when the tool is set down, a practical benefit for those with longer, thicker hair that necessitates sectioning. Equipped with six distinct attachments, including a diffuser and a volumizing round brush, this styler empowers users to achieve a variety of looks, from sleek, smooth strands to voluminous, defined curls.
It’s worth noting that a Straight+Wavy version is also available, featuring a straightening attachment and a smaller barrel, as opposed to the diffuser and wide-tooth tension comb included with the Curly+Coily model. This ensures that the tool is optimized for specific hair needs.
Editorial Endorsements for the Curly+Coily Airwrap
Shanna Shipin, senior commerce director, declares, "This is the best Dyson tool I have ever tried—period. I have type 3A curly hair that I sometimes wear natural and sometimes blow-dry; this version of the Airwrap gets whatever look I want to achieve done in 15 minutes or less (yes!). This is coming from someone with low-porosity hair that takes seemingly forever to dry. The fact that I can get my curly hair handled before one of my two kids notices I’m gone is a miracle in itself. I love to use the round brush to create gentle tension that makes my blowouts last for days on end; the attachment is a vast improvement over the older version, IMO. This new iteration gets far closer to the roots for a more natural finish. There’s zero frizz, all volume, and just the most Farrah Fawcett-like hair of your life—no tugging, singing, or sore arms necessary. And the diffuser? There are two settings, and both are so effective at giving you bouncy and juicy curls. One really amazing feature is that the tool automatically shuts off when it senses that it’s been put down, an unexpected but much-loved perk for routine stylers like me."
She further adds, "If you have the original Airwrap, if you’re new to multi-stylers, or if you’re Dyson-curious, this is the product to buy—especially in this new Amber Silk color. It’s a pretty warm honey that’s more my style than the classic midnight blue. Any Dyson is an investment, and while this one’s steep, you’ll be able to kiss your curling iron, blow dryer, and straightener goodbye with a single hot tool. For curly girls especially, it’s nice to have a tool that feels tailor-made for your routine. The only person I might not recommend it for? A constant traveler who loves doing their hair on the go; the power cord is heavy and not very compact, making this less frequent flier-friendly than other stylers on the market."
Jessica Cruel, editor in chief, commends its specific design: "I’d been lobbying blow-dryer brands for years to make a comb attachment for thick, kinky hair. Dyson finally did it—and did it so well. I used the firm brush in the Airwrap collection to stretch my hair before doing a DIY trim, and I was surprised at how easy the process was. The attachment never went flying like with previous combs I’ve used, and I didn’t have to become a contortionist like when I use a separate brush to straighten."
Dyson Airstrait Straightener: Wet-to-Dry Styling Innovation
The Dyson Airstrait Straightener represents a groundbreaking approach to hair straightening, ingeniously combining drying and styling into a single, efficient step. This innovative tool bypasses the need for hot plates, a common source of heat damage and frizz in traditional straighteners. Instead, the Airstrait utilizes precisely controlled airflow at temperatures up to 285 degrees Fahrenheit, directed at a 45-degree angle. This high-velocity air stream effectively dries, smooths, and straightens damp hair simultaneously. As cosmetic chemist Trefor Evans has noted, "At temperatures this low, this tool is unlikely to cause damage to even wet hair." Integrated thermostats meticulously regulate the airflow temperature up to 16 times per second, ensuring minimal heat damage and promoting shinier, healthier-looking hair.
For dry hair touch-ups, a specialized setting can be engaged, increasing the temperature to 320 degrees Fahrenheit. A cooling setting is also available to set the style once heat styling is complete, ensuring longevity. This wet-to-dry capability significantly reduces styling time, making it an ideal solution for busy individuals who previously spent considerable time straightening their hair.
User Experiences with the Airstrait
Sarah Hoffmann, commerce producer, shares her experience: "It’s really nice not having to hold a brush in one hand and a hair dryer in the other for the 30-plus minutes it takes for my hair to dry. The wide clamp is great for covering large sections of hair all at once, but I definitely needed multiple passes to add shine and smoothness to my curly hair."
Jesa Marie Calaor, senior beauty editor, offers a detailed account: "My hair dries poofy, so I had my doubts that the Airstrait could subdue it without heated plates. Before styling, I towel dried, prepped my waves with the Lolavie Glossing Detangler, and divided [my waves] into four sections. Then I pressed the ‘on’ button and ran the tool down smaller sections, about an inch and a half thick. After I finished styling my entire head — which took about 20 minutes — my hair was straight and extra-soft. Like, really soft. And my ends didn’t feel as thirsty as they do after styling with other wet-to-dry tools."
Our Testing Methodology and Commitment to Quality
At Allure, our commitment to providing readers with reliable and actionable beauty advice is paramount. Our product testing and review process is comprehensive and multi-faceted, designed to capture the diverse needs and experiences of our audience. When evaluating hair tools, we engage a broad spectrum of testers, each possessing unique hair types, lengths, textures, and styling goals. This ensures that our recommendations are relevant and effective across a wide demographic. For Dyson hair tools, we specifically sought out individuals with varied hair concerns, including fine, thick, curly, coily, straight, and wavy hair, as well as those with color-treated or damaged hair.
Our evaluation criteria are rigorously applied, focusing on three primary categories: efficacy (how well the product performs its intended function), safety and ease of use (ergonomics, intuitive design, and risk of damage), and value (the overall worth relative to its price point). We meticulously document drying times, styling effectiveness, the impact on hair health and appearance, and the user experience with attachments and controls. We also consider the accessibility of advanced features for users of varying technical expertise.
Our Editorial Team: A Diverse Perspective
We firmly believe that a diverse team is essential for unbiased and comprehensive product reviews. Our staff and the external testers we collaborate with represent a wide range of ages, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds. This diversity ensures that we can fairly assess beauty products intended for a broad audience. For example, when reviewing anti-aging skincare, we include insights from testers over 50, and when evaluating curly hair tools, we ensure they are tested on a variety of curl patterns. This inclusive approach guarantees that Allure’s recommendations are genuinely helpful and trustworthy for everyone.
The Dyson product line, with its innovative technology and user-focused design, has undeniably set a new standard in the hair care industry, offering solutions that are both effective and mindful of hair health.