If you’re looking to spend big to save on hair damage, the Dyson Airwrap can be a styling game changer. However, there are two major considerations to mull over: the cost at $800 and the learning curve. The Dyson Airwrap is a styling tool intended to create salon-level waves and curls (it can straighten, too) without seeing your stylist.
It does fulfil that promise – just not on the first (or even second or third) attempt. I had the luxury of calling up Dyson’s communication team and asking how to use this seemingly confusing hair-styling tool that comes with eight attachments. Even though I received a literal lesson from Dyson, it still took me five times to really get the hang of the thing.
But it was worth it. Length: The Airwrap can work for many hair lengths, from bob to Rapunzel. You can technically use the brush or blow-dry attachments for shorter-than-bob-length hair, but it would be cheaper just to use a blow dryer.
Type: My hair is curly, around a type 3B, maybe a bit looser. The Airwrap can work on a spectrum of hair types, but I’m probably at the curliest end. It’s great for people with straight, wavy and curly hair, but likely not coily.
Volume: The Airwrap adds volume to your hair. My hair needs less volume. But if your hair could benefit from extra body, this is a tool for you.
For me, I needed to curl only below my chin to end up with my desired look. You can also add product ahead of using the Airwrap to add weight to a very thick mane. Learning cur.