Dyson Airwrap review: is it worth the money?

IF you spend any time on TikTok, you'll have probably seen a Dyson Airwrap review or two.

The hair drying styler has become a must-have for anyone who's looking for a professional level blow out at home, without having to co-ordinate a round brush and a hairdryer simultaneously (a struggle for those of us that find directions in the mirror a bit tricky).

But at £479.99 a pop ($599.99 if you're in the US) is it worth the hype? We put the Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete to the test to find out whether you should splash your hard earned cash.

Overall rating: 4.5/5

Pros

• Low heat means less hair damage
• Blow dries and styles
• Options for short, long and coily/curly hair
• Professional level blow out with little fuss

Cons

• Very expensive
• Difficult to get the hang of at first
• Too many attachments

Dyson Airwrap review: first impressions

1. UK - Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete, £479.99 from Boots -
2. US - Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long, $599.99 from Dyson -

When I first opened the box, my immediate impression was that it looked luxe. There were lots of attachments — six to be precise — which was a little overwhelming but the manual explained what each one did and how to use them.

I tested the Fuschia/Nickel colourway which is the original and the distinctive silver and pink combo looked every bit as expensive as I'd hoped.

It felt substantial in my hands when I took it out of the packaging but not so heavy that I felt my arm would fall off when I used it.

All in all, I was impressed with the way the Dyson Airwrap looked and felt, even if there were too many attachments to navigate.

Dyson Airwrap review: performance

Then it was on to the good part - trying the Dyson Airwrap out for size.

There are three versions of the hair tool - the Multi-Styler Complete Long, Multi-Styler Complete and Multi-Styler Complete Coily/Curly - but, due to my short, wavy hair, I tested the Multi-Styler Complete.

On wet hair, I started with the Coanda smoothing dryer attachment because my hair has a tendency to get frizzy and it quietly dried my wet strands to about 80 percent at a noticeably lower heat than my regular hairdryer.

Even on a hot day, I wasn't sweating which was a good sign that my hair wasn't being fried (which is especially good for protecting the colour in my hair).

I then went in with the 30mm Airwrap barrel to test out the famous curls that are all over social media.

I watched a couple of videos on how to perfect my technique before I started, and it helped because at first it can be a little tricky to figure out how best to use it. But once I gave it a go, I was converted.

The curls it produced were smooth and slick, perfect for a bouncy blowout. It took only a matter of minutes to do my entire head (although my hair is just below chin length so it will take longer the more hair you have) and after letting them cool I brushed them through with my fingers for a finish that looked as good as a professional blow out.

Although people often say the curls don't hold, it's really all about the prep. Prep your hair correctly and use hairspray as you usually would when styling, and those curls will stay.

It's worth noting that I am notoriously bad at doing my own hair so the results that the Dyson Airwrap gave me were pretty incredible.

1. UK - Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete, £479.99 from Boots -
2. US - Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long, $599.99 from Dyson -

Dyson Airwrap review: features and design

So what sets the Dyson Airwrap apart? A lot of what is so alluring about this hair styling tool is its unique technology and features.

There are six attachments: the Coanda smoothing dryer, 30mm Airwrap barrel, 40mm Airwrap barrel, soft smoothing brush, firm smoothing brush and round volumising brush, giving you a plethora of styling options.

The emphasis on styling with air rather than heat is a big draw as it protects the hair from heat damage and airflow helps to reduce static in the hair.

It also measures the temperature of the device over 40 times a second to keep the heat at under 150 degrees.

There are three heat settings, including a cold shot to set any styling and immediately cool down the hair and the new Coanda airflow keeps away static and flyaways and minimises frizz.

And if you're wanting to travel with your new tool, then keep it in the case it comes with so you don't lose or break anything.