In recent years, Dyson has become one of the biggest names in hair styling. With good reason, too – it has created some genuinely innovative products in areas that had otherwise started to become stale (hair dryers; curling tongs) and pushed a bunch of other brands to up their game, too.
There’s currently a solid range of styling options in Dyson’s lineup, with tools for different hair types and styling needs. I’ve tried most of them out myself, so I know how they work, where they shine, and any limitations to be aware of.
None of these stylers comes cheap, so it’s worth figuring out which one is the best fit for you before investing. The good news is that right now quite a few of them are discounted in the Presidents’ Day sales, making them significantly more affordable than usual – so if you’re thinking of investing in your hair care, now’s a really good time to buy.
Dyson Airwrap i.d.
This is the last-but-one version of Dyson’s ultra-popular multi-styler, sitting between the Airwrap Origin (which can be tricky to find these days) and the Airwrap Co-anda 2x. It improves on its predecessor by adding an automated curl sequence that’s timed for your specific hair type, and kicks off at the flick of a switch. A wide range of attachments is available, and you can create clockwise and anticlockwise curls on the same barrel.
I rate this as the best multi-styler on the market right now. It feels top-quality, works exactly as it should, and makes creating curls incredibly easy.
Best for…
Although it can be used for a range of blowout styles (or just for drying on its own), the USP here is its curling capabilities. There are versions with attachments for straight/wavy hair and curly/coily hair.
Read more: Dyson Airwrap i.d. review
Alternatives
If you aren’t going to use the curl barrels, I’d opt for one of Dyson’s hair dryers instead – either the Supersonic r or the Supersonic Nural. Both have similar attachment options (bar those curl barrels) and offer more drying power. If you want to splurge, there’s also the Airwrap Co-anda 2x, which is lighter and more powerful.
Dyson Supersonic Nural
What is it?
A supercharged version of Dyson’s original Supersonic hair dryer. The USP is a ‘Scalp Protect’ mode, which automatically adjusts the temperature depending on how close the dryer is to the user’s head. It also features attachment memory, so the dryer will revert to the last-used settings for each attachment, and auto-pause for when the dryer senses it has been put down on a surface.
I loved this dryer when I tested it – it just removes all those little pain-points you have with regular hair dryers. The special features aren’t strictly necessary, but if you’re a styling enthusiast and want to splurge, it’s well worth it.
Best for…
Drying hair and creating a range of blowout styles. It’s suitable for any hair type.
Read more: Dyson Supersonic Nural review
Alternatives
If drying is your priority, there’s also the Supersonic r, which is lighter and offers more precision, but lacks the Scalp Protect mode. If you only want to create straight styles, you could consider the wet-to-straight Airstrait, while the Airwrap i.d. and Co-anda 2x both offer automatic curling alongside drying.
Dyson Airstrait
What is it?
Dyson’s pioneering wet-to-straight straightener, which uses blades of air to smooth hair as it dries it. I didn’t test this one out myself, but my teammate was impressed with the innovation on show here, and the potential to save time and avoid heat damage. Just don’t expect pin-straight results – it delivers a more natural look. It’s also rather bulkier than regular straighteners.
Best for…
Theoretically, it’s suitable for any hair type, but I probably wouldn’t recommend it for people with very curly or coily hair. Its shape means you can’t get right up close to the root, and I suspect that air alone will not have the flattening power required to create lasting, straight styles on very curly hair.
Read more: Dyson Airstrait review
Alternatives
The Corrale is Dyson’s dedicated straightener with hot plates, and unlike the Airstrait, it’s cordless. The Dyson Co-anda 2x has a compatible ‘AirSmooth2x’ attachment – included with the Straight+Wavy bundle – that looks to be based on a similar idea. It also uses air to smooth out hair, although in this case it’s designed for use on dry hair.
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x
What is it?
The latest-and-greatest version of Dyson’s multi-styler. It’s lighter and more powerful than its predecessor, but otherwise very similar. You’ll get the all-important auto-wrap curl barrels, and an automated curl sequence that times everything for you. There’s a wide range of other attachments, with options for different hair types – the unique addition here is a straightening attachment that uses just air to smooth out dry hair.
I haven’t had a chance to test this one out properly, but I did have some brief hands-on time at a product showcase. It felt light and certainly wrapped hair efficiently, but I’m not sure if it’d be worth the extra spend compared to the i.d. version for me.
Best for…
The unique feature here is the auto-wrap curl barrels, but you can use this gadget for drying hair and for creating a wide range of blowout styles.
Read more: What is the Dyson Co-anda 2x?
Alternatives
The Airwrap i.d. is very similar, except it’s heavier and less powerful. If you don’t want to create curls, you also have the option of the Supersonic r and Supersonic Nural hair dryers, which come with a similar selection of drying attachment options.
Dyson Supersonic r
What is it?
The consumer version of Dyson’s ultra-slim professional hair dryer. A wide range of compatible attachments are available for different looks and hair types, and the dryer will automatically revert to your preferred settings for each one. When I tested it, I found the weird shape was great for precise styling. It’s also lightweight, and packs a ton of power in that compact form.
Best for…
Drying hair and creating various different blowout looks – including complex and precise styles. Suitable for any hair type.
Read more: Dyson Supersonic r review
Alternatives
The other hair dryer in the lineup is the Dyson Supersonic Nural, which has a bulkier build but adds a ‘Scalp protect’ feature. If you want a dryer that can also create curls, there’s the Airwrap Co-anda 2x or Airwrap i.d., or for smooth styles only, there’s the wet-to-straight Dyson Airstrait.
Dyson Corrale
Dyson’s cordless straightener with flexible hot plates, which flex around the hair to smooth it effectively with less heat damage. In my tests, I was a big fan of the fact it could be used cordless (still very rare on the straightener market), but I did find it a little bulky and heavy. I liked the potential of the flexible plates to avoid excess heat, but found they could snag very slightly.
Best for…
Straightening hair or – with a bit of skill – creating curls. Suitable for all hair types.
Alternatives
Within the Dyson range, your other option is the corded Airstrait, which uses directed air rather than hot plates, and will create a more natural look. That one is also corded. Otherwise, you’ve got your pick of the best straighteners from any other brand, although cordless options are rare, and the flexible plate design is unique to Dyson.
More of today’s best Presidents’ Day sales
- Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
- Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $99
- Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
- Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
- Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
- Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
- Lowe’s: up to 40% off appliances, furniture & tools
- Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
- Target: 40% off clothing, tech & furniture
- Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
- Wayfair: 54% off furniture, rugs & decor
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